tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post5788078876198753616..comments2024-03-18T09:09:59.625-04:00Comments on Janet Reid, Literary Agent: Query Letter Diagnostics updateJanet Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-48045817602981474552020-03-18T08:16:48.039-04:002020-03-18T08:16:48.039-04:00Thanks! I almost tried to read it aloud, but that ...Thanks! I almost tried to read it aloud, but that would've been like Fox in Socks. Or the pesly with the poisly...Alyssa Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01438012212591150209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-66995248657366593212020-03-18T07:37:18.099-04:002020-03-18T07:37:18.099-04:00Here you go, Alyssa. Just search on my name and yo...Here you go, <b>Alyssa</b>. Just search on my name and you'll find it:<br /><br /><a href="http://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/2015/07/writing-contest.html" rel="nofollow">http://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/2015/07/writing-contest.html</a>Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-73410151158753027422020-03-18T07:10:22.891-04:002020-03-18T07:10:22.891-04:00Three people on here recognize Danny Kaye! That...Three people on here recognize Danny Kaye! That's more than I've met in my entire life who do, not counting my family. Clearly you all have good taste!<br /><br />Claire, I legit used to think 'pestle' was spelled 'pessel' because of that line! Finally figured it out when I learned words don't need to look like each other to rhyme.<br /><br />Colin, would you mind linking to that entry?Alyssa Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01438012212591150209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-9849398888055293212020-03-17T23:58:18.213-04:002020-03-17T23:58:18.213-04:00I love Danny Kaye. I'm pretty sure if he'd...I love Danny Kaye. I'm pretty sure if he'd had email, he would've bcc'd himself on all correspondence. (Kidding!). <br /><br />One of my favorite routines of all time is the one from The Court Jester: "The pellet with the poison's in the vessel with the pestle, but the chalice from the palace has the brew that is true!"Claire Bobrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15666082441972111293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-48939736186592968212020-03-17T23:47:00.842-04:002020-03-17T23:47:00.842-04:00I wrote a flash contest entry one time that was an...I wrote a flash contest entry one time that was an homage to Danny Kaye... :)Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-74836822774476281422020-03-17T22:14:15.964-04:002020-03-17T22:14:15.964-04:00Alyssa,
I've always loved Danny Kate, though ...Alyssa,<br /><br />I've always loved Danny Kate, though I think the first movie I saw him in was Inspector General (but that was a long, long time ago). I remember him more for comic performances on TV, on talk shows, comedy shows, even some of the Dean Martin Roasts, if I remember correctly. Very funny man. And full of heart.BJ Muntainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12977414826388000094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-68623039937679455722020-03-17T22:02:11.947-04:002020-03-17T22:02:11.947-04:00...I feel so alone. Few people I know in real life......I feel so alone. Few people I know in real life recognize my favorite actor's name.<br /><br />He is the incomparable...<br />...*drumroll please*...<br />...Danny Kaye!<br /><br />First movie I watched (probably. My family adores Danny Kaye, especially this wonderful creation): The Court Jester. Literally the only movie where I knew the actor's name at 5 and couldn't remember the character's name until 15.<br /><br />(If you need a laugh, try googling "Danny Kaye Russian composers". Or "Danny Kaye court jester the terms". :D)Alyssa Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01438012212591150209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-71879261760173994342020-03-17T20:37:20.713-04:002020-03-17T20:37:20.713-04:00The comments thread on this completely cracked me ...The comments thread on this completely cracked me up.<br /><br />Have fun with Alan, Laura! I've heard if you want to get into the speakeasy, you mutter, "Normans are my destiny" into the howling void at the corner of Despair Lane and Rejection Street. But that might just be a rumour.NLiuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00184714542401822508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-73898725721114772092020-03-17T14:42:03.013-04:002020-03-17T14:42:03.013-04:00Claire, fair enough. I use Gmail so I just search ...<b>Claire</b>, fair enough. I use Gmail so I just search "in:sent" and the words I'm looking for and it pulls it right up. Maybe other mail clients aren't so simple.April Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946968627887624127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-74135021868698390142020-03-17T12:42:07.348-04:002020-03-17T12:42:07.348-04:00By the way, for any newcomers unfamiliar with term...By the way, for any newcomers unfamiliar with terms like "Carkoon," "NORMAN," and "socialization," there is a link on the top right of the blog to a <a href="http://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/2004/08/terms-youll-see-on-blog.html" rel="nofollow">Blog Glossary</a>. You will find these (well, all but the last one--we writers are still trying to figure out what that means) and many other terms defined for you there. :)Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-68294938263263487442020-03-17T12:41:46.627-04:002020-03-17T12:41:46.627-04:00April: sometimes I bcc myself on correspondence be...<b>April</b>: sometimes I bcc myself on correspondence because I find it MUCH easier to search that way. For some reason, wading through my Sent mail is harder than searching my inbox, especially on my phone. It sounds like other people do this, too, or Janet wouldn't have mentioned it? But there's also a reasonable chance I'm the only goofball! (Though as a picture book writer, I've never queried Janet and she's clearly seen it happen somewhere.)Claire Bobrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15666082441972111293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-71051255247905285392020-03-17T12:40:48.032-04:002020-03-17T12:40:48.032-04:00I saw the news about Idris and immediately thought...I saw the news about Idris and immediately thought of you. <br />@“$&:?<br />You’ve inserted yourself into our relationship.<br />BrendaBrendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08941043145591116608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-40140682565519966112020-03-17T12:36:30.487-04:002020-03-17T12:36:30.487-04:00Two things.
#9. Should that end with "the au...Two things.<br /><br />#9. Should that end with "the author", rather than simply "author"?<br /><br />#14. It may be a bit unclear as to what account name you're referencing. It's probably the name on the email account, but to some, it may be confusing.<br /><br />Thanks for being so thorough!BJ Muntainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12977414826388000094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-4088187517183185622020-03-17T12:35:03.268-04:002020-03-17T12:35:03.268-04:00Oh, and PS with regard to paying homage on a daily...Oh, and PS with regard to paying homage on a daily basis to QOTKN: have always done, am doing and will continue to do, with or without an Oxford comma.Laura Stegmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485244556776415608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-7959096129058187932020-03-17T12:08:00.491-04:002020-03-17T12:08:00.491-04:00Hi everyone! Thanks for all your concern, but Alan...Hi everyone! Thanks for all your concern, but Alan Rickman and I are doing just fine here on Carkoon, although the sun is awfully bright. Glad my handbag holds my hat along with everything I will need here (you know, like Mary Poppins' carpetbag). We've already set up a nice little flat. I appreciate all the tips, with special thanks to Colin Smith. Along with everything else, I seem to have developed an English accent, so ta for now. Alan and I are off to find Sirius Black. Laura Stegmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485244556776415608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-12227345243657635192020-03-17T11:40:18.985-04:002020-03-17T11:40:18.985-04:00Laura, we hardly knew ye.
If you had to go to Ca...<b>Laura</b>, we hardly knew ye. <br /><br />If you had to go to Carkoon, at least this is the worst time of the year to go. Well ... tied for the worst anyway. With every other time of the year. Like many things, once it's over (assuming you survive) it will make you appreciate the freedoms and liberties you have in the rest of life.<br /><br />What was the topic? I'm completely distracted with Carkoon sadness.John Davis Frainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020019400599228492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-27449373728324554922020-03-17T11:14:09.386-04:002020-03-17T11:14:09.386-04:00Oh, and Janet, if you're up to date through No...Oh, and <b>Janet</b>, if you're up to date through November you may want to update the date on your mail badge in the left-hand column. That's where I would check first if I was waiting.April Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946968627887624127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-56714018156107177632020-03-17T11:10:00.380-04:002020-03-17T11:10:00.380-04:00Claire, I can't answer that, but I have to won...<b>Claire</b>, I can't answer that, but I have to wonder... why would you want to BCC yourself? It'll be in your sent folder already.April Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946968627887624127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-91401575667689696712020-03-17T10:58:02.123-04:002020-03-17T10:58:02.123-04:00Oh, goodness, I think that was a personalized reje...Oh, goodness, I think that was a personalized rejection I got from you. The "I don't what to do with this" response left me with a new list of questions, But that is the query game.<br /><br /><b>Laura</b>: The bistro, though it is as hard to find as Sirius Black's house, has finally developed a tasty brown ale. Don't ask what is in it though.<br /><br />Best time to go is from 10-11 or 2-3. That is when the Rakshuran Temple Dragon is heating the pool and not on post as the bouncer.Craig Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07157301156577795781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-51830500743746518402020-03-17T10:37:48.005-04:002020-03-17T10:37:48.005-04:00I have a question about #5. At the risk of soundin...I have a question about #5. At the risk of sounding like an idiot, why is it a problem to bcc yourself?<br /><br />Laura: good luck on Carkoon. Kale is pretty good sautéed with garlic.Claire Bobrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15666082441972111293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-80545906889376499512020-03-17T10:23:55.999-04:002020-03-17T10:23:55.999-04:00Man, I was so nervous when I started querying, I t...Man, I was so nervous when I started querying, I think I may have literally jumped the shark here. Ah well. Too late now.<br /><br /><b>Laura</b> You are rather lucky. Carkoon was in full quarantine for ages but are fully operational now. You'll be full of mushy peas and kale. But do mind those portals. And don't take anything from Clem the Janitor. He hasn't washed his hands in over a century. And the red plants with green berries are poisonous. That's a rash you won't soon be rid of so tread carefully.E.M. Goldsmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18387494005655553037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-31671984215807587852020-03-17T08:49:27.206-04:002020-03-17T08:49:27.206-04:00I'm very relieved to know that Idris is safely...I'm very relieved to know that Idris is safely (!) quarantined with Janet.<br /><br />A very minor suggestion for #6: Change "Pages are pasted into the query itself" to "Paste pages into the query itself." <br /><br />And I'll be bold about self-promotion. My (Theresa Kaminski) book, Dr. Mary Walker's Civil War, is due out from Lyons Press on June 1. It's available for preorder at all the usual places, including IndieBound. In terms of the pandemic, June is not that far off, and I'm anticipating we will still be living in a world of limited social engagements.<br /><br />Take care.<br />Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165072684559960801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-33653417403984145752020-03-17T08:41:32.548-04:002020-03-17T08:41:32.548-04:00Oh come on young'uns. Idris? Really?
OK I get...Oh come on young'uns. Idris? Really? <br />OK I get it but for me...<br />Harrison Ford, Sean Connery and every woman's dream Danny DeVido.<br />Ok, so Indiana Jones and James Bond is a stretch but Louie De Palma now that's a man. Carolynnwith2Nshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394998702410764388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-58982762754435199912020-03-17T08:20:41.116-04:002020-03-17T08:20:41.116-04:00Janet: Looks good to me. Very helpful.
Laura: As ...<b>Janet</b>: Looks good to me. Very helpful.<br /><br /><b>Laura</b>: As someone who has spent more than his fair share of time in exile on Carkoon, let me offer you a couple of assurances:<br /><br />1) There is no COVID-19 on Carkoon. No self-respecting virus would be seen dead on Carkoon.<br />2) The locals are well-versed in social distancing. Trust me, you wouldn't want to get too close to them anyway.<br />3) As long as you do daily homage to QOTKU (Queen of the Known Universe, i.e., Janet) you should be fine. Pictures of our beloved Royal Sharkiness are located in most government facilities. If you cannot get to one, you might get away with lying prostrate and saying "Idris Elba" twenty times.<br /><br />Have fun! :)Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-36884167375539222762020-03-17T08:19:35.299-04:002020-03-17T08:19:35.299-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.com