Comments on: The Magic Moment

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:58:11 +0000

Suzanne – well, thanks for the faith!

By: Suzanne Jones

Suzanne Jones — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:27:44 +0000

Hugs, Jackie. No way could anything you write ever be crap - believe in your writing, it's fab.

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By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 02:25:18 +0000

Hey Joanna, I think this one has had about eleven drafts! But I can’t send it – I’ve already got something out there. So this one will have to wait its turn. And after that…we’ll see. But I love what you said about each story having a readership. I reckon you’re right.

By: Joanna Terrero

Joanna Terrero — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 23:12:58 +0000

My dear Jackie, please send the MS, I know how you feel, I’d written about eight complete books, but there is one which underwent ‘eleven drafts’. So don’t fall in that circle.

There is a readership for every story, and if the Presents’ editors don’t want it, for whatever reason, there is always the option of Kindle Direct Publishing.

By: Jackie Ashenden

Jackie Ashenden — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:09:57 +0000

Robyn – hehe. I wish I had your equilibrium. And your optimism. My opinion soars from Best Story Ever to Worst Thing I’ve Ever Written. I love you refusing to give up hope. It’s inspiring. 🙂

By: Robyn

Robyn — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:56:07 +0000

Do I work magic on my mss? Um, I’m thinking no. I tend to really struggle to keep my opinion of my WIP somewhere (vaguely) in the middle… not totally brilliant, but not totally crap either. Depending on the minute, I might have lots of faith or just a skerrick, but I REFUSE to give up all hope. Ever! I often wonder if I waste too much time and energy trying not to over-react, but I don’t think it’s something I can change.