Doctor Feelings

When doctors 👨‍⚕️👩‍⚕️🧑‍⚕️ dismiss my respiratory issues 

😒😵‍💫 I feel unsafe, ignored, and scared

🤔 I would prefer medical personnel to admit that breathing IS IMPORTANT and should be prioritized

I presently have no idea how to improve this situation. I'm just expressing my mental and emotional state because I'm upset.

IWSG and AtoZChallenge Reflecions

InsecureWritersSupportGroup.com

This month, the IWSG asked about dealing with distractions during writing. 

Well, I just failed to complete the A to Z Challenge thanks to the distraction of pain. My right wrist is so unstable. Typing HURTS. I have failed to overcome this.

Plus, my diabetic husband has been turned from short-term disability to long-term disability. He has gotten worse. Three weeks of laying on the couch, doing NOTHING, but he got a hole in his foot. How??? 

Just dealing with the insane life changes is ALL I can do right now. I lack the fortitude to deal with anything more.

 

My April 2024 A to Z Challenge blogging theme was to revise a YA novel I've been working on for almost a decade and then generate a new and better query letter to send in the hopes of traditional publication.
I want to publish that way because I believe it will give the book the best distribution, especially in school libraries where underrepresented young people could borrow it. The target audience is teenagers who have an incarcerated family member, teens who are treated as outcasts for situations beyond their control, and Latinas preparing for their quinceañera.
Read more in my theme reveal post: https://uniquelymaladjustedbutfun.blogspot.com/2024/03/theme-reveal-2024-atozchallenge-and-wep.html

I didn't make it. I gave up due to pain. 

Hopefully I will be able to do the challenge next year.

Hopefully I'll get the physical strength to edit the book more, and mental health to submit the query letter again (which hopefully is better?), and the emotional fortitude to keep going.

Thanks to the people who visited in April. 

I feel that I left more comments than I got, but that's how it goes. I did what I could when I could.

Feedback is needed! I'm revising, so please make suggestions if you have any. 💗

Query #AtoZChallenge

My April 2024 A to Z Challenge blogging theme is to revise a YA novel I've been working on for almost a decade and then generate a new and better query letter to send in the hopes of traditional publication.
I want to publish that way because I believe it will give the book the best distribution, especially in libraries where underrepresented young people could borrow it. The target audience is teenagers who have an incarcerated family member, teens who are treated as outcasts for situations beyond their control, and Latinas preparing for their quinceañera.
Read more in my theme reveal post: https://uniquelymaladjustedbutfun.blogspot.com/2024/03/theme-reveal-2024-atozchallenge-and-wep.html


I need to create a new query letter. 
Here's the latest (without a personal info paragraph, obviously). I'll be revising this story. Please help!

One comment I got from an agent asked Lenore's dad's thoughts and feelings on moving her to another school, especially with the danger to her.

I know the answer.

It isn't in the book.

It NEVER comes up.

I do know.

Why would include something in the query that isn't in the book???

Some have disliked Lenore's anxiety and neurodivergence. 

Okay... but... 

Some people don't like neurodivergent people. Sorry to upset the Boomers, but the Young Adult audiences I'm aiming toward are more tolerant. Maybe I need to work the words "liberal left-wing" into the description?? Are we there? 

"This book will absolutely be banned from Florida."

Maybe I need that disclaimer upfront? 

Feedback is needed! I'm revising, so please make suggestions if you have any. 💗

Otis the Cow Bull

My April 2024 A to Z Challenge blogging theme is to revise a YA novel I've been working on for almost a decade and then generate a new and better query letter to send in the hopes of traditional publication.
I want to publish that way because I believe it will give the book the best distribution, especially in libraries where underrepresented young people could borrow it. The target audience is teenagers who have an incarcerated family member, teens who are treated as outcasts for situations beyond their control, and Latinas preparing for their quinceañera.
Read more in my theme reveal post: https://uniquelymaladjustedbutfun.blogspot.com/2024/03/theme-reveal-2024-atozchallenge-and-wep.html


This is a short conversation Lenore has early on, before going on Teen Writer Season 3. It shows how she interacts with peers.

"An udder is an organ formed of two or four mammary glands on the females of dairy animals and ruminants such as cattle, goats, and sheep."

https://barnyard.fandom.com/wiki/Otis

Barnyard movie DVD on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3VZtAcD

Feedback is needed! I'm revising, so please make suggestions if you have any. 💗

No Money #AtoZChallenge

My April 2024 A to Z Challenge blogging theme is to revise a YA novel I've been working on for almost a decade and then generate a new and better query letter to send in the hopes of traditional publication.
I want to publish that way because I believe it will give the book the best distribution, especially in libraries where underrepresented young people could borrow it. The target audience is teenagers who have an incarcerated family member, teens who are treated as outcasts for situations beyond their control, and Latinas preparing for their quinceañera.
Read more in my theme reveal post: https://uniquelymaladjustedbutfun.blogspot.com/2024/03/theme-reveal-2024-atozchallenge-and-wep.html


This is a scene where Lenore is aware of the lack of money her father has.

Feedback is needed! I'm revising, so please make suggestions if you have any. 💗

Muffin #AtoZChallenge

My April 2024 A to Z Challenge blogging theme is to revise a YA novel I've been working on for almost a decade and then generate a new and better query letter to send in the hopes of traditional publication.
I want to publish that way because I believe it will give the book the best distribution, especially in libraries where underrepresented young people could borrow it. The target audience is teenagers who have an incarcerated family member, teens who are treated as outcasts for situations beyond their control, and Latinas preparing for their quinceañera.
Read more in my theme reveal post: https://uniquelymaladjustedbutfun.blogspot.com/2024/03/theme-reveal-2024-atozchallenge-and-wep.html


Muffin is the name of Lenore's roommate. She prefers to be called Contessa. 

Feedback is needed! I'm revising, so please make suggestions if you have any. 💗

Lenore #AtoZChallenge Main Character

My April 2024 A to Z Challenge blogging theme is to revise a YA novel I've been working on for almost a decade and then generate a new and better query letter to send in the hopes of traditional publication.
I want to publish that way because I believe it will give the book the best distribution, especially in libraries where underrepresented young people could borrow it. The target audience is teenagers who have an incarcerated family member, teens who are treated as outcasts for situations beyond their control, and Latinas preparing for their quinceañera.
Read more in my theme reveal post: https://uniquelymaladjustedbutfun.blogspot.com/2024/03/theme-reveal-2024-atozchallenge-and-wep.html


Lenore is the main character. Knowing as much as possible about her helps craft the story. A character sheet is normally only seen by the author, but I'll share this private look:

Feedback is needed! I'm revising, so please make suggestions if you have any. 💗