Comments on: Deadline Brain

By: Vicki

Vicki — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:29:00 +0000

It’s so true. I’ve met and become friends with quite a few authors, USA and NY best selling even. I know several editors and a couple of agents. It doesn’t mean a thing, other than I’ve made some friends that really great.

The one thing about editors, agents, and yes, even the authors who are your close friends. They’ll tell you no. Funny thing is I’m not minding it so much. Of course I would like to be, plan on being published. Still, I’m so thankful to the people I know who are honest with both the good and the bad.

By: susanhatler

susanhatler — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 18:38:00 +0000

I have Secret Society Girl in my TBR pile. Looking forward to reading it. Don’t even want to know about the gerbil comment Patrick made

By: Diana Peterfreund

Diana Peterfreund — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 18:12:00 +0000

Hey, Leah,

I think Justine is talking about SPECIFICALLY science fiction. So, just the "SF" part of "SF/F." I'd classify both Black and Meyers as fantasy, though! Absolutely.

Thanks, Bill!

By: Bill Clark

Bill Clark — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 18:10:00 +0000

Just a quick note to let you know that UTR has *finally* hit the shelves at the Greenwich library (the trolls who work in the basement ordering area are notoriously slow…).

And yes, it’s catalogued as adult fiction, in case anyone was wondering.

*Bill suggests that anyone who has not already done so get down to their local library and make sure it has both of Diana’s books in the collection…and if not, that they be ordered forthwith*

By: Leah

Leah — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 18:09:00 +0000

you’ve read Holly Black’s Tithe/Valient/Ironsides, I’m 99% certain. That’s YA SF/F. So is Twilight/etc by Stephenie Meyers.

I think I find I’ve read more YA SF/F than I realize since they go by rather quickly and are often SO enjoyable.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 17:23:00 +0000

I think they’re talking about having to know someone because it was a hot topic on agent Nathan Bransford’s blog last week (nathanbransford.blogspot – tues and thurs posts).

Good luck with the deadline!

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 15:08:00 +0000

I didn’t know The Giver had sequels! I loved that book! The rest of the trilogy is on my list to buy now.

By: Jessica Burkhart

Jessica Burkhart — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 14:01:00 +0000

It’s very true that rejections aren’t personal, but the trick is to remember that through the long stretches of querying.

Hmm…now you’ve got me trying to visualize a RAMPANT cover. Fun!

By: Patrick

Patrick — Wed, 29 Aug 2007 13:08:00 +0000

DAMMIT! I know people! This is so unfair!!! You mean I am going to have to write a GOOD book?

I was just having dinner with my published friends Robin and Barry last night. That’s gotta count for something.

BTW- great book launch for Robin! Everyone should ask her why she kept a gerbil in her dresser drawer when she was growing up. These are things people should know. Do you think Robin shares too much?