tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.comments2023-10-16T03:35:31.772-06:00Piper PatterPiper Dennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01456792447298772844noreply@blogger.comBlogger600125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-27286953757380767212022-03-18T13:12:35.804-06:002022-03-18T13:12:35.804-06:009 years after leaving, and I still can't tell ...9 years after leaving, and I still can't tell people N-E-S-W directions in VA.RMFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974982395970932852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-40443512374746399952014-03-28T08:41:22.539-06:002014-03-28T08:41:22.539-06:00It just gorgeous! Congrats!!
Wishing you loads o...It just gorgeous! Congrats!! <br /><br />Wishing you loads of success. :)Sutton Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945431786788856207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-61680755952032976032013-05-22T20:20:14.927-06:002013-05-22T20:20:14.927-06:00LOL. Yes...you got it right. I just..."get&qu...LOL. Yes...you got it right. I just..."get" how certain services for indie authors would do well with this...cover artists, freelance editors, publicists (who might also help out authors with smaller presses).<br /><br />But I'm still not sure as an author I'd want to spend my pricey time at a conference listening to a publisher tell me what I could find out on the internet. LOL. But hey. Diff'rent strokes for diff'rent folks, right?Piper Dennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456792447298772844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-70035455375616417242013-05-21T17:28:44.186-06:002013-05-21T17:28:44.186-06:00I'm scratching my head here. You mean they wan...I'm scratching my head here. You mean they want publishers etc. to be pitching to authors and not the other way round? How bizzare. I'm trying to come up with some witty analogy as to why that's not going to work very well, but my brain's still stuck on 'how bizzare.'lol.Kate Reedwood and Felicity Kateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17613069966479619131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-76269803732041031732013-05-20T14:14:14.883-06:002013-05-20T14:14:14.883-06:00No, I've had those same thoughts, Kyra.
I gue...No, I've had those same thoughts, Kyra.<br /><br />I guess the conference owner's vernacular kinda set me off, because he's all about "what the publisher will do for the author"...and I've had a few authors lately who submitted to me, I spent time reading their ms, and then they decide they don't want published someplace where they have to market (which is, in my opinion EVERYwhere).<br /><br />Also, I'm loathe to put myself in the position to be hammered with contract questions, which seems to be lots of what 'new' authors want to ask about. A)I'm not the contract person. B)Contracts can be individualized C)As Sutton said, those particulars are that author's business--nobody else's. And D)many authors have NO idea what this stuff means and they start asking for things to be removed. For instance, we have a new author negotiating to have "merchandising rights" struck from the contract. Which would mean Lyrical Press would then have no legal right to even advertise the book using the cover... It's like, if you're going to hammer out tiny details, then you should do so ONLY with the aid of an attorney. LOL<br /><br />But either way, don't try to do it through me! ;)Piper Dennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456792447298772844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-87753667155204213052013-05-18T07:53:55.156-06:002013-05-18T07:53:55.156-06:00That is an interesting requirement. And I totally ...That is an interesting requirement. And I totally hear you on how you really shouldn't have to pitch - good authors/writers should do their homework and come to you. Trust me, I know. ;-)<br /><br />But at the same time, might this not be a good way to reach out and spread the word about Lyrical to the authors with potential who ARE trying to do their homework? I mean, they paid to go to the conference, so you hope they are somewhat serious about their search. And hopefully they're learning how to be a better writer at the conference's session.<br /><br />Not saying you're in any way wrong, just trying to play devil's advocate. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-84858394406978918792013-05-17T09:09:55.066-06:002013-05-17T09:09:55.066-06:00Hmm. That is odd. You do have better things to do ...Hmm. That is odd. You do have better things to do with your time, for sure. Honestly, as an author, if I'm sitting at any kind of pitch session, I want it to be one on one with the editor/publisher. <br /><br />It's business, and my business is just that. Mine. Er, where is that diva line? Oh, okay, I'll go wait over there. lol!Sutton Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945431786788856207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-61806921912584913552013-05-09T19:02:59.641-06:002013-05-09T19:02:59.641-06:00It's always such a juggling act, but it seems ...It's always such a juggling act, but it seems universal that when getting up in the morning the cats get fed and cared for before everyone else, lol. And they can never decide whether they want to stay in or out. <br /><br />You are awesome, Ms. Denna--for being you and all you do. For taking the time to help people, even when you are tired and don't have the time to give. For being an amazing editor and friend. The world would be a much darker place without you in it. xoKate Reedwood and Felicity Kateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17613069966479619131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-70158299880260013472013-03-16T20:24:19.993-06:002013-03-16T20:24:19.993-06:00Well said, Ms Piper!Well said, Ms Piper!The Smithshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15911834522950833072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-12130677965538011262013-03-14T01:44:59.453-06:002013-03-14T01:44:59.453-06:00I've had this experience with a reviewer whose...I've had this experience with a reviewer whose own grammar was inaccurate in her short review of my book. Yet she commented that there were "grammatical challenges" in my professionally edited novel. <br /><br />I'm a senior teacher of English; I know my grammar and I know my editors know theirs too. There may have been odd typos we all missed, but I'm certain the grammar was not "challenged"! If only reviewers would comment honestly on the stories they read and leave it at that. Susanne Bellamyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03449903356992932163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-66660082308052812912013-03-13T10:46:25.035-06:002013-03-13T10:46:25.035-06:00Thanks for the candor, Piper! :) And I agree - con...Thanks for the candor, Piper! :) And I agree - content reviews are what I'm looking for as a reader (and writer, too).Kristina Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13674920511835640874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-52742741555679095812013-03-13T10:32:09.774-06:002013-03-13T10:32:09.774-06:00Well done Ms. Piper. I tend to glaze over those t...Well done Ms. Piper. I tend to glaze over those types of reviews, if you must know. The moment they start talking about editing - or lack there of - I move on.<br /><br />But that's the Author in me and I know, from years and years of experience, no one's perfect. As you said, even the Big Name, Best Sellers miss things now and again and as long as it doesn't detract from the overall story, I could care less.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10969592028208954104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-43053583656674318272013-03-13T10:18:35.318-06:002013-03-13T10:18:35.318-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sutton Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945431786788856207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-61566329798348222242013-03-13T10:18:27.514-06:002013-03-13T10:18:27.514-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sutton Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945431786788856207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-13066362350551302002013-03-13T10:18:24.239-06:002013-03-13T10:18:24.239-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sutton Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945431786788856207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-63431581702058167232013-03-13T10:18:12.683-06:002013-03-13T10:18:12.683-06:00Well said!!
I've found my ereader to miss gr...Well said!! <br /><br />I've found my ereader to miss grammar sometimes, and if I go back and look at the actual .pdf, it's there.<br /><br />Honestly, knowing how hard it is to write a book, I won't write a review if it's bad. ;)Sutton Foxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945431786788856207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-11251114818460192892013-02-07T19:17:55.894-07:002013-02-07T19:17:55.894-07:00Ladies, you are awesome! Thanks so much for visiti...Ladies, you are awesome! Thanks so much for visiting with me, Dylan and Charli today. Piper's a great hostess!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06059049146764159067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-51780487259620787232013-02-07T10:41:25.928-07:002013-02-07T10:41:25.928-07:00Great interview! Great book! Great author!Great interview! Great book! Great author!D'Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05333880627045486088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-89359134941684181102013-02-07T08:08:23.957-07:002013-02-07T08:08:23.957-07:00Great Interview. Fantastic excerpt -and I'm wi...Great Interview. Fantastic excerpt -and I'm with her - I hate snakes. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00859109777005545304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-8009204300685572932013-02-07T06:51:04.458-07:002013-02-07T06:51:04.458-07:00love this - what a fun interview! Sara, Gambling i...love this - what a fun interview! Sara, Gambling in on my TBR, can't wait for a little downtime and reading!Kristina Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13674920511835640874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-63836957667600826832013-02-07T05:16:51.444-07:002013-02-07T05:16:51.444-07:00Fabulous interview! Character interviews are my fa...Fabulous interview! Character interviews are my favorite to read! Adore Dylan and Charli! Congrats on the release, Sara!! Wishing you many, many sales!!!<br /><br />jennyrlowery(at)yahoo(dot)comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-26078926120877313922013-02-07T05:05:35.252-07:002013-02-07T05:05:35.252-07:00Love the interview and the excerpt, Sara. These tw...Love the interview and the excerpt, Sara. These two characters are so much fun to read about.Margery Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530576743439401334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-91141243190997863502013-02-07T04:53:11.416-07:002013-02-07T04:53:11.416-07:00Thank you for having the three of us over today......Thank you for having the three of us over today.... We had a blast!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06059049146764159067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-28119911968661097522013-01-31T01:27:14.692-07:002013-01-31T01:27:14.692-07:00There is a wide range of variations that are avail...There is a wide range of variations that are available in the print industry of the modern days. Printing companies provide fast services coupled with other facilities like high quality standards and improved services. There are additional advantages that involve designing layout and color schemes for different kinds of items based on their nature of usage.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.braintreeprinting.com/pages/quickprintingtop100.html" rel="nofollow">Quick Printing Magazine</a>Annie Moniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09952694729892085205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7959259377292607611.post-61013125004253776902013-01-23T14:00:29.785-07:002013-01-23T14:00:29.785-07:00Sounds like a good experience. I'll have to ke...Sounds like a good experience. I'll have to keep blog tours in mind. If it's a time-saver, I'm all for it!Jessihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16846062526945425990noreply@blogger.com