So Frustrating!

Seems like a million things to do today, as I keep checking the email for submission responses. I keep telling myself that the long wait maybe a good sign, at least it's not a rejection. I think the worst part of it all has to be the wait.. whether it be one day, one week, month, or longer.. Ever how long it takes still feels like forever. It feels like your constantly on the edge of your seat, catching yourself checking email.. wayy too often.. checking the mailbox (ON SUNDAY!!). Always waiting for just one clean break, that one reply that says YES I love you work. I guess as a writer that just part of the game.. you write, you submit, you wait! Maybe If we ever become big famous writers, things will be easier.. maybe they will be waiting on us, instead of us waiting on them! Hey we can dream can't we? *smiles*

Waiting

One the most frustrating thing about writing, is submitting your work and then waiting for a reply. Days seems like weeks and weeks feel like months. I understand this is just part of the process, but it drives me crazy sometimes.

Yet, long responses maybe a good thing, because all the fast responses have been:

"I like your work; but unforunately, I can't use it."

So I continue to write and submitted, only with time will I know the outcome of it all.

Congrulations

Today is the official date for release of My Mentality!!!!!!

Hopefully it will be available in a store near you soon.

Views On Writing

To some, writing seems easy. To others it may seem like a tall feat. But to me, it's like a rollercoster. At first you start off slow, unsure about how it's going to be in the end. But then you start to pick up pace, things are moving rapidly along. The words, and ideas flows faster as you reach your mount and begin to descend into a steady wave of excitement. Then all to quickly - it's over. You're at the end, and at first you can't decide if it was worth it or not. Yet you remember it, and soon you begin to cherish the wave of emotions that brought you to this point. More often then not, you can't wait for your next ride. Your next inspiration. Your muse. The thing with writing (to me) is not to force it. Relax. When the time comes you will know it and nothing will be able to stop you. Whether you record it or write it down on a piece of paper, you WILL get it down!

Meet Betty Woodrum, Poet

Betty Woodrum, Born July 27, 1977 born and raised in Lincoln County, West Virginia. By and loving mother, father, and one sister, and two wonderful nephews. She started writing about 7 years ago, after the death of her father. Her poetry tells the story of her emotions through the death of her father, battle with depression, lost love, and her everyday emotions in life. Poetry is her way of letting everyone know that their not alone, in this world of so many emotions, somebody somewhere has been there too. She has had many poems published by poetry.com As well as her first book Shattered Memories, Scattered Emotions recently published by Publish America. Was released July 16, 2005.

"My Mentality" by A. L. Harris

“PublishAmerica is proud to announce that it has acquired the rights to publish My Mentality, by Mississippi’s Antonette Harris. Executive Director Miranda Prather expressed confidence today that Ms. Harris’ book will quickly resonate with an audience. “My Mentality is a well written and crafted work of contemporary poetry that fits our specialty like a glove. PublishAmerica primarily publishes works, for or about people who face a challenge in life, and who overcome it by turning stumbling blocks into stepping stones. We believe that Ms. Harris is a promising talent in this field.”

My Mentality is the kind of book that reflects upon the human soul. It is compiled with poetry that expresses feelings and thoughts that can seem bewildering and astonishing that we may all face at one time or another. This is the kind of book that may make you shed tears at one minute, but then can make you smile with just the simple turn of a page. My Mentality is filled with raw emotions and is sure to leave an impression on its reader. The retail price for My Mentality is $12.95, and can be purchased from Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and other bookstores online. The release date is September 26, 2005.

Meet A. L. Harris the Poet

Antonette Harris, pseudonym A. L. Harris. A. L. Harris is a native of Greenwood, MS; but now currently reside in Sidon with her husband and two sons. She has been writing since the age of twelve. She went from children stories to poetry. She writes about her life and her life’s experiences. She has had several poems published by The National Library of Poetry. She uses her poetry as a way to express herself - an outlet through which she can send all her joys and pain. It’s a way to relate to others and great means of communication.