Today, I finally got a phone call from a publisher saying they would publish the book I'd written. I'd gotten loads of rejection letters, so I was so excited. Until I realized it was my dad, feeling sorry for me. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I came home to find two letters from a publishing house that I'd submitted my manuscript to. The first was congratulatory, stating that my book had been accepted for publishing. The second was apologetic, stating that the first letter had been intended for someone else. FML
Today, I finally received the phone call I had been waiting on for years. The agency who is trying to approach my father in an attempt for me to get in contact with him called me with the news that they found him. Too bad he died about 25 years ago, so he can't consent with making himself known. FML
Today, after two years of hard work, I finished writing my novel dedicated to my father. I timed everything so that the paperback would arrive at his house just before Christmas, then I booked a flight to surprise him so I could see his reaction in person. He just texted me, my mom told him. FML
Today, I found out that the person sending me secret love letters was actually my dad, who felt sorry for me. FML
Today, I got a missed call from my dad, who hasn't talked to me in months and has vowed not to have anything to do with me. I called him back excitedly and apologized for missing his call, and we had a 20-second conversation about how his phone accidentally dialed my number. FML
Today, my dad texted me saying he had "big news." I immediately called, thrilled, because I assumed he meant that he finally found a job and that our money troubles were over. The "big news" was him being excited at seeing an actor from one TV show he likes in another TV show. FML
Today, my father called me for the first time in two weeks since I moved away. Excited, I answered the phone. It was a mistake. He thought he'd called my sister. FML
Today, I excitedly told my brother I submitted a short story for a competition for the first time ever. His reply? "Congrats. I guess the first letter of rejection is a special occasion." Gee, thanks for that reality check. FML
Today, I received a call from the company I applied to, only to have my father pick it up and make fun of the man's accent. They won't call me back or take any of my calls, and my dad is completely unapologetic. FML
Today, I found out that the creepy weirdo who's been sending me messages for a while is just my dad. His excuse was, "I wanted you to feel like someone would actually like you." FML
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DragonText 4
Many famous people got rejected in the beginning, J.K. Rowling, Eminem, you just gotta keep it at it!
dinosxxrawr 22
that's sweet of your dad. someone will want publish your book! some of the best authors get rejected at least once.
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BadApple88 29
That was sweet of your dad and dont give up yet. If your book is good someone will publish it
feelingold 18
mn_shr 22
That was sweet of your dad, but take it as an act of encouragement rather than sympathy or pity. I'm sure your dad was trying to cheer you up. Good luck OP
annie_nk 23
At least he cares? He could have shown it in a better way though.
larsak 3
Well take the deal anyway!
fleur_de_fevrier_fml 23
I agree with people saying you shouldn't give up, JK Rowling is an excellent example. And even if your book is not great, keep hoping, after all Stephenie Meyer became a millionaire with one of the most poorly written novels out there.
cmb8280 24
I'm curious, have you actually read the novels or is this a generic "still better than Twilight" joke?
WhiteJoker_fml 7
You can try to self publish. Many authors do that as well. For cover graphics you can hire a freelancers and an editor can be found on a freelance basis as well... Even if it's a small run, you have something to show.
liverpooly44 8
Try proofreading them first. Start with you fml :p
charliewhippet 9
Did you know that you can self publish E-books via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc? All you need is a finished manuscript, you create the cover yourself, and you don't need permission from an agent or publisher! (And you get 75% of the profits, as opposed to about 10% you'd get from traditional publishing.) Winning!
Comet_Candy 23
All these comments make me smile. OP's father and all of you are so sweet. It's refreshing.
cloud1138 10
Publish on kindle, it's free and easy
PattonGilette2 18
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