tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post2751438523081511260..comments2023-10-28T13:13:36.073+01:00Comments on The Word Is...: First IWSG of 2015Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-16455638222157313102015-01-15T17:42:17.822+00:002015-01-15T17:42:17.822+00:00Thank you all lovely peeps, I appreciate all your ...Thank you all lovely peeps, I appreciate all your encouragement and advice this month. I feel ready to prepare that submission list.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-82361196830064012422015-01-15T08:52:02.820+00:002015-01-15T08:52:02.820+00:00Your ms sounds wonderful and I know I would love i...Your ms sounds wonderful and I know I would love it. There are some fabulous children's agents out there, but yes it is difficult and it is scary. You have a strong ms, believe in it and send it out into the world and start on the next one while you wait rather than stressing about what is to come back xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865863123307699691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-12995703354498594092015-01-14T14:26:12.837+00:002015-01-14T14:26:12.837+00:00They sure do. You just never know how it will work...They sure do. You just never know how it will work out for you. =)Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-55367872711051395632015-01-13T07:49:51.504+00:002015-01-13T07:49:51.504+00:00it's the round robins of what to do's!!!! ...it's the round robins of what to do's!!!! hope you make a decision and let us know!!!Tammy Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128574900510175415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-33393402179210503372015-01-13T01:50:29.312+00:002015-01-13T01:50:29.312+00:00Hi Suzanne,
The most important thing, I believe, ...Hi Suzanne,<br /><br />The most important thing, I believe, is that you believe in your writing. Cornwall, allures and intrigues. Perfect ingredients for a thoughtful story, dear Suzanne.<br /><br />A peaceful, productive New Year to you.<br /><br />Gary klahaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613505424843475639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-73183467953781682562015-01-12T23:39:56.176+00:002015-01-12T23:39:56.176+00:00Don't over think it, Suzanne. Get it out there...Don't over think it, Suzanne. Get it out there and see what happens. The worst is they'll say no. The best is they'll say yes. The middle is they'll say almost and give you some reasons why. Good luck. Let's hear what the results. We all understand. BTW I'd love to read something set in Cornwall.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-64567054315051221022015-01-09T20:13:20.172+00:002015-01-09T20:13:20.172+00:00Sounds great to me already. I haven't read a s...Sounds great to me already. I haven't read a story with Cornish folklore characters, and I have fond memories of holidaying down there. Fingers crossed you get some good news this year!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-73704811893887671932015-01-09T17:33:40.389+00:002015-01-09T17:33:40.389+00:00Hi, I have yet to sign up for the IWSG (next month...Hi, I have yet to sign up for the IWSG (next month for sure), but had to comment in the meantime. I'm in the same boat!! Reading about your insecurities has given me the courage to start the process....THANKS....and believe me, I'm scared big time. Can't wait to hear the results of your efforts. Your story sounds wonderful. Don't give up!Sharon Himslhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08835934582653243661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-60205157216452912682015-01-09T17:15:51.460+00:002015-01-09T17:15:51.460+00:00It sounds like you've done a great job seeking...It sounds like you've done a great job seeking feedback and polishing your ms. My advice is to submit to agents for the first 6 months, and if you don't get an offer, then sub to publishers. Good luck!!<br /><br />BTW, I’ve taken over hosting the Celebrate the Small Things hop, and we have a new linky for 2015. Please drop by my blog and sign up, so hop members can see your link and continue visiting you.<br />http://lexacain.blogspot.com/2015/01/celebrate-small-things.html<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-81879079474965176962015-01-08T20:05:07.314+00:002015-01-08T20:05:07.314+00:00Submit, submit, submit! That's the only way to...Submit, submit, submit! That's the only way to make things happen. And also don't forget to breathe deeply as you submit. It helps a lot with the anxiety of waiting. May this 2015 bring plenty of good things to you, Suzanne. Dragon Hugs!Al Diazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08107619009321980764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-74317390266569643422015-01-08T17:06:34.889+00:002015-01-08T17:06:34.889+00:00Thank you so much for your support, it is much app...Thank you so much for your support, it is much appreciated.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-37207341041452559792015-01-08T17:06:07.591+00:002015-01-08T17:06:07.591+00:00That sounds like a good idea, Stephanie. Thank you...That sounds like a good idea, Stephanie. Thank you.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-21071101992571751162015-01-08T17:05:39.169+00:002015-01-08T17:05:39.169+00:00Thank you so much :)Thank you so much :)Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-47634745520236442322015-01-08T17:01:26.172+00:002015-01-08T17:01:26.172+00:00Wishing you so much luck with your submission. It ...Wishing you so much luck with your submission. It is scary, but it's necessary and you can do it. Look at the support you have behind you! Here's to a great 2015 for you! xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865863123307699691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-49230720984518963152015-01-08T16:51:21.892+00:002015-01-08T16:51:21.892+00:00Suzanne, best wishes with the submission process.
...Suzanne, best wishes with the submission process.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-29550263982180324492015-01-08T16:29:34.466+00:002015-01-08T16:29:34.466+00:00Isn't it weird to know you have a great story,...Isn't it weird to know you have a great story, but you still don't know how agents will respond to it? It never gets easier, does it? I hope 2015 is your year!Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-46617897996293738102015-01-08T16:17:26.568+00:002015-01-08T16:17:26.568+00:00Good luck with your new idea, Suzanne. Good luck with your new idea, Suzanne. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07957545161716269528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-71811693715680560202015-01-08T16:14:47.733+00:002015-01-08T16:14:47.733+00:00We all have these moments, and I know that doesn&#...We all have these moments, and I know that doesn't help, but you aren't alone. You're doing the right thing by just keeping on. Believe in yourself and your story. Make it the best story you possibly can... I personally believe that finding a qualified, experienced editor to go over your work once you have done all that you can, is the best way to get a "Yes." Please consider it. Remember NO traditionally published author has been published without an editor going over the mss first. Why should we be any different? And, in this publishing climate, the more polished your mss the better chance you have of getting that "Yes." Thanks for leaving a comment on my blog, and good luck in this new year!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-59702529150279715402015-01-08T07:58:13.824+00:002015-01-08T07:58:13.824+00:00Maybe I could, thanks for the supportive comment, ...Maybe I could, thanks for the supportive comment, Fundy.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-27305470126518414602015-01-08T07:57:26.874+00:002015-01-08T07:57:26.874+00:00So glad to hear people think the premise is intere...So glad to hear people think the premise is interesting. It certainly boosts the confidence as I prepare to start submitting again.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-12568557842240654642015-01-08T07:56:33.037+00:002015-01-08T07:56:33.037+00:00I think you develop a tougher skin but no they sti...I think you develop a tougher skin but no they still hurt! I will keep on trying. Happy New Year.Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-4238909083873940172015-01-08T07:55:29.499+00:002015-01-08T07:55:29.499+00:00And a Happy New Year to you too :)And a Happy New Year to you too :)Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-62213310841291541902015-01-08T07:55:10.220+00:002015-01-08T07:55:10.220+00:00Thanks, Chrys and thank you for co-hosting this mo...Thanks, Chrys and thank you for co-hosting this month :)Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-21807143265159447452015-01-08T07:54:20.034+00:002015-01-08T07:54:20.034+00:00Thank you, Tyrean :)Thank you, Tyrean :)Suzanne Furnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00908200156114453054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7521754250583623909.post-61947203357692697302015-01-08T05:41:43.877+00:002015-01-08T05:41:43.877+00:00Oh Suzanne, I wish you so much luck with submissio...Oh Suzanne, I wish you so much luck with submissions! I hope someone loves your book and that it finds the right home. It is so hard to go through that process and particularly the rejections, but I hope your armor holds up--and really, I hope you don't even need it bc the right person reads it right off the bat :). Good luck!<br />Ninja GirlNinja Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00901215698632029838noreply@blogger.com