Wednesday, July 12, 2006
And the answer is no..........
Chicken Soup turned me down. I got the email earlier today---I honestly can't believe it; I put a LOT of effort into the proposal & I know in my heart that it's a great idea. They said it was due to scheduling & the fact that they already had similar books in the works---I knew they were working on one about families w/children w/disabilities; but heart defects are just a whole different category in my opinion; of course, before Lauren I wouldn't have thought that. I know there are some birth defects/childhood illnesses that require meds, numerous dr appt. and surgeries; but not like heart defects---the serious ones require a lifetime of surgeries, meds, and checkups. I'm not saying heart defects are worse than say autism or down syndrome but I really don't understand why they feel the need to lump it all into one category. They didn't even comment on the proposal---I almost feel like they saw the subject and didn't even bother. The statistics on heart defects are staggering so sales would not have been a problem. Ugh---stupid people!But I'm not going to give up----parents need to know things that the doctors don't tell them----like meeting milestones, dealing with so many different doctors, etc. So, I just have to find the right person interested. Thanks everyone for pulling for me--------it will happen eventually!!!!
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3 comments:
I am really sorry the chicken soup people turned down your proposal. I think you have a very good idea on your mind. I hope somehow you're able to bring the heart defect issue more to the forefront and educate parents of other children with heart defects and even those that don't.
You know, even if they dont' take it ... there are other publishers ... keep trying ... talk to the doctors that you deal with, they may have connections to help you out too. Just run it by one of the dr's when Lauren has her next appt. or before even.
I agree with you, there are many different kinds of disabilities and to group them all together isn't right.
Keep your chin up and keep pushing forward. You can do it!!! luv ya!!!
Keep at it! It IS a good idea and I agree with you that heart defects have a unique set of issues and emotions and shouldn't be lumped with autism or down's.
Really, keep trying!
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