Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Sometimes the Right Decision is Hard to Make
Publishing's risky. You really gotta have guts, listen to your instincts, and develop super-human patience. It doesn't hurt to have a few poker skills.
Know when to hold them, know when to fold.
I've done what a majority of writers would call insane. I've turned down 2 publishers who wanted Luminous Nights. After much research, hanging around author loops, weighing suggestions made, I decided to pass. They weren't right for the story.
I know, I know ...
It's unwise for an author to be attached to a story. They are, after all, products, not our children. And I'm not so attached to other stories I've written, but LN is special to me for a few reasons. I'm willing to change it for the right publisher, however they wish. I want LN to be the very best it can be.
But it's gotta be the right publisher.
When it comes to LN, I'm going to hold this hand until I like the publishing house.
Luminous Nights is worth it.
Know when to hold them, know when to fold.
I've done what a majority of writers would call insane. I've turned down 2 publishers who wanted Luminous Nights. After much research, hanging around author loops, weighing suggestions made, I decided to pass. They weren't right for the story.
I know, I know ...
It's unwise for an author to be attached to a story. They are, after all, products, not our children. And I'm not so attached to other stories I've written, but LN is special to me for a few reasons. I'm willing to change it for the right publisher, however they wish. I want LN to be the very best it can be.
But it's gotta be the right publisher.
When it comes to LN, I'm going to hold this hand until I like the publishing house.
Luminous Nights is worth it.
Monday, October 1, 2007
Excitement In The Air!
So many changes since my last blog.
StarDust Press has closed, and I mourn her loss. SDP was very good to me, an all-around very good experience. I had a few more stories in mind for SDP. but ...
Forward, forward, forward!
Still much excitement ahead.
I get the rights to Looks Are Deceiving back, and I'm loving the opportunity to give it another polish, which is what I'm doing right now. Have some publishers in mind for LAD. Can''t wait to submit it again.
I'm awaiting news for Luminous Nights from my dream publisher as we speak. I'm sweating bullets and holding my breath.
Can't wait to get back to my current work-in-progress, Alien Whip. It's a very fun and challenging premise. Can't wait to see where it goes. I have a feeling I'll be surprised.
Jennifer Estep's new book, Hot Mama is coming out in November. If you haven't read her first book, Karma Girl, what the heck are you waiting for? Superhero Romance - I'm an instant fan, and Jennifer is brilliant!
Stay tuned ...
StarDust Press has closed, and I mourn her loss. SDP was very good to me, an all-around very good experience. I had a few more stories in mind for SDP. but ...
Forward, forward, forward!
Still much excitement ahead.
I get the rights to Looks Are Deceiving back, and I'm loving the opportunity to give it another polish, which is what I'm doing right now. Have some publishers in mind for LAD. Can''t wait to submit it again.
I'm awaiting news for Luminous Nights from my dream publisher as we speak. I'm sweating bullets and holding my breath.
Can't wait to get back to my current work-in-progress, Alien Whip. It's a very fun and challenging premise. Can't wait to see where it goes. I have a feeling I'll be surprised.
Jennifer Estep's new book, Hot Mama is coming out in November. If you haven't read her first book, Karma Girl, what the heck are you waiting for? Superhero Romance - I'm an instant fan, and Jennifer is brilliant!
Stay tuned ...
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