Spark Update

I just recieved an email from Cedar Fort, the LDS publisher who, in January, rejected my novel because it had edgier elements that they wished me to change. At first I didn't want to--writer's pride, you might say--because I felt like those elements weren't comprimising in any way and that they added to the emotion of the story. But I realized that unless somebody actually had the chance to read the story, it didn't matter how much or little of your message they got. So I made the few changes they suggested and resubmitted it (though they never actually said "please resubmit this") in July. This is the reply I got today:

Dear Crystal,

This email is to inform you that we have reviewed your revised manuscript, Spark. At this time we would like to put your submission on hold for a few months. We feel that you have made the changes that we suggested and have improved your manuscript since the first time your submitted it to us. However, your book does not fit the current fiction needs that we have right now so we would like to wait for a few months when we feel we might be better able to take on your novel. That being said, we cannot guarantee that we will publish your novel at that time. We realize your desire to see your book published and we understand if you would like to accept other offers you may have. If that is the case, we wish you success. If you are willing to wait however, we will be in touch over the next few months.

Thank you,

-- The Acquisitions Editors
Cedar Fort, Inc.
2373 W. 700 S.
Springville, UT 84663
(801) 489-4084
1-800-SKYBOOK

While I'm glad that they're at least giving my story a chance, it is frustrating to wait in limbo a little while longer. This isn't even the genre or audience I really want to write to, but I did put a lot of time and effort into the story, even if it was only to get the feel for writing a full length novel. It would be gratifying to see it finished and on the bookstore shelves. Who knows? It might still make it there. They said they'll be in touch. When they do finally make a decision, I'll post it here first.