I was watching [sorry, passive voice] this new show on NBC called Voice. Without spending too much time on the show premise, I'll just say this: It's a show about a group of talented artists trying to get their big break in the music industry.
A few people on the show who had been working for years to catch a break finally found it. I'm embarrassed to say that I actually found myself getting a little emotional when I saw the look of redemption on their faces. In one moment all of their hard work, all of their pining, all of their dreams that many people probably rolled their eyes at became reality.
What a beautiful moment! I absolutely LOVE when people who work and work and work toward a goal achieve it. When dreams are realized.
Elana Johnson, blogging superstar, friend, and author of Possession coming out June 7th with Simon & Schuster, is a perfect example of this.
Elana sent out over 180 query letters before signing with her literary agent. Speaking as someone who knows the easy depression that comes from even one person passing on your work, the fact that she kept believing in herself is really remarkable. This chick is busting into the literary world in a BIG way. I LOVE when people like Elana find success.
Keep working people. Don't give up until you get that sweet VINDICATION you deserve!
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Aw, thank you. *hugs*
I love Elana. I also love 'THE VOICE'. It is my favorite new show. Unlike American Idol, you don't have to sit and listen to a bunch of people who can't sing in order to find one who can. Totally fabulous!
Your break is coming soon Jen...I can just feel it. :-)
(= It is totally inspiring to see persistence triumph.
Stop by my blog to grab your award.
http://jostorm.blogspot.com/2011/05/awards-and-seven-random-facts-about-jo.html
Elana is the hardest working blogger (and probably, writer) I know. I wish her the best.
How nice of you to give her a shout out!
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