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Thursday, October 2, 2008

Friday Round-Up - #17

Yippee! My copies of The Secret Place devotional arrived on Tuesday. The thrill of seeing my work in print never gets old. I've said it before: the small victories keep me moving forward on the larger projects.

I heard from Churchmouse Publications. They didn't think my submission was a good fit for their company. I might send them a devotional or two and see if there's any interest. Rejection is a painful part of the writing life. Yet, if writers don't take risks, they never get published.

James Stuart Bell is calling for submissions. He's doing an anthology for Howard Publishing, a division of Simon & Schuster. For more information, email Jeannette Littleton at Godsightings@earthlink.net

In case you missed my post on Wednesday, congratulations to the winners of the free book contest: Amy L., Sarah H., and Rose M. Down the road, we'll be doing more drawings.

My friend, Dr. Mary Ann Diorio, has a new blog: http://www.thewritepower.blogspot.com Check out her latest newsletter at http://www.topnotchwriter.com/2008-10.htm

Let's rack up some words on our writing projects this weekend.

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13 comments:

  1. Jessica NelsonOctober 3, 2008 at 9:39 AM

    Hi Susan,
    I didn't know that you have a devotional out! That's wonderful!! Congratulations.
    Sorry about the rejection. It's a good idea to send other stuff because they obviously like something, so even if that's not a good fit maybe something else is.
    :-)

    I might check out that call for submissions. Thanks for posting it.

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  2. Susan J. ReinhardtOctober 3, 2008 at 5:59 PM

    Hi Jessica -

    Actually, there are two in this issue of The Secret Place. I'm excited because it's a new market for me. I have several more devotionals tucked away in a folder. I'll be submitting them soon.

    I'll try to locate the original email from God Sightings and send it to you.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  3. MaryAnn Diorio, PhD, MFAOctober 3, 2008 at 11:42 PM

    Thanks for mentioning my blog and writers' ezine, Susan. Congratulations on your own blog! It's great! :)

    Blessings,

    MaryAnn

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  4. Susan J. ReinhardtOctober 4, 2008 at 12:18 PM

    Hi MaryAnn -

    I'm happy to promote quality writing blogs and ezines. Your sites often provide me with the right encouragement at the right time.

    I hope you'll stop by again.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  5. Jessica NelsonOctober 4, 2008 at 7:06 PM

    Hi Susan,
    The E means extroverted and the I introverted, so I guess you could say you're a split personality! LOL, you don't know if you want to be social or not. :-)

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  6. Susan J. ReinhardtOctober 4, 2008 at 8:22 PM

    Hi Jessica -

    Thanks for the info on the test from your blog post. There are times when I want to be around people, and times when I want solitude. So, I guess the results are accurate.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  7. Cindy SwansonOctober 5, 2008 at 9:36 PM

    Susan, thanks so much for "finding" my blog and taking time to comment! Your blog looks wonderfully informative, and I will definitely be back here as well. Anything to do with Christian writers and readers is right up my alley! :)

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  8. 2nd Cup of CoffeeOctober 5, 2008 at 10:41 PM

    Hi Susan. I saw your comment at Cindy's about "What's Up Doc," and had to come on over and "meet" someone else who loves that movie. I'm enjoying reading your posts.

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  9. Susan J. ReinhardtOctober 6, 2008 at 8:59 AM

    Hi Second Cup of Coffee -

    Welcome to my blog!

    The last chase scene in that movie and her standing before the judge had me doubled over. I've never laughed so hard in my life.

    I hope you'll stop in again. I post Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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  10. Susan J. ReinhardtOctober 6, 2008 at 9:06 AM

    Hi Cindy -

    Welcome! It's always nice to meet other writers. I'm glad you're enjoying the posts. :)

    I've bookmarked your site. See you soon. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  11. Susan J. ReinhardtOctober 6, 2008 at 9:07 AM

    Hi Cindy -

    Welcome! It's always nice to meet other writers. I'm glad you're enjoying the posts. :)

    I've bookmarked your site. See you soon. :)

    Blessings,
    Susan

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  12. Christa ParrishOctober 7, 2008 at 9:30 PM

    Congrats on your devotions, Susan. Keep 'em coming :)

    In Him,
    Christa

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  13. Susan J. ReinhardtOctober 8, 2008 at 10:49 AM

    Hi Christa -

    Thanks! I have four more devotionals ready to submit.

    Congratulations on the launch of your debut book, "Home Another Way." It's on my wish list.

    Blessings,
    Susan :)

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