tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post4329559620613253938..comments2023-11-02T01:28:14.306-07:00Comments on Sioux's Page: Improve the OddsSioux Roslawskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-59589747225807822382013-07-19T22:26:42.512-07:002013-07-19T22:26:42.512-07:00Mary Stuart Masterson could so play you in the mov...Mary Stuart Masterson could so play you in the movie of your life. That raised eyebrow and deadpan wit. Plus I bet she can dance a little turn while wearing clogs and socks. Better get the screen play done before she gets too old.Marcia G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05401846609955732958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-3970718283230862102013-07-15T19:44:59.755-07:002013-07-15T19:44:59.755-07:00Yeah, I'm, like, 20 behind her.Yeah, I'm, like, 20 behind her.Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-53634839481469126792013-07-15T10:56:45.217-07:002013-07-15T10:56:45.217-07:00All I can say is Linda better watch out! Congrats...All I can say is Linda better watch out! Congrats!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05296300032567383021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-86967896264853039952013-07-11T06:30:49.558-07:002013-07-11T06:30:49.558-07:00Kim--Thanks. I have to keep my fingers crossed.
T...Kim--Thanks. I have to keep my fingers crossed.<br /><br />That's what I'm thinkin,' and I am determined to be a contender with the most rejections under my belt.<br /><br />Yes, I hate when "no news is bad news." It's much better to get closure with a certain piece and a particular publisher, but when that doesn't happen, and we just have to assume our story didn&#Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-37466313244227753312013-07-11T05:46:26.892-07:002013-07-11T05:46:26.892-07:00Congrats! And I like getting rejections - it shows...Congrats! And I like getting rejections - it shows they care (but not enough to publish my stuff). I hate submitting something and never hearing a word about it.<br /><br />In the end, the person with the most rejections is the winner, right?Kim Lehnhoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02516002280882854450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-85194589926806143312013-07-10T18:45:26.044-07:002013-07-10T18:45:26.044-07:00Thanks, Pat. How about that canine and feline of y...Thanks, Pat. How about that canine and feline of yours...have them cross their toenails, too. ;)Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-63035317421305080392013-07-10T18:18:16.915-07:002013-07-10T18:18:16.915-07:00That's awesome, Sioux! Keeping my fingers cros...That's awesome, Sioux! Keeping my fingers crossed for you!<br /><br />Pat<br />Critter AlleyPat Wahlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138619912065680084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-7009357456907872812013-07-10T10:39:40.865-07:002013-07-10T10:39:40.865-07:00Kathy--I SO agree. It's called "quality c...Kathy--I SO agree. It's called "quality control" in my mind...Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-39572219424960579922013-07-10T07:08:30.912-07:002013-07-10T07:08:30.912-07:00Congrats to you! But, 12 cupcakes always calls for...Congrats to you! But, 12 cupcakes always calls for 24 at my house. Lots of taste testing occurs here!Kathy's Klotheslinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881966393157941515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-19124594042027041902013-07-09T18:55:52.055-07:002013-07-09T18:55:52.055-07:00Lisa--Congratulations to YOU. That was me, too. It...Lisa--Congratulations to YOU. That was me, too. It's been a while, so I forgot about the whole release procedure. It would be wonderful if we were in the same book--perhaps we could do a Skype book signing together? (Just kidding.)Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-27153749380502297582013-07-09T18:53:54.488-07:002013-07-09T18:53:54.488-07:00Donna--Thanks, but I'm not a CS super star. I ...Donna--Thanks, but I'm not a CS super star. I have used your advice, and am keeping track of what I submit and what is accepted/rejected--for all of 2013--and I think for every piece that CS accepts, I get 6-7 rejected.<br /><br />I am sure your event on Sunday is going a blast.Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-38684915951505045092013-07-09T18:41:12.104-07:002013-07-09T18:41:12.104-07:00Val--Thank you, but isn't that Diet Coke all s...Val--Thank you, but isn't that Diet Coke all slurped away by now?Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-23540266243592269092013-07-09T18:40:17.397-07:002013-07-09T18:40:17.397-07:00Bookie--I hope so.
Depp did a lot of cute physica...Bookie--I hope so.<br /><br />Depp did a lot of cute physical comedy in "Benny and Joon" which made me remember it. I also love Mary Stuart Masterson, so it was appealing for that reason as well.Sioux Roslawskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17924021828536277618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-52920386633277086352013-07-09T18:04:47.049-07:002013-07-09T18:04:47.049-07:00Congrats! I heard back about that same anthology. ...Congrats! I heard back about that same anthology. It has been so long since I submitted the story that I had forgotten all about it, so seeing the contract in my in-basket was a very pleasant surprise. Like you, I hope not to be bumped. Be nice if we're both in the same book! :DLisa Ricard Clarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15014582949326182166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-62689894796415631782013-07-09T17:26:06.722-07:002013-07-09T17:26:06.722-07:00Congratulations, Sioux. You are becoming a Chicken...Congratulations, Sioux. You are becoming a Chicken Soup super star.<br /><br />Great advice about increasing your odds.Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-18930038532753716822013-07-09T17:05:48.392-07:002013-07-09T17:05:48.392-07:00That's Souper! Hope it hangs in there. I lift ...That's Souper! Hope it hangs in there. I lift my 44 oz. Diet Coke in a toast for continued success.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13025832536749983018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1173456260059938165.post-47116250775251571832013-07-09T15:13:35.822-07:002013-07-09T15:13:35.822-07:00Wow, good news! I am sure it will make it all the ...Wow, good news! I am sure it will make it all the way. Who could NOT love a memoir about a book club?<br /><br />Oh, and I don't remember B and J as memorable, but you are so right about the movie Chocolate. I loved that movie, saw it twice if not three times. Thanks for the rminder....it might be time again! Keep in mind the new Long Ranger is a different take on the story...but I went withBookiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12043111213031211794noreply@blogger.com