tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post353611373170376938..comments2024-03-29T05:54:33.136-04:00Comments on Authoress: Friday FricasseeAuthoresshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09223228949688667517noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-24177972656289793632014-12-14T13:13:25.502-05:002014-12-14T13:13:25.502-05:00I feel for you! It's hard to put yourself out ...I feel for you! It's hard to put yourself out there and not find the success you're seeking. I hope things come together soon. You certainly deserve it.<br /><br />Regarding Baker's Dozen and bids. It's a little unclear to me. I had 2 bids, but haven't heard from you regarding the first bid. Am I to assume the low bidding agent is no longer interested? I don't mind sending her a general query, but why bother if the agent didn't ask for the pages? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16519250456239966742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-27280076208302038972014-12-13T20:06:42.053-05:002014-12-13T20:06:42.053-05:00Thanks for all you do for other writers, Authoress...Thanks for all you do for other writers, Authoress. I hope your big break comes soon. Your post really resonated with me. I've been feeling a little despondent about my writing lately too so I've taken a bit of a break, but I know that come January 2015 I'll be right back into it. I could never quit because being a writer is who I am, but sometimes I don't think it hurts us to take a break, enjoy our family and friends and smell the roses. I hope that 2015 brings wonderful things for you.Dee Whitehttp://deescribewriting.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-33067586145067412282014-12-13T13:04:51.168-05:002014-12-13T13:04:51.168-05:00Phillip,
Great words of wisdom from your grandfath...Phillip,<br />Great words of wisdom from your grandfather. I always say I'm glad I didn't know how long this would take, or I might have never taken this road! Even though I'm not "there" yet (do we ever think we have arrived "there?"), I am grateful to be on this journey.Susan Silbermannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-23544872481288675302014-12-13T12:19:35.813-05:002014-12-13T12:19:35.813-05:00Dear Ms. Authoress,
And everyone,
I'm not one...Dear Ms. Authoress, <br />And everyone,<br />I'm not one to give advice because I have a reverent fear of steering people wrong. But I would like to share some cold hard but uplifting truths my grandfather said to me. He learned this life lesson as he was fighting on Iwo Jima. His entire boat was killed by the Japanese when they landed on the beach. <br /><br />He said that our victory depends on us not knowing how far we have left to go. If we knew how far, or short, we would have to go to win, all would perish.<br /><br />I don't know if that helps, but it's helped me. I've been at the publishing process trying to write a book for two years now. I still haven't earned an agent and I get so discouraged when I see awful books getting huge deals and my books getting no where. <br /><br />Keep your chin up. <br /><br />Sorry for the long post. I just don't want to see you quit. I'll shut up now. Phillipnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-16932730367415027452014-12-13T12:00:34.387-05:002014-12-13T12:00:34.387-05:00Keep your chin up, Authoress! You have done so muc...Keep your chin up, Authoress! You have done so much for the writing community -- all that awesome karma will come around soon :)Elizabethhttp://coffeecupsandpostitnotes.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-77804428154152169162014-12-13T09:06:12.104-05:002014-12-13T09:06:12.104-05:00I have to echo the sentiments of Neicole Crepeau. ...I have to echo the sentiments of Neicole Crepeau. Why not take the book you are writing, the one that is just for yourself and self publish. You can use a penname if you want to maintain your anonymity. <br /><br />You have the platform, and you've put in years to perfect your craft. Consider setting your stories free and look at self-publishing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01021888227904891627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-44859024636807677702014-12-12T16:22:28.833-05:002014-12-12T16:22:28.833-05:00And don't forget how much you help others! May...And don't forget how much you help others! Maybe a reframe is in order: You do not have "a" publishing contract, you have hundreds of publishing contracts...because without you many would still be waiting. Susan Silbermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02701956479138692774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-78782222949627731072014-12-12T15:46:02.825-05:002014-12-12T15:46:02.825-05:00I always seem to find these kinds of posts when I ...I always seem to find these kinds of posts when I need to see them the most. :)krystal janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02115542477066959046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-41207988984217620382014-12-12T15:11:03.637-05:002014-12-12T15:11:03.637-05:00Thank you for sharing your writing journey with us...Thank you for sharing your writing journey with us. I am with you. Had an agent for 4 years, sold nothing, and finally decided to change things up, break-up and find a new agent. My first book with her is on submission, and as I have yet to receive "the call," my dreams of publication are slipping away. It hurts, and I keep saying I'll step back and take a break, and then I find myself sitting in front of the computer, pouring out words. That's how I know it's real. Because I'm doing it without a paycheck. So keep plugging along. You are definitely not alone.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07501627718247817713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-51090372174291088032014-12-12T13:15:37.151-05:002014-12-12T13:15:37.151-05:00I'm glad you're writing again. I found a s...I'm glad you're writing again. I found a story I wanted to write (although it's on hold for now) and hoped to finish by the New Year. Instead I'm co-authoring a book with a writer friend which is a lot of fun because she's all about the romance and I'm all about the dark. She reins me in when I get too dark and I rein her in when she gets too lovey-dovey. The book I'm also working on is one I may self-publish because it's a vampire cozy mystery and even though I know no one will take it on, I'm writing it because it's fun! We all have to do whatever we can to keep the writing fresh.Kathleeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06087009456072956020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-79035966705527209122014-12-12T12:48:57.231-05:002014-12-12T12:48:57.231-05:00Thank goodness we don't have a crystal ball--I...Thank goodness we don't have a crystal ball--I'm so happy doing what I'm doing, but I expected to be in a different place by now. There is so much we can't control in this business--I'm embracing the stuff I CAN. <br /><br />I'm glad you are following your writing heart!! I guess I'm in the camp of "it all unfolds as it must." (I'm not saying that believing that makes any of this easier.) <br /><br />Have fun with your last 10k!!!Heather Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699360166269376285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-51266778409144658752014-12-12T12:41:17.132-05:002014-12-12T12:41:17.132-05:00"We do whatever we can to keep our heads aflo..."We do whatever we can to keep our heads afloat, yes?" -- Yes, we do! Onward, Authoress! (Not giving up over here, either...)Shari Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12495151345889657066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-38705770417931103812014-12-12T12:40:19.641-05:002014-12-12T12:40:19.641-05:00Authoress,
I'm glad I found your site a cou...Authoress,<br /> I'm glad I found your site a couple years ago. Your post today resonates with me on many points. Just when I question why, something happens to validate this journey. No, I don't have an offer or an agent (yet) and still hope to, I've won a couple prizes and am about to have a short story published. Each little thing is worth celebrating, if only with a chocolate truffle. (My husband took me out to dinner on this latest news.) <br /> I'll keep writing regardless. It's what we do.<br /><br />Christmas Blessings to you.MaggieMaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-9947310227435118702014-12-12T12:19:00.254-05:002014-12-12T12:19:00.254-05:00You do so much for the community, it's hard to...You do so much for the community, it's hard to read about your experience attempting to get published and not--yet--succeeding. I have to ask, do you ever consider this: "Hi! Can We Talk About Self-Publishing?" http://huff.to/1wdITMg Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10982640190309842184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-34685401819457768922014-12-12T10:16:42.665-05:002014-12-12T10:16:42.665-05:00I am also in the midst of drafting and afraid I...I am also in the midst of drafting and afraid I'm not going to finish when I intend to. My Scrivener goal says 70,000. I'm at 55,000, but there seems to be much more story left than 15,000 words. It keeps taking me in different directions than I expected. Oh well. I will probably be writing after the New Year with you! <br /><br />Good luck finishing your draft!Michelle Masonhttp://www.michelleimason.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3615675676021392217.post-89691543431736998782014-12-12T09:57:41.754-05:002014-12-12T09:57:41.754-05:00Thanks so much for all you do for the community of...Thanks so much for all you do for the community of writers, and especially for your honesty through both good times and hard times. <3 And I hope lots of good is waiting right around the corner for you!<br />I will NOT thank you, though, for making it so that I now can't listen to Christmas music without unintentionally trying to re-write the lyrics. lolsgfnoreply@blogger.com