tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17605816.post436518165220884064..comments2023-10-23T11:49:58.374-07:00Comments on Stop Screaming I'm Driving!: Once Upon a Timecarriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04038972194323564240noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17605816.post-86313735955766706902008-05-13T18:03:00.000-07:002008-05-13T18:03:00.000-07:00I could have written this post myself; the part ab...I could have written this post myself; the part about writing and daydreaming and shoppingâș <BR/><BR/>It is obvious you have something; no matter what publisher it is. If you want to contact me I would be honored to look over it (never give up the dream).<BR/><BR/>www.crookedtreepress.com<BR/>www.ourcrookedtree.comOur Crooked Treehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00227832609851976307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17605816.post-81973430662416607932008-05-10T09:03:00.000-07:002008-05-10T09:03:00.000-07:00The published writers I've talked to all say the s...The published writers I've talked to all say the same thing: just persevere.<BR/><BR/>The best writers may never get published, but the writers who persevere have a really good chance (I hope!)!<BR/><BR/>And finding the "right fit" of publisher is key. I'm still looking... :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17605816.post-78090865664312485572008-05-09T08:52:00.000-07:002008-05-09T08:52:00.000-07:00Definitely keep at it! I just stumbled across you...Definitely keep at it! I just stumbled across your blog and immediately added it to my favorites. You are a terrific writer and I can't wait to read your book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17605816.post-23226098087420672392008-05-08T17:50:00.000-07:002008-05-08T17:50:00.000-07:00Good for you for sending it in. That takes some gu...Good for you for sending it in. That takes some guts. Just b/c this agency wasn't what you'd had hoped doesn't mean the next one won't be wild about your manuscript. Keep dreaming and send it into another!Indyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05544675666827041726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17605816.post-47291732069802342802008-05-07T10:22:00.000-07:002008-05-07T10:22:00.000-07:00That is so disappointing. I hope it does pan out f...That is so disappointing. I hope it does pan out for you, sooner than later.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00567374243896229606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17605816.post-52120857220600573832008-05-07T09:53:00.000-07:002008-05-07T09:53:00.000-07:00that is so awesome carrie! i'm so excited for you ...that is so awesome carrie! i'm so excited for you whether it happens or not! keep us posted!Becky at lifeoutoffocushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281237800161723776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17605816.post-40978341972115347172008-05-07T08:05:00.000-07:002008-05-07T08:05:00.000-07:00WOw, I think that's why I don't even bother trying...WOw, I think that's why I don't even bother trying to send out my work. Bummer. I hope the next time it works out better for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17605816.post-50092377249405545312008-05-07T07:17:00.000-07:002008-05-07T07:17:00.000-07:00What a bummer! I'm glad you guys checked it out, t...What a bummer! I'm glad you guys checked it out, though.Kylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03311014761113076785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17605816.post-42808399482642603202008-05-07T06:47:00.001-07:002008-05-07T06:47:00.001-07:00Don't let one bad publisher scam get you down.. I ...Don't let one bad publisher scam get you down.. I have only been reading you for a short time, but I love your posts.. and to have a 37,000 word anything is impressive.. :)<BR/><BR/>Keep pursuing your dreams.. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17605816.post-68273499039769391282008-05-07T06:47:00.000-07:002008-05-07T06:47:00.000-07:00Don't let one bad publisher scam get you down.. I ...Don't let one bad publisher scam get you down.. I have only been reading you for a short time, but I love your posts.. and to have a 37,000 word anything is impressive.. :)<BR/><BR/>Keep pursuing your dreams.. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17605816.post-16554011455122569272008-05-06T22:20:00.000-07:002008-05-06T22:20:00.000-07:00I am so SO proud of you... and love you very much....I am so SO proud of you... and love you very much.<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to see you on Saturday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17605816.post-20582159644188468572008-05-06T20:50:00.000-07:002008-05-06T20:50:00.000-07:00((((((((((((Carrie)))))))))))))))))I'm sorry for y...((((((((((((Carrie)))))))))))))))))<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry for your bad experience but must chime in with... HEY! <B>You ARE a REAL writer!</B><BR/><BR/>Write for the joy of writing. Screw the competitive exclusioners. There is more than enough room on the shelf for your amazing book! YOU WILL GET THERE if that is your goal. You are a real writer. A really good writer who we enjoy and who deserves to be published.<BR/><BR/>Note -- Book signings seem to suck for authors... when fantasizing focus on the CHECK :-) <BR/><BR/>Best of luck -- don't let it knock you down. You are wonderful and you inspire me.Grim Reality Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080844233014641611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17605816.post-83785161514022794302008-05-06T20:03:00.000-07:002008-05-06T20:03:00.000-07:00I'm so sorry you had a bad experience with a "faux...I'm so sorry you had a bad experience with a "faux" publisher. Hang in there! You are a good writer.Beth from the Funny Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14648093449310949014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17605816.post-20373529653096341322008-05-06T19:41:00.000-07:002008-05-06T19:41:00.000-07:00You are so right! What matters is that the writin...You are so right! What matters is that the writing is yours. Write it and enjoy it. You do a great job with your writing and I enjoy it very much. :)Valarie Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03246244572843705930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17605816.post-34344651236388195722008-05-06T18:22:00.000-07:002008-05-06T18:22:00.000-07:00You've got to keep dreaming the dream!You've got to keep dreaming the dream!Beth Cotellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14536268080265726705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17605816.post-67680228480582025292008-05-06T14:52:00.000-07:002008-05-06T14:52:00.000-07:00Carrie,Don't be discouraged - a colleague at work ...Carrie,<BR/>Don't be discouraged - a colleague at work is a published author and when you ask him how he got his break it is a long story. It goes something like this - send off script, get reject letter, send off script, get reject letter...repeat ten times...send off script - by sheer luck end up on desk of person starting new job, get published, win prize.<BR/><BR/>You are quite right that it is not all gold pavements - it is hard work and finding the right publisher for you. Even being published is not pain free. But stick with it because you never know when you will get a lucky break.alice chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16969805206040091585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17605816.post-87989989996884122562008-05-06T12:50:00.000-07:002008-05-06T12:50:00.000-07:00Fabulous work!!and your NASCAR description was hys...Fabulous work!!<BR/><BR/>and your NASCAR description was hystericalflutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828689769747130419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17605816.post-74132436109358800112008-05-06T11:22:00.000-07:002008-05-06T11:22:00.000-07:00Amen, sister! The writing is what matters. That an...Amen, sister! The writing is what matters. That and the community created by sharing our words. <BR/><BR/>Put it away for the moment, but do try again.Cathy, Amy and Kristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01472486650115997239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17605816.post-8604878548565290842008-05-06T06:12:00.000-07:002008-05-06T06:12:00.000-07:00Hey congratulations on even getting out there and ...Hey congratulations on even getting out there and putting together 37,000 words and sending it out! Hang in there..you never know what could happen!3XMomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714963008876367395noreply@blogger.com