tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post7964871871085255481..comments2024-02-21T05:25:03.233-05:00Comments on Adventures in YA Publishing: WOW Wednesday: Rebekah Purdy on the Writer's Epic Star Wars JourneyMartina Boonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-28377915255448386462011-06-16T23:31:47.285-04:002011-06-16T23:31:47.285-04:00What an inspirational story. Thanks for sharing!What an inspirational story. Thanks for sharing!Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-70731619258254384942011-06-16T09:21:31.164-04:002011-06-16T09:21:31.164-04:00Liz,
Thanks lady for dropping in (LOL). I'm to...Liz,<br />Thanks lady for dropping in (LOL). I'm totally using the Force.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-36916028454240137032011-06-15T22:13:28.871-04:002011-06-15T22:13:28.871-04:00You rock! So happy that this journey is going so w...You rock! So happy that this journey is going so well. The force be with you! :)Lizhttp://lizbottsbooks.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-1911691027564574422011-06-15T13:52:27.603-04:002011-06-15T13:52:27.603-04:00Traci,
Thanks for dropping in. We share our love f...Traci,<br />Thanks for dropping in. We share our love for everything "nerdy" (LOL)...although, we do like some non-nerdy things too! TVD (picturing Damon as we speak), The Hunger Games, Twilight...and the list could go on and on. I'd like to consider us well rounded (hehehe).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-65384922785292768152011-06-15T13:18:03.500-04:002011-06-15T13:18:03.500-04:00Aspiring as always, lady!! And I'm glad you do...Aspiring as always, lady!! And I'm glad you don't really think we're hairy (lol.). I so love that you're a Star Wars fan and see your journey similar to that. I'm sure I'm considered quite the sci-fi nerd too with both Star Wars and Star Trek: TNG to my all time favorite fandoms. Although these days, all things Supernatural fill my list. Good luck with everything!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-61321960775336222832011-06-15T11:58:39.605-04:002011-06-15T11:58:39.605-04:00Angela,
Thanks so much. Actually having 6 kids is ...Angela,<br />Thanks so much. Actually having 6 kids is a lot of fun, busy, but fun. And it's awesome because I write YA so the older kids actually get to read some of my stuff. <br /><br />My 13 year old read one of my stories and is like "Wow, this is actually good, Mom." LOL.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-64141501026362813982011-06-15T11:56:16.893-04:002011-06-15T11:56:16.893-04:00Anne,
LOL--well, I don't think 3 kids is under...Anne,<br />LOL--well, I don't think 3 kids is underachieving! 7 years must be the magic number. I love hearing about other success stories, it's something that always gave me hope!<br /><br />Thanks so much for dropping in!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-43833781718788331032011-06-15T11:17:30.778-04:002011-06-15T11:17:30.778-04:00Love this story. And I guess having such a demandi...Love this story. And I guess having such a demanding day job and 6 kids gave you to perseverance to achieve this! Way to go!!<br /><br />Angela @ The Bookshelf MuseAngela Ackermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01808259088625142389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-73465575279467800672011-06-15T10:57:29.487-04:002011-06-15T10:57:29.487-04:00Loved this! I could tell a similar story (but I...Loved this! I could tell a similar story (but I've only got 3 kids so I feel like an under-achiever.)<br /><br />My stats: 7 years: 3 MS to get an agent but 4 MS to get a publishing deal. You're right, those requests for partials/fulls that go nowhere are the most crushing part of the journey. Still feels like a punch in the gut.<br /><br />I also agree that critique groups make ALL the difference!Anne Greenwood Brownhttp://annegreenwoodbrown.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-59171383712088911402011-06-15T10:04:09.122-04:002011-06-15T10:04:09.122-04:00Miranda,
Aw, thanks lady (blushes). But seriously,...Miranda,<br />Aw, thanks lady (blushes). But seriously, I can't take all the credit, because I've had some amazing people critiquing and beta reading for me. <br /><br />LOL--And just when you thought you could escape my Star Wars obsession (muwhahahahaha). Can't believe it's been like 25 years since my first Luke Skywalker crush (at 8 years old).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-81462090092908702602011-06-15T09:55:49.746-04:002011-06-15T09:55:49.746-04:00Great post Rebekah! And your such a rockstar to as...Great post Rebekah! And your such a rockstar to aspire to, with kids and work and being dedicated to your writing. Your stories are so amazing and funny, I'm excited to see them on the shelves. Congrats, lady! :D And also, loved that you brought your Star Wars in on it. Great post!Miranda Buchananhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09026436848807292844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-43565943754400118992011-06-15T09:03:37.336-04:002011-06-15T09:03:37.336-04:00Thanks Vanessa! Gotta love Star Wars. And yeah, I ...Thanks Vanessa! Gotta love Star Wars. And yeah, I may or may not have had some crazy lightsaber fights with my kids (winks).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-55004661508783021532011-06-15T08:54:35.975-04:002011-06-15T08:54:35.975-04:00Nice comparisons. I can totally see you now, light...Nice comparisons. I can totally see you now, lightsaber in hand, saving the literary world. Lol. Great blog!Vanessa Bargerhttp://vanessabargerwrites.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-14948816551469460692011-06-15T08:32:39.826-04:002011-06-15T08:32:39.826-04:00Trisha,
LOL, thanks! If there's ever a way for...Trisha,<br />LOL, thanks! If there's ever a way for me to work in a little Star Wars I do it.<br /><br />Thanks for dropping in...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-87135872511167045702011-06-15T08:30:48.083-04:002011-06-15T08:30:48.083-04:00Natalie,
Thanks so much. It is hard to juggle ever...Natalie,<br />Thanks so much. It is hard to juggle everything, but it is possible. I use my lunch hours at work for most of my writing. I leave my time at home for my family. However, that being said, when I have revisions they know I might need to take a few hours at home as well.<br /><br />Best of luck to you!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-43095178049785569232011-06-15T08:19:35.714-04:002011-06-15T08:19:35.714-04:00Ha! Love this =)Ha! Love this =)Trisha Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06123061760991560639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-38078762260250142002011-06-15T07:27:36.599-04:002011-06-15T07:27:36.599-04:00Rebekah, your story is so inspiring. I'm an at...Rebekah, your story is so inspiring. I'm an attorney and mom and seeing someone else get to the agent point working and raising a family gives me hope that I can do it too. And that if I perservere, I will write a good enough manuscript. Like you, I've been at the working on manuscript I love the analogy to Star Wars. Very creative.<br /><br />I'll have to check out your agent because I write fantasy.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.com