Back in the Saddle

So, I'm back in the saddle. "What does that mean?" I hear you asking yourselves. (all two of you). It means I'm querying again. For the those of you who don't know what that means- I'm trying to sell my first novel... again.

It has been about six months since I last sent a query. During my last attempt I sent out the worst queries known to man. Every "common mistake" you could make, I made. I actually think I invented a few. This is what happens when you enter a situation with all drive and no knowledge or experience.

NOT THIS TIME BABY! I am optimistic and far better prepared for the ride.

On another note...

For those of you who haven't heard, I'm on bed rest. I was teaching a sophomore English class and I had, what's called a subchorionic hemorrhage. I'll spare you the gory details, but just know, it's not the most pleasant experience (especially in front of 16 year old boys). They rushed me to the ER and after seven hours of IV's, morphine drips, and ultrasounds, the baby was fine. The catch is, I get to stay down (as in, in bed) until my next ultrasound on April 16th.

Before you offer congratulations on my optimum excuse for writing, know that it's KILLING ME! I will say that sitting around all day, searching for a productive use of my time (besides writing), has dissolved my excuses for not trying to sell my work. It's just sad that it's taken these extreme circumstances to get my act in together.

So bring on the rejections! I'm ready for them. Hopefully this time, I can have better success. Wish me luck!

P.S. Happy Birthday to my HOT sixteen year old sister, Haley and Taylor, my lovable littlest niece who just turned one)