Once More, With Feeling

Cross-posted to the Deadline Dames. We're a few steps away from world domination. Resistance is futile.

Today's Friday post comes from Reader Cat K., who asked the Deadline Dames:

How do you find the guts to keep going? I've sent out some queries, did my research, and all I keep on getting is the R word – that horrible word that has the capability to break your heart,to shatter hopes and dreams.

From reading your blog for almost a year – I know this happens, and that it happens a lot. So, how...