I hope that I don’t get a rejection letter on my birthday this year.  This one showed up on my husband’s.

I’ve decided that AGNI really hates my Jenny character, so when I ever I get around to writing the other parts, I’ll just skip them all together. (I’m lying of course. I’ll send my stories anywhere they have even the tiniest chance.)

Rejection Letter #53 – AGNI

Dear Gabrielle Olexa:

Thank you for sending “Jenny Kissed Me.” Your work received careful consideration here.

We’ve decided this manuscript isn’t right for us, but we wish you luck placing it elsewhere.

Kind regards,

The Editors

When I sent this off, my husband said, “Where is that one going?”

“Alaska,” I said.

He looked at me for a second and then started laughing. (Great moral support, yeah, I know.) “I think it’s time to quit and just self-publish.”

But I’m not a quitter.  I’m nothing if not persistent, and my husband knows that. Besides I REALLY want my cupcake rejection party. I’d have that party a lot sooner if I’d write more, but eh, that’s a different story for another day.

This one, I’d like to note, came back quickly, too. Less than a month, so thanks for that!

Anyway . . .

Rejection Letter #52 – Alaska Quarterly Review