tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post4163777017871017596..comments2023-10-11T06:49:35.740-07:00Comments on piccalilli: Pilgrim's ProgressChristine Fletcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17350760019997430843noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-54081393190716066222010-11-23T09:20:00.890-08:002010-11-23T09:20:00.890-08:00I think all writers should be given free housekeep...I think all writers should be given free housekeepers and cooks as part of their contract when they sell a book.<br /><br />I hope to soon be as consumed as you have been these past couple months.Lisa Nowakhttp://lisanowak.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-32553252092551480772010-11-23T08:34:38.729-08:002010-11-23T08:34:38.729-08:00Andrea, you're right--it's the rediscovery...Andrea, you're right--it's the rediscovery in revision that I really adore. The chance to deepen and make connections I had no idea were there. So many days, I wake up with my brain churning away on new ideas... :)Christine Fletcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350760019997430843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-23087301277852445832010-11-22T17:22:09.741-08:002010-11-22T17:22:09.741-08:00Well, loving it...that's as good as it gets, a...Well, loving it...that's as good as it gets, as they say. Imagine the despair of people who write but hate the process.<br />I'm with you. Writing something is pretty fun. Rewriting is a whole new bunch of discovery, and that's what that curious little pilgrim craves, right?Andreahttp://www.andreacarlisle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-57702491601386282042010-11-22T14:05:57.236-08:002010-11-22T14:05:57.236-08:00Dear Ms. Fletcher,
My name is Gabrielle Carolin...Dear Ms. Fletcher, <br /> My name is Gabrielle Carolina, and I am the blogger behind The Mod Podge Bookshelf. <br />Valentine’s Day is huge for me, I love ‘Love’ and I consider this day to be more than Flowers, Hearts and Romance, even if that is what I have named my blogs Valentine’s Month. <br />This February I am going to have a big “to do,” a month long event where I review only YA love stories, and I have already roped a few authors into doing interviews, guest posts and contests.<br />I am planning to review your book Ten Cents a Dance for the event. I would be honored if you would participate, writing a guest post on Historical Romance and why seeing history through the eyes of two lovers makes the story come alive for the reader. If you would be interested in a giveaway, I would be happy to hold a contest for any signed copies of your books, or signed swag. <br />Thank you for listening to my ramblings, please know I will be reading and reviewing your book either way! J<br />This is my contact information:<br />Name: Gabrielle Carolina<br />E-mail: BellaCarolina33@aim.com<br />Blog URL: http://themodpodgebookshelf.blogspot.com<br />Mailing Address: 2143 Meadow Run Dr. Greensboro, NC 27455 USA<br />Blessings,<br />Gabrielle Carolina<br /><br />P.S. I would have sent you an e-mail, but when I used your 'Contact' address, the e-mail bounced back! You may reply to BellaCarolina33@aim.com if you are so inclinedGabrielle Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18214229922978591322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-74155181438315676402010-11-17T22:01:46.079-08:002010-11-17T22:01:46.079-08:00Melissa, having a goal is KEY. Keep on chuggin'...Melissa, having a goal is KEY. Keep on chuggin', you'll make it!<br /><br />Re the dust...I've noticed the same thing. :) The floors do have to be swept, though...or the dust bunnies will carry us off in our sleep.Christine Fletcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350760019997430843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-40405693514426712632010-11-17T11:37:27.689-08:002010-11-17T11:37:27.689-08:00I made myself a goal to get my first draft finishe...I made myself a goal to get my first draft finished by the end of the year. Will I do it? I'm sure gonna try. But with the holidays and all, I'm thinking the end of January might be a better goal to shoot for. BUT! At least I HAVE a goal, right? ;-)<br /><br />BTW, I've found that dust can accumulate for well over two months before I notice. ;-)Melissa Amateishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16086267508858187716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-27749670393411071472010-11-17T09:28:02.803-08:002010-11-17T09:28:02.803-08:00Eight to ten DAYS?
My jaw doth hangeth open. I&#...Eight to ten DAYS? <br /><br />My jaw doth hangeth open. I'm not sure I could type a first draft in 8-10 days even if it was already written and I was just transcribing it! <br /><br />Excuse me, I'm going to crawl back under my rock now.Christine Fletcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17350760019997430843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26703962.post-88125564715110421292010-11-17T08:51:59.933-08:002010-11-17T08:51:59.933-08:00Recently, one of the YA writers on the LA listserv...Recently, one of the YA writers on the LA listserve asked everyone how long it took to finish a 1st draft. He'd sold a proposal and was in negotiations to set his deadline. The responses were generally 4-12 months, but one LAYA who writes at a feverish pace actually writes his first drafts in 8-10 DAYS. And they're GOOD. That pretty much shut EVERYONE up.Sally Nemethhttp://www.sallynemeth.comnoreply@blogger.com