Author: sarahjwrites

I am embarking on a new adventure and trying to make my way in the world as a professional writer - Science fiction & crime mostly. I also like loads of really boring things like gardening, craft work and baking. Oh and I eat a lot.
Book Reviews, Books, Monthly Review Round Up, Reading, Reviews

October Monthly review round up

sarahjwrites

We are at the end of October already.  I'm getting into the second set of really busy months for the year, so reading becomes a real luxury. Here is the October book review summary: **** "Dark Wood Dark Water" by Tina Callaghan ***1/2  "Kitschy Canapés: Finger food for the swingers set" by Babs Harrison ****… Continue reading October Monthly review round up

Publishing, Publishing Readiness Dysmorphia, Receiving feedback, Rejection, Writers Journey

Managing rejections – again!

sarahjwrites

I regularly receive rejections, and occasionally receive feedback. Why so many rejections? Well for a start, I regularly submit my work to various publishers, journals and competitions. You don’t get rejected if you don’t submit. Whenever I receive a rejection, I’m left with a feeling of emptiness, and in some cases, feel a little embarrassed… Continue reading Managing rejections – again!