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Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Challenge Met: Vow Kept

When dragons speak, Jeff listens. When dragons prod, Jeff complies. Or he runs incredibly fast.

The submissions packet is ready. I'll be supporting the United States Postal Service this morning.

Life should now begin to return to normal. Do not be surprised if you receive comments on posts you published a week or two ago. Jeff has much catching up to do.



On an unrelated note: Grandson #1 graduated from kindergarten last week. Paw Paw had to console the poor, distraught child. I just hope his scars will one day heal.

Congratulations, you little scholar you.

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38 comments:

  1. Heather R. HoldenJune 12, 2013 at 2:00 AM

    Yay you for getting that submission packet prepared! I'm sure the US Postal Service will be very grateful for the support. ;)

    And aww, your grandson graduated from kindergarten? Congrats to him!

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 13, 2013 at 5:39 PM

      Maybe that $5.40 plus a book of stamps will keep the USPS in business another 13 milliseconds. ;-)

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  2. Elizabeth Varadan, AuthorJune 12, 2013 at 2:12 AM

    Good luck on your submission. That's a cute picture of your little grandson. (He doesn't look a bit distraught to me.)

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 13, 2013 at 5:39 PM

      Don't let that exuberant smile fool you. He always looks ecstatic when he's distraught. ;-)

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  3. Sheena-kay GrahamJune 12, 2013 at 5:49 AM

    Best of luck with your submission and thanks for sharing this pic of your grandson.

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  4. Patrick StahlJune 12, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    I wish you the best of luck.

    On another note, I've read that agents/editors prefer FedEx or UPS deliveries. I'm not sure that it's true, but you may want to look into the matter.

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 13, 2013 at 5:40 PM

      Thanks, Patrick. I'll have to look into that. Hadn't heard that.

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  5. MelissaJune 12, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Sounds like you've been busy, but with worthy things.
    Best of luck! :D

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  6. nutschellJune 12, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    Good luck on your submissions! ANd congrats to your grandson for graduating!
    Nutschell
    www.thewritingnut.com

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  7. Maurice MitchellJune 12, 2013 at 3:22 PM

    I hope your submission comes back with a resounding YES Jeff. Kindergarten graduations are so cute.

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 13, 2013 at 5:42 PM

      This was actually the first such graduation I've attended. Graduations before graduating high school came about long after my days of academia. :)

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  8. JoJune 12, 2013 at 5:26 PM

    His MS should come back with a resounding YES, its a super story. If it doesn't publishers are stupid. But then J.K. Rowling got lots of rejections apparently so what can you expect. However, I have everything crossed for you Jeff and I know the dragon has too.

    Lovely pic of your grandson. Mind you, from what you said, I was expecting a cap and gown.

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 13, 2013 at 5:44 PM

      I'm blushing! But it's true that almost every great author and every great story has been rejected multiple times. They'll probably be doing caps and gowns in a few years. Such is the way things progress these days.

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  9. widdershinsJune 12, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Way to go Granddad - on all fronts!

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  10. Mark MeansJune 13, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    Hey Jeff, best of luck with your submission. The hard part is over, now just sit back and wait for the offers to come rolling in :)

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 13, 2013 at 5:45 PM

      I'm afraid to sit back too far. If anything other than a form rejection arrives, I might fall off my chair!

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  11. Al DiazJune 13, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    This is a great day. I did have a glass of wine to celebrate. It was one of the very good things that happened brightened an otherwise difficult week/month. I'm so glad for you. A dragon and 600 dwarves will keep their fingers crossed.

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 13, 2013 at 5:47 PM

      600*10+20=lots of little digits crossed on my behalf. I am honored and grateful! I'm hoping that internet connection of yours gets restored soon.

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  12. klahanieJune 13, 2013 at 1:24 PM

    Greetings human, Jeff,

    Dragons and submissions and a "Paw Paw" at his grandson's kindergarten graduation. Very interesting human! :) Congrats and all the best with your submission, human Jeff.

    Pawsitive wishes,

    Penny the Jack Russell dog and modest internet superstar!

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 13, 2013 at 5:48 PM

      Penny's pawsitive wishes for Paw Paw is pawsitively appreciated! LOL

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  13. NicoleJune 13, 2013 at 1:28 PM

    Good luck with the submission!

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  14. UnknownJune 13, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    Congratulations on both accomplishments (although one is way cuter than the other). ;)

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 14, 2013 at 7:25 PM

      Yes, I know, but I'm sure he'll get cuter as he grows up some. ;-)

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  15. Matt HayesJune 14, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    Good for you, man! And to your grandson -- my little sister starts Kindergarten herself next school year.

    Hope all goes well with your book; good luck!

    -Matt

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 14, 2013 at 11:43 PM

      Thanks, Matt! Hope your little sister enjoys it. Thankfully, my grandson loves it!

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  16. Cherie ReichJune 15, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    Good luck with your submissions! Congrats on your grandson! My sister graduated from high school last week. :)

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 15, 2013 at 1:48 PM

      Thanks, Cherie! And congratulations to your sister!

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  17. Elise FallsonJune 15, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Oh good luck with your submissions! I wish I was at the submission stage...uggg sometimes it feels like I'll never get there. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for ya! And congrats to your grandson, don't the grow up so fast?

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 15, 2013 at 1:49 PM

      The day is coming soon, Elise. Of that I have no doubt. You will definitely get there.

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  18. Gwen GardnerJune 15, 2013 at 8:01 PM

    Ohhh, the best of luck on your submission. Do people still submit hard copies?

    Congrats to the grandson for graduating kindergarten - next thing you know, he'll be graduating high school!

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    1. Jeff HargettJune 16, 2013 at 12:17 AM

      Thanks, Gwen. I know at least two that do. And yes, those little one grow way too fast.

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  19. Carol KilgoreJune 15, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    Your grandson is so cute! Good luck with your submission :)

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