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This blog is about me. Simply put, this blog will contain my writings on a variety of subjects, including, but not limited to, politics, religion, society (and her citizens), comic books, novels, ranting about idiots, the cosmology, history, feminism, puzzles, magic, spirituality, and video games.
I might also talk about: gender issues, alternative lifestyles (like being straight (not that there is anything wrong with that. . . .)), music, or clothes.
GUIDELINES FOR POSTING COMMENTS
Commenting here is a privilege, not a right. I reserve the right to delete your sorry ass comments if they are not up to my standards. Comments that are not up to my standards include, but are not limited to, cussing me out, telling me I'm going to hell for my beliefs, questioning my intelligence, you mentally masturbating with long winded posts about subjects you clearly have no knowledge of, or anything else I find offensive about you or your posting habits.
On the other hand, if you present a reasonable argument, write intelligently, know how to spell and use proper punctuation (no, I don't always get it right either, but I know the difference between "affect" and "effect" and know how to use them), and generally strike me as someone who is intelligent, I will approve your post, even if you take the opposite stance on an issue from me.
In case this isn't clear, I value intelligent discourse and value intelligent readers who engage in rational, reasonable debate without personal attacks or snarky comments.
Enjoy and happy commenting.
You might seriously consider trying Lulu.com. I know it’s not the ideal way to go, but I know of at least two individuals who started out with a vanity press – one of them was with Lulu – and were picked up by traditional publishers. The general consensus among the few published authors I know is that this seems to be the way to go now as the publishers can assess your writing and marketability without any investment or loss on their part. If they like what they see, they will pluck up whoever it is. So as much as I’ve loathed to promote vanity presses in the past, it seems a path that may be necessary to trod.
I also know of two small print publishers whom you might want to contact. I will also gladly work with you free of charge on the editing.
I will be looking into Lulu.com. Thank you for the suggestion and the offer of editing. I may very well take you up on that.
Goon
Starving Artist isn’t just a cliqued sterotype, it’s a way of life for most aspiring artists of any type.
I’m not surprised that corporate publising houses would make you actually prove you can sell books now, rather than risking their own money. The motto of Corporate America: “If you can’t take it with you, Don’t Go”-paraphrased from a Terry Pratchett book.
Keep trying though. After all, someone let that woman publish those Twilight books…
—–Mike
…laughs… those Twilight books…
I don’t care how much license you get from fiction…. Vampires should ….NOT…. Sparkle. Ever.
I’m fine with them surviving sunlight, being supernatural, being born from a disease, or being just plain unexplainable…. But they should not sparkle.
If that steaming pile can get published, banging your head on a keyboard and calling it the Necronomicon can get published.
I’ve not read the story, but I’ve known Wondergood for many years. I’d lay odds it’s at least on par with what hits the shelves these days.
—–Mike
Thanks, Mike. Appreciate the vote of confidence.
Goon
Sorry to hear that,
Don’t give up. You never know when something will hit.
All Best.
Thanks, Alan. I don’t plan to give up. I’ve got several options with the story, as Skatha pointed out, plus I’ve got an entirely new story that I can send off, as well.
Going to try both avenues and see what happens.
Thanks for commenting.
Goon
My first book was rejected 124 times before being published.
It’s still in print:
http://tinyurl.com/extreme-closeup
Thanks, Lary.