And Steph, I didn't mean to sound pushy about the job question.
Oh, no, you weren't -- I was making my lunch and dealing with the dog and e-mailing my mom to tell her that if she is going to respond to my stress over job-hunting while planning a wedding by telling me "the stress has got to go!" then that's not helpful to me and I will stop telling her honestly about what's going on in my life. Even though keeping it bottled up is driving me nuts. Digression.
Anyway, the publisher is called Samhain Publishing. Their books might be crappy -- I should probably download some of their eBooks and see for myself -- but I can certainly edit, you know? (Plus they have an m/m book titled "Junk." I am DEAD SERIOUS. How can I pass that up?)
(Cross posted...DO read their stuff, of course.
Have you ever written any fanfic in their genres? That might be an in as well.
Steph, I think the way you put it is perfect. "I'm comfortable with m/m..."
You may even mention if you have ever read any titles or authors that they might know.
This would reassure them that you are actually their demographic and if you read their product, you are down with their mission. That way, it isn't you exposing personal expertise, but sharing in their success.
Once you have the job, I would totally suggest making clear that you are the in-house expert...if you want that gig.
Oh, Samhain's been around for a while. And a LOT of their books are going to be erotic and/or erotica one way or another. I would definitely let them know it's not a problem for you.
Their books might be crappy
They would be so much less crappy with your editing! Just sayin'.
if you read their product, you are down with their mission.
To make money while pandering to the lurid tastes of the masses!
But I don't suppose that would work as part of a cover letter on an application.
Oh, Samhain's been around for a while.
They're based here. I did not know that. The position is freelance and WFH, which is totally fine, so it doesn't matter where they're located, but it's just funny that I didn't know they were based here.
But I don't suppose that would work as part of a cover letter on an application.
"I have 18 years' experience editing and I am SO DOWN with hot guy-on-guy action. Also, did I mention I own an asshook?"
(Spoiler: I DON'T.)
I'm still tripping balls on migraine drugs and really want to reply to their e-mail with that. But I won't.
I like to think this is a safe place to type the stuff we shouldn't elsewhere, at times.
I'm sure it can wait till tomorrow, Steph. (Also, I know Imogen Howson, one of the editors there -- she wrote for Deena, and she's a sweetheart.)
