tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343503076555756967.post5282182211731396158..comments2024-03-12T05:08:14.436-04:00Comments on Read. wRite. Ramble.: TALES FROM THE LEDGE TUESDAYS~ The "B" List BluesAJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05856184020625392516noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343503076555756967.post-13093322781420168962010-07-23T09:06:25.208-04:002010-07-23T09:06:25.208-04:00I think I may be joining ye here next week lassie ...I think I may be joining ye here next week lassie . . .AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05856184020625392516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343503076555756967.post-51590361531081724382010-07-21T21:17:06.196-04:002010-07-21T21:17:06.196-04:00BLOG ROLL! Woot woot! It takes a while. It took me...BLOG ROLL! Woot woot! It takes a while. It took me ten years to finally write. For the past year I have been going at my novel like a mad man. Learning, growing as I go along. If you were to read what my first chap looked like to what I have now, worlds different. Tommorow AJ is doing a live crit session. Tune in. I am checking out your blog....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732854288433860194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343503076555756967.post-88997587175836768032010-07-21T19:41:59.391-04:002010-07-21T19:41:59.391-04:00I think I waver from putting myself out there to b...I think I waver from putting myself out there to being a closet writer because I haven't been doing it for very long., and I kinda feel like I'm still pretty green. I have, however, put my first story on my blog for all to read. It's just for fun, and to get an idea of what type of audience I'm writing for. I do have a couple of critique partners, and they are very helpful and keep me on my toes. I will most certainly be checking out the pimpin' section. Any help I can find is great. Thanks for being so welcoming, it's nice to know that there are real people writing, and not scholarly types with a million and one degrees to their names. <br />my site is http://www.thwitchingchronicles.com<br />I've put your site on my blogroll-hope that's okKrishttp://www.thewitchingchronicles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343503076555756967.post-7425515870720555362010-07-21T17:49:22.273-04:002010-07-21T17:49:22.273-04:00Hey Kris, be sure to check out our Pimpin Ain'...Hey Kris, be sure to check out our Pimpin Ain't Easy page. Lots of sites to assist you in your writing. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732854288433860194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343503076555756967.post-68830917793002410202010-07-21T16:48:01.256-04:002010-07-21T16:48:01.256-04:00I love word Moxie. You made my day using it. NEVER...I love word Moxie. You made my day using it. NEVER EVER SAY YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BOTHER with a story you have soaked your blood sweat and tears into. Have you joined a critique group? Share your concerns with other aspiring writers before you submit. Chin up lassie.<br /><br />We're glad you found us Kris!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732854288433860194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343503076555756967.post-5952845752421221292010-07-21T14:08:52.755-04:002010-07-21T14:08:52.755-04:00oh thanks the gods I have found this blog. I was b...oh thanks the gods I have found this blog. I was beginning to feel like I was lost at sea. It's so hard trying to explain to hubby why I feel the way I do about my writing. Most of the time he just looks at me like I'm nuts. I am slightly mad, but not totally off my rocker. Sorry to hear about the rejection. It sucks when people take your heart and soul and squish it like it was nothing. Although you have a lot more moxie then I do. I'm writing my second book and I'm so nervous about getting the big fat NO that I'm sure I'm even going to bother.Krishttp://www.thewitchingchronicles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343503076555756967.post-40917872414624327972010-07-21T00:36:46.175-04:002010-07-21T00:36:46.175-04:00Nope, still out here...Nope, still out here...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732854288433860194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343503076555756967.post-32885525984102527542010-07-20T22:33:03.889-04:002010-07-20T22:33:03.889-04:00I'm taking a step off the ledge, and taking ye...I'm taking a step off the ledge, and taking ye with me lassie! I just had an AH HA moment! :)AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05856184020625392516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343503076555756967.post-1588249185969274502010-07-20T21:27:12.353-04:002010-07-20T21:27:12.353-04:00Aw, man, C, that bloody reeks.
Crap, I'm sorr...Aw, man, C, that bloody reeks. <br />Crap, I'm sorry about the lastest pass. Like A.R, I haven't started the query crap yet--will be soon, hopefully. I'm trying to make sure my MS is as polished as I can get it. Or maybe I'm just so damn scared to here stuff like my characters don't have enough depth, that I'm stalling.<br />Anyway, C, chin up and all that stuff. Oh, and get off the ledge, I need it for awhile. I need to screw up some courage to start the next leg of this writing journey. Querying.<br />At least you have the guts--balls--to have your MS out there. I'm nothing but a spineless, yellow-bellied, chicken!<br />BrendaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343503076555756967.post-1717575702830674512010-07-20T20:56:18.498-04:002010-07-20T20:56:18.498-04:00Charli's work has come a long, and I mean A LO...Charli's work has come a long, and I mean A LONG way, much as anyone else who writes. I know, I've been with her from almost the beginning. Her story is poignant, will make you mad, and laugh - her characters have more depth than I've seen in many of the pieces I've read. I'm bias, no doubt, but even before BGA became what it is, I SAW the potential in her voice. <br /><br />A.R. C&C is great from what I've read, pat yourself on the back lassie, and BLOODY well start querying! 'Tis an order!<br /><br />Step back from the ledge, lassie, I need it tonight. I must plan for Thursday's, DINNER WITH JAWS!AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05856184020625392516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343503076555756967.post-91321178820073837852010-07-20T20:54:28.164-04:002010-07-20T20:54:28.164-04:00Trying not to jump but like I said, I am questioni...Trying not to jump but like I said, I am questioning my voice, what works, am I even in the right market? I mean it's all YA and Paranormal selling. So, is it just not a good time for a straight up love story....<br /><br />Hey, Maybe my hero should be Wolf? Maybe I should write the YA story about my main characters in High School. I mean even Carrie Bradshaw went YA. <br /><br />I need a drink.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732854288433860194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343503076555756967.post-67462089092397393552010-07-20T20:10:46.761-04:002010-07-20T20:10:46.761-04:00I got my contest feedback for The Convict & th...I got my contest feedback for The Convict & the Cattleman back the other day. Some of it was really good and helpful. The judges scored 1-9, one being poorest and nine highest, obviously. One of the judges put nines down all the way and wrote something along the lines of 'perfect, wouldn't change a thing.' I was a little insulted. I wondered if she'd even bothered with reading it and I seriously hope she didn't do that to everyone. Vague is bad, especially when you've devoted so much time to your MS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343503076555756967.post-51381709742992598172010-07-20T20:06:39.415-04:002010-07-20T20:06:39.415-04:00Chin up!!!! Tomorrow is another day. And---Don'...Chin up!!!! Tomorrow is another day. And---Don't you dare start doubting yourself. That felt good to give the order this time. LOL And yes, I've been a busy little beaver with my story today too...Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17235989098508210676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343503076555756967.post-86130957030536176862010-07-20T19:59:12.690-04:002010-07-20T19:59:12.690-04:00Hang in there, Charli. Don't jump!Hang in there, Charli. Don't jump!Sarah Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07216846252237913830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343503076555756967.post-24495458535680448682010-07-20T18:09:15.978-04:002010-07-20T18:09:15.978-04:00The part that sucks is that I thought my first thr...The part that sucks is that I thought my first three chaps were solid. I thought they were/are really strong. When someone says your characters lack depth, its so personal. Extremely frustrating. I am not even sure if my rejection is personal or form its so damn vague.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732854288433860194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343503076555756967.post-31864863901409184552010-07-20T17:57:03.133-04:002010-07-20T17:57:03.133-04:00Hey, at least you HAVE the balls to get your work ...Hey, at least you HAVE the balls to get your work out there. I live in this la-la land where I write and finish something and then never, ever, for any reason edit it. 'Cause I'm a chicken shit. So kudos for that anyway, Charli.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343503076555756967.post-5191256849026675352010-07-20T17:18:18.135-04:002010-07-20T17:18:18.135-04:00Lol, Charli! I'm so sorry to hear about your r...Lol, Charli! I'm so sorry to hear about your rejection and dejection today. But I guess that's what Ledge Tuesdays are for, huh? I'm right there with ya, sister. I got some feedback on that "blogfest of death" post that makes me worried that my darker stuff is going to be too dark for the mainstream to handle. It worries people who know me in real life. Oh well. Maybe if I jump I won't have to worry about it anymore, huh?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09204737535737741443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3343503076555756967.post-47746491695627042472010-07-20T15:48:32.965-04:002010-07-20T15:48:32.965-04:00Ok, tally change. 41 QUERIES, 12 REJECTIONS, 1 PAR...Ok, tally change. 41 QUERIES, 12 REJECTIONS, 1 PARTIAL. MY PARTIAL WAS REJECTED. MY CHARACTERS LACKED DEPTH. <br /><br />WHAT A DAY TO GET THIS...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732854288433860194noreply@blogger.com