tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post7198608107712776761..comments2024-03-18T09:09:59.625-04:00Comments on Janet Reid, Literary Agent: Did you "win" QueryShark?Janet Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-34216496067781029042017-04-23T02:57:51.054-04:002017-04-23T02:57:51.054-04:00The one I really want to find out about is query #...The one I really want to find out about is query #112, titled "Little Hope", a story was about Emily Hunt and her lost dog.<br /><br />Allison Newchurchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00639341318039077271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-4798895509189642122017-04-19T20:17:12.509-04:002017-04-19T20:17:12.509-04:00Yay Sarah! Glad you found a uni.
I suck hard at o...Yay Sarah! Glad you found a uni.<br /><br />I suck hard at one particular query letter. The others, not so much.<br /><br />I have a teeny-tiny tummy so this Easter cake I've got is lasting an awful long time. Anyone who pops by place today to help me rewrite Hell's Query Letter will be plied with marshmallow-covered devil's food cake. Her Grace, Heidi, the Duchess of Knealehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17818060864422019573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-20027431805252038162017-04-19T15:05:22.278-04:002017-04-19T15:05:22.278-04:00Congrats to your daughter, Colin!
Love the blog, ...Congrats to your daughter, <b>Colin</b>!<br /><br />Love the blog, <b>Writer of Wrongs</b>.Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03365582623380288038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-2253576123204617352017-04-19T10:38:38.570-04:002017-04-19T10:38:38.570-04:00For those talking about wanting a place to connect...For those talking about wanting a place to connect with each other and talk queries and the like, I run a Facebook group for women and minority authors to talk all things books and to get group feedback on queries. Definitely some QueryShark/Janet fans in the group and we'd be happy to have other writers join us. If anyone is interested, let me know and I can post a link (if that's okay here?) or connect with you directly. Gigihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09199129765216390246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-55577011444301214232017-04-19T10:33:31.851-04:002017-04-19T10:33:31.851-04:00Just a friendly reminder that others(including fri...Just a friendly reminder that others(including friendly agents) can't reach out to you outside of the blog if you have what the QOTKU calls the <a href="http://jetreidliterary.blogspot.com/2015/09/just-reminder-be-reachable.html" rel="nofollow">Blog ID of Doom</a>Megan Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00752842865397799428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-82748003965354374062017-04-19T10:02:11.408-04:002017-04-19T10:02:11.408-04:00Cecilia and Lennon: Thank you both for your kind w...<b> Cecilia</b> and <b>Lennon</b>: Thank you both for your kind words! They're unexpected, but deeply appreciated.<br /><br /><b>Lennon</b>: I chose to turn off comments on my blog so it can remain an outlet--a place where I can be raw and vulnerable. But I usually cross-post to The Mighty and Medium, which do allow for comments, and I'm readily available across social media. I'm so sorry to hear about your co-worker, but happy she found relief and is now using her experience to help others! I tend to think that compassion is what it's all about--we have to find a way for our own pain to be useful to prevent that pain in others.<br /><br />Lots of love and gratitude to you both.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05332570278984058081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-12711481265370600242017-04-19T08:52:31.797-04:002017-04-19T08:52:31.797-04:00I just picked up WriterofWrongs book for my Kindle...I just picked up WriterofWrongs book for my Kindle! You have a fantastic background for writing crime fiction.<br />I am looking forward to reading it.Sharyn Ekberghhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11987304898246173619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-251980918534401552017-04-19T07:49:08.885-04:002017-04-19T07:49:08.885-04:00KDJames ~ Thank you. The worst part of publishing...KDJames ~ Thank you. The worst part of publishing is the "Blatant Self Promotion" that to an extent, all authors must engage in. My entire professional life was as a police officer who eschewed any social media presence. I'm still learning the balance.—but this is not a forum I wanted to misstep--first off, I hate Kale, and considering my pasty Irish complexion, I'm pretty sure I'd burn to a crisp in Carkoon. Hank’s plug was unanticipated, unsolicited and therefore all the more powerful. I am honored by it. That’s the beauty and strength of this community.Writer of Wrongshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04542818490324422576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-40715236226047780092017-04-19T07:31:38.354-04:002017-04-19T07:31:38.354-04:00I'm rather surprised John survived the trip to...I'm rather surprised John survived the trip to <b>W</b>algreens.Janet Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-12482630341799410172017-04-19T06:41:10.099-04:002017-04-19T06:41:10.099-04:00Congratulations, Colin! And enjoy the cake!Congratulations, Colin! And enjoy the cake!Kae Ridwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10356868531870405990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-37562258775664089502017-04-19T02:22:12.017-04:002017-04-19T02:22:12.017-04:00Well, that's a kinda tough one to follow. I wa...Well, that's a kinda tough one to follow. I was just stoppin' in to mention that I'm returning from a late trip to Walgreens where I saw Query #179 on the side of a milk carton. So I think we're gonna have a tough time finding that one.<br /><br />But now I see Janet saying we're supposed to have intelligent commentary, so I'm not gonna tell that story.<br /><br />Instead I'll say congrats to Colin and his daughter Sarah. That's great stuff. And the mere mention of her name raises the intelligence of my comment. Thank you, Sarah.<br />John Davis Frainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020019400599228492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-11653851253582705292017-04-19T01:34:21.619-04:002017-04-19T01:34:21.619-04:00Any solicitations for feedback posted here will be...Any solicitations for feedback posted here will be deleted and a stern email received by the poster.<br /><br />Here's why: this community, and its courtesy and intelligent commentary have extraordinary value. The last thing I want is people hearing "hey, you can get feedback if you comment on that blog" slinking over here to see what they can get, rather than what they can contribute to the conversation.<br /><br />If y'all want to have groups elsewhere, that's totally fine with me as long as my name is NOT part of the title.<br /><br />If anyone has any questions, drop me an email.Janet Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-85075743390987787992017-04-18T23:56:04.385-04:002017-04-18T23:56:04.385-04:00I just wanted to shout out a quick congratulations...I just wanted to shout out a quick congratulations to Colin's Sarah, and to say that you need to eat a piece of cake for EACH ONE OF US here at the reef. In the interest of not making yourself sick, it does not have to be all in one sitting. I know she will have a wonderful experience in college, and aren't you glad she is closer to home.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to going to Kelly Garrett's book signing in Seattle, and hope there are other Reiders in Seattle to share in the celebration!<br /><br />Panda on and keep those cuppycakes coming!Panda in Chiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160375490647791433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-69087638680679570592017-04-18T23:53:25.699-04:002017-04-18T23:53:25.699-04:00Thanks for all the congrats to Sarah! :)
BTW, Kel...Thanks for all the congrats to Sarah! :)<br /><br />BTW, Kelly's book is linked on the Reider's Works page in the Treasure Chest. I'm going to add Micki's in just a mo.Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-13795728413865590262017-04-18T22:34:33.630-04:002017-04-18T22:34:33.630-04:00Megan V,
Me, too.Megan V,<br /><br />Me, too.Cecilia Ortiz Lunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799056302050264129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-37910024615772043572017-04-18T22:09:17.188-04:002017-04-18T22:09:17.188-04:00(...if anyone's still awake)
I've been rea...(...if anyone's still awake)<br />I've been reading through QS but hadn't gotten to those posts yet. They sound fantastic.<br /><br />Megan V - I'd be interested in that link as well. <br /><br />OT-<br /><b>Susan</b> I also read your post. Very honest and heartfelt. It brought me to tears (and is there nowhere to post on your blog?). An associate of mine also suffers from Lyme and she finally found relief through acupuncture and so became a homeopathic doc herself. I am saying prayers that you find some relief as well. Sending positive thoughts and virtual hugs your way!Lennon Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570629350169504234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-50869300692410927342017-04-18T21:13:40.060-04:002017-04-18T21:13:40.060-04:00Colin,
Congratulations to Sarah and to you, too. ...Colin,<br /><br />Congratulations to Sarah and to you, too. You must be very proud.<br /><br />Susan P.<br /><br />I read your latest post on your site. Hugs to you.Cecilia Ortiz Lunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10799056302050264129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-36349082320880642272017-04-18T20:58:54.884-04:002017-04-18T20:58:54.884-04:00Colin
That is great news about Sarah. I know she&...<b>Colin</b><br /><br />That is great news about Sarah. I know she's going to be very happy and you also.<br /><br /><b>KD</b> That's also wonderful news about Kelly Garrett's book.Julie Weathershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13725236516593676381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-71785417757496155122017-04-18T20:48:40.346-04:002017-04-18T20:48:40.346-04:00I'm surprised there were no takers for Krokos&...I'm surprised there were no takers for Krokos' Ford Kelly novel. I absolutely would have read it. Now I'm curious about SO MANY of the queries I've read over there. It's almost like looking at a high school yearbook and wondering, <i>where are they now?</i> Only with a much higher likelihood that almost none of them are in prison.<br /><br />Colin, congrats to your Sarah for the acceptance and best of luck to her on the new journey!<br /><br />Micki, why didn't you tell us this news?! Congratulations to you as well. *one click*<br /><br />Speaking of people who don't speak up and tell us things in this forum, our own Kelly Garrett (she comments infrequently these days and I can't remember what her comment name is over here) had her debut novel come out recently too: https://www.amazon.com/Last-Die-Kelly-Garrett-ebook/dp/B01MV7SWPA<br /><br /><br />Honestly, you guys, you need to share this kind of stuff with us. If it makes you unbearably uncomfortable to engage in what seems to be "blatant self-promo," think of it instead as giving the rest of us hope. And great new books to read.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-48074595793898774782017-04-18T20:36:47.365-04:002017-04-18T20:36:47.365-04:00Thanks Colin And Huge Congrats to Sarah! Wishing ...Thanks <b> Colin</b> And Huge Congrats to Sarah! Wishing you both the best :)Megan Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00752842865397799428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-30752032167628624462017-04-18T18:06:43.961-04:002017-04-18T18:06:43.961-04:00Morning all. No QS winners have revealed themselve...Morning all. No QS winners have revealed themselves, instead Colin has posted a good news story... Congratulations to Sarah. Enjoy the cake (did she have to make her own celebratory cake?). And thanks for the explanation of university =)AJ Blythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04529233142099749005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-56715609888451285522017-04-18T17:01:38.760-04:002017-04-18T17:01:38.760-04:00Hank, Colin, and Kregger ~
Thank you so much fo...Hank, Colin, and Kregger ~ <br /><br />Thank you so much for the shoutouts and congratulations. I'm a published author because of my time on the reef. Her Sharkiness set me straight on more than one occasion!<br /><br /><br />Micki Browning<br />Writer of WrongsWriter of Wrongshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04542818490324422576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-38226906355190499532017-04-18T16:51:06.503-04:002017-04-18T16:51:06.503-04:00nightsmusic If your idea winds up a "yes,&quo...<b>nightsmusic</b> If your idea winds up a "yes," I'd be glad to help out. It would be nice to get to contribute more--I get so much from this group (and Janet's posts, of course).<br /><br /><b>Colin</b> Congratulations to Sarah! And to her mom and dad. I've also heard the area is great. A former Sunday school student of mine decided to stay in the area after graduating from UNC-G.Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05324408700941398495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-6899867596925031392017-04-18T16:22:04.853-04:002017-04-18T16:22:04.853-04:00Since I already host a phpbb forum on my hosting s...Since I already host a phpbb forum on my hosting site (Bluehost) if someone was willing to oversee a forum, say...Carkoon.net, I would be willing to register the domain name and set the forum up. (I can't believe Carkoon.com is taken!) but I wouldn't want to be the only admin on the forum.<br /><br />You can see the current one I have, which is a small group of 12 of us and was an offshoot where we could land after the forum we'd all belonged to just shut down.<br /><br />I could set it up for a variety of topics etc, but it's up to Janet (only for the name Carkoon) and you all if you want to do this. Let me know.nightsmusichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05984119792540771870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-64989011071110935492017-04-18T16:20:46.081-04:002017-04-18T16:20:46.081-04:00Kathy Joyce,
I'm getting ready to head out th...Kathy Joyce,<br /><br />I'm getting ready to head out the door to pick up the munchkin, but it is easy to sign up. Research and Craft is where I hang out most often, but I'm also in Exercises, Workshop,and Biz and Events. I occasionally slip over to Diana's section, but that way lies madness. There are too many rabbit holes to get lost in. That being said, it's an interesting diversion.<br /><br />Introduce yourself somewhere and you will get a warm welcome. Diana had some interesting things to add to the Evoking Emotion and Description threads in Research and craft.<br /><br />Enjoy.Julie Weathershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13725236516593676381noreply@blogger.com