SIMON SAYS... AND ROSIE RANTS!

Rejection is a part of life. As a professional writer for more than a decade, this is something with which I am intimately familiar.

I have been rejected by some of the best and worst publications possible---ESSENCE, NEWSWEEK, WOMAN'S DAY, and more.
As a creative artist, I know oh too well that it comes with the territory!
You pick yourself up and keep on going.


In fact, some editors and publishers have been so harsh in their criticism, that if I had not been confident in my ability and thick-skinned I would have folded under the pressure!

But my persistence paid off. Years later, I can now boast a portfolio that some would envy.

With that being said, I can't quite figure out why all the hoopla surrounding Simon Cowell, Rosie, American Idol and the contestants.

Granted, his words could perhaps be a little more tactful, but Simon's caustic comments are considered as entertaining as the "talent" by some of the millions of viewers.

As the expression goes, "If you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen."

That's my 2 cents!