tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post5708602710153913580..comments2024-03-18T09:09:59.625-04:00Comments on Janet Reid, Literary Agent: Resubs when an agent has changed agenciesJanet Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-74720904827046473072017-03-04T20:34:06.394-05:002017-03-04T20:34:06.394-05:00Colin, you may not want to handicap me, but I do. ...<b>Colin</b>, you may not want to handicap me, but I do. So, I did. Maybe next time I'll take you up on that drink offer...Nate Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690171790664252309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-1506686560262247082017-03-02T12:14:36.676-05:002017-03-02T12:14:36.676-05:00Back somewhere around 2008, QOTKU responded to my ...Back somewhere around 2008, QOTKU responded to my query about a reality-show novel (think Survivor meets the Bachelorette) by stating two things: she wanted to drown everyone in the lagoon and go home, and she called me a good writer with talent and said I should keep going. I still frequently laugh about the first (best rejection ever) and still think about the second when I need a boost. It may not be wildly effusive but it's got me through 8 years of self-publishing and 20 novels so I'm still very grateful for it!Heather Wardellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07268952943088167344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-43237005514863105322017-03-02T10:25:50.439-05:002017-03-02T10:25:50.439-05:00Colin, that's too bad. I was already looking f...<b>Colin</b>, that's too bad. I was already looking forward to the challenge. Of course, slipping out of the house for nine drinks at 8 am will be a challenge in of itself...Nate Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690171790664252309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-32799883474815799522017-03-01T23:48:20.532-05:002017-03-01T23:48:20.532-05:00Nate: Of course, in the true spirit of competition...<b>Nate</b>: Of course, in the true spirit of competition, I would not wish any inhibitor to be placed upon you. In fact, to show my good will, I'll gladly take you out for a drink or two, or three, or nine prior to the next contest. Say, an hour before...? ;-)Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-37446507385025821162017-03-01T22:59:56.409-05:002017-03-01T22:59:56.409-05:00Colin, I had no idea Spooner Syndrome could be cau...<b>Colin</b>, I had no idea Spooner Syndrome could be caught over the web. I'm so sorry. Or possibly proud.<br /><br />And wow, you'd go so far as to suggest handicapping me in the next contest? Very well, I accept. Whether Janet adds a formal Nate-specific rule, or you (or another Reider) comes up with a worthy inhibitor, I shall abide by it.<br /><br /><b>Donnaeve</b>, alas no, I am not the OP. A drabble and a full manuscript are completely different animals, and I've only managed to tame the wee one as yet. Though I wish the true OP all the best.Nate Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09690171790664252309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-5979661171824039952017-03-01T21:40:25.194-05:002017-03-01T21:40:25.194-05:00Wow, OP, congrats on the major compliment and best...Wow, OP, congrats on the major compliment and best of luck with the query process! You need to let us know what happens.<br /><br />Dena, what a horrifying phone call that must have been. So relieved to hear your son wasn't badly hurt.<br /><br />The 100th FF contest? How did that happen? I haven't entered all of them, but how is it possible there have been so many? I love the idea of multiple agents judging, especially if they provide commentary the way Janet does. What fun, plus an opportunity for Janet to boss people arou-- er, charmingly coerce her colleagues. And whoa, some of these other ideas here are sort of restrictive and would be a real challenge.<br /><br />How about each entry containing 100 things. A hundred years, or voices, or ideas. Oooh, how about a hundred things without actually using the word "hundred." Like 10 rows of 10. Or 10 decades. Or fifty people in the audience, every eye focused on the speaker. Or an hour and forty minutes. It would be interesting to see all the creative/obscure ways to come up with a hundred things without using the word. Or maybe I've had a glass of wine and that's just weird.<br /><br />Belated congrats to Nate and Richelle! And to everyone else mentioned. I was so impressed by all the stories. These contests just keep getting more intimidating. Good practice in not giving a fuck and just doing it anyway (says she who hasn't entered in a while) (hey, I've been writing other fiction).<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-63689879059034794512017-03-01T21:31:20.708-05:002017-03-01T21:31:20.708-05:00OK, OK, who is this OP? I want to be sure to read ...OK, OK, who is this OP? I want to be sure to read her book when it comes out. As for Agent X, not to worry. That one is a good egg. No Plan B needed.<br /><br />Also kudos to Richelle. And Nate, too. The entries were all so great it was hard to choose, but I thought Richelle would come in the winner.<br /><br />When each sock came off, it was accompanied by a report that sounded like a shotgun going off. Tough on my socks, but there were no powder burns on my feet. The neighbors thought somebody had been shot, but I explained to the police I had just read a double barreled contest entry on the Janet Reid blog. They smiled and said it happens all the time. Lots of people read the Janet Reid blog around here. It would save the JC Penney company except that they are not the only ones who sell replacement socks.<br />Steve Stubbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13421775912951050610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-20105418297288118472017-03-01T20:23:08.008-05:002017-03-01T20:23:08.008-05:00Colin Yes to all that. So much yes. And cake. Let ...<b>Colin</b> Yes to all that. So much yes. And cake. Let there be cake. A contest with cake. There should definitely be cakeE.M. Goldsmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18387494005655553037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-3673890005863122802017-03-01T19:59:22.738-05:002017-03-01T19:59:22.738-05:00TOTALLY OFF-TOPIC (yeah, that seems a bit redundan...TOTALLY OFF-TOPIC (yeah, that seems a bit redundant today): I posted this on Twitter, but since not everyone follows my Twitter account... *sniff*... I'm posting the link here, because it's awesome:<br /><br /><a href="http://zenpencils.com/comic/king/" rel="nofollow">Stephen King: The Desk</a>--an extended quotation from ON WRITING in the form of a comic strip.Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-67346879741933755602017-03-01T19:32:29.331-05:002017-03-01T19:32:29.331-05:00Elise: I'm hoping QOTKU is giving us amnesty s...<b>Elise</b>: I'm hoping QOTKU is giving us amnesty so we can freely throw ideas around. :D As for the multiple agents, I think Joanna Volpe would be on board. We used her conference room, after all, and I believe that forged a transcendental, even supernatural bond between us, connecting us on a higher sphere such that we are as two waves traveling the great cosmic plane in harmonious concord, our minds as one, our spirits joined in purpose... Alternatively I could bribe her with some of Sarah's cake. :D<br /><br />As for the timing of the 100th Contest, I'm rather partial to Friday, March 24th. <a href="http://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/2015/03/surprise-writing-contest.html" rel="nofollow">No particular reason...</a> :D<br />Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-28202261471609556892017-03-01T18:03:28.046-05:002017-03-01T18:03:28.046-05:00At risk of joining Kate Larkindale on Carkoon, I r...At risk of joining <b>Kate Larkindale</b> on Carkoon, I really like the idea of 100 unique, no repeat words as the challenge for 100th contest. <br /><br />And though I am beginning to suspect <b>Colin</b> pines for Carkoon, I love his idea of multiple agents judging. I respect our queen absolutely but I am curious to see what sways other agents. I am assuming they don't all share a brain or anything. <br /><br />As for agents changing agencies, this seems pretty common. I am not in quite same situation as OP. I will be querying a new book. So I guess that's a fresh start but I will be reviewing all the agents who showed interest in my last book to see if they moved, are still alive, and what their current wants and needs might be. <br /><br />So excited for 100th flash contest. Just hoping it's not weekend of March 10th-12th as that is weekend my daughter moves to New York. Not sure I will have energy for it after how busy we are getting her ready at same time as I am downsizing. <br /><br />But even if that's how it works out, looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with. E.M. Goldsmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18387494005655553037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-81216407443327084122017-03-01T15:11:53.015-05:002017-03-01T15:11:53.015-05:00Colin: LOL! These days where the comments take on ...<b>Colin:</b> LOL! These days where the comments take on a life of their own are some of my favorites. It's like hanging out at the water cooler at work where I like to listen but don't know how to contribute ;)<br /><br />And thank you! That's so nice! <3Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05332570278984058081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-23121368492622311702017-03-01T15:02:19.101-05:002017-03-01T15:02:19.101-05:00Susan: I'm trying to keep up with the comments...<b>Susan</b>: <i>I'm trying to keep up with the comments, but I feel like I don't know what's happening here.</i><br /><br />Me neither. :)<br /><br />And if I could like your post, I would. Consider it liked. Favorited. Applauded. Loved. Hugged.<br /><br />Congratulations! I hope this book turns out as awesome as THE LAST LETTER. :)Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-28085780919573936322017-03-01T14:55:52.740-05:002017-03-01T14:55:52.740-05:00I'm trying to keep up with the comments, but I...I'm trying to keep up with the comments, but I feel like I don't know what's happening here. So I'll be quick today...<br /><br />OP: That is awesome news for you. Good luck!<br /><br />Dena: So sorry to hear about your son. How scary! I hope all is well.<br /><br />100th contest: Whatever it is, yes please! <br /><br />OT: I wanted to share that I'm almost finished writing a new book for which I got the idea and started writing exactly two weeks ago. I'm not a fast writer--I like to take my time with my words--but this has come fast and furious, and I've been working feverishly to get it all down before it fades. I haven't felt this way about writing since I was a teenager--and all because I'm getting out of my own way and listening to the story tell itself. I honestly didn't know writing could feel like this anymore. I'm sharing because I hope it encourages someone here: if you're having doubts or feeling blocked, surrender to the story. Trust that it'll lead you. <br /><br />Man, I forgot how much I love this work.<br /><br />Happy Wednesday, all!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05332570278984058081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-68315530961907119212017-03-01T14:52:29.051-05:002017-03-01T14:52:29.051-05:00Good luck OP! These sorts of querying issues are f...Good luck OP! These sorts of querying issues are frustrating, but keep going. You'll do great. :)<br /><br />Side note, is anyone else going to Bouchercon in Toronto? I'm now formally registered. The Sleepy Onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17406738871201908077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-57054904741772020812017-03-01T14:32:01.822-05:002017-03-01T14:32:01.822-05:00Colin: Your incabulary is fine, so long as it does...<b>Colin</b>: Your incabulary is fine, so long as it doesn't bock the roat. I hope we haven't! :)Karen McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640324898284007337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-54634100295429022772017-03-01T14:30:51.192-05:002017-03-01T14:30:51.192-05:00First let me offer belated congrats to Nate, Riche...First let me offer belated congrats to <b>Nate</b>, <b>Richelle</b> and <b>everyone else</b> who entered.<br /><br /><b>Dena</b>: Keep a close watch out for a few days. Make sure nothing shows up that wasn't noticeable at first.<br /><br /><b>100th</b>: it should be something to celebrate our Queen. How about she lifts prompts from the first book she sold. Let it run full circle.<br /><br /><b>OP</b>: sounds like you are close. Good Luck.<br />P.S.: I hope the revision wasn't something like rewriting the whole thing in 1st person to see what it looks like.Craig Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07157301156577795781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-54806497497281806292017-03-01T13:53:15.007-05:002017-03-01T13:53:15.007-05:00Karen: Ooo! How about stories that ONLY use silent...<b>Karen</b>: Ooo! How about stories that ONLY use silent letters! :D I'm crusin' for Carkoon, aren't I? Any moment, I'm going to get a "Fut the Shuck up" email from Janet... sorry, Nate seems to have vofected my incabulary..Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-35281764861279370272017-03-01T13:51:58.150-05:002017-03-01T13:51:58.150-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-83614973438902846432017-03-01T13:45:36.194-05:002017-03-01T13:45:36.194-05:00Dena, how scary! So glad your son is okay.<b>Dena</b>, how scary! So glad your son is okay.Karen McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640324898284007337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-3658818148963050182017-03-01T13:43:52.943-05:002017-03-01T13:43:52.943-05:00Definitely bookmarking this post for later. It'...Definitely bookmarking this post for later. It's always good to know there can be a plan B (or J, or X).<br /><br />For the <b>100th</b>: Since I've been working part-time as a tutor, words with silent letters have fascinated me lately. Perhaps the prompts can be words like <b>through</b> <b>knife</b> <b>whistle</b> <b>tomb</b> <b>castle</b> with the option to build new words from the silent letters...Karen McCoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02640324898284007337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-15986488515957180312017-03-01T13:41:10.940-05:002017-03-01T13:41:10.940-05:00Colin: I can do song parodies. Maybe as good as yo...Colin: I can do song parodies. Maybe as good as you can, if I have the right inspiration. :)BJ Muntainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12977414826388000094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-50793068319327810272017-03-01T13:16:43.467-05:002017-03-01T13:16:43.467-05:00Colin, Your comment from 7:42 was hilarious!
Dena...<b>Colin</b>, Your comment from 7:42 was hilarious!<br /><br /><b>Dena</b>, I'm so glad your son is okay.<br /><br />I spent the morning writing a flash piece. I'm grateful, <b>Janet</b>, for all the opportunities you give us to write FF, and I'm grateful for all the great examples here of how to do it right.Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05324408700941398495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-65559980524941085192017-03-01T12:59:27.144-05:002017-03-01T12:59:27.144-05:00...that is, how *about*...that is, how *about*Lennon Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570629350169504234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-69616418556373102812017-03-01T12:58:34.241-05:002017-03-01T12:58:34.241-05:00Wow, OP, that is an incredible compliment (from th...Wow, OP, that is an incredible compliment (from the other agent and from Janet). Way to go, no matter what happens next!!<br /><br /><b>Dena</b> - so glad to hear your son is OK. How scary! Good docs are so wonderful. <br /><br /><b>100th contest ideas</b> - how a ff where we write about something we want to do before we're 100? <br /><br />Lennon Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570629350169504234noreply@blogger.com