I've been terrified of sending my stuff to Agent Kate. Since we have a meeting today, I emailed her what we have so far and she said:
OMG I love this.
What happens!? What happens!!!??? I can't wait to read more.
YAY ENCOURAGEMENT!!!!!!
River: You're not right, Early. You're not righteous. You've got issues. Early: No. Oh, yes, I could have that. You might have me figured out, then. Good job. I'm not 100%.
'Objects In Space'
The Great Write Way, Act Three: Where's the gun?
A place for Buffistas to discuss, beta and otherwise deal and dish on their non-fan fiction projects.
Allyson - Aug 06, 2008 5:49:44 am PDT #491 of 6681
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Barb - Aug 06, 2008 6:18:49 am PDT #492 of 6681
“Not dead yet!”
What happens!? What happens!!!??? I can't wait to read more.
I just got off the phone with Agent Kate and I said I knew I needed to let her go because she had to talk to you today and she mentioned just HOW FREAKIN' GOOD the MG is and how excited she is by it.
Just thought I'd throw that out there. *g*
Allyson - Aug 06, 2008 6:45:01 am PDT #493 of 6681
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Oh that's so nice to hear. I'm so freaked by fiction. And by writing for kids. And by hopefulness.
Beverly - Aug 06, 2008 7:24:16 am PDT #494 of 6681
Days shrink and grow cold, sunlight through leaves is my song. Winter is long.
If I recall correctly, you were rather freaked by writing your personal experience and opinion, that nobody would be interested or would want to read it, before you submitted Vampire People, correct?
This is your process. It's okay. Just keep going. You will always have an audience eager to read what you write; your voice is unique, whether you're talking about baby bats or beagles.
Allyson - Aug 06, 2008 7:50:59 am PDT #495 of 6681
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Feedback from Agent Kate was AWESOME. She loves the voice. She was optimistic. She thinks it's got great shot.
Barb - Aug 06, 2008 7:56:23 am PDT #496 of 6681
“Not dead yet!”
Ya see??
I came away seriously heartened too-- we have a plan of action and for Virgo Girl, nothing so warms the cockles of my little heart than a plan.
She also liked my ideas for a revision to a proposal I'm working on right now, which made me really happy because I think it achieves what we both want.
She likes my ideas and we have a plan. I am Quite Pleased.
Susan W. - Aug 06, 2008 7:58:05 am PDT #497 of 6681
Good Trouble and Righteous Fights
Woohoo for Allyson and Barb, and the clearly awesome Agent Kate!
erikaj - Aug 06, 2008 10:11:34 am PDT #498 of 6681
Always Anti-fascist!
For the polish challenge:
Having him paint her fingernails
seemed like an incredible intimacy, even after all their time together. But with her hand in a splint, she didn’t have much choice. He seemed excited by it, too, as if he’d gotten a new coloring book, although he wrinkled his nose at the harsh chemical odor.She had to admit that his artist’s hands were pretty steady, although he still picked his favorite fire-engine red polish, instead of the more conference-friendly buff.
“Wow,” she teased, “why so bright? It’s a conference, not Las Vegas.”
“You have beautiful hands,” he insisted. “Why hide them?’
Typo Boy - Aug 06, 2008 4:16:01 pm PDT #499 of 6681
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
nice, erika
erikaj - Aug 06, 2008 4:25:07 pm PDT #500 of 6681
Always Anti-fascist!
Thanks. I don't really know who these people are; they just popped into my head.