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I’m a little unwell. That whole let’s-get-drenched-every-time-it-rains-because-who-knows-when-it’ll-rain-again thing might have been a bad idea.

But I’m not complaining, because when it rains it pours! Four editors who have each in their own way told me they are very interested in my work are looking at five pitches, all of which will be assigned either this or next week. I’m very excited because three of these stories are ones I’ve been researching for weeks, and also because I’m just finishing up the last of the work I have on my plate. Great timing. And also? Fingers crossed, fingers crossed, fingers crossed.

I’m not the only one who’s gone on overdrive and arm-twisted editors into assigning right this very minute. The fabulous Amy Green reported on her blog (if you’re not reading it, you should be), that she landed seven assignments in a week! Go Amy!

Amy’s a pro, so it’s no surprise to me that she was able to get that many assignments in such short a time, and I’m inching my way up so I’m not surprised by editors’ responses to my pitches either. Because no after no after no and maybe after maybe after maybe, I have kept on e-mailing, calling, pitching, and discussing. Don’t like this idea? Oh, how about this one? Don’t want 5,000 words? How about 500? Out of the country this week? Well, let me get in touch when you’re back.

It’s paying off. Now send me the assignment letters already.

(Update: Three of the pitches were assigned. Waiting to hear from the other two.)