tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post8422731447348641183..comments2024-02-21T05:25:03.233-05:00Comments on Adventures in YA Publishing: WOW Wednesday: Georgia McBride-The Terror Within (Part 1)Martina Boonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-25051936572893311262011-10-28T21:49:59.308-04:002011-10-28T21:49:59.308-04:00Since choosing to pursue my writing I live by thes...Since choosing to pursue my writing I live by these words, nothing ventured, nothing gained, and when a path is blocked in the biz I won't stop until my dream is fullfilled (but in between all that wonderful words, there will be a few head banging, tears, screams, chocolate.)<br /><br />Great post=oDKeisha Martin Romance Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075320694648296594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-47907473031039921962011-10-27T17:34:30.469-04:002011-10-27T17:34:30.469-04:00I can't wait till I'm ready to start submi...I can't wait till I'm ready to start submitting to agents! Let the nail-biting begin!nicólehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12673680232751257866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-21876304799681842662011-09-21T18:15:58.551-04:002011-09-21T18:15:58.551-04:00Wow. Awesome, scary, but enlightening post. Eek! W...Wow. Awesome, scary, but enlightening post. Eek! What a nightmare. Can't wait for part 2. :)Cameo Renaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08917775460603153607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-24378442473343749402011-09-21T18:07:35.258-04:002011-09-21T18:07:35.258-04:00Trisha et al, Been thinking about how to do a post...Trisha et al, Been thinking about how to do a post on this for some time. Fiction is always best when dealing with people's feelings, emotions, etc. I have spoken personally to at least 7 people this has happened to in the past SIX months. Also, know of at least 3 well-pubbed authors who have gone through this and come out the other side of it doing rather well. Not every relationship is a positive one even when both parties have the best intentions. I hope I can follow up part 2 with as much intrigue as part 1. Thanks to everyone for reading and commenting! XOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-86544807115031212332011-09-21T14:33:20.342-04:002011-09-21T14:33:20.342-04:00Excellent piece. Waiting for Part 2. Thanks.Excellent piece. Waiting for Part 2. Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-44616568708632740492011-09-21T14:10:53.732-04:002011-09-21T14:10:53.732-04:00Great post Georgia! Sadly, this happens far more t...Great post Georgia! Sadly, this happens far more than it should. I'm looking forward to the next post!Mundie Kidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15871346951570332769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-34776345393094093222011-09-21T14:07:09.417-04:002011-09-21T14:07:09.417-04:00I was so caught up I forgot to post I went to Geor...I was so caught up I forgot to post I went to Georgia's blog! I love the new look =)Trisha Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06123061760991560639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-6413504336138840802011-09-21T14:03:28.528-04:002011-09-21T14:03:28.528-04:00It's about time someone did a post on this. I&...It's about time someone did a post on this. I've heard the stories, and known at least two this has happened to =( Can't wait to read the thrilling part 2! You've got me wanting to know how it ends . . .Trisha Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06123061760991560639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-1006505790871833132011-09-18T02:55:24.735-04:002011-09-18T02:55:24.735-04:00Very interesting post. It's a shame that we wo...Very interesting post. It's a shame that we work so hard to land an agent's attention, and even when we finally do, may still have to make the important decision of hiring them. I hope we all make the right choice, but as stated in this posts, sometimes you just can't know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-26990427969254572042011-09-16T19:37:44.493-04:002011-09-16T19:37:44.493-04:00Oh my goodness, this has me biting my nails. I don...Oh my goodness, this has me biting my nails. I don't have an agent yet, but I hope I never have to deal with this!Holly Doddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08772973878053665338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-27305652514256636632011-09-16T19:25:37.888-04:002011-09-16T19:25:37.888-04:00Oh my gosh. My palms are sweating. I have an agent...Oh my gosh. My palms are sweating. I have an agent. She is amazing, but I almost had a panic attack reading this!Joy N. Hensleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05571901053323072090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-37614296863612408732011-09-15T14:36:05.668-04:002011-09-15T14:36:05.668-04:00Thanks for commenting and stopping by my blog. I h...Thanks for commenting and stopping by my blog. I had fun writing this and hope it helps to add a little humor to a very serious and heartbreaking situation for some. I look forward to Part 2 which I think is coming next month. And (wait for the shameless plug), please subscribe to my blog to be notified of PART 3! Yes, Virginia, there is a final part coming that I hope you will also enjoy! Thanks to the ladies of Adventures in Children's Publishing for asking me to do this! XO - GeorgiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-52572151320793758692011-09-15T10:28:10.202-04:002011-09-15T10:28:10.202-04:00Wow, and to think there's more to worry about ...Wow, and to think there's more to worry about once you HAVE your agent. lol So many things to consider. Good point Stina brings up... do your homework on the agent. <br />Thanks for the reminder, Georgia!PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-54992418992135947462011-09-15T10:02:55.405-04:002011-09-15T10:02:55.405-04:00awesome post, Georgia. We all know ppl who have b...awesome post, Georgia. We all know ppl who have been through this. It's unfortunate, but it happens. Nothing to do except pick yourself up and start again. Quitting isn't an option if publication is your goal.Jessie Harrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11581727105030086814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-6654539138458074612011-09-14T19:23:06.842-04:002011-09-14T19:23:06.842-04:00Thanks for the post. Please enter me in contest. T...Thanks for the post. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.comVictoria Zumbrumnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-41976937400561676932011-09-14T19:00:57.845-04:002011-09-14T19:00:57.845-04:00Great post, although you left me hanging. Can'...Great post, although you left me hanging. Can't wait for part 2. I stopped by the blog as well and checked out, "I didn't connect with your character" as that was a comment I got from an agent who read my first 50. Good advice, I'm going to return and read it more thoroughly for tips on how to fix it--especially if I get a few more of those :)<br />thanks for the great advice.Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03843006118151762550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-88025502008091157242011-09-14T15:58:56.861-04:002011-09-14T15:58:56.861-04:00And this is one reason why I didn't sign with ...And this is one reason why I didn't sign with an agent after getting The Call. I read comments from former clients that her communication dropped off once you signed with her. Not what I wanted in an agent.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-77460780991877644612011-09-14T15:35:54.153-04:002011-09-14T15:35:54.153-04:00Talk about a hook and then all that rising action!...Talk about a hook and then all that rising action! You have it here. Super post!cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-85067233001793296982011-09-14T15:30:37.700-04:002011-09-14T15:30:37.700-04:00hug Renesme the cat for comfort.
Bah-ha-ha!
Ok, ...<i>hug Renesme the cat for comfort.</i> <br />Bah-ha-ha!<br /><br />Ok, that post was completely terrifying, but you had me in your grasp the whole time! :) Can't wait to hear the next one! :)Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-84250312331459459252011-09-14T15:21:22.130-04:002011-09-14T15:21:22.130-04:00Great post--so well written and so entertaining. L...Great post--so well written and so entertaining. Looking forward to more. :-)Laura C.http://www.bellshadow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-144911597601963102011-09-14T15:06:29.965-04:002011-09-14T15:06:29.965-04:00Thanks for the wonderful post! You never realize w...Thanks for the wonderful post! You never realize what can happen until the decision is already made. Hindsight.<br />left comment at georgia's blog<br /><br />Vivien<br />deadtossedwaves at gmail dot comVivienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00098433910594924847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-18466437191169248962011-09-14T12:18:43.573-04:002011-09-14T12:18:43.573-04:00Wow, what a ride/read. The terror within, indeed. ...Wow, what a ride/read. The terror within, indeed. Sounds like what every writer "nightmares" about. But I've heard similar real life stories about writers who've gotten through this, who've gone on to get GREAT agents after a bad experience with a first one. <br /><br />The more I read and hear, I think it's pretty usual for an agent to take months to get back on a revision. Agents are busy people. Like editors. The world of publishing runs slowly--so we gotta distract ourselves by continuing to write. It's the only way to stay sane!Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-63026249345806194142011-09-14T11:07:45.833-04:002011-09-14T11:07:45.833-04:00By God yes, this was helpful. As I am sitting here...By God yes, this was helpful. As I am sitting here on month three since The Call. Will her edits really be here "any day?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-49490709724524349522011-09-14T10:42:38.649-04:002011-09-14T10:42:38.649-04:00Thanks for sharing! Love your tweet chats.Thanks for sharing! Love your tweet chats.Linda Joy Singletonhttp://www.lindajoysingleton.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8005062827798430682.post-71037103273279942592011-09-14T09:43:29.637-04:002011-09-14T09:43:29.637-04:00Wow. I've heard something like this more often...Wow. I've heard something like this more often than I should. It's scary. I hope to never find myself in this position, and I eagerly await part 2!Michele Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16768815750264631798noreply@blogger.com