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I have managed to do at least some writing, every day, for 32 days now.  This is a first...and I'm rather pleased to have this momentum continuing.

This has included the I-have-not-the-slightest-clue-where-it's-going sci fi story, a hand-written fantasy story begun and worked on at Pennsic, and editing to Finder, the first sequel of The Source Chronicles.  

Also in August, I submitted a paper query to one agent - rejected, and though I provided an envelope with enough postage to return the first 3 chapters sent, they kept that - which happens sometimes...and two e-mail queries - one rejection, still awaiting news following the other.  Just putting the energy out there to the universe...PLEASE let them want to represent me, and sell my novel(s), and start this career path I want!!  

So some good stuff to say.  Positive posts are good!

Sleepy time, now.

Date: 2006-08-29 08:11 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] marasca.livejournal.com
Good on you! Keep up the writing!

Are you still interested in suggestions and comments on your first few chapters posted on your website? If so, I will go through them sometime soon (I got distracted from it when you originally posted). Would it be alright if I copied out the text into Word and used "track changes" to comment that way?

Date: 2006-08-29 02:54 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lumineaux.livejournal.com
Just an FYI: I was reading the website of one of my favorite fantasy authors the other day. Someone was inquiring why she has branched out into other genres instead of continuing to write fantasy. She replied that the market has significantly changed over the last few years. Even established fantasy authors are having a hard time selling.

This is not intended to be discouraging - just a warning that the rejections may have nothing to do with the quality of your work. Unless you've sold as much as Robert (hack) Jordan or George Martin, it's tough to get contracts right now.

Date: 2006-08-29 03:13 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fencerm2.livejournal.com
Thanks. I know. That is why, depending on the agent, I am alternating marketing this as Fantasy or Young Adult. The latter is still a hot market.

Date: 2006-08-30 04:26 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] jenaiabird.livejournal.com
hey! i know you!

*pokes*

mwahahaha

Date: 2006-08-30 05:37 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] fencerm2.livejournal.com
Yasmina!!!

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