It’s been a bit of a freak weekend over here weather. Hot sunshine in October?! Very weird indeed. Just when I was ready for boots, I had to get out my crops again. Despite the warmth, I managed to have a productive weekend writing wise. In fact, I got my book ready to send out to agents. Eek.
This will be the second time I’ve tried to secure an agent in the hopes I can get a publishing deal. I’m nervous. On one hand, I feel a bit more confident as I have been through it once and I survived. I even got a couple of nibbles although no bites. Plus since then I have started this little blog and have done a lot more writing as well as putting a lot of my dreams “out there” and receiving a ton of support from you lovely people. However, it’s still a huge step to send out the emails and letters. To have someone critiquing my work. To have someone decide if my dreams will come true or not.
But I’m going to do it. Because if I don’t try I’ll never get there. I love my story. I’ve enjoyed writing it and I’m excited to see what the response will be. Am I hopeful? A little bit but mostly, I’m making sure I approach this with my head and not my heart. And I’m prepared for rejection. A great big ton of it 
That doesn’t mean I wouldn’t accept some luck from the universe so here we go, finger’s crossed!
Vix
xx
Lynn Rush
/ October 3, 2011Best of luck!!! It’s difficult and scary with the agent thing. Been there, done that, now I have to do it again since my agent left the industry. Hang in there during the ups and downs.
LittleMissVix
/ October 4, 2011Oh no nightmare for you, I hope you find a great one!
jessicamjonas
/ October 3, 2011Good luck to you! Critique is scary, but you are making a great leap!
LittleMissVix
/ October 4, 2011Thanks for coming by and for your support!
Redneckprincess
/ October 3, 2011Good luck Vix!! My fingers are crossed for you xox
Tipsy Lucy
/ October 3, 2011Best of luck! I hope you receive positive news soon!
Tiffany
/ October 3, 2011Good luck girl–sending some positive vibes your way
Bonnie
/ October 3, 2011Best of luck to you Vix!
suzicate
/ October 3, 2011Yay! Wishing you the best, much success.
Lafemmeroar
/ October 3, 2011All the best to you. It takes courage to put yourself and your writing out there.
nrhatch
/ October 3, 2011Good luck!
If you’re interested in a humorous look at publication odds & rejection:
http://nrhatch.wordpress.com/2010/09/10/fun-with-numbers-publication-odds/
thoughtsappear
/ October 3, 2011Good luck!
You had nice weather? Lucky! Ours was so cold and wet. Ick.
LittleMissVix
/ October 4, 2011It’s all heading downhill now
scrambled7
/ October 3, 2011Best of luck <3
lbdiamond
/ October 3, 2011Fingers crossed. Good luck!!!!!!!
Deborah the Closet Monster
/ October 3, 2011My fingers are also crossed for you! You’re right about blogging, of course; it’s impossible not to write, think things through and respond to feedback here without having a shift in both thinking and expression!
Megan
/ October 3, 2011Best of luck lovely lady! I am super confident that you’ll be a success with your book! Remember …. I want a signed copy!
LittleMissVix
/ October 4, 2011Haha you’ll be top of the list
Maggie
/ October 3, 2011Good luck! I’m rooting for you!
Tori Nelson
/ October 3, 2011The biggest steps are the ones most worth while! Keeping my fingers crossed for you
Nina
/ October 4, 2011Best of luck finding an agent! I know it’s tough out there (I’ve worked in publishing for a few years and am currently looking for a new editor position) but the more you persist, the better chance you have. Even the best authors had to wait for their shot but I’m sure yours will come, and looking for an agent is the best way to make sure you get a proper deal (providing the agent themselves is not a scam).
Side note (in case you ever consider this): Never give in to self-publishing. Or try to put it off for as long as you can. Publishing is a very shady industry at times but self-publishing is definitely a very easy way to get scammed and I know a few companies to definitely stay away from.
Anyway, not sure if that warning was relevant or not but I tell it to everyone I meet who is a writer. As a writer myself, I hate to see someone get cheated after putting so much effort into something.
But good luck again! And keep us posted on how things go!
LittleMissVix
/ October 4, 2011Good advice Nina thanks. I’m thinking like you right now that I’d rather wait on a traditional publishing route.
D...
/ October 4, 2011Good luck, I am going to focus on sending you good luck vibes (hopefully they travel well).
leashieloo
/ October 4, 2011The best of luck to you! And remember, so many great books have been rejected a number of times before becoming blockbuster smashes. Stay positive, we all believe in you!
lovelylici1986
/ October 4, 2011Big step! Even the second time around. Wishing you the best!
countingducks
/ October 4, 2011Very best of luck with this. It would be fanastic to hear that yu have succeded and your effort has paid off. Your Blog is excellent and engaging so I have a sneaking suspicion that success will come knocking at your door
LittleMissVix
/ October 5, 2011Bless you!
Julia (AKA Jules)
/ October 4, 2011GOOD LUCK VIX! I hope that you get somewhere this time – I believe in you!
Jules
LittleMissVix
/ October 5, 2011Thanks Jules! Where has your blog gone?!
Julia (AKA Jules)
/ October 5, 2011`had to delete it due to some careless people bullying me and me stupidly giving them the url. Plus I needed a blogging break anyway to find out the next steps. I will be back blogging in the next few weeks and will be doing more columny-style posts!
I’ll give you the URL when it’s up & running! Jules
LittleMissVix
/ October 6, 2011Ah sorry to hear that. I look forward to the new stuff soon!
katielabovitz
/ October 5, 2011How exciting!!!! I am so happy for you and the prospect of getting an agent
Sending many, many, many good vibes your way!!