tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169196645906962674.post8219725177405424117..comments2023-03-25T04:17:08.440-04:00Comments on The Sanibel Divas: Waiting IS the Hardest Part: Welcome to Publishing ;-)Liane Gentry Skyehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13393035282032592271noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169196645906962674.post-86346506521000353812009-11-03T20:03:37.953-05:002009-11-03T20:03:37.953-05:00Liane, I'm glad my babbling here can be helpfu...Liane, I'm glad my babbling here can be helpful from time to time. And believe me--I'm very proud to know you, too. You all rock!<br /><br />Jenn--I agree. The waiting can be painful and, yep, it is part of what separates the survivors in the industry from the others. So HANG IN THERE! And I SO can't blame you for wanting to bitch and moan throughout the process. We're only human! ;-)<br /><br />Kim--I'm glad I can give you something to look forward to, too--I'm totally psyched about the Hungarian deal. Yeah, it's more money (yeah!) but it's also another book cover inspired by my work--which is really a thrill for me! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169196645906962674.post-13652028259400414642009-11-03T17:25:41.520-05:002009-11-03T17:25:41.520-05:00How wonderful you are going to publish in Hungary!...How wonderful you are going to publish in Hungary! And I love your thoughts. It gives us non published folks something to "wait" for! tee hee.<br />-Kim ConnellAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169196645906962674.post-34376173354886087082009-11-03T15:14:56.385-05:002009-11-03T15:14:56.385-05:00I think that is the coolest, knowing that people w...I think that is the coolest, knowing that people world wide will be reading your book! Mega congrats!<br /><br />And you are so right about the waiting game. It's hard to endure, almost painful at times, but that's what weeds out the wannabes from the real talent. You have to want it badly enough.<br /><br /><br />(Still gonna bitch and moan while waiting though ;-)<br />Thank you for sharing your insight!Jennifer L Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17748162770521635445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169196645906962674.post-18310362368147966742009-11-03T15:13:41.549-05:002009-11-03T15:13:41.549-05:00What a beautiful, timely post, Shannon. You have a...What a beautiful, timely post, Shannon. You have a wondeful way of keeping us grounded.<br /><br />And KUDOS on the Hungarian rights sale to 13 to Life.<br /><br />You're the real deal. I'm proud to know you and blog with you!Liane Gentry Skyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13393035282032592271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169196645906962674.post-23276450686801862272009-11-03T14:58:05.702-05:002009-11-03T14:58:05.702-05:00Me, too, Robin--I have no idea how fast the Hungar...Me, too, Robin--I have no idea how fast the Hungarians will go into production (wonder if they can pump it out faster than NYC?). As soon as I get a glimpse of the cover (who knows when) I'll DEFINITELY share it here. :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169196645906962674.post-31741381570224818892009-11-03T14:36:53.837-05:002009-11-03T14:36:53.837-05:00I would LOVE to see the Hungarian book cover for 1...I would LOVE to see the Hungarian book cover for 13 TO LIFE. Congrats to you. At least you can share good news with us us we WAIT!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01075969391963250926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169196645906962674.post-70702045748732624492009-11-03T10:25:03.436-05:002009-11-03T10:25:03.436-05:00Gail--I absolutely agree about this being "hu...Gail--I absolutely agree about this being "hurry up and wait." LOL--I think you Divas are characters enough. ;-) No need to build more of THAT. *g*<br /><br />Thanks for the congrats. Lovin' the Hungarians! :D<br /><br />Saranna--Yep, I try to fill that space with more writing, too. I think that's always the best plan. And I'm glad you caved in to peer pressure and decided to do NaNo (that's Alanna using her peer pressure powers for good ;-). The fact you're being so productive this year is absolutely fabulous--it'll give you an advantage in the market (and help build your reputation as a well-rounded author). Congrats!<br /><br />I figure being open about all this stuff may help other people--I had no clue about the traditional publishing timeline when I started! Glad it's helping a smidge.<br /><br />I LOVE that idea--the Divas all sitting together for the world premiere of a 13 TO LIFE movie. Let's cross our fingers and hope we eventually have to practice our red carpet struts. ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169196645906962674.post-23500514681818174062009-11-03T09:47:14.593-05:002009-11-03T09:47:14.593-05:00I keep telling myself to fill that time with writi...I keep telling myself to fill that time with writing. That's part of why I signed up for NaNo this year. That and Alanna made me. *hangs head* I caved to peer pressure. :)<br /><br />On the up side, when I complete NaNo, I will have written two novels and a memoir this year. Not to mention the many shorts that I have been cranking out for various calls. That's so amazing for me because it took several years to finish the first one. Of course, I had a computer crash in there and other such and sundry disasters that are attracted to my klutz gene. <br /><br />It's amazing that you sold the translation rights! It's such a thrill. <br /><br />I love how open you are with sharing your path to print. It's an inspiration and an education. At least for me. <br /><br />I bet that the Divas will all be sitting together at the world premiere of the movie...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17774647553760700746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2169196645906962674.post-53388196554910771772009-11-03T09:31:54.720-05:002009-11-03T09:31:54.720-05:00Publishing, like the military, is a "hurry up...Publishing, like the military, is a "hurry up and wait" business, but hey, waiting builds character, right? Right? {Tries to refrain from banging head against wall}<br /><br />Megacongrats on selling the Hungarian rights to 13 to Life, Shannon!Gail Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00248412842872176518noreply@blogger.com