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The Rejection Chronicles: The Forgotten Pile-On

16th December 2015 by admin No Comments

Getting a rejection notice from an agent you had forgotten you sent a query to is like stepping on a mine from the Korean War.

The Rejection Chronicles: Suddenly Indie Again

6th October 2015 by admin No Comments

Reid goes from author to indie author overnight. How big of a step backwards is it? Small misstep, or drink-yourself-into-a-coma big?

The Rejection Chronicles III: Yes and No

21st August 2015 by admin No Comments

Reid gets good news on his new book! And then bad news! Yay.

The Rejection Chronicles: Writing The Pine

20th July 2015 by admin No Comments

If you want to catch Reid on tour next week, bring bail money and snacks.

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