My first rejection slip from Torquere

[valarltd]

Well, I got it today.

A "I really like it, it's well written, it just doesn't mesh with the others in the anthology" rejection slip.

I can actually see that. Play Ball should be light and fluffy and sexy. Not dark and depressing about a a Vietnam vet who can't outrun his nightmares except by racing, drugs or sex.

But she gave me a couple alternate places to look, so I'll shop it to them.

Comments

[franklymydear.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry you didn't get it, but that's one of the best rejection letters you could hope for - a positive note and some places that would suit your manuscript better! There's still hope! :)

[valarltd.livejournal.com]

It is. It's just been a while since I've gotten a rejection.

Knew I should have written "Penalties" which was going to be kind of silly, but sexy and about hockey players. Because "High Sticking" just NEEDS to figure into gay erotica. 8)

Ah well, I've looked a couple of places. And a real paperback publishing might not be too bad.