tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post8652861646479134666..comments2024-03-18T09:09:59.625-04:00Comments on Janet Reid, Literary Agent: Three bruised thumbs later-a flash of insightJanet Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-91024149777645369532012-01-13T08:57:39.101-05:002012-01-13T08:57:39.101-05:00Excellent analogy. I can put a bookcase together e...Excellent analogy. I can put a bookcase together easily, but it literally took me years to learn how to write a proper query letter, assuming I can actually write one now, which is debatable.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-53819529137880461802012-01-10T17:47:53.340-05:002012-01-10T17:47:53.340-05:00Kudos and barrels of bourbon to you for a brave an...Kudos and barrels of bourbon to you for a brave and dangerous offer. Once again you go above and beyond to help authors in need.<br /><br />Note to the wise: I was an avid reader of Query Shark (though not a victim) and put its principles - and those on this blog - to work. I promise you Janet knows whereof she speaks (and I have an awesome agent to prove it).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-87130418616600175062012-01-10T16:27:04.186-05:002012-01-10T16:27:04.186-05:00I conveniently discovered thisisnotthatblog and th...I conveniently discovered thisisnotthatblog and this particular funny not long after reading this. <br />http://thisisnotthatblog.com/2011/12/19/building-furniture-and-the-five-stages-of-grief/<br />It seemed to fit.ClothDragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07542830590515695754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-67128921321903533162012-01-10T10:15:04.651-05:002012-01-10T10:15:04.651-05:00I agree with Kristin--perhaps you could put togeth...I agree with Kristin--perhaps you could put together an FAQ of the common questions?Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-28119664719901372352012-01-10T07:32:21.058-05:002012-01-10T07:32:21.058-05:00Your shelf story reminds me of the time I tried to...Your shelf story reminds me of the time I tried to assemble a cat toy (don't ask), and ended up in a heap on the floor with a DRILL. It got assembled alright, but the manufacture messed up the design and the hole didn't match up. Four hours of trying to make it work, before the drill saved what was left of my sanity. <br /><br />In all seriousness, this is so wonderful -- and above and beyond. You remind me of a professor I had, once, who used to bend over backwards to try and help his students get it right. You do that. With this blog, the query shark blog, and even on twitter. You want to help writers get it right, and I think that's pretty damn awesome.Ali Trottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08786367680085861585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-18320541009340258982012-01-09T23:12:03.328-05:002012-01-09T23:12:03.328-05:00If you were able to make a bookcase literally look...If you were able to make a bookcase literally look like a piece of cake, then I'd think you've got more assembly savvy than even the skilled carpenters I know.<br /><br />The first thought that actually came to my mind was a bookcase built like a cake. With a cherry on top and everything. My bookcase resembles your results too - very Ludicrous Tower of Pisa.Rinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17184952074396567486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-54414020697252576232012-01-09T14:43:56.808-05:002012-01-09T14:43:56.808-05:00I imagine you'll get a deluge of questions. M...I imagine you'll get a deluge of questions. Maybe you can put together a FAQ of any commonly repeated ones!<br /><br />The good news is that those bookshelves get easier. On the next one, you'll be a pro.Kristin Laughtinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01536556357622503501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-3133115907508423002012-01-09T12:11:48.063-05:002012-01-09T12:11:48.063-05:00Just to let you know that I feel your pain.
http:...Just to let you know that I feel your pain.<br /><br />http://tinyurl.com/83r7zhk<br /><br />My divorce left me with custody of a three-story building built in 1888 where the roof is more of a suggestion than an actuality. Book and I will be tackling a lot of projects in 2012.<br /><br />Thank you for the query primer as well. Terri<br /><br />PS: word verification "fansa" as in we're all fansa The SharkTerri Coophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461583056862465783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-17946422831751379682012-01-09T08:16:19.397-05:002012-01-09T08:16:19.397-05:00Thanks for posting a recent photo of yourself. I&#...Thanks for posting a recent photo of yourself. I've always wondered what you are looking like nowadays.Ricky Bushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15861574330175082978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-57622144793281929692012-01-09T08:11:40.251-05:002012-01-09T08:11:40.251-05:00Question:
Since when do sharks have opposable digi...Question:<br />Since when do sharks have opposable digits ?Carolynnwith2Nshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394998702410764388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-41694504131245279542012-01-09T03:04:16.781-05:002012-01-09T03:04:16.781-05:00Wow, you are very kind.Wow, you are very kind.Robin Lemkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12254896327174187893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-62503633750785327572012-01-09T02:42:15.372-05:002012-01-09T02:42:15.372-05:00Oh My Gosh I completely understand about the books...Oh My Gosh I completely understand about the bookshelf—I consider myself a reasonably intelligent person, and have full use of all ten digits, yet I have never properly assembled anything. I owned an elliptical that rocked, an above-toilet-cabinet that liked to swing open just before I stood up, and all manner of leaning bookshelves. <br /><br />I have since abandoned all attempts at assembling anything, and would rather borrow someone’s truck and buy the display. My bookshelves are plywood and cinderblocks because stacking blocks is something I have been good at since I was a toddler.<br /><br />So I know this was about queries, but the whole shelf thing gave me that “oh my gosh, me too!” warm fuzzy and I just had to share.LAHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15268579298100917721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-82339375725586711512012-01-08T23:41:14.897-05:002012-01-08T23:41:14.897-05:00Thanks for the plug, Janet. Adding you to my blogr...Thanks for the plug, Janet. Adding you to my blogroll now.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-80829259507827963502012-01-08T23:33:41.623-05:002012-01-08T23:33:41.623-05:00I see a deluge of emails in your future, Janet.
I...I see a deluge of emails in your future, Janet.<br /><br />I think you may be able to accomplish the same goal by making your blog and Query Shark searchable. After all, you've likely answered every question there is at some point.Keith Popelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18414205709400912353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-1153082657934836122012-01-08T22:04:51.127-05:002012-01-08T22:04:51.127-05:00Hope you had a large Scotch to help you recover! L...Hope you had a large Scotch to help you recover! Love the Pisa-Hoops pics! I've hooped a little myself lately--the result is similar to the one you got when putting shelves together. But I have several friends who do it gracefully. May I please steal the pic to share with them? (not writers or I'd direct them here) Nice offer, too!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03868540072004833654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-35455434406300689812012-01-08T21:59:38.404-05:002012-01-08T21:59:38.404-05:00I like your multiple format thought process! And w...I like your multiple format thought process! And what a kind thing to do.Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120847492230531939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-20596641689744961522012-01-08T21:22:44.680-05:002012-01-08T21:22:44.680-05:00And another hilarious blog entry.
Also, thanks f...And another hilarious blog entry. <br /><br />Also, thanks for understanding that some of us newbies are trying to do our best not to screw up our first impressions. Even though you don't take queries for my genre, I really appreciate what you're doing. <br /><br />It's also another reason I wish you did rep my genre.S. D. Grimmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087472181687868202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-42915656747380661152012-01-08T21:19:08.967-05:002012-01-08T21:19:08.967-05:00Was it the S. King book you read, or the other 11/...Was it the S. King book you read, or the other 11/22/63 that just came out? (talk about duplicative titles...) Anyway, most generous query offer! Good luck healing.Charleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11539693892080322146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-71121498458559220942012-01-08T20:26:26.434-05:002012-01-08T20:26:26.434-05:00It's a very nice thing you're doing. :)
I...It's a very nice thing you're doing. :)<br />I hope your bookshelf issues become a little more sorted out in the near future.Kelsey (Dominique) Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10646757546422013401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-16897439401508338422012-01-08T19:34:19.224-05:002012-01-08T19:34:19.224-05:00IKEA is Swedish for Satan. Encounters with Satan c...IKEA is Swedish for Satan. Encounters with Satan can, however, lead to epiphanies (see: Eve) or as in your case, epiphanettes. I love epiphanettes, though not always their inciting incidents. Per the first comment about karmic balance, is it possible these productivity-induced injuries are part of the penance for losing so many hours to S. King's novel? Cause then, you could blame the guy who gave it to you for THIS, too! Win-win.NotaWarriorPrincesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01754153935155853192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-90861468292320951262012-01-08T17:42:09.695-05:002012-01-08T17:42:09.695-05:00One of the silliest things I've ever tried to ...One of the silliest things I've ever tried to do is assemble my loft bed alone. Basically, it involved stuff falling on me a lot and some pretty impressive acrobatics. Thanks for the offer of help!Sierra Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16364930724666386832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-77402114455347052352012-01-08T17:13:58.741-05:002012-01-08T17:13:58.741-05:00Not only are those great bookshelves,angelhorn.com...Not only are those great bookshelves,angelhorn.com, the topic of your blog post is pretty spiffy too. <a href="http://angelhorn.com/2011/11/19/why-writers-should-visit-a-large-bookstore-at-least-once-a-month/" rel="nofollow">Here's the clickable link. </a>I encourage everyone to read it.Janet Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-7061530549081090892012-01-08T16:47:22.128-05:002012-01-08T16:47:22.128-05:00This is why I have a cabinet maker living in my ba...This is why I have a cabinet maker living in my basement. And this is the kind of bookshelf I now enjoy:<br /><br />http://wp.me/p1NlZX-6F<br /><br />But he's useless at writing queries.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-28205185179516269602012-01-08T16:34:34.700-05:002012-01-08T16:34:34.700-05:00I feel your pain and share your knots and bruises....I feel your pain and share your knots and bruises. Sadly, mine was a desk. The plastic wrap also contained tempered glass.Caroleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03082908703263467479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-27092309709296884292012-01-08T16:25:31.331-05:002012-01-08T16:25:31.331-05:00judith, thanks!judith, thanks!Janet Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.com