tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post5445904359657687834..comments2023-12-07T08:42:44.505+00:00Comments on Wendy's Writing Now: Playing the Waiting GameWendy's Writinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-27466842998588541362018-01-28T12:16:09.228+00:002018-01-28T12:16:09.228+00:00Thank you, Maria.Thank you, Maria.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-86176223563235021212018-01-28T12:15:45.211+00:002018-01-28T12:15:45.211+00:00Possibly not, Keith!Possibly not, Keith!Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-79271270666205104652018-01-28T01:12:14.463+00:002018-01-28T01:12:14.463+00:00Eight stories in a month is a great achievement, w...Eight stories in a month is a great achievement, well done you. I hope you get some good news soon on the novel. Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322234219197041788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-64713966627619157282018-01-27T10:17:10.478+00:002018-01-27T10:17:10.478+00:00I'm waiting for the cricket season to start bu...I'm waiting for the cricket season to start but I don't suppose that compares to what you're going through. Good luck, Wendy.Keith Havershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05133563220362208820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-69749972225021242222018-01-27T08:29:15.028+00:002018-01-27T08:29:15.028+00:00Thank you, Sue.Thank you, Sue.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-15390746983074913752018-01-27T08:28:49.540+00:002018-01-27T08:28:49.540+00:00Yes the stories are a lifesaver, Rosemary.Yes the stories are a lifesaver, Rosemary.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-87581567452685615942018-01-27T08:24:46.065+00:002018-01-27T08:24:46.065+00:00Waiting, waiting. All part and parcel of being a w...Waiting, waiting. All part and parcel of being a writer isn't it. Congratulations on your sales, clever lady, and hope you hear really soon with the good news you are waiting for xxSue Blackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12289238779017931338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-4490170830853785462018-01-24T14:56:10.314+00:002018-01-24T14:56:10.314+00:00It's just as well you're selling so many o...It's just as well you're selling so many other stories, Wendy - at least it gives you something rewarding to focus upon! Hope you hear the news you want soon.Rosemary Gemmellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311840205603508422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-14846748878309120562018-01-24T07:48:42.181+00:002018-01-24T07:48:42.181+00:00Let’s hope so, Phillipa.Let’s hope so, Phillipa.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-50377065257547865852018-01-24T07:43:08.562+00:002018-01-24T07:43:08.562+00:00This will go well. I have a feeling in my water.This will go well. I have a feeling in my water.Phillipahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15638591059241672256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-63949002157104577422018-01-24T07:23:29.029+00:002018-01-24T07:23:29.029+00:00It’s difficult to say, Ray, because the stories ar...It’s difficult to say, Ray, because the stories are all subbed at different times and I mostly sub to the mags most likely to buy my work (thus reducing the rejection rate). I’m very lucky to find a home for most of what I write.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-37876371438409309092018-01-24T07:15:07.264+00:002018-01-24T07:15:07.264+00:00That’s so true, Patsy.That’s so true, Patsy.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-12043228496756733182018-01-24T07:14:21.438+00:002018-01-24T07:14:21.438+00:00What a journey we’re going on, Sue. Exciting and s...What a journey we’re going on, Sue. Exciting and scary in equal measures.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-8127641629420296202018-01-24T07:13:11.361+00:002018-01-24T07:13:11.361+00:00Sadly, I haven’t found an agent, Angela... that’s ...Sadly, I haven’t found an agent, Angela... that’s what I’m waiting to hear about 😊Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-10524833987424812752018-01-24T07:11:32.072+00:002018-01-24T07:11:32.072+00:00Thank you, Rae.Thank you, Rae.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-61516415792486834642018-01-24T00:00:43.057+00:002018-01-24T00:00:43.057+00:00To have sold 8, how many had you submitted? I'...To have sold 8, how many had you submitted? I've made 2 sales this month with 22 subs.ray p daleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16546512054458697560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-25960071818476457092018-01-23T21:49:30.800+00:002018-01-23T21:49:30.800+00:00I'm like you in not liking to wait.
One of th...I'm like you in not liking to wait.<br /><br />One of the good things about short stories is that it's relatively easy to have several out at once, so we're never just waiting on one. Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12263765378083045973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-65659856284443770792018-01-23T17:35:28.064+00:002018-01-23T17:35:28.064+00:00You know I'm waiting too Wendy and it is agony...You know I'm waiting too Wendy and it is agony, I'm taking comfort in writing my next novel. I'm also in awe of you selling all those short stories this month, well done! Keep going you'll get there xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239658994696521527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-29581095006851592382018-01-23T16:56:52.144+00:002018-01-23T16:56:52.144+00:00Congratulations for finding an agent and for getti...Congratulations for finding an agent and for getting so many short stories accepted for publication. That will definitely help when publishers are considering your book. <br />My wait was ten years! I'm delighted to say that late last year I signed contracts for my 3 completed novels, the first to come out this year. <br />The one thing I would say is never give up. There were times I was despondent and could have saved myself the angst, but I continued because I simply love writing. <br />Good luck to you and the other writers who are waiting anxiously. <br /><br />Ange xAngela Bartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17221068291904611525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-53503039602170472732018-01-23T12:35:47.489+00:002018-01-23T12:35:47.489+00:00Wow, Wendy - eight stories in one month is amazing...Wow, Wendy - eight stories in one month is amazing. I'm sure you're not going to have to wait too long. Good luck and keeping everything crossed for you. xRae Cowiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10213969901991611348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-83276532240968472642018-01-23T10:06:36.954+00:002018-01-23T10:06:36.954+00:00Sorry, Bridget! I know I’m really lucky and I’m ho...Sorry, Bridget! I know I’m really lucky and I’m honestly very grateful to the lovely magazine editors who like my work. It’s just that the novel is a huge leap for me and I just need to know if it hits the mark.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-82566640777038312692018-01-23T10:02:45.736+00:002018-01-23T10:02:45.736+00:00Thanks, Joanna. I’m hoping it will be soon too.Thanks, Joanna. I’m hoping it will be soon too.Wendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-57725006141991665532018-01-23T10:02:33.115+00:002018-01-23T10:02:33.115+00:00Yes, but, yes...but you sold EIGHT stories in a mo...Yes, but, yes...but you sold EIGHT stories in a month. Count them...1, 2, 3, 4. <br />I know there is no such thing as balance when you're waiting but I am in awe of your work rate and your ability to get it right. (Goes away muttering to herself. Eight stories SOLD, not written. Sold!) BRIDGEThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16143306274478695558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-3877964233358889642018-01-23T09:59:32.206+00:002018-01-23T09:59:32.206+00:00I'm always waiting. On the plus side, having b...I'm always waiting. On the plus side, having become so accustomed to it that it's a way of life now, I'm no longer quite as criminally impatient as I used to be! I've factored it into the process of writing. In fact, writing is the only way to take my mind off it. Looking forward to hearing your news when it arrives, Wendy, and hoping it's soon xxxJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10346863303904973315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8787438044751492963.post-36389118485693929352018-01-23T09:58:13.026+00:002018-01-23T09:58:13.026+00:00Whichever way it goes, you’ll be the first to know...Whichever way it goes, you’ll be the first to know xWendy's Writinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960941625432714363noreply@blogger.com