I've been busy sorting out a few things work wise.
The cat needed taking to the vets...
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and I've had no car for a whole week, as it required lots of repairs just when the mechanic took sick... thankfully it's back now.
So writing/blogging has been on the back burner.
I had a story rejection a couple of days ago, which sent me into those inevitable writerly doldrums...
While I try to remember that I must not dwell on the rejections and to take my example from those amazing writing bloggers like Milo who just keep sending out their stories for years until they get accepted, which helps...
and then two days later an email saying that a Flash Fiction piece had been accepted, so that was a boost!
Writerly Doldrums
My masterpiece rejected
I must not give up!
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Waiting for my muse
I'm in a short story slump
Need a writing boost
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Feeling somewhat low
I need some blogging solace
Thank you, one and all
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How about you?
As a new visitor to your lovely blog, just wanted to say hello-your blog looks really interesting-loved the cartoon picture BTW!!
ReplyDeleteMany thanks Green Dragonette ;O)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I'm glad your work was selected and it has given you the boost you need. Here's to happy writing :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like a really trying week! Congrats on your flash fiction acceptance, that's great news!!
ReplyDeleteThe good news is that every rejection brings you closer to a 'yes.'
ReplyDeleteBe encouraged!
Oh the mighty lows and the amazing ups of sending out stories into the world!!
ReplyDeleteYAY for your story acceptance!! Happy happy happy dance for you!!
Hope all is calm and lovely now with hubby, kitty and car! Take care
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We all have difficult weeks sometimes, but concentrate on the positive. Your Flash Fiction was ACCEPTED. Wow, that is terrific! Good for you.
ReplyDeleteYay for the acceptance! Oh and every time I'm in a writing slump, I write something imploring a muse to inspire me, and it always works!!! so I hope it worked for you.
ReplyDeleteHM
so glad there was light at the end of that tunnel! yeah!
ReplyDeleteThat's great news, Madeleine! Rejection followed by an acceptance is definitely a perfect pick-me-up!
ReplyDeleteHope things calm down for you this weekend. Have a good one!
Glad that the Flash Fiction piece was accepted. Rejections can be prickly creatures.
ReplyDeleteIt'd be nice if life always balanced out the slaps it gives you with one hand by patting you on the back with the other. Gotta accentuate the positive! Congrats on the flash fiction being accepted.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like your week ended better than it began. I'm glad :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Madeleine .. what a higgledy piggledy week .. ups and downs - I hope your hubby is improving - or his ankle at least. Poor put-cat - hope she's better ... and you can recover your wits this weekend ... and enjoy the Flash Fiction piece being accepted .. good things do turn up!!
ReplyDeleteWith thoughts - Hilary
Way to go, Madeleine! I'm sure that acceptance was just the boost you needed. Never give up; never surrender.
ReplyDeleteLove your haikus! I might try that next time I'm feeling down about my own writing.
ReplyDeleteNice haiku. And congratulations on that story acceptance!
ReplyDeleteMadeleine Begun Kane
Congratulations on the acceptance, especially after such a rought couple of weeks. Keep faith!
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