Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:54:53 +0000

Shameless said...

Eric - Yes, communication is far more easier now, and maybe all these publications will disappear in the future anyway ... except online. :-)Billy - That reminds me of those naughty experiments where well-known fiction/poetry is submitted and then rejected. :-)Julie - Oh, yes, nothing like poems being left to marinate. I find this process essential, to make sure the creative juices have gone through everything! :-) And wow re the story of your mother-in-law. Cripes!Witnessing Am I - Yes, someone at an anthology publisher told me they have different kinds of rejection slips. Maybe TNY does too. :-) Wanderlust - You are too kind. Thank you. The picture is over the French Alps, coming into Lyon. It might as well be Colorado though, with that split in the wing:-) Minx - Yes, the "merit" bit would ring nicely if we knew that not all rejection slips included that. I did send the poems in with a kind of mischievous intent though. Apparently brilliant poets and writers already published spend years trying to crack the riddle of submitting to TNY. I wasn't even at the starting line! :-) Sarah - You're right. One needs to have a "name" already. I was kind of hoping they would confuse me with Seamus Heaney! I've been introduced a couple of times on the radio by distracted presenters as Seamus Heaney, which is very flattering! But hey, from Shameless Words to TNY one day. And yeah, not the most reassuring photo for those who hate flying. :-)Church Lady - Yes, there is something nice about dealing with small houses. The personal touch is so satisfying.Hotwire - Thank you so much for your kind words. I really must have a good, proper read of your blog. I've only browsed quickly, but will get there! :-) Chief Biscuit - Wow! Good to see you! How is your break? Are you back soon? Is the room done? Thanks for your comments here. :-)LMN - Yes, I would prefer something like that - at least I would laugh! And, oh, yes, the buttons. I just thought everything was getting buried, when there were some nice images to go with those stories. Adds colour as well.Julie - Now there's an idea, but yes, probably one for the back burner. I've only just got to the blog this week with all the rush at work and elsewhere. It's all good though ... lots of things happening. :-) Laurie - Hello and welcome! :-) Good to have you stop by. I'm not sure what "too slight" means. That can be taken in so many ways. But yes, a personal reply with some kind of feedback is always good. :-) I look forward to checking out your blog, Laurie.