Rejected!

Just a quick update on my Blue Mountain submissions. As you'll recall back in October of last year, I had several poems accepted for their 2 year market review process. Sadly, each and every one was rejected less than a year later. :(

I was hopeful, of course, that they'd all make it, but I was confident that at least one would. Not so, but such is life, right? When I first got the news, I was pretty bummed. I really, really, REALLY want to be published with Blue Mountain. So, what's my next move? Why, I'll just submit more, of course! :)

I've been working on finishing 2 books and a website for women in business. I also have plans to publish my own greeting card line after these projects are completed. In between all of this, however, I'm determined to be published with Blue Mountain, so I'll write more prose, submit them all and keep you posted on the results.

In other news, I know I've been away for a while, but I'm still writing and, hopefully, you all are too. Here are a few links that you may find useful:

There's still time to register for the 6th annual Funds For Writers Essay Contest. More information HERE.

Also, be sure to register for the Life In The USA $1,000.00 Essay Contest. More information on registration can be found HERE (NOTE: Registration is absolutely free!).

And don't forget to check out the Funds For Writers website for many more money making opportunities for freelance writers. If you're not already receiving their newsletter, be sure to sign up for it pronto! Editor C. Hope Clark does an excellent job of keeping us up to date on what's available to help fund our efforts to keep writing.

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