tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post2444402579987013779..comments2023-07-20T09:10:25.850-07:00Comments on The Misadventures In Candyland: Dust yourself off: Sometimes crap happensCandylandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08956196611348299424noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-57021000325441660372011-05-11T05:38:15.661-07:002011-05-11T05:38:15.661-07:00I just wanted to remind you that I <3 you more ...I just wanted to remind you that I <3 you more than a fat kid loves cake. And that's like, tons, lady. <br /><br />You are so right. This is a lesson I learned myself and even though it can be a hard lesson, it's an important one. <br /><br />Take care. <br /><br /><br />~JDJEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390400360357693403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-5413762096705181292011-05-10T20:08:03.537-07:002011-05-10T20:08:03.537-07:00You're so strong, I give you so much credit. I...You're so strong, I give you so much credit. I'll never surrender if you don't!Nicole Zoltackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464800543376449290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-35664903204161460082011-05-10T15:09:42.932-07:002011-05-10T15:09:42.932-07:00Great advice! From the moment I found your blog, I...Great advice! From the moment I found your blog, I've admired your strength and perseverance!Briannahttp://www.pocketfulofplaydough.pageek.com/wordpressnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-77519792882592725912011-05-10T13:22:50.119-07:002011-05-10T13:22:50.119-07:00Hugs that thing didn't work out agent wise. I&...Hugs that thing didn't work out agent wise. I'm glad that you are keeping going though. The bad sucks, but sometimes it leads us to things that are even better. I know the right agent is out there for you. You rock!Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04313619484424363895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-13429159748974227722011-05-10T13:08:11.620-07:002011-05-10T13:08:11.620-07:00It's great that you kept going and are still g...It's great that you kept going and are still going. Some things are harder than others. The best thing to do is to look for the good and bright things happening as well.Southpawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16539290964546504171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-20703272920108628052011-05-10T13:03:55.964-07:002011-05-10T13:03:55.964-07:00Good for you for being strong and positive about l...Good for you for being strong and positive about life's twist and turns. (=Jo Schafferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11514820971898568397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-52248049028071435112011-05-10T12:49:14.649-07:002011-05-10T12:49:14.649-07:00What a rollercoaster, but you are made of class.
...What a rollercoaster, but you are made of class.<br /><br />Parting with an agent is way more common than anyone lets on. You made the right choice and the right advocate for you and your writing IS out there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-39016556953065387992011-05-10T12:16:28.046-07:002011-05-10T12:16:28.046-07:00for me it depends on the scenario and I wouldn'...for me it depends on the scenario and I wouldn't be in yours so I couldn't really say what I'd do if I were.... I'd like to think I'd be as strong as you have been but I'm not sure that I would. Who knows. If it were something I'd want though, cause kids or a writing deal aren't wishes of mine, then I'd find a way to make it work for sure:-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17792036091186754290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-8243360925366832722011-05-10T11:33:54.550-07:002011-05-10T11:33:54.550-07:00No white flags for you! You will have EVERYTHING y...No white flags for you! You will have EVERYTHING you want, because you are classy, confident, and courageous! Keep it up, girl.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-28862574947026059952011-05-10T11:26:54.672-07:002011-05-10T11:26:54.672-07:00You are definitely still one of my blogging heroes...You are definitely still one of my blogging heroes. I've missed you. You are stronger than you think and you have a great outlook on life. Sometimes what's happening now is to prepare us for something better down the road. Without 'this' period in our lives, we'd never fully appreciate the blessings that are coming.S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-33251981046520962182011-05-10T10:46:34.622-07:002011-05-10T10:46:34.622-07:00yikes! i cant even think my candyland friend could...yikes! i cant even think my candyland friend could even talk bout a white flag. ack! nope she for sures not never a giver upper. NOT EVA!!! but for sure shes a big time inspirationator. i could know bout not giving up. but i gotta say its people just like you thats a real big help on keeping me going and not waving that white flag. i love you a ton!<br />...big hugs from y#1f lennyLenny Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12822588007434789481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-48617240779093151792011-05-10T10:22:03.408-07:002011-05-10T10:22:03.408-07:00I've been there my dear~am there~and I feel fo...I've been there my dear~am there~and I feel for you. It is awful but it can be the best thing to happen to you too. I spent over a year with my agent, went out on sub, didn't sell, then instead of wanting a re-write based on editor notes, he wanted to part ways. It happens, a lot. You're absolutely right though, we have to dust ourselves off and get back out there. Power to you!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-38904554640865602272011-05-10T09:49:49.195-07:002011-05-10T09:49:49.195-07:00Why quit now? One person said yes - that means som...Why quit now? One person said yes - that means someone else will, too. Sorry about the agent, but find someone better!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-48249424653425792712011-05-10T08:31:45.726-07:002011-05-10T08:31:45.726-07:00White flag?? What's that? LOL. :-)
You are su...White flag?? What's that? LOL. :-)<br /><br />You are such a strong example for the rest of us, Candace. You have no idea how much I admire your strength.Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-87610390468189897042011-05-10T08:28:11.752-07:002011-05-10T08:28:11.752-07:00You're awesome. Thanks for sharing your story ...You're awesome. Thanks for sharing your story and your fabulous attitude. Keeping our fingers crossed for you!<br /><br />Martina and MarissaMartina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-23723221456966344932011-05-10T08:25:24.022-07:002011-05-10T08:25:24.022-07:00Wow- great post. Thanks for keeping it real. I wis...Wow- great post. Thanks for keeping it real. I wish you the best in your search for a new agent, and in your pregnancy.ShanLeighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924128726414153505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-30538119591860020302011-05-10T08:23:10.157-07:002011-05-10T08:23:10.157-07:00Very well said. And with such great conviction.
...Very well said. And with such great conviction. <br /><br />I need that reminder, because I'm often afraid that I won't get ANYTHING -- so I settle for less than I should.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-10606918984389961972011-05-10T06:54:30.510-07:002011-05-10T06:54:30.510-07:00I think it takes courage and a serious sense of kn...I think it takes courage and a serious sense of knowing what you want to part ways with an agent and whatever the reason was, I'm sure it was a good one and the right path for you! I'm sorry you're back joining me in the query trenches though. It's a sad, dirty place:) But I'm sure you'll climb back out in no time!Creepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-73137956720623763422011-05-10T06:09:44.394-07:002011-05-10T06:09:44.394-07:00Oh, no! Sorry to hear you and your agent 'brok...Oh, no! Sorry to hear you and your agent 'broke up'. But I'm thrilled about your baby!Patty Blounthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11928111057602279792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-18577069264998081582011-05-10T05:45:49.307-07:002011-05-10T05:45:49.307-07:00Ack. I'm sorry babe. I'm right there with ...Ack. I'm sorry babe. I'm right there with you. Apparently I'll be rewriting FC so that it's 1st person... *sigh* <br /><br />Big hugs. I know you'll do great.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01737620211363427992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-68174305914029044232011-05-10T05:36:27.108-07:002011-05-10T05:36:27.108-07:00If that happened to me I'd probably hop a trai...If that happened to me I'd probably hop a train to New York so that I could go postal at the Harper Collins and MacMillan offices. Except I would shoot everyone with a watergun filled with piss, and then off myself by taking too many disco biscuits. Or maybe I should take those first?Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-30279939558625345262011-05-10T05:04:11.178-07:002011-05-10T05:04:11.178-07:00Such a shame things didn't work out! :o( I rea...Such a shame things didn't work out! :o( I really don't know what I would do. But I'm pretty good with acting on instinct. I don't think I would settle if I didn't like what was going on.Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-56865072414869168562011-05-10T04:59:53.855-07:002011-05-10T04:59:53.855-07:00Good post! I agree that good and bad will always m...Good post! I agree that good and bad will always mix in life, but I think that the bad is what makes the good feel even better. Good luck with finding an even better agent and I'm praying that your pregnancy goes well. <br /><br />XMisha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-1255726864465278022011-05-10T04:43:34.843-07:002011-05-10T04:43:34.843-07:00Sorry things didn't work you with your agent. ...Sorry things didn't work you with your agent. <br /><br />"Be classy, be confident, be courageous." <--Great advice. And you are. :)Linda G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04576828490765434497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1880052565931746299.post-16973594181519956232011-05-10T04:40:57.847-07:002011-05-10T04:40:57.847-07:00I understand the good and the bad. I'm celebra...I understand the good and the bad. I'm celebrating the fact that my hubby is done with school for three weeks even though I received three rejections last night. <br /><br />This sparkly fabulous chica isn't going anywhere until I land myself one hell of an agent!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.com