All Discussions Tagged 'africa' - CrimeSpace2024-03-28T18:01:03Zhttp://crimespace.ning.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=africa&feed=yes&xn_auth=noTHE WAR BETWEEN THE COVERStag:crimespace.ning.com,2014-08-19:537324:Topic:3969552014-08-19T20:07:31.959ZJames Fouchehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JamesFouche
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<p>After a long absence, I am back in the writing game with my next book. For those who might wonder why, ask the corrupt US publisher who had me trapped in a three year contract and never paid any royalties. Alas, now I'm free to publish at will.</p>
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<p>We had only just begun the marketing process and I pick up a funny notion about cover designs…</p>
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<p>After a long absence, I am back in the writing game with my next book. For those who might wonder why, ask the corrupt US publisher who had me trapped in a three year contract and never paid any royalties. Alas, now I'm free to publish at will.</p>
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<p>We had only just begun the marketing process and I pick up a funny notion about cover designs across waters. I have had favourable feedback from US folks regarding the cover design, but it seems the cover is too offensive for South African stores. I know some releases have different covers for different countries.</p>
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<p>I am not sure if it is because of the bit of blood on the cover or because of what the cover represents. Maybe with the issue of brutal farm attacks, it is a bit too close to home? A section of the story does touch on this topic.</p>
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<p>What do you think? Would this cover offend or intrigue you?</p>
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<p>James</p>
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<p></p> Where are all the agents?tag:crimespace.ning.com,2012-09-24:537324:Topic:3559082012-09-24T15:56:00.530ZJames Fouchehttp://crimespace.ning.com/profile/JamesFouche
<p>I finally finished my next book, KING OF SORROW. I've started submitting sample chapters to agents. At first this was an exciting time. I was half expecting an agent to call me and throw a contract my way.</p>
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<p>As is the norm in the literary business, nothing happened. It's been many months and there has been no reply. I decided to send it to other agents as well and the result was the same. Meanwhile life is passing me by and my writing work is lagging behind.</p>
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<p>I finally finished my next book, KING OF SORROW. I've started submitting sample chapters to agents. At first this was an exciting time. I was half expecting an agent to call me and throw a contract my way.</p>
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<p>As is the norm in the literary business, nothing happened. It's been many months and there has been no reply. I decided to send it to other agents as well and the result was the same. Meanwhile life is passing me by and my writing work is lagging behind.</p>
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<p>I really don't want to publish this book myself. I feel it has International appeal, which means I need someone to represent me overseas. I'm still struggling with that great South African hurdle. No one reads here and I'm too far away from any country where people actually do read.</p>
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<p>What's the current hype about agents in US, UK and AUS? Is it still wise to obtain the services of a literary agent? Any advice will help.</p>
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<p>James Fouche</p>