Who's That Odd Guy?

　　很好，就在我快要忘記它的時候，我那苦命的經紀人Emily又來信了（我想等總算出版成功的時候，我大概會寄一箱奇異果送她...XD）這次當然還是拒絕信，因為如果是成功的話，你們早就看到我放鞭炮開香檳了！但這不是重點，重點是看到這封信時我感到很...開心(?!)

Dear Emily,

This manuscript made me laugh out loud, too! I can certainly see what inspired you to take this text on. The rhythm among the eggs is quite enjoyable, as well as is the quirkiness of the story. However, I just am unable to envision this text as a complete picture book. A significant portion of the text is dialogue about the static image of the kiwi, and I am not sure if there is enough action or conflict for an engaging set of illustrations.

The author’s tone and humor does have great appeal, and I would welcome the opportunity to see future manuscripts from her. I wish you the best of luck in finding a home for this manuscript, and thank you for thinking of me in connection with it.

Warm regards,
Lisa


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Lisa Cheng
Associate Editor
Margaret K. McElderry Books
Simon
& Schuster
1230 Ave. of the Americas
New York, NY 10020
Ph.:
212.698.2761 Fax: 212.698.2796

　　不是因為我已經失去理智，而是因為雖然它是拒絕信，但這個主編的評語還蠻正面的，就算她只是為了安慰我，我也認了...連Emily都表示這封信在未來is very useful，因為主編已經表示對我其他的作品有興趣：『...and I would welcome the opportunity to see future manuscripts from her.』這在出版界等於是打開了大門，對我未來的其他作品將很有幫助。

　　這幾天剛好都在趕新的作品，看到這篇回信後信心大增也更有動力，或許我真的瘋了、想太多，但我還是會繼續瘋下去。