tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24246495.post115010441898717916..comments2024-01-01T21:14:32.790+13:00Comments on Still Standing on her Head: A Weather Report and a Rejection LetterCatherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08236329216260906624noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24246495.post-1150198291712730912006-06-13T23:31:00.000+12:002006-06-13T23:31:00.000+12:00Lynn, mostly they just say something very basic. I...Lynn, mostly they just say something very basic. I'm told anything nice is encouragement. Still, I'm about ready for some actual publication, not just encouragement. I have two more journals to try, then I will have to retire this batch of poems and write new ones. At least if no-one wants them, I can put them on my blog.Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08236329216260906624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24246495.post-1150197657252366672006-06-13T23:20:00.000+12:002006-06-13T23:20:00.000+12:00The first time I was here, I didn't mention the ph...The first time I was here, I didn't mention the photos. They are great, especially the one with the light on the trees. <BR/><BR/>Michele sent me back!kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24246495.post-1150169469364318172006-06-13T15:31:00.000+12:002006-06-13T15:31:00.000+12:00Loved the photos, being a South Islander when I'm ...Loved the photos, being a South Islander when I'm home. Snow huh ... I gave in and got up at 5am over here in Belgium, a combination of multiple mosquito bites and the 4th or 5th day in a row of the 30+ degrees ... sob.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with the poetry :)Di Mackeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00273089782589416134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24246495.post-1150144339381095842006-06-13T08:32:00.000+12:002006-06-13T08:32:00.000+12:00Deb, I think this particular editor writes long re...Deb, I think this particular editor writes long rejection letters because he fancies his erudition or something. As Paris Parfait says - he is a bit pretentious.<BR/>Kenju, the problem is that in New Zealand there really aren't too many magazines to choose from. There is one local one that has published me on several occasions, but I was trying to expand my resume a bit. No luck so far, though all three rejection letters were quite positive. I'll keep trying.<BR/>I composed a "post-modern" poem in my head last night, but now that I think about it, it probably contains a metaphor. I just can't help it :)Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08236329216260906624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24246495.post-1150137058198341952006-06-13T06:30:00.000+12:002006-06-13T06:30:00.000+12:00Those are beautiful photos!I'm sorry about the rej...Those are beautiful photos!<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry about the rejection. Those always suck rocks. Still, as rejection letters go, that one seems pretty positive. At least they gave you some feedback on <I>why</I> they didn't choose to print your poems this time. I've never submitted any of my writing, but I frequently submit to quilt exhibits and they <I>never</I> tell you why you didn't get in.Deb Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03322863748665701618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24246495.post-1150130292448641952006-06-13T04:38:00.000+12:002006-06-13T04:38:00.000+12:00Thanks for the lovely snowy photos - we are swelte...Thanks for the lovely snowy photos - we are sweltering today in Paris! As for the rejection letter, don't change your writing style; the right editor will appreciate your writing without worrying about "semiotics." (Please - how pretentious is that?)Onwards and upwards for you!paris parfaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05457437124988976587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24246495.post-1150118694719231722006-06-13T01:24:00.000+12:002006-06-13T01:24:00.000+12:00beautiful photos - so strange to think you are hav...beautiful photos - so strange to think you are having snow! We had 80+ yesterday.Jennifer S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04095295914294471508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24246495.post-1150117890634218402006-06-13T01:11:00.000+12:002006-06-13T01:11:00.000+12:00The photo with the light on the trees is absolutel...The photo with the light on the trees is absolutely wonderful!<BR/>Hope you soon find a match with a publisher who likes your work - i am certain there is one out there:)Endmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13711896605197134394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24246495.post-1150113208775996182006-06-12T23:53:00.000+12:002006-06-12T23:53:00.000+12:00I think you write well, and if they don't care for...I think you write well, and if they don't care for your style, someone else will. Keep on! <BR/><BR/>Michele sent me.kenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.com