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  • When you write that you're willing to try anything, is there a small note of desperation there, or am I reading in too much? Yes, I know desperation is (maybe, maybe?)...
  • Yes, I chose not to go with Amazon, CreateSpace, for that very reason, which threw a wrench into my whole self-publishing time schedule.  I had to start from scratch a...
  • Hats off to you! Widowed at 25 with five kids? I'm scrambling with two. And the ex, as you said. You are one tough lady. After all that you've been through, I'm sure y...
  • Thanks, Lorraine! We're 64 members and counting now, so come on by if you need any chapters read!
  • "I always like to use the male that will cause the most conflict with my heroine..." Why didn't I think of that!? Well, maybe because I've only written one real manus...
  • You are very fortunate indeed that an agent wants to represent you but is willing to accept changes first!  I've been told that an agent will reconsider if I totally r...
  • It is not a religious book tho certainly a crisis of faith is suffered and examined.  But the book is written in 3 parts:  The Book of Noah, The Book of Jonah, and The...
  • Started by Aidan Larson
    Last reply by Aidan Larson
    Hi everyone. I'd like your input on what seems like the one millionth version of my query letter. Positive and helpful criticism is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Aidan...
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  • Thanks, Sarah! Oh, I went back and read the note from this agent's intern. She does mention me by name, and the title of my book! She also thanked me for my "nice note" to them! I'm counting that in my success file (in my mind, of course!). Cute pun!
  • Started by Cheryl Iadonisi
    Last reply by Cheryl Iadonisi
    Dear Agent, Make no mistake about it, if FBI agent Gina Russo gets her hands on the man who’s threatening her life and wreaking havoc in her world, she’ll slam him int...
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