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Awesome what are you working on? I can tell you who to stay away from...lol. I am up in the air as far as getting an agent and going for the bigger companies...I have a lot of friends who are doing amazing as indie authors. I have thought about going indie all the way but I like to have a good editor on my side. I don't want to put something out that is horrible for lack of editing. I'm pretty snarky with my own work and will literally write a first draft, then start from scratch on the second draft before I even head to rewrite and edits. I think for me it really does bring the story out better.Hi Joann. I am a writer but haven't been published (yet). Given my inexperience in the agent and publishing arena, I'll leave your questions for our many members who have been published. Welcome.
You really know how to make a girl smile...View attachment 2611 Have a couple scones and a cup of Joe, relax with us... we should come with a warning ...SK MB is addicting.
Several 'little things'; I enjoy short stories and 'ponderables'. Will chat a little more tomorrow...hubby would like a little attention.Awesome what are you working on? I can tell you who to stay away from...lol. I am up in the air as far as getting an agent and going for the bigger companies...I have a lot of friends who are doing amazing as indie authors. I have thought about going indie all the way but I like to have a good editor on my side. I don't want to put something out that is horrible for lack of editing. I'm pretty snarky with my own work and will literally write a first draft, then start from scratch on the second draft before I even head to rewrite and edits. I think for me it really does bring the story out better.
Aside from being a Stephen King fan, I joined this sight hoping to find some advice. See I recently switched companies and now I am second guessing on whether or not that was a good idea. The company I was with decided to take more of a romance turn and I don't write romance...someone always dies...lol. So I thought by changing companies that was more horror oriented things would be better...the problem I am having is I feel like none of what they are telling me is true. Most of it feels like a pack of lies or I am just being lead on. I wanted to see if anyone had this same experience and how they handled it. I had an agent that screwed me over, I now have a new publishing company and I honestly thing that I am still going in the wrong direction...f anyone and I do mean anyone has any experience in this, I would sooooo appreciate any advice. Anyways, that's one of the things I want to talk about with people here along with so many other things. I tried to start a book club here in this small town but I was under the impression all any one wanted to read was 50 shades of crap...lol. So that was a bust. Who ever is reading this, what is the latest King book you've read?
LMAO! I wish that was me. I love that store too....HI....love your fabrics!....
Is this your book?
Is this your book?
...I don't have the pecs for it....Is this your book?
Did you notice the resemblance of the hero on the cover to Stephen King? (that's your hint).
Hint # 2 - have you heard of Annie Wilkes?
Plot: Well known author has a car crash in a deserted snowy area, quite remote - is rescued (i.e. kidnapped) by a fanatic fan who holds him captive and makes him write more books while she nurses him back to health.
(Dang! - I feel like rereading this one next, once I am done with The Wastelands).
OMG DUHHH...just pretend I didn't ask that...lol....I don't have the pecs for it....
LOL I had a similar experience with my dad when he read my first published novella. He asked my sister if I needed mental help. I took it as a compliment. I'm up to my fifth book, still waiting for the first four to be re released. The new company has them and my fifth book under contract but I won't be signing anymore. I'm going to put them out on my own. I have been screwed over by an agent, now a company I tell ya, I'm tired of it all. I love to write, that will never change, but I don't want to deal with any of it any more. If I sucked I would move on, but my reviews are amazing and I do have a fan base all be it, smaller than King's ...lol, but still they are loyal.
I'm already intrigued by your writing and I haven't even read it...lol. Send me a private message, I believe they call it a conversation on this forum, for the titles. I'll check them out.
Sorry about that. It was directed to A. B. Smith.Joann...Who is this directed to? Maybe AB Smith? GG or KFF? Several people have been conversing with you. View attachment 2837 Oh, Here is a yummy for you today.
Oh and YUMMY!! Thank youJoann...Who is this directed to? Maybe AB Smith? GG or KFF? Several people have been conversing with you. View attachment 2837 Oh, Here is a yummy for you today.