Ok, so I know there as a snafu with sending out the Stiletto entries to some of the judges, so the deadline is pushed back or something, but the original deadline for first round judging was August 26. This coming Monday. Not sure what the new date is, but I have to say that I’m starting to get excited, nervous, stomach twirling, etc. I just want to know, ya know? LOL
Even though a large chunk of the book has changed now. If I final, what the editor and agent will read won’t be the final result. Oh well, one bridge at a time and all. First, I need to learn if I even got that far. :) I have to admit, that part of me expects to final based on finaling last year. Yeah, I know that’s bad. ‘Cause the truth of the matter is…last year’s placement means nothing about this year. So, I keep reminding myself the results don’t mean anything other than what those particular judges felt about the entry.
As much as I liked to believe last year’s placement signified “I am good enough” or was some type of validation, I know it was really just validation that those particular judges liked that heroine. It has no bearing on my future as a writer or my overall ability. Ok, can you tell I’m starting to spazz? lol
And the funny thing is today is the first I thought about it in over two months. 