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  • There was a great interview a few days ago here at SHEWRITES. Writer Rachel Kramer Bussel interviewed author Susan Shapiro. Shapiro gave some great tips re agents. Check it out...Mary Kennedy Eastham
  • Hi Pauline and group, Thank you for providing this screenwriting group. I'm Mary Llewellyn Nisson, a "newbie". I wrote my first screenplay, Hart of America in response...
  • Mary, You have my sympathies. I absolutely HATE simultaneous submissions because they are a waste of time and resources. We make it clear in our submission guidelines...
  • Hi Joanne! OK...first of all...are you 100? Too old...no such thing when pursuing a dream! Are you aware that Mary Higgins Clark recently signed a multi-book deal at 83 years old? I did not start my first book until 50 and I REFUSE to let anyone make me believe I am too old.
  • Good for you, E.C. I had a similar experience with my novels--agents interested, lots of revisions, blah, blah, blah--and finally decided to go out on my own and just...
  • I like how you played with it. It stresses a voice I don't have. :) Which is yours and is lively and great.  I guess I'll give you the first chapter here.  (It begins...
  • Well i joined this great site about eight minutes ago, so excuse me for jumping right in here. But my newest novel was released yesterday. It's called Gone to the Dogs (St. Martin's). And i'm guessing that means it counts as 'member news.' thanks for the invite! mary www.maryguterson.com
  • Mary, Do you advise giving away books to get it out there? In your experience, did that increase sales? Thanks. Susan
  • Color me tempted, Mary! Is the manuscript finished or in progress? It sounds like it's done, which must be wonderful :) Congratulations!