But this week I received a rejection letter from Fremantle Press and I am happy to report that everything feels AOK.
I had to ponder this awhile and I've come up with two things. The first is that I really expected to be supported locally - particularly when they didn't stock any locally made kids' books. I may have...presumed that they would be really happy to have my books. Wrongly as it turned out but the presumption was well and truly there.
The second is that Fremantle Press are experts in what they do - if they didn't want my book then it is either because it doesn't suit them or it isn't good enough. Strangely enough either way is ok with me - if it is because it doesn't suit them hopefully it will suit another publisher. If it isn't good enough then it is time to write something else for publishing that is. Luckily for me lots of people have enjoyed The Pilbara Pixies so far so even if it is never officially published I am still so happy that it has been liked.
Time changes so much but so does a change in attitude!
Well I think your book series is fantastic my friend. Beautifully written and illustrated. The local establishment that didn't stock your book is not stocking high quality items anyway, so I think it is better to not be in there anyway!
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