tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post8062199503125901534..comments2024-03-24T00:15:57.494-07:00Comments on Discover. . .: PUBLISH THE STORY by C. Marie BowenBrenda Whitesidehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04162555468154752820noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-77874253357192473972015-05-01T10:01:26.585-07:002015-05-01T10:01:26.585-07:00My Winner of the free ebook is Beverly Wells. Bev...My Winner of the free ebook is Beverly Wells. Bev, I have sent you a message on FB. Please contact me at connie (dot) bowen (at) gmail (dot) com. Congratulations! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06378090146801861924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-42476571805976227502015-04-30T09:14:02.025-07:002015-04-30T09:14:02.025-07:00Oh, the Gremlins ate half my post. Those buggers. ...Oh, the Gremlins ate half my post. Those buggers. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by! ~ConnieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06378090146801861924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-51433848005486790442015-04-30T09:06:16.516-07:002015-04-30T09:06:16.516-07:00Hi C.A.!
I've seen posts like that too. Writi...Hi C.A.!<br /><br />I've seen posts like that too. Writing is a craft, just like electrician or plumber. It takes work and dedication and a whole lot of education you don't get in a Creative Writing class. Those help, but the best advice and learning for me has come through other authors. <br /><br />I hope the girl gets pointed to RWA, the classes and the chapter contests. Ideally, she'll find a group, local or on line, who will advise her. The editing part is more pain than pleasure. I think many authors either try to skip that part, or give up there.<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06378090146801861924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-9392567046563430732015-04-30T08:28:43.865-07:002015-04-30T08:28:43.865-07:00Hi Connie,
I saw a young girl's web-post yeste...Hi Connie,<br />I saw a young girl's web-post yesterday. It read, 'I just finished writing my first book. Does anyone know where I should publish it?'<br />I felt bad, because I was sitting in my chair snickering. Then I became worried for the young stranger. Oh my goodness, there are so many things she needs to know. So many questions I wanted to ask. Is it polished? Has another writer looked at it? Do you belong to any writing groups? Do you know about the sharks in the water? Do you know what a query letter is? These questions could go on for hours. But . . .<br /> First comes the congratulations. She has finished the novel. That's a start. But what I really wanted to say was . . . Congratulations. You are only four years away from publishing a good book.<br /><br />I have read Passage, and I enjoyed hearing your personal story. Books that are worth reading come from the artist who has taken the time to learn how to write them, and you have. It does take discipline and hard work to accomplish an amazing story like yours. People don't get five stars next to there name because they wrote a book. You have them because you've taken the time to learn and create.<br /> <br />BTW The young girl had an outpour of authors trying to help her. You have to know, authors do support one another, but in those answering post, there were some sharks circling. They were ready to take her money and publish whatever words she wanted to print. <br />That's why having a great story, knowing how to tell it, and having the right publishing company on your side is what makes a true artist like you. Thanks for sharing your story. C, A. Jamisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15845718308616607771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-24250130243778840712015-04-29T14:09:25.239-07:002015-04-29T14:09:25.239-07:00Thank you Bev.
We did share a similar journey. I ...Thank you Bev. <br />We did share a similar journey. I also started a story for the Fourth of July anthology, then set it aside. I really need to stay focused on the task at hand, which is this trilogy. Novels take so much more time, not only writing, but editing, at least for me on the first two. My writing has improved (I hope) and perhaps Paradox will not need so much attention the second time through. *crosses fingers* The more we write, the more we learn and the better we get. At least, that's the plan.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06378090146801861924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-82318135580922984242015-04-29T13:34:23.242-07:002015-04-29T13:34:23.242-07:00Connie, I just typed a note and it didn't go t...Connie, I just typed a note and it didn't go through, so this time will be shorter. We are kindred spirits as I did the same. Wrote by hand, then slowly adapted to the "old" word processor. Between me being a wife and mother of two boys and working as a nurse long hours, I too wrote in my "spare time" and over MANY yrs. put writing on the shelf. My first historical was 859 pages. Oh my God, how very gracious the editors were back then with someone who didn't have the right to submit or the sense not to submit such garbage. But I too joined RWA and help found our local chapter, did quite a bit of national judging for various chapters' contest--that not only strengthened my skills, but I found it extremely rewarding to help the others who were I used to be. We're both on a roll now. So thank you for sharing your hilarious journey. I very much enjoyed your blurb and excerpt. Passage is on my to-read list as I'm on a dealine for PRP's anthology for the Fourth. But am looking forward to all 3. Great cover too. I'm so pleased to part of such a publishing company as PRP. Wishing you the best and much success with all 3. Beverly Wells authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12248685758575824289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-85959273689251608992015-04-28T18:41:27.040-07:002015-04-28T18:41:27.040-07:00Hey there, Cheryl,
I'm glad you came by! I wa...Hey there, Cheryl,<br />I'm glad you came by! I was joking about the chapter numbers. LOL! I have never seen an author do that, and I wouldn't want to break more rules than I already am, ya know? <br /><br />When I get a block writing a story, I pull out the spiral notebook. Hunter's Gamble stumped me several times, and I resorted to writing down ten different scenarios, then trying to come up with one more. It got me past the block. Hunter & Lily, The Kid in Black and Prophecy were all typed. I do draw maps and and draw floor plans and ranch layouts. <br /><br />High-paw,<br />ConnieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06378090146801861924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-14561315231483345632015-04-28T17:50:11.726-07:002015-04-28T17:50:11.726-07:00Hey Connie!
What a great journey you've been ...Hey Connie! <br />What a great journey you've been on your entire life--and now you have the publishing part behind you and more to look forward to! I absolutely LOVED Passage, and can't wait for Prophecy and Paradox...and whatever else you come up with. I truly do love your characters and the stories you come up with for them. <br /><br />It does say BOOK 1 on the cover, so that's taken care of. No, wouldn't want to start Book 2 with Chapter 40, but that's okay. People will figure it out, and we can put a little blurb in the beginning to keep them on track. Not to worry. <br /><br />I write everything longhand. Did I tell you that? I can't sit in front of a blank screen and write a story. I have to have a pen and paper and then I put it into the computer. But I'm a super-fast typist, so it's okay. It works out about the same for me as if I sat and started at a blank screen for hours rather than writing it on paper and then typing it in--probably works out BETTER to write it on paper. LOL <br /><br />I am so proud of you and your stories. You have a real way of telling these tales and getting them "out there" the way they need to be--the characters are just right and the storylines are sooo interesting.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />CherylCheryl Piersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18116526340220274282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-55194188837574440422015-04-28T13:13:55.166-07:002015-04-28T13:13:55.166-07:00Connie, I'm thinking, if the 3 books are a con...Connie, I'm thinking, if the 3 books are a continuous story, perhaps you should consider adding Part I, Part 2, and Part 3 to the title to give the reader an indication the story is continuous instead of 3 stories held by a similar thread or plot. Just an opinion, but I don't think you should start each book with the next chapter up, That might get confusing to readers, but I think they'll understand if they're labeled as Part 1,2,&3. Just my opinion. It's really something for you and Cheryl to discuss and decide.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-26592092800220280022015-04-28T11:49:58.672-07:002015-04-28T11:49:58.672-07:00Hi Sarah,
One of my biggest regrets is that I didn...Hi Sarah,<br />One of my biggest regrets is that I didn't begin working on my writing, with publishing as a goal, much earlier in my life. It would have made leaving the new corporation much easier. The loss of income still pinches the budget.<br /><br />Soul of the Witch is one story, written in three parts. The storyline in Prophecy picks up right where Passage leaves the reader, and moves forward. Nichole and Merril are an important part of each book, however there are other characters that become important to the overall story that the reader doesn't meet until Prophecy. Paradox finishes the story. They need to be read in order. Maybe I should number the chapters that way, Passage ends with Chapter 39, perhaps Prophecy should begin with Chapter 40. Hmm. I wonder what Cheryl would say? I might ask her. :-D<br />Thanks for stopping to chat with me, Sarah. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06378090146801861924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-73304246807139345032015-04-28T09:30:30.235-07:002015-04-28T09:30:30.235-07:00I can identify with your period of change where yo...I can identify with your period of change where you put your writing away to see to other things in your life. I can also relate to your feelings about work when the corporation took over and blinding change took you to a dark place. When the Sisters of Mercy sold the hospital I had worked for to a huge medical center, everything changed in the work environment. It became a cold place dedicated to the bottom line, which was profit instead of the kind of patient care I was used to giving. On top of that, I had transferred to the emergency department with the higher goal of doing something to make a difference. Big mistake. It was miserable, so I came up with a financial plan to retire early. I was beginning to sell my novels consistently and that made me more determined to spend the second half of my life doing something I loved. So, having walked that road, I have to say I am very happy for you that you finally got that chance to change your life. I am glad for you that you have a caring husband to watch your back.<br />I have Passages, thanks to you for winning it. I look forward to reading it. Now I have a question for you: Does the trilogy need to be read in order? Are the same characters in each book as main characters? Can each book be read as a stand alone, or is the conclusion in the final book? Okay, maybe more than one question there.<br />I wish you heaps of happiness and success, Connie.Sarah J. McNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17749991094677728042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-53937796426065376302015-04-27T16:49:34.645-07:002015-04-27T16:49:34.645-07:00When I think about how much I have accomplished in...When I think about how much I have accomplished in the last 2-3 years, I am amazed. After the kids were born, it took time and determination to stay on task, even if it is only 30 minutes a day that I could write. I wish now that I had gotten back to my writing sooner. Thanks for stopping by, ArtieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06378090146801861924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3787196793070180268.post-24632569148407393212015-04-27T15:58:36.423-07:002015-04-27T15:58:36.423-07:00I found it very interesting the process behind you...I found it very interesting the process behind your writing and deciding to follow through. First off, writing with an infant in the house just amazes me. Most would be too tired to do so. Then taking it from spiral notebooks and typing into word, wow! I took my mothers spiral notebooks of family history information and put it on the computer so I know how much effort that must have taken. Knowing it became real for you again is just wonderful. Makes me wish it was in me to do it.Artiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05388413923621229029noreply@blogger.com