Maple Almond Ice Cream Sandwiches #SundaySupper

This week I began submitting my latest novel to agents.

I’m guessing most of you don’t know what that entails (lucky you!), so I’ll give you the basics.  After writing, reading, revising, getting feedback from Mom and her red pen, and revising again, my novel is ready to go out.  Fatigued by the whole process, I am not quite done with my last pass but I wanted to get the ball rolling, so I went ahead and sent out letters.  #rebelwriter

I have a basic letter I use to send to all agents, but I do personalize them all.  I choose agents to submit to based on their likes and sometimes the other authors they represent.  In each letter, I try to connect with them, noting what about my novel and/or me they may appreciate.

Each agent’s requirements are different.  Some want five pages of my novel or ten pages or three chapters.  Some also want a synopsis.

Synopsis writing is definitely not my thing.  It is oh so hard to condense an 84,000 word novel into two pages.  Oh so hard.

Then it’s a lot of copying and pasting and trying desperately not to make mistakes.

Oh, and after that it’s a lot of waiting.  Imagine sending out 50, 60, 70 emails and hearing back from few, if any of them.  If one or two of the responses is positive I will be incredibly lucky and jump for joy.  You’ll probably hear my screams of delight from wherever you are.

Doing this for about ten years, I haven’t had a positive response yet.  After making connections and hearing what a good writer I am from agents who wouldn’t sign me, if I don’t get a positive response this time, I’m not sure where it leaves me.

Perhaps that’s why this time submitting and this week in particular (just ask Mom) have been very difficult.  I am emotionally drained and fearing I will be passed up again.  Wish me luck!

To cope, I definitely enjoyed these Maple Almond Ice Cream Sandwiches.  They start with super easy Paleo cookies that I could make with my eyes closed.  Then I topped them with Humphrey Slocomb ice cream I ordered from Goldbely.  I enjoyed the Cinnamon Tres Leches, but the Secret Breakfast was the real star.

And, yes, if you’re wondering, I did eat one for breakfast.  It’s been that kind of week.

To top things off, I dipped half the sandwich in homemade magic shell and chopped almonds.  If you want to keep these strictly Paleo, feel free to skip the fancy ice cream and go for some banana nice cream.

Maybe all I need is some dry ice and a cooler and I can land an agent by sending them some of these ice cream sandwiches 😉

Don’t forget to check out the other Sunday Supper dishes!

Simple Sandwich Recipes That Will Make You Love Lunch #SundaySupper

Any day ‘Wiches

• Breakfast Burrito Sandwich on the Go by A Day in the Life on the Farm
• Whole30 Sundried Tomato Turkey Sliders by Bites of Wellness
• Ham & Spinach Breakfast Sandwich by Bottom Left of the Mitten
• Low Carb Breakfast Sandwich by Lowcarb-ology
• Matcha Ice Cream Teatime Sandwiches by NinjaBaker.com
• Maple Almond Ice Cream Sandwiches by Pies and Plots
• Dark Chocolate Cherry Dessert Grilled Cheese by The Crumby Kitchen

Any time ‘Wiches

• BLFGT (Bacon Lettuce Fried Green Tomato) Sandwich by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
• Sausage and Pepper Hoagies by A Little Fish in the Kitchen
• Southern Sweet Tea Brined Chicken Biscuit Sandwich by Gourmet Everyday
• Muffuletta by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
• California Club Sandwich Recipe by Life Tastes Good
• The Rachel {kin to The Reuben} Sandwich by Our Good Life
• Smoked Salmon on Croissant by Palatable Pastime
• Chicken Salad Sandwich by Restless Chipotle
• Authentic Cuban Sandwich by Soulfully Made

Anywhere ‘Wiches

• Tuna Bacon Salsa Wrap by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
• Peanut Butter and Pepperoni Sandwich by Cricket’s Confections
• Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich by Healing Tomato
• Grilled Eggplant, Zucchini and Mushroom Sandwich by Mysavoryspoon
• Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich by Simple and Savory
• Italian Pressed Sandwich by Sunday Supper Movement
• Brie, Jam and Salami Sandwich by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
• Chipotle Chicken Sandwich by The Freshman Cook

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