Amy, I've been gone (DC, NY, and from later today until Monday I'm at BayCon), so I've been skimming and skipping - very spotty compurter access.
'tis all cool.
Lydia: Its removal from Burma is a felony and when triggered it has the power to melt human eyeballs.
Giles: In that case I've severely underpriced it.
'Potential'
The Great Write Way
A place for Buffistas to discuss, beta and otherwise deal and dish on their non-fan fiction projects.
deborah grabien - May 28, 2004 7:45:44 am PDT #4869 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Amy - May 28, 2004 7:49:10 am PDT #4870 of 10001
Because books.
You're not entering the Golden Heart, Susan? You should -- just based on your posts here, I'm positive you've written a lovely Regency. That's why I loved so many of my Regency authors -- they're smart, well-read, and generally some of the nicest authors going.
Don't forget, I'd love to beta anything -- as someone who used to buy Regencies, and love the genre, I know what they're looking for. And I know two people who are buying Regencies at one of the last houses that still publishes them.
Unless I've gotten this all wrong, and this is a Regency-set historical, with sex scenes. Although, scratch that, 'cause I still know people who buy those at the house where I used to work (which is the same as the publisher in the above paragraph).
Lunchtime for Sara. Back later.
Susan W. - May 28, 2004 10:18:01 am PDT #4871 of 10001
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
I'm too late for the 2004 Golden Heart, but I'm planning to enter next year. Unless, of course (she says hopefully), I've sold the novel by then and am therefore ineligible!
I'm writing Regency-set historicals, though with something of a traditional Regency/historical novel feel, if that makes any sense. I'm trying hard for historical accuracy, and a tone and voice that fits the era.
Thanks so much for the offer to beta! I don't suppose you'd be willing to look over my opening chapter and synopsis as soon as I have it ready?
Amy - May 28, 2004 12:00:42 pm PDT #4872 of 10001
Because books.
Susan, I'll keep fingers crossed for the ineligibility.
And certainly, I'd be happy to look at the opening chapter and synopsis. Is that all the contest requires? Away all weekend starting tomorrow, but the profile address is good...and I just remembered you haven't written the synopsis yet! Whenever you're done, just shout.
Susan W. - May 28, 2004 12:11:47 pm PDT #4873 of 10001
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
Is it OK if I go ahead and send you the first chapter? It's something I essentially rewrote from scratch over the last month--the novel has been finished since September, but I got some comments on pacing problems, and when I went back and looked, it was obvious the opening was way too long and leisurely. I've got it trimmed to the point the hero and heroine now meet on page 25 in Ch. 2 rather than page 64 in Ch. 4, but now I'm worried that it's too abrupt, too much info all at once.
Amy - May 28, 2004 12:27:33 pm PDT #4874 of 10001
Because books.
Go right ahead! If you send it tonight (or by early tomorrow EST), I can print it out and read it this weekend on the car trip, or while up at the in-laws.
Susan W. - May 28, 2004 1:30:49 pm PDT #4875 of 10001
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
Insent, AmyLiz.
Amy - May 28, 2004 1:47:00 pm PDT #4876 of 10001
Because books.
Got it, Susan! I probably won't send comments till Tuesday, though, because I'll be computerless at the in-laws', and I have a pile of laundry and packing to do tonight. Okay?
Susan W. - May 28, 2004 1:51:08 pm PDT #4877 of 10001
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
Sure! Have a great trip.
Liese S. - May 28, 2004 10:53:55 pm PDT #4878 of 10001
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
Oh, Susan! Btw, I've not forgotten you. I'll have to email you re: freelance, but probably not until next week. I'm sorry, it's been crazy. I think we're going to still do something, but we'll at least pay you for what you've done up till now. And with that tidbit, I've got to try to sleep.