But a much larger part will be very sad if that actually sells.
Unfortunately, the first one is already out in the stores. I made the mistake of picking it up and actually looking at it for a few minutes. I put it back down, very quickly and very quietly. I've been seeing a lot more "paranormal" romances out there lately, but just because they're "hot" right now, doesn't mean they're all done well. And I'm sure that is half the problem with all the hip-hop books that didn't sell. They tried to sell crap and now when someone who really knows how to write is interested they're saying "but it won't sell!" Bullshit. Well-written is well-written and will always sell, no matter what is popular.
Unfortunately, the first one is already out in the stores. I made the mistake of picking it up and actually looking at it for a few minutes.
Can't be the same one -- the first book doesn't come out till December. But a lot of the "vampire" and "demon" books out there are, at least in romance, are very similar. In a very sad way.
Oh, deb, I was so afraid of this. My smarmy advertising brain was pinging over the juxtaposition of you and the perceived market. (I could have made a fortune in advertising, all my teachers and mentors said so, but I valued my soul more highly.)
In terms of putting together an image, are there any contacts in the music world you're willing to exploit? Especially ones even marginally involved with books/magazines? I know you've never wanted to play on those contacts, but it might be something to consider considering.
Can't be the same one -- the first book doesn't come out till December. But a lot of the "vampire" and "demon" books out there are, at least in romance, are very similar. In a very sad way.
Then it is sad. Very, very sad. Because it's one thing to copy a good idea, but to copy a bad one? Ugh.
One of my queries got a request for a proposal - about an hour after it was sent. That is good right? [Of course I know it is good. I guess what I mean is how much should I get my hopes up? What have my odds just gone up to?]
OK how closely do I parse the reply? The editor asks for "a sample chapter" singular along with the proposal. My proposal has three sample chapters. Include all three? Or pick one?
Pick one. Editors must be handled with the care one would handle an explosive device. Until they're your editor. YEMV.
connie, the conference call with Daymond and both our agents is set for Thursday morning. Let the muthafuckin' games begin. I am writing this book and it will be huge, in every sense. Not only that, true to Daymond's initial vision.
Went to see Bela Fleck and the Flecktones tonight in Santa Rosa. He now has FFoSM and Matty Groves, dedicated, and I have his email address. I'm-a ask for a Kinkaids blurb.
Gettin' it on, yo.
Janet
She wasn't obsessed with his stardom. She was obsessed with the man, Bobby himself.
Remember that mysterious shooting? She snuck into Marin General to taunt his wife: he doesn't want you he wants me hahahahaha otherwise he wouldn't have shot you.
She knew where Bobby lived. She'd camp out, waiting, watching for him.
One morning, he came out and found her sorting through his trash: empty milk cartons, wrappers, used tissues, in tidy piles.
When the cops showed up, she had a broken guitar string coiled up in her pocket, and she was grinning. Today, we've named her type: stalker.
Remember that mysterious shooting? She snuck into Marin General to taunt his wife: he doesn't want you he wants me hahahahaha otherwise he wouldn't have shot you.
This paragraph does not fit the rhythm of the rest in my opinion. Otherwise sad and scary.
