Covenant wrote me today...

and this is what they said (name changed to protect privacy.)

Hi [nosurgirl]!

I finally have news for you about your manuscript. It went to the managing committee for consideration yesterday, and they decided to table it for the time being (that means basically putting it on hold). Our marketing director is going to research the YA market so that the committee can decide whether or not they think it will be marketable and sell enough copies to be worth the costs of publishing. As soon as they make a more solid decision, we'll contact you.

The committee also wanted you to know that they think you're a very good writer; they wanted me to ask if you are interested it/willing to write things for a more adult market rather than a YA audience. You can just respond to this email and let me know, and I'll pass the message along. Have a good day!

Thank you,

[the editorial assistant]


I'm seriously reeling, I'm so suprised. Wow. Someone who actually knows what they're talking about for sure, says I'm a good writer. Hooray!!! And who knows where this might lead in future?? Even if my chick-lit novel is never published, apparently I have talent and a good chance at getting other stuff published. What more could a budding writer ask for???

Seriously.