Tuesday, January 13, 2009

True Love

Where Are You, Big D?
First of all, a heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you who has either left a message on my blog or e-mailed, or sent prayers re: Dusty's safe return. Unfortunately, we have not found him yet. Chuck took the day off from work, and Ethan took the day off from school. We put up flyers, called the local authorities (police, SPCA, vet offices) and did a lot of driving around looking. I am trying not to think about the cold weather and instead think about my beautiful cat finding his way home. We took helpful advice such as leaving food out and even our dirty laundry (a basket of towels that Dusty loves to fall asleep in). This gives a whole new meaning to airing our dirty laundry. Although we still have five cats roaming the halls of our normally happy home, it is so obvious that something is missing. Please continue to keep Dusty in your thoughts and prayers. I'll keep you posted.

Here's a great clip that cheered me up a bit. I hope you enjoy it. (Sorry about the commercial that plays first. Hang in there, it's worth it.)
Tara & Bella

It's Agent Query Time!

As far as my novel goes, I'm querying agents slowly but surely. I feel very fortunate that two have requested a partial submission, but I'm well aware it's a long way from here to getting published. Until I've secured an agent who I'm on the same page with (I know, hilarious) like Eddie Kendricks of The Temptations said, I'll keep on trucking, baby. Of course, that was in 1973, long before I was born, but the sentiment is right on. (It's OK to lie on my blog, isn't it?)

Again, please keep those Dusty prayers and good wishes coming. I hope more than anything I'll soon have good news to report. As crazy as it sounds, I'd rather have my baby back than have my book published. That, my friends, is true love.

8 comments:

Angie Ledbetter said...

Prayers for both things, bloggy friend.

SarahMarian said...

Same from me... best wishes.

Anonymous said...

Oh no!!! I will definitely pray for Dusty's safe return. What an absolutely GORGEOUS cat. I can relate. It would break my heart if one of my cat disappeared. :( Do keep us posted.

WendyCinNYC said...

Come home soon, kitty.

Debra Lynn Shelton said...

Angie, Your prayers are blessings. Thank you.

Sarah - Thanks, sweetie. I hope all is well in your world.

Dube - Thank you - he is a real beauty, not to mention a total sweetheart. I promise to keep you posted.

Wendy - From your lips to the Big Guy/Gal upstairs ears. Thank you.

Anita said...

Just got home from a crazy day and (after kissing everyone hello), came to check if Dusty was back. :(

My kids and my cat are hoping for the best for you.

And good luck on the queries! Let me know if you want me to read it.

Ray Veen said...

Querying, eh? You should post your query letter so we can all see what your book is about and maybe tear it apart a little bit.

Still hoping for your cat to come home.

Debra Lynn Shelton said...

Anita, You are so sweet. Keep praying for my baby... (BTW: Do you want to read my query or my ms?)

Ray, Post my query? That's almost as revealing as going to a nudist colony! (Is it chilly in here or is it just me?) OK, I'll think about it...

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