Interesting Naomi, that they're offering them contracts.
Wonder if they're up on all the latest advice re: S&S from the authors guild? I did post commentary at In For Questioning on the media predict thing, and the language with their terms of use - it essentially made it a scam, because posting there meant Media Predict held 'perpetual' rights. I can't help thinking these people will be screwed over royally.
Dear heavens Betty! Just don't hold your breath, okay? I wouldn't want anything to happen to you while you're waiting for the slow wheels of the publishing industry to turn!
Yeah - I know my ideas are often far fetched but sometimes something totally impractical can be reworked to something useful. Don't ask me what though - I have no clue.
Thanks Lynne! Sometimes there isn't enough gap between arc and publication, but it's an interesting idea. There's a lot to gain from listening to readers - re: SC I had one person tell me recently they were completely surprised by Hatcher. And Collins. So, it's always interesting to hear what goes through the mind of readers, because we know the story so it doesn't work on us the same way.
I am thinking it would be fun to do an arc in a f2f group. Discuss a book in detail Before it is published and then give the author the feedback - or at least the feedback that might be useful. I did not catch too many typos and stayed up again last night finishing it (mind you would not have had to be up so late if life here were not hectic enough that I don't get to read much before eleven). Finished, really enjoyed it all and was surprised by a few things at the end. I hope to see it published soon!
Well, the publisher only had a partial, you have to remember. They get sent a query package and it contains sample chapters. I don't even know for sure (since the agent decides) but I'm guessing they only got the first day, if that.
I'm thrilled to hear you're enjoying it, and I can't believe you stayed up so late! Ken Bruen did the same thing when he read it - straight through to the wee hours. It's such a compliment. Maybe I should just forget about the angst of rejection and write for you two!
Okay so I am down to the last fifty pages. I stayed up till three thirty this morning reading it. WHY did that publisher turn it down? Nice or not whoever it was has made a mistake - this is really good. I am totally enjoying it, I like the characters and the story has me totally sucked in. I suspected a link between the three types of crime issues. Can't wait to get back to it and find out just what is going on and how they resolve it.
I was wondering about the service. I'm glad you had nice spring weather for it, but I can imagine it must be emotionally draining. And like we talked about, that mix of feelings.
I think Yahell has kicked me off 4MA again, second time this week. Drives me mad.
Take it easy tonight. You've had a lot going on. X
We had spring here today too. Memorial service and the weather was lovely, just cool and clear and sunny. I am exhausted now of course. Am reading and enjoying - will hopefully be awake long enough to read a bit tonight - not entirely sure. It is coming along nicely though and I do like the three of them - can't do names tonight Ashlyn and Tain and Craig? Anyway, I am enjoying them a lot and watching how the relationships unfold there.
Okay - I will share my Fuzzy Brain standing with you. But that is it! No one else. We get to be the double Fuzzys. The rest of them have to figure out their own names.
Book still good now that it is finally ALL printed out and I can read it. So far the only 'mistake' is a missing 's' at the end of a word. Not bad for about a quarter of the way in. I am starting to get comfortable with the characters - there are several at first so it took a bit of reading to decide which ones were primary but I think I am there. I quite like Ashlyn and am curious (as always) about her history.
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Wonder if they're up on all the latest advice re: S&S from the authors guild? I did post commentary at In For Questioning on the media predict thing, and the language with their terms of use - it essentially made it a scam, because posting there meant Media Predict held 'perpetual' rights. I can't help thinking these people will be screwed over royally.
http://firstchapters.gather.com/
I guess the grand experiment has worked out for these two folks. So who knows about the other experiments. . . .
But I've already registered for Bouchercon in Baltimore, which is just a couple hours down the road.
Well, the publisher only had a partial, you have to remember. They get sent a query package and it contains sample chapters. I don't even know for sure (since the agent decides) but I'm guessing they only got the first day, if that.
I'm thrilled to hear you're enjoying it, and I can't believe you stayed up so late! Ken Bruen did the same thing when he read it - straight through to the wee hours. It's such a compliment. Maybe I should just forget about the angst of rejection and write for you two!
I was wondering about the service. I'm glad you had nice spring weather for it, but I can imagine it must be emotionally draining. And like we talked about, that mix of feelings.
I think Yahell has kicked me off 4MA again, second time this week. Drives me mad.
Take it easy tonight. You've had a lot going on. X
Not bad on the mistakes. Of course, it remains to be seen if I make up for it in the second half.
I'm glad you like Ashlyn - she's fun to write. I find the three main all have something appealing about them when it comes to writing.
Looks like we might actually have spring here - wonders will never cease!
Book still good now that it is finally ALL printed out and I can read it. So far the only 'mistake' is a missing 's' at the end of a word. Not bad for about a quarter of the way in. I am starting to get comfortable with the characters - there are several at first so it took a bit of reading to decide which ones were primary but I think I am there. I quite like Ashlyn and am curious (as always) about her history.
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