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When I was in Hawaii, I met my first literary agent in person… an eloquent, funny Manhattan man who represented some New York Times Bestsellers.  My heart almost jumped out of my chest as I introduced myself after he talked during a panel.  I told him about my story about fictional journalist Raymond Greggory’s journey with his brain injury.  He explained that “TBI stories are overdone and tough to sell.”   He recommended that I write nonfiction related to my experience as an OT.

I emailed him my literary query hopeful that my writing style would speak for itself and that I could be the one in a million who could make a difficult topic work.  I received my rejection email two days later on a beautiful Hawaiian morning.  The only solace within the 2 very well written paragraphs that I could find were that “I was a strong writer.”  It hurt me that Mr. Agent hadn’t felt “connected” to my character.  Even though I knew it was silly, I could not keep my tears from flowing.  Soon after I began crying, my husband pointed out a rainbow on the ocean’s horizon.  “My rainbow!” I exclaimed.  A promise and a sign that I shouldn’t give up.  I wiped back the tears and tried to be happy.  Who can’t be happy in Hawaii?

Rejection fuels my fury so of course I was eager to write to prove Mr. Agent wrong.  However, there was life to be lived. I was on vacation and there was fun to be had… places to be seen.

Life is full of beauty.  I will find my time to write.  I will someday (hopefully) find my one agent who will give me a chance.  For now, I will soak in the beauty and the adventure of life.  After all, I need something to write about!