Happy 2007

Once again the New Year arrived, around the world, without my help. I planned to stay up until 11 p.m. (Central Time) in order to see the ball drop in NY (Eastern Time) at midnight. Alas, I didn’t make it.

Resolutions anyone? This morning I heard an on-air TV personality make a continuing resolution (apparently oft repeated) about trying to be a better person. The individual said “even if I don’t make it, I’m trying.” Oops. I’ve read in psychological literature that “try” is a failure oriented word. Don’t believe that, examine this: I invite you over tonight for steaks I plan to grill. You say, I’ll try to make it. Should I thaw a steak for you or not. I think not.

I received a manuscript returned from a NY literary agent saying: The agent who requested your story doesn’t work here anymore. You gotta admit it’s not a typical form letter rejection. Time to crank out more query letters.

Don’t “try.” Do it. Here’s a wish 2007 is the year we both have a novel accepted for representation and publication.

Bee Jay Sez