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Sorry For My Absence

Hello to all my lovely blog readers and followers:)

I am quickly writing a short post (again) to let everyone know I am sorry for th elack in my social networking this past week.

I have been really, super busy. Who isn't, right?

I am taking three separate workshops, and participating in three different contests.

I have been critiquing a couple new CP's work and trying to respond to their suggestions and advice in my own manuscripts or queries.

I have an agent who requested a partial of one of my manuscripts, so I spent a day reading and editing, which I had already done, but wanted to double check my work before sending. Would you believe I found FIVE typos AFTER I hit the send button. I am anguishing over that.

Then I am dealing with the start of school.

And of course the moving-to-a-new-house-new-state issue. That hasn't made much progression.

Then I have life in general: cleaning, cooking, and life.

So, I've been a tad busy and my social networking has suffered for it. I promise, all you beautiful bloggers whom I read after and faithfully follow, that I will be back in the saddle soon and back to commenting and sending out some of that blogging love:)

Thanks for reading my blog anyway, even though it may seem like I am ignoring you.

I miss everyone:(
Talynn

Comments

  1. Alex J. CavanaughAugust 22, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    You've had a lot going on! Congratulations on the partial request. Don't sweat the typos. They happen.

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  2. Ink in the BookAugust 22, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    Thanks Alex. But still, too many typos could make the agent wonder about the authors ability to proof read:(

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  3. Aldrea AlienAugust 22, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    It's the typo gremlin that does it, you know. They sneak in after you've saved and mess with your words. That's my excuse and I'm sticking with it.

    But ... oof! Workshops, contests, critiquing, editing ... all on top of RL. You got a lot going on there. No need to apologise. I've only one workshop and critique right now and I'm finding it difficult (of course, a sick partner makes concentrating tricky).
    So don't worry about us and not having anything new, we'll be here when you get back. ^_^

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    1. Ink in the BookAugust 23, 2012 at 12:37 PM

      Thanks Aldrea! I haven't forgotten about my story I am suppose to send you. Still. working. on. that...

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  4. a.n.g.August 22, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    It's so awesome that an agent requested part of your manuscript! I would say that's a good thing to be busy with. :) Congrats!

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    1. Ink in the BookAugust 23, 2012 at 12:38 PM

      Thank you Ashly! No word yet. The waiting is horrible...

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  5. RussoAugust 22, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    I found your blog from the GUTGAA event. I couldn't resist checking out a few blogs before the event started and following them as well.

    Whoa, you have been busy, especially writing wise. Major congrats on the agent who requested a partial of one of your manuscripts. What a BIG achievement, I'm stilll working on that aspect. I hope that all went well with back to school.

    Russo @ www.threegnomes.blogspot.com

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    1. Ink in the BookAugust 23, 2012 at 12:39 PM

      So glad to meet you:) I'll be visiting soon. GUTGAA has so many signed up, I can't wait to meet some new friends:)

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  6. Suzanne FurnessAugust 23, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    Some really exciting news. No wonder you are busy I hope it all goes well.

    When you are not so busy maybe you would find the 'Be Inspired' tag I left for you over at my blog of interest.

    Good luck!

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    1. Ink in the BookAugust 23, 2012 at 12:40 PM

      Oh, Suzanne! Thank you so much! I've been jealous of everyone else who has received this tag, so I can't wait to share mine. My only problem is figuring out which manuscript to share.

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  7. Kendra503August 25, 2012 at 2:04 PM

    Ha, don't worry about your absence! I've been horrifically guilty of the same thing lately. I always forget to go look at everyone else's blogs. So, you're forgiven! (:

    I wanted to ask. What's with the constantly-changing background? I love coming on here and seeing a new BG every time, but I just wondered. (:

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    1. Ink in the BookAugust 25, 2012 at 2:49 PM

      I should title my blog, "Home of the ever changing blog background!"

      I love changing the background. It's easy, it's usually free, it's fun and I like the change. I hope it doesn't bother people to much.

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  8. JDAugust 27, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    Congrats on the partial request! And no worries about needing a blogging breather. It happens. Moving is an ordeal, and the start of school requires a lot of prep time. Good luck to you and keep us posted on the manuscript. ;-)

    Keeping my fingers crossed for you...

    xo

    ~Janette

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  9. UnknownAugust 28, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    I'm so happy for you, getting something other than a form rejection! Great job!

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