"As a reader, I'm more likely to get a hardback. It just feels better most familiar, and takes to all manner of impromtu bookmarks (ripped strips of yesterday's paper, receipts, etc.). When I have a book published, it'll most likely be…"
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Rebecca J. Lower replied to the discussion 'Does book format matter to you?' in the group Thriller Writers
Amy Dawson Robertson replied to the discussion 'Does book format matter to you?' in the group Thriller Writers
"I much prefer trade -- though I think mass market suggests deeper penetration into the market -- grocery strores, airports, etc. But trade is just more pleasurable to read -- the paper is usually nicer too."
Valerie Bonham Moon replied to the discussion 'Does book format matter to you?' in the group Thriller Writers
"In a bookstore with authors 'new to me,' I tend to buy their books if they're trade paperback (I found Henning Mankell that way). If it's an author I like, I'll buy either trade paperback or mass-market. If…"
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Does book format matter to you?
when you're browsing for a new thriller to read, does it matter to you if it's trade paperback or mass market? why? when you picture your thriller being published, is it in trade paperback or mass market? why? just wondering what, if any, difference format makes to people....See More
Susan Elia MacNeal commented on the group 'Thriller Writers'
"yes, HBO's true blood is based on charlaine harris's series. i've been watching, so it's interesting to see what they've cut or added. i suppose they're considered mysteries, though, not thrillers?"
Susan Elia MacNeal commented on the group 'Thriller Writers'
"and i was just thinking of the thriller/humor question on my own - been reading and enjoying charlaine harris's dead until dark (i know, i know — i'm late to the party) and just love the humor juxtaposed against the horror. harris…"
Susan Elia MacNeal commented on the group 'Thriller Writers'
"i just wanted to comment on the use of humor in thrillers — if it's true to who you are as a writer, do it. my first novel, Mr. Churchill's Secretary, was rejected by a number of editors, who didn't really "get" the…"
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Susan Elia MacNeal commented on the group 'Thriller Writers'
"Hi Karen (and all). Regarding your question about humor in thrillers — I wrote a thriller with a fair amount of humor (mostly black humor). A few editors passed because they didn't get the tone. I actually went back to my agent and asked…"
Susan Elia MacNeal left a comment for Susan Elia MacNeal
"thank you so much, meg! your books look absolutely terrific..... so where are you in your writing? i'm doing revisions on novel 1 and about 30,000 words into novel 2.... all while taking care of a four year old......"
Meg Waite Clayton left a comment for Susan Elia MacNeal
"Welcome to the novelist group, Susan! Nice to have a fellow RH author join us. Your forthcoming look terrific; I'll look forward to seeing them. And will look for your Peter Max book; we have a "Deco Lady" over our living room…"
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- Who I am:
- www.susanelSusan Elia MacNeal is a writer and editor. Her novel, Mr. Churchill’s Secretary, and the sequel, Princess Elizabeth’s Tutor, will be published by Bantam Dell in 2012.
Her editing clients’ book proposals have found representation at major literary agencies, including Levine Greenberg Literary Agency, Peter Steinberg Agency and Lippincott Massie McQuilkin. Her clients’ books have been published by Penguin, Workman Publishing, Abrams Books and other major houses.
In addition, she is the author of two non-fiction books, Wedding Zen: Calming Wisdom for the Bride and Infused: 100+ Recipes for Infused Liquors and Cocktails, both published by Chronicle Books. Her writing has appeared in a large number of publications, including Time Out New York, Publishers Weekly, Dance Magazine and various publications of New York City Ballet.
Susan is married and lives with her husband and young son in Brooklyn.iamacneal.com
- Connect with me online! My site, blog, or Twitter handle are:
- www.susaneliamacneal.com
@susanmacneal
- Books I've written, anthologies I've contributed to, and any scripts or plays I've authored:
- Mr. Churchill's Secretary (Bantam Dell/Random House, April 2012)
Princess Elizabeth's Spy (Bantam Dell/Random House, August 2012)
- Media outlets that I currently write for:
- Publishers Weekly
- My writing is:
- Fiction
- Outlets where I review books, TV, or film:
- Publishers Weekly
- Services I offer to other writers:
- I edit fiction, non-fiction and book proposals.
- I'm part of these writers' groups or salons:
- No.
- My professional associations:
- The Radcliffe Publishing Course.
- I found out about She Writes from:
- Paula Berstein
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- At 7:04am on February 14, 2010,
Susan Elia MacNeal said… - thank you so much, meg! your books look absolutely terrific..... so where are you in your writing? i'm doing revisions on novel 1 and about 30,000 words into novel 2.... all while taking care of a four year old......
- At 4:57pm on February 13, 2010,
Meg Waite Clayton said… - Welcome to the novelist group, Susan! Nice to have a fellow RH author join us. Your forthcoming look terrific; I'll look forward to seeing them. And will look for your Peter Max book; we have a "Deco Lady" over our living room fireplace.
Meg
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