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Possible Breakthrough for The Backside of Yesterday
Tuesday, February 3, 2009  3:00:00 PM

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by Terry D. Robertson



Literary Fiction
I was rejected by one semi-major traditional press with just one of those lousy query letters we must send. I found a smaller traditional publisher and sent them a query. They answered positively!

I think all of us who write to publish can relate to the frustration we feel at times when the doors of more traditional book houses, are slammed rudely in our face. I sent my latest novel to a smaller press (it is not a POD or vanity press) with a query and was basically told "don't let the door hit you in the ass when it closes", and it did.

But I never give up. If I had, FILL MY EYES would never have been published. It took work, many rewrites and crazy deadlines for a publisher that was nothing more than POD. I found an author friendly company (you have to be published and have sold a certain amount of books). It is gamble, but what is life without risks. I might get another bump to match the other on my head, if they too lock the door. But at least they want to see the manuscript. This is a first and a small breakthrough if they deem fit to publish THE BACKSIDE OF YESTERDAY. And if they don't I can always still get it published without the potential of a traditional house. But this novel will be in print one way or the other.

Never give up. I think some of the finest writers we have, are on The Author's Den awaiting the recognition they richly deserve. I have made many friends and am grateful to The Den for the opportunity. Bless you all for your support, kind comments and your friendship.

Terry D. Robertson

 

 

 


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First Professional Review for Fill My Eyes - 1/28/2009 5:05:00 PM

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The Backside Of Yesterday New Segment - 12/28/2008 7:04:00 PM

New Novel The Backside of Yesterday - 12/20/2008 9:19:00 AM

Thank you Authors Den Folks! - 12/6/2008 9:48:00 AM

What a Group of Great Folks - 11/26/2008 11:15:00 AM

New Novel in Negotiations for Future Publication - 11/15/2008 5:34:00 PM

Broken Windows, Poems Never viewed by the Public - 11/8/2008 7:56:00 PM

Another Great Review for Fill My Eyes - 11/2/2008 10:17:00 AM

Upcoming Book Signings for Fill My Eyes - 11/1/2008 5:45:00 AM

FILL MY EYES, some interesting information - 9/29/2008 3:04:00 PM

FILL MY EYES Publisher is arranging book signings - 9/26/2008 5:18:00 PM

Fill My Eyes, Is All Over the Net! - 9/20/2008 6:13:00 AM

Novel, Fill My Eyes--Thank You!!! - 9/17/2008 5:29:00 PM

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