tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post3970405424465177259..comments2023-09-06T05:48:05.398-06:00Comments on Terry's Place: Ins, Outs, Ups, DownsTerry Odellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-51111389542902039492011-03-17T10:28:04.373-06:002011-03-17T10:28:04.373-06:00Maggie - it is a strange business, isn't it. M...Maggie - it is a strange business, isn't it. More time to write would be nice.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-29686738411741212172011-03-17T08:20:26.083-06:002011-03-17T08:20:26.083-06:00Hey Terry,
You and I share a similar writing jour...Hey Terry,<br /><br />You and I share a similar writing journey with sales to small presses and library presses. I've had that request for revisions and I've had the revised version turned down.<br /><br />I've also followed you into the world of smashwords. I need to figure out more about it because my sales there are less than stellar. And I've got a print release coming through createspace as well. Lots of directions all at once when I just want to write. Not to mention the conference circuit, the loops, blogs, etc.<br /><br />Its a racquet all right. Are we crazy or what?<br /><br />Maggie<br />ps if you want to commiserate offloop, I'm at maggie toussaint at darien tel dot netMaggie Toussainthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12011893139722870283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-76636627460937678272011-03-16T15:46:45.048-06:002011-03-16T15:46:45.048-06:00Susan - it's only fair to show both sides. Peo...Susan - it's only fair to show both sides. People shouldn't assume everything is in the bag when they have an agent, or an editorial request.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-21849618877958475762011-03-16T15:02:39.701-06:002011-03-16T15:02:39.701-06:00I admire your willingness to share so much of your...I admire your willingness to share so much of your publishing history, and your stick-to-itness. This is not an easy business, but persistence does pay off. Congratulations on the contract for the third in your series, and congratulations on keeping a long-range perspective. These roller-coaster rides are exhausting.Susan Oleksiwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02693057997469296068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-86552512844366333292011-03-16T14:01:41.416-06:002011-03-16T14:01:41.416-06:00Kristi - I hope so, too.
Deborah - I waited some...Kristi - I hope so, too. <br /><br />Deborah - I waited some time before posting the 'down' events, but it seems wrong to mislead people into thinking that writing is a fun and games business. It requires a thick skin. And patience.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-16417206013073876772011-03-16T13:35:20.744-06:002011-03-16T13:35:20.744-06:00I think you're very brave to share your downs,...I think you're very brave to share your downs, as well as the ups :) I admire you for it. Wishing you lots of success in the coming months.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-70099440435652271432011-03-16T11:41:26.045-06:002011-03-16T11:41:26.045-06:00The world of publishing seems like a never-ending ...The world of publishing seems like a never-ending roller coaster ride, but at least that means there are highs to balance the lows. One of my critique partners is on submission right now through her agent, and it sounds nerve-wracking. Congrats on the PW review, and hope you have more good news soon!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255908019822363456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-77081440821651283582011-03-16T10:34:56.102-06:002011-03-16T10:34:56.102-06:00Jacqueline - no, I don't have an agent. She wa...Jacqueline - no, I don't have an agent. She was only looking at this single proposal, and when it fell through, that was that.<br /><br />Maryann - thanks - yes, it's a crazy world, and changing faster than anyone can follow. I'd have to write the cozy--it was a 50 page sample, but yes, I've considered doing it myself--after changing it to avoid conflict of interest with the publisher who provided the concept.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-62300932427698183362011-03-16T09:45:48.551-06:002011-03-16T09:45:48.551-06:00OK, I just popped over to the review site, and the...OK, I just popped over to the review site, and there's no 'like' button anymore. Maybe you have to be registered? Dunno. I saw it yesterday for sure.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-70020294169248879092011-03-16T09:22:48.309-06:002011-03-16T09:22:48.309-06:00Terry, what a frustrating roller-coaster ride this...Terry, what a frustrating roller-coaster ride this has been for you. But, you are focusing on the high points, which is good. Congrats on the PW review. I know the PW review for my mystery with Five Star tripled sales from my last book, and that was just in the first few weeks. <br /><br />As for the cozy series, have you thought of just going straight to e-books and paper via Smashwords and CreateSpace?Maryannwriteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09479027709233807149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-40013184486216030722011-03-16T09:15:48.104-06:002011-03-16T09:15:48.104-06:00I don't have an agent (wish I did!), but that ...I don't have an agent (wish I did!), but that fact that yours is sending your work out is great. You never know with the publishing business. The next time the proposal is sent out,<br />the editor could grab it and offer you a nice deal.Jacqueline Seewaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09177500620940251009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-36568552098029335522011-03-16T09:09:33.540-06:002011-03-16T09:09:33.540-06:00Maeve - my husband might question your use of &quo...Maeve - my husband might question your use of "sometimes"!Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-36438127614277197432011-03-16T09:01:22.778-06:002011-03-16T09:01:22.778-06:00Ugh! Doesn't it just make you crazy sometimes?...Ugh! Doesn't it just make you crazy sometimes?Maeve Greysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14947265251857551496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-50052187543114260272011-03-16T07:40:50.692-06:002011-03-16T07:40:50.692-06:00Jess; I'm clueless about html codes. I saw you...Jess; I'm clueless about html codes. I saw your tweet, so something worked. I think you have to agree to give the meme your twitter name or something.<br /><br />Jan - definitely. <br /><br />Elizabeth - thanks, and thanks. Such is the business.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-90391753670612283672011-03-16T07:00:03.931-06:002011-03-16T07:00:03.931-06:00So sorry about the agent and cozy series, but majo...So sorry about the agent and cozy series, but major congrats on the PW review (which is major, as you know) and the new 5 Star book!Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-27516984652260127872011-03-16T06:41:25.867-06:002011-03-16T06:41:25.867-06:00arghh! how frustrating! Have a cuppa tea and remem...arghh! how frustrating! Have a cuppa tea and remember that patience isn't just a virtue - it is a neccessity.<br /><a href="http://www.labanan.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Jan Morrison</a>Jan Morrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01771180344305042855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30931389.post-70272035908202928652011-03-16T05:13:08.989-06:002011-03-16T05:13:08.989-06:00tweeted and such, tho i think the tweetmeme code i...tweeted and such, tho i think the tweetmeme code is still wonky.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05165761097480556798noreply@blogger.com