Rejection Slip
Doing The Hard Yards ...53 total reviews
Comment from djsaxon
You dag! LOL. I have my first one framed. The remainder went into several buckets of water - enough papier mache to create a really tasteful 'blind publisher' puppet head (carefully painted in all shades of 'fuck you' brown) . I slip it over my right hand and bash it against the hard copy of my book, screaming "read it again, dickwad!" They never do.
I so love the honesty in your writes. Always straight from the hip (what I call the 'Wyatt Eart principle' - the old gunslnger would be proud.) That's what inspired me to write RAISING DANIEL the way I have. I know I break a lot of the rules (grammar). Short sentences that aren't really sentences, etc. Conscious choice of style - like an old American detective novel. "She walked into my office. Black dress, big tits. Legs that didn't quit" - you know how it goes. I amped it up a little for my purposes, but stylistically that is where I am coming from. Whoa. I digress (majorly).
I love the repeated lines. They so underpin the frustration,and the determination. Those flying pigs "snort" BTB, but toot away :)
Tom ate my sixers. Accept a virtual.
Love - DJ
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2012
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You dag! LOL. I have my first one framed. The remainder went into several buckets of water - enough papier mache to create a really tasteful 'blind publisher' puppet head (carefully painted in all shades of 'fuck you' brown) . I slip it over my right hand and bash it against the hard copy of my book, screaming "read it again, dickwad!" They never do.
I so love the honesty in your writes. Always straight from the hip (what I call the 'Wyatt Eart principle' - the old gunslnger would be proud.) That's what inspired me to write RAISING DANIEL the way I have. I know I break a lot of the rules (grammar). Short sentences that aren't really sentences, etc. Conscious choice of style - like an old American detective novel. "She walked into my office. Black dress, big tits. Legs that didn't quit" - you know how it goes. I amped it up a little for my purposes, but stylistically that is where I am coming from. Whoa. I digress (majorly).
I love the repeated lines. They so underpin the frustration,and the determination. Those flying pigs "snort" BTB, but toot away :)
Tom ate my sixers. Accept a virtual.
Love - DJ
Comment Written 28-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2012
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Hahaha...thanks sweety...I appreciate your epic review and also sharing your personal disappointment with me...LOVED the "fuck you" brown...and your digressions *SMIRK*...
Thanks for a super review...sorry I will have to play catch up...my connection is a right mole at the moment...its been giving me all sorts of probs lately.
Back soon...thanks for the virtual Tom,...um whoops I mean sixer. What the f**k would I have done with a virtual Tom? LMAO
Cheers Adelaide
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A virtual TOM. Almost scarey! Have you ever wondered what our glorious leader looks like? DJ x
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Hi darlin...be in to see YOU next...you TOP of my list...pulllleeeeze I do NOT want to conjure up that thought...blahhhhk! LMAO
I'd much rather conjure up what a virtual DJ looks like...haha
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Wait!!!! I almost have enough review bucks to promote the fucker! LOL. Workin' on the pic. Xylok wants one as well. Keep busting cameras LOL
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Busting cameras???
What? you mean you? Awww come on, you can't be THAT bad...I already have a picture in my mind anyways...if you don't want to advertise your handsome mug here then email it to me privately.
LOL
Too late...I just reviewed it and you know I don't give a flying toss about the bucks.
X
Comment from visionary1234
Well as long as you don't lose your sense of humor, and don't take "THEM" too seriously, you're doing just fine! Bit rude though, hmm? Good for you, using it as inspiration!
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2012
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Well as long as you don't lose your sense of humor, and don't take "THEM" too seriously, you're doing just fine! Bit rude though, hmm? Good for you, using it as inspiration!
Comment Written 28-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2012
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Many thanks. I appreciate the terrific review.
Cheers closet
Comment from ephraim crud, COS.
can't be nowt else than six, sorry Phillippa!
keep your pecker up, me dear,
don't get down about your verse
for ephy's plight holds far more fear
-erection rejection's worse!
exceptional write, closet, as is your wont.
love and hugs, xxx, eph.
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2012
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can't be nowt else than six, sorry Phillippa!
keep your pecker up, me dear,
don't get down about your verse
for ephy's plight holds far more fear
-erection rejection's worse!
exceptional write, closet, as is your wont.
love and hugs, xxx, eph.
Comment Written 28-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2012
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Awww thanks eph...ephing marvellous! LOL
Sorry for tardy reviews lately ... my connection is a right mole and I am having trouble just staying connected at times.
Frustrating...i am soooooooooooooooooo behind. LOL
Thanks for your support
Cheers and warm hugs
Phillippa xoxo
Comment from Jane Johnson
I love rhyme also! Very nicely written verse. Good imagery and artwork. Words flowed well. Good rhyme. Thank you for sharing. :)
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2012
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I love rhyme also! Very nicely written verse. Good imagery and artwork. Words flowed well. Good rhyme. Thank you for sharing. :)
Comment Written 28-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2012
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Thanks JJ, I appreciate your terrific review.
Cheers closet
Comment from Fluffyhead
Get a good editor, have a marketing plan and Try self publishing if all else fails.That is what I am doing. I have a gotten a few rejections. Some of them really hurt,but I know my book is supposed to be out there and I have been working on it for five years. I like your poem you put a lot of passion into it, I really appreciate it..
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2012
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Get a good editor, have a marketing plan and Try self publishing if all else fails.That is what I am doing. I have a gotten a few rejections. Some of them really hurt,but I know my book is supposed to be out there and I have been working on it for five years. I like your poem you put a lot of passion into it, I really appreciate it..
Comment Written 28-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2012
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Thanks so much...already self published. Wanna try the apparent "real deal" though...so need to get amongst it and brave the rejections I'm afraid. Appreciate the review and the sound advice.
Cheers closet
Comment from Joan E.
Just remember they are not rejecting you--it is very often a decision based on timing or the context of the project they are focused on. Thanks for putting the experience in perspective and sharing your reaction in a poem. Your neat line "No fledgling wings ascend today" was well worth the repeat for emphasis. Talking about publishing, we missed you on the conference call today. -Joan
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2012
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Just remember they are not rejecting you--it is very often a decision based on timing or the context of the project they are focused on. Thanks for putting the experience in perspective and sharing your reaction in a poem. Your neat line "No fledgling wings ascend today" was well worth the repeat for emphasis. Talking about publishing, we missed you on the conference call today. -Joan
Comment Written 27-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2012
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Thanks Joan...I was hoping SO hard this particular submission WOULD make the grade due to it being able to be used as an acknowledgement somewhere eles but NOT to be this time...perhaps I was a wee bit lewd for PruneJuice! LMAO
Me??? Haha...I am SO sorry I missed the call...urgent last minute dental appt and I ended up forgetting about the call until late arvo Thursday...which would be Wed evening I think your time.
Anyway thanks for the terrific review...had lots of connection issues lately and can't seem to stay connected long or the damn thing freezes up...shitty connection. Back soon in bigger capacity me hopes.
Cheers and thanks again
Phillippa xoxo
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I hope the dental issues are resolved the connection problem abates. I have not yet had time to read the book-related emails, but I am sure they will bring you up to date. I think I have submitted twice to "Prune Juice" with no result. Keep submitting to journals as long as it's not too expensive. And continue to post on FS when you have the time. Many hugs- Joan
Comment from Bobbi22
There are so many stories about masters who received rejection after rejection before being discovered. Your day will come. You wrote about your experience and emotions very well in this poem.
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2012
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There are so many stories about masters who received rejection after rejection before being discovered. Your day will come. You wrote about your experience and emotions very well in this poem.
Comment Written 27-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2012
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Indeed...I guess everyone's day comes if they persist long enough. LOL Thanks for a terrific review.
Cheers closet
Comment from Warren Rodgers
hahah C-P-J I realize now how much I've missed your humor and honesty around here. I actually remember the gong show too lol. Do not fret, my friend (and I know you won't) your day is coming! If you ever do some research, you will find most of the greatest poets, songwriters and singers were rejected many times before they found success. Your poem is funny as hell (hmm is hell funny?),witty, very well written in rhyme and meter. No F word though, lol. I thoroughly enjoyed the read, as I always do with your work! Take care my friend.
Cheers!
Waazzzaaaa :)
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2012
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hahah C-P-J I realize now how much I've missed your humor and honesty around here. I actually remember the gong show too lol. Do not fret, my friend (and I know you won't) your day is coming! If you ever do some research, you will find most of the greatest poets, songwriters and singers were rejected many times before they found success. Your poem is funny as hell (hmm is hell funny?),witty, very well written in rhyme and meter. No F word though, lol. I thoroughly enjoyed the read, as I always do with your work! Take care my friend.
Cheers!
Waazzzaaaa :)
Comment Written 27-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 29-Jun-2012
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Awww Wazzy...thanks so much...nice to hear from you. Sorry I am not around much with reviews at the moment...Life busy with family etc and i am having connection issues...we live on outskirts of town so connection is a bitch at the best of times. I even wrote a damn post about it...if I can stay f**king well connected long enough, I SHALL post it hahaha...
Thanks bud...hope you doing okay at the mo...always good to hear from my special friend Wazz..thanks for your sixer and terrific review.
Cheers CPJ xoxoxo
Comment from Maureen's Pen
Well I say congrats to you, for taking the knock and creating another work out of it in the process:) Head high is the way to go. Chocolate helps too...
Well done closet, great poem that had me laughing and hoping next time you get a success:) But if not then try and try again.
Thanks for sharing your slip.
Maureen
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2012
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Well I say congrats to you, for taking the knock and creating another work out of it in the process:) Head high is the way to go. Chocolate helps too...
Well done closet, great poem that had me laughing and hoping next time you get a success:) But if not then try and try again.
Thanks for sharing your slip.
Maureen
Comment Written 27-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2012
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Thanks Maureen...I appreciate the support and the advice and don't worry, I have a fridge full of Cadbury at ALL times.
Cheers Closet xo
Comment from guinea
I think i got five or six before i got published. Some will like your work some will not. It's all in what they are looking for at the time. This is written good. You'll make it. Don't fret.
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2012
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I think i got five or six before i got published. Some will like your work some will not. It's all in what they are looking for at the time. This is written good. You'll make it. Don't fret.
Comment Written 27-Jun-2012
reply by the author on 30-Jun-2012
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Thanks so much, I can't afford to fret...just keep plugging away. LOL
Cheers and thanks a bunch
Closet
