waiting for rejection. Sure, I could say that I’m waiting for acceptance or rejection, but hey, as the odds go – what 10% or so are acceptances? I’ve got about 10 or so poems out there and 3 or 4 short fiction pieces, and we’ll see what happens. But I’m never positive about these things. Did I pick the right market? Am I aiming too high (or too low, am I devaluing pieces)? Duotrope is a great resource, but I think sometimes I pick markets based on their acceptance rate and less on their prestige. I need to start mailing some hard copy out there. And getting some REAL paper rejections. 
I don’t like…
You can buy my book…
directly from me. It’s $7 including shipping in the US. Just email victoria@writinggirl.com and I’ll ship you “Two Lips”.
I got lots o’ books!
Learning to paint…
is a disaster. I bought a full set up of acrylic paints on the advice of Adam, my bro, as they are easy to work with. Fah! I am a horrid train wreck when it comes to that. My paintings look like those of a not particularly bright three year old.
I know I need to practice, so I’m going to learn to draw first. Today, I’m going to get a sketchbook and some pencils, all that stuff. I was never good at drawing but then again, I never wanted it as much as I do now. So I ordered some books from Amazon and I’m hoping to learn this elusive skill. Funny how writing and music came easy to me, and writing and drawing came easier to my brother. I guess it’s what side of the brain we use.
Been Thinking…
It’s been a long time since I actually put any writing in here. I guess I’m not a writinggirl as my moniker states. So here goes:
I am a writer. This means that I can write from my brain wholly unprompted, or write with prompts. I prefer prompts. Why? Because it’s a challenge. I have to focus on whatever picture or word is prompting me to write. This can be difficult if you’re not in the mood for a specific prompt, or if you get huge writer’s block. But I love it.
I spend every week (well, at least lately) at Show Me Your Lits, a great site for flash fiction prompts – and a contest to boot. Highly recommended.
Now to learn to write LONGER fiction. I think short poetry has closed me to verbosity.
Sometimes things don’t turn out like you’ve planned…
I will not be getting the lap band due to other medical issues. Thank you for all of your concern and support. I will, however, continue to keep writing and hopefully, keep getting published!
