About two and a half years ago, I met a frog. The Queen Frog to be exact. She's been my editor since then and in that time, she's demonstrated endless patience and generously shared her expertise and knowledge. What I am today is in large part due to her endless advice and mentoring.I shall miss working with her. As in all of life, nothing is constant except change. In an internal shuffle at my publisher, I was assigned to another editor. I'm quite certain that I'll get along just fine with my new editor and I'm looking forward to working with her. I'll no doubt learn new things from her as every person we encounter has something different to teach us.
But just before I face the future, I want to say a heartfelt thank you to the Queen. She's on vacation at the moment. I sincerely hope she's stretched out on her lily pad enjoying the catering of some handsome young male froglets. She deserves every bit of pampering that comes her way!
anny
I'm sure she'll miss you too and wish you well with your new venture.
ReplyDeleteAll hail the queen! I'm one of the displaced froggies too, and I feel the same. I've learned so much, grown so much, and owe her the world. But life moves on, and I'm looking forward to this new phase too. Have a wonderful vacation, your majesty and know we miss you!
ReplyDeleteTo the Frog Queen and her subject Froggies, past and present...Hip Hip Hurrah! *Ahem* Let us not go silently into that night...oops...wrong thought.
ReplyDeletesiiiiiiigh. sniff sniff...pass the kleenex. I need em. The pic made me smile though. Like to imagine the Frog Queen doing this right NOW.
ReplyDeleteI'm absolutely certain she is! We will miss you, Anny.
ReplyDeleteThe Frog Queen has many loyal subjects, and hopefully she's off mending her soul and enjoying the sun.
Great pic.
Good luck,
TT
Hugs. I've had several editors in my writing career and I've learned new things from each one. While I might miss one, I appreciate all of them and am better for having so many mentors.
ReplyDeleteChange always makes me nervous, but it's how we grow I guess. All Hail the Queen Froggie! And best wishes, Anny.
ReplyDeleteYou never forget your first one:)
ReplyDeleteHere's hoping you enjoy a long and peaceful relationship with your new editor:)
I wish all those who are moving the best. We will miss you in the pond.
ReplyDeleteOnce a froggie always a froggie, I expect you to stay in touch, Ms. Anny.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
It's tough losing an editor that you have a good working relationship with.
ReplyDeleteWishing you good luck with your new editor. May you have a long and wonderful relationship!
Ribbit..sniffle...ribbit...sniffle
ReplyDeleteGoodbye Queen of all Green. I'll miss you too.