tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179540938463830608.post2658338757724269900..comments2024-03-13T02:28:06.528-05:00Comments on A Torch in the Tempest: UpdatesChristi Goddardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08590491851753709622noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179540938463830608.post-89105693469491061452010-04-25T11:57:43.780-05:002010-04-25T11:57:43.780-05:00awww Christi!!!
i love you. and adore you. and th...awww Christi!!!<br /><br />i love you. and adore you. and think you're fabulous. <br /><br />just hang in there, love. i know it sucks, and it hurts, and it makes you want to break things (many things), but i've read your work, and i know you're talented. you'll get there, my friend.<br /><br />you will.<br /><br />onward and upward! always.<br /><br /><33333Taherehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03111022596822176769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179540938463830608.post-45970328574799379512010-04-24T14:58:53.985-05:002010-04-24T14:58:53.985-05:00Thanks you guys. Your support means the world to m...Thanks you guys. Your support means the world to me, especially lately when my am-I-crazies are really taking over.Christi Goddardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590491851753709622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179540938463830608.post-79002296289356061152010-04-23T22:37:20.851-05:002010-04-23T22:37:20.851-05:00It's great that you're out there querying....It's great that you're out there querying. Hopefully some of those that you're waiting on a response from will give you some helpful feedback.<br /><br />Best of luck!!MBW aka Olleymaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311893784715159105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179540938463830608.post-54834885467561261682010-04-23T15:33:01.524-05:002010-04-23T15:33:01.524-05:00Hey you are a lot farther than me. Be proud where...Hey you are a lot farther than me. Be proud where you are at. Good things come to those who wait. Why is patience is so hard. I can't stand being patient.<br />You will get there.Christine Danekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00979611961825725350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179540938463830608.post-69213406841241833722010-04-23T13:23:27.027-05:002010-04-23T13:23:27.027-05:00OMG that's hysterical! The 638 lbs part I cou...OMG that's hysterical! The 638 lbs part I could lose a few relatives too. But as far as the rest don't get too discouraged. You're a good writer. You can do it.Lisa Gail Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648323153868702165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179540938463830608.post-56743574302669120112010-04-23T11:27:41.256-05:002010-04-23T11:27:41.256-05:00I hope you feel better now. And I'm totally wi...I hope you feel better now. And I'm totally with you on some of those stats. :)sarahjayne smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589820347348973092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179540938463830608.post-50587577810369800162010-04-23T10:33:09.572-05:002010-04-23T10:33:09.572-05:00I hate numbers too. However, I admire the heck out...I hate numbers too. However, I admire the heck out of anyone who has had the guts to query (even if it results in rejection). I'm not there yet but I can already feel the stress of it.<br /><br />Keep at it!Jaydee Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069805915071090479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179540938463830608.post-7447747013452594392010-04-23T08:18:18.272-05:002010-04-23T08:18:18.272-05:00Kelly - Welcome aboard.
Lass - Sure it does. It&#...Kelly - Welcome aboard.<br /><br />Lass - Sure it does. It's just too long to list.<br /><br />Falen - It's sort of in the middle, and could be YA or adult. I think it leans more adult because of pacing, as YA tends to be faster. And I've had so much help with my query that I think it's the project and not the query itself.Christi Goddardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590491851753709622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179540938463830608.post-53759503817362676112010-04-23T07:44:28.194-05:002010-04-23T07:44:28.194-05:00ugh, sucky stats.
is your genre YA? Because if it&...ugh, sucky stats.<br />is your genre YA? Because if it's just fantasy, 115K shouldn't be too long. (i don't know about YA word counts...)<br />And yes, i will buy your book.<br />Do you think it's the query that's not attracting attention?Sarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179540938463830608.post-44301553069828380972010-04-23T03:07:14.487-05:002010-04-23T03:07:14.487-05:00Wow. Queries I've sent: 0 Times I've flip...Wow. Queries I've sent: 0 Times I've flipped off Yahoo Mail: Um, I don't think that number exists. XD<br /><br />Have a good weekend!Mel Chesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200734886454147170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179540938463830608.post-68773587561565954262010-04-22T23:43:42.372-05:002010-04-22T23:43:42.372-05:00Number of times I've given gmail the finger: 3...Number of times I've given gmail the finger: 346,754,897,421<br /><br />*Wishes she had an emoticon slowly shaking its head*<br /><br />I feel you there. Great post, and really enjoy your blog. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179540938463830608.post-54991303815542428992010-04-22T22:52:19.667-05:002010-04-22T22:52:19.667-05:00Aubrie - Querying might not be your thing, but you...Aubrie - Querying might not be your thing, but you're published and that totally counts.<br /><br />Terry - It's hard because it's something I want. It'd only be easy if it was something I didn't care about. My apologies to the masses. This is my fault.<br /><br />Palindrome - I hate camping. And seriously, finish that book, woman.<br /><br />Summer - Don't admire the stress, rejection, and sense of utter failure. You're allowed to admire my red bat, though.<br /><br />DL - I live to amuse. I'm still chuckling myself.<br /><br />Susan - Thanks bunches. I'm hopeful, too, on my good days.<br /><br />Mia - I've no idea what KBO is, but you said it in a cute way, so I'll assume it's positive.Christi Goddardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08590491851753709622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179540938463830608.post-47560363341266976962010-04-22T22:45:54.059-05:002010-04-22T22:45:54.059-05:00Hey, I could stand to lose a relative and a couple...Hey, I could stand to lose a relative and a couple co-workers too. So there. Don't you feel much better now?<br /><br />OK.<br /><br />OK.<br /><br />OK. <br /><br />Nevermind. See you next week. <br /><br />:DJon Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824815967445843124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179540938463830608.post-92034935518480359552010-04-22T22:20:56.385-05:002010-04-22T22:20:56.385-05:00Number of times I've given gmail the finger: 3...<i>Number of times I've given gmail the finger: 346,754,897,421<br /><br />The last one is not a true stat.<br />I'm sure it's much higher.<br />In my defense, it's not often query related. It's just a nervous tick I have.</i><br /><br />I thought I was the only one! And in your double super duper defense gmail can be very dense and irritating at the best of times.<br /><br />Oh ^^ those guys are right, I would totally buy your book too :~D Also, you FINISHED an MS. Man, I admire ANYONE who has finished an MS because I'm not even there yet :~( <br /><br />KBO though *hugs* it'll happenMia Haysonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01041441666482084762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179540938463830608.post-71505284353985922992010-04-22T22:15:18.065-05:002010-04-22T22:15:18.065-05:00I don't dare count up my numbers, it would be ...I don't dare count up my numbers, it would be too depressing! But I've read your stuff and I know it's really good - just keep sending it out there and your day will come.Susan Fieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02433408456603462774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179540938463830608.post-33522596299646152502010-04-22T21:04:57.912-05:002010-04-22T21:04:57.912-05:00LOL! Thanks for making me laugh out loud!
Number...LOL! Thanks for making me laugh out loud!<br /><br /><i>Number of pounds I'd like to lose: 638. This includes a relative and a couple coworkers.</i><br /><br />I'm still chuckling at that one!! :)DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179540938463830608.post-75034069784596402282010-04-22T20:59:03.683-05:002010-04-22T20:59:03.683-05:00Yeah, what Palindrome said! I just admire everyone...Yeah, what Palindrome said! I just admire everyone who's already at query stage!Summer Freyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04234534550255682010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179540938463830608.post-5104901508250146672010-04-22T20:34:12.114-05:002010-04-22T20:34:12.114-05:00I'm sure all of us following you will buy your...I'm sure all of us following you will buy your book! No worries there. Your numbers are better than mine. Books to query-0...and pretty much zeros all the way down. :) Buck up little camper.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915603693944523761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179540938463830608.post-16356345831784312462010-04-22T20:22:19.452-05:002010-04-22T20:22:19.452-05:00Ah, but good things come to those who wait, right?...Ah, but good things come to those who wait, right? See, dontcha just hate that kind of innocent optimism?<br /><br />Actually, I think you're a wonderful writer and WILL get published. I suspect it's hard for a reason, although for the life of me I can't think what that reason might be right now. ;)Terry Toweryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13840835964828394622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7179540938463830608.post-89794778822210523322010-04-22T19:58:43.560-05:002010-04-22T19:58:43.560-05:00Hey, I'll buy your book if it comes out! This ...Hey, I'll buy your book if it comes out! This was very interesting to read through. I should count my own query responses this next time round (I've already queried three books with no success).Aubriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884036126491922530noreply@blogger.com