Comments on: Rock Bottom

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 03:36:35 +0000

Judy – yeah a lot of people did. That’s something to hold onto I guess. Thanks for the thoughts and the hugs.

Kate – thanks that’s really, really good advice. I am going to step away from category I think for a while. I have written other stuff – SciFi actually – but I never got very far with it because the relationships always interested me more than the world building. But hey, I might give it another go huh? 🙂

By: Kate Hewitt

Kate Hewitt — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 20:02:18 +0000

Oh Jackie, big, big hugs. So sorry for what you are going through now. I know how painful it is. Give yourself some time not to make any decision or delete any manuscripts or… anything. Just let yourself be. And perhaps the direction will become clear. I took a very long step away from category before I was published, as I’ve commented here before, and it really was the best thing I ever did. Have you ever written anything else fiction-wise? Anyway, no decisions too soon–just a large drink 🙂

By: Judy Jarvie

Judy Jarvie — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:28:58 +0000

Hugs, Jackie. Am gutted for you too.

But ya know - I think you are great. I read your new voices and loved it; so did a lot of other people. You have a lot going for you!

I know you'll be hurting so take a huge hug and wrap yourself in it. And be good to yourself. j

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:18:20 +0000

Kerrin - yeah, I remember my last post. But it's not that awesome. :-)

Kristy - I think anything I submit to them at this point will be wrong. So yeah, stepping away is something I need to do. I'll check the link. Thanks for the faith. :-)

Maya - thanks for the hugs.

Suzanne - me too. :-(

Scarlet - love ya right back!

Christine - blech is right. I'm just considering what horse I want to get up on.

By: Christine Bell

Christine Bell — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:01:31 +0000

Blech. At a point, I’m just not sure what to say, except that I’m so sorry about the R and I’m so sorry that you’re sad and feeling disheartened. BIG hugs. When you’re ready to climb back on the horse, you will be stronger than ever. I know that, because you’re a fighter. Hugs again, for good measure.

By: scarlet wilson

scarlet wilson — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 17:56:52 +0000

Hi babe,
Been really frustrated as couldn't access your blog at work all day so I could leave you a comment.
Love you loads Jackie, keep your chin up and sent you an email xx

By: Suzanne Jones

Suzanne Jones — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:37:26 +0000

Hugs. Like everyone else, I'm gutted.

XX

By: Maya

Maya — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 14:14:04 +0000

Don’t have the words to describe how gutted I am for you, Jackie. Sending lots and lots and lots of hugs!!

By: Kristy Price

Kristy Price — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:48:16 +0000

Jackie, I think the advice to step away and write something different for a short while is a good one. You obviously CAN write – competition wins, the most popular entry for New Voices, a widely followed blog… I guess the editors are looking for something very specific for Riva and your stories aren’t hitting the right notes for some reason. You WILL be published, I’m absolutely sure of it, so please DON’T give up.
I don’t know if you’ve every read Nicola Morgan’s blog – she’ a scottish writer of YA – but she’s a real inspiration to aspiring writers. In her words ‘you just haven’t written the ‘right’ story yet.’ It took her 12 years to get published, but now she has about 90 books on the shelves. You can find her at http://helpineedapublisher.blogspot.com/
I know you won’t give up, because you’re a writer and you won’t be able to, so I’m sending all my very best vibes over to you. Chuck a couple of plates at the wall, then please keep writing, ’cause I’d miss you if you went away.

x Kristy

By: Sally Clements

Sally Clements — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 08:52:11 +0000

Jackie, I’m so sorry you’ve had a disappointment. Lots of love and hugs.