tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post1821915253149324504..comments2024-03-27T20:39:04.792-04:00Comments on KILLER HOBBIES: Bad News, Good NewsBetty Hechtmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14652848311122102223noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-38144716999688316052008-01-26T00:48:00.000-05:002008-01-26T00:48:00.000-05:00Nice blog. I will keep reading. Please take the ti...Nice blog. I will keep reading. Please take the time to visit my blog about <A HREF="http://guitar-lesson-easy.blogspot.com/" REL="nofollow" TITLE="FREE GUITAR LESSON">Free Guitar Lesson</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-80978706456693742102007-06-21T22:44:00.000-04:002007-06-21T22:44:00.000-04:00Kathryn, it was very strong and intelligent of you...Kathryn, it was very strong and intelligent of you not to let that professional writer get you down by doing such an unprofessional thing as write and forward ugly e-mails. You didn't want to join that writers' group anyhow, if that sort of depressing and unhelpful commentary is allowed in it.Monica Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03722045113589668612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-14176823222701750352007-06-20T23:34:00.000-04:002007-06-20T23:34:00.000-04:00Kathryn,You really have to wonder, don't you? I me...Kathryn,<BR/><BR/>You really have to wonder, don't you? I mean, what on earth would make a person--nay, ALLOW a person--to treat someone like that? <BR/><BR/>And I know you, and I know what a sweet person you are, and how that shines from you. So, of all people, why be mean to you?<BR/><BR/>Well, all I can say is, "You go girlfriend, I've got your back." You point out that monster to me and I'll...I'll...I'll think of something mean to do!<BR/><BR/>I am so glad you didn't let her stand in the way of your success.<BR/><BR/>jJoanna Campbell Slanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951637123269159053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-79656702008455448112007-06-20T20:37:00.000-04:002007-06-20T20:37:00.000-04:00Monica, Joanna, et al,I totally relate to the "cra...Monica, Joanna, et al,<BR/><BR/>I totally relate to the "crap" moment. Mine came more than two years ago, when the idea of publishing my book was still only a glimmer in my eye. Back then, I'd submitted a chapter of my yet-unpublished tome to a writing group (we're not even talking an agent or a publisher, here, just a writing group, for crying out loud). This group had, as one of its members, a certain, ahem, "Well-Known Writer." <BR/><BR/>Well, Ms. Well-Known-Writer not only rejected my work, she copied me on some emails that implied that it was good that I didn't "stick my head in the oven" over her group's rejection of my application for membership. <BR/><BR/>I spent quite a bit of time boo-hooing over that rejection. Then I picked myself up, and kept on writing! Now I have a multi-book contract with a major publisher.<BR/><BR/>Moral of the story is: keep writing, and believe in yourself! You go, girl!<BR/><BR/>KathrynKathryn Lilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05701558750790059307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-10399193638629450402007-06-20T17:22:00.000-04:002007-06-20T17:22:00.000-04:00I think Camille's idea is super. I wondered to our...I think Camille's idea is super. <BR/><BR/>I wondered to our other Midnight Ink authors if they also have a "crap" moment when they despair. Many emailed me to say they do. <BR/><BR/>I'm editing a YA novel that might never see the light of day, and as my shoulder cramps from my position on the mouse, I wonder, "Am I just wasting my time?"Joanna Campbell Slanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951637123269159053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-14139870980318115382007-06-20T15:38:00.000-04:002007-06-20T15:38:00.000-04:00Oh, you all are such a comfort to me! Thank you f...Oh, you all are such a comfort to me! Thank you for your supportive words! And you are also right, the book is better for the storm. Camille, I wish I'd thought of that sorting thing, what a great idea! It would have made shelving the books in the new place sweeter -- and made finding a particular book so much easier. I am keeping my research and "help" books (dictionaries, thesaurus, Name Your Baby, Scene of the Crime, Fundamentals of Criminal Investigation, History of Silk)together.Monica Ferrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03722045113589668612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-83667272143462655902007-06-20T11:26:00.000-04:002007-06-20T11:26:00.000-04:00Oh, Monica, I'm sure all writers empathize with wh...Oh, Monica, I'm sure all writers empathize with what you're going through--at least with your plot. And I dread the idea of ever moving, too! I'm glad things are coming together for you. Hugs!<BR/><BR/>--LindaLinda O. Johnstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01512430135042480450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-54509843584076581792007-06-20T11:04:00.000-04:002007-06-20T11:04:00.000-04:00"Falling apart" happened to me several months ago ..."Falling apart" happened to me several months ago when my editor CALLED to discuss the "core plot problem." At first, I was distraught. How could I salvage this in two weeks??? After a few days of thought, I realized I could do it without starting over, and the book is stronger than ever.<BR/>Good luck with your move.Deb Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553920518121536568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-5941782699370394702007-06-20T10:47:00.000-04:002007-06-20T10:47:00.000-04:00Monica, it was worth the wait for this blog. We've...Monica, it was worth the wait for this blog. We've all had that sinking feeling when a book falls apart. My first reaction is always Forget It I'll Never Write Again, then I start to see, as you did, that I can salvage most and that in the end it will be better.<BR/>On moving ... the last time for me, 5 years ago, I decided to finally alphabetize my books by author, within subjects. So as I packed, I had boxes laid out with Mystery A-C, Mystery D-F and so on, then Philosophy A-C ... and so on, and threw the books into the correct box as I took them from shelves, corners, closets. Then when I got here, I just loaded the shelves by box.<BR/>Thinking of you and your new quilt! CamilleCamille Minichinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04701150885595400018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7731159552335760887.post-52048061306979657572007-06-20T10:02:00.000-04:002007-06-20T10:02:00.000-04:00You poor lamb. Moving alone is enough to make some...You poor lamb. Moving alone is enough to make someone want to crawl into a hole and never come out.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the insightful look at what can happen on the road to publication--with the book "falling apart." When it happens to me (at that stage, it's already happened pre-contract), I'll think of you.<BR/><BR/>Sending a virtual hug your way--<BR/><BR/>JoannaJoanna Campbell Slanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01951637123269159053noreply@blogger.com