Normally, I like to reward myself for a job well done. Particularly if it took some doing and extra motivation was necessary to persevere.

In fact, a few years ago when I contracted with my first book agent, I bought myself a ring. Despite the arrangement not working out, I still wear that ring to this day and it makes me feel quite proud.

Today, I jumped back on the submission saddle and started working old and new manuscripts.  A new revision process helped and so too did a new submission process. (Can you tell I’m all about creating systems!)

I actually wrote about the submission process HERE.

Originally, once I sucked up my courage, I was going to buy myself a ring for sending off the first query. Yes, I do like rings - especially the ones over at the Sundance Catalog. However, I changed my mind.

Submitting my manuscript is a reward all by itself. I think I’ve grown wiser over the past few years. (Thank goodness!)

Of course, I will be buying myself a snazzy ring when I get that publishing contract, you can be darned sure!