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Showtime at the Bookstore
March 30, 2008This week I attended a book reading- just one more step in my endless series of research to author stardomship. I’ve been to several of these previously of course (it’s always a good idea to keep up with the competition), but I usually limit my forays to fiction authors. This one was non-fiction, […]
Duck and Cover
March 22, 2008More rejections to report this week, unfortunately they were pretty generic. I say that because part of me is becoming morbidly fascinated with criticism- the more creative the better I think, if for no other reason than the entertainment value. If I’m to be criticized or rejected I would hope that at the […]
Tick Tock, Tick Tock
March 12, 2008Ah… the waiting game: one of the worst parts of this whole process. I hate waiting. It’s so… passive.
I did get a couple of rejections this week as expected- thank you, Email. I think it’s easier on the querist to be rejected quickly, like ripping off a Band Aid, but there […]Let the Games Begin
March 2, 2008Welcome, potential fans! Thank you for choosing ChrisEastvedt.com to satisfy your entertainment needs.
Let’s jump in and talk about rejection. No, I’m not a fatalist, but as it is a rite of passage why not just discuss the heck out of it, eliminate the fear and move forward on our own terms? All […]
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