tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post2016727558399259491..comments2023-06-01T08:48:30.536-07:00Comments on BIKE WITH JACKIE: Authors: on finishing a long-term projectAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09505661913107994459noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-79777492520021609042009-07-20T14:46:28.209-07:002009-07-20T14:46:28.209-07:00When I was writing my first novel, Quantum Earth, ...When I was writing my first novel, Quantum Earth, I had a multitude of different feelings about it every time I sat down at the keyboard. I had done a lot of research on the coming of the year 2012 and the repercussional possibilities. I knew what I wanted to get across, but I had to tell a good story, too. It's a little bit different when you're writing fiction. I was mostly excited about the possibility of actually getting published. I've been writing on and off all my life, but now in my late forties I finally decided it's now or never as far as taking the plunge and putting myself out there trying to get a book in actual print. <br />I have my second novel, Deadly Lucidity, with my great editor right now and am waiting to finish up the process of getting it published as well. Quantum Earth is available at amazon.com and http://www.allthingsthatmatterpress.com, which I think is still running a free shipping offer.<br />Julie AchterhoffJulie Achterhoffhttp://www.julieachterhoff.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-44503808237769428432009-07-20T13:18:51.783-07:002009-07-20T13:18:51.783-07:00Congrats! I also know that feeling of relief and j...Congrats! I also know that feeling of relief and joy. I recently finished an e-book HOW TO KEEP YOUR TRAVEL UP WHEN THE ECONOMY IS DOWN. I feel great about compiling all this info for would-be travelers who might be letting the economy keep them home. But I'm also terrified that the information isn't useful ENOUGH (but, ahem, I really think it is). And of course, there's that nagging "next project" tapping its feet, waiting for me just down the road. <br />Check out my promo material for it at www.travelonadimenow.com!<br /><br />Ken Lovering<br />Writer & Travel Professional<br />Travel on a Dime ... Now!Ken Loveringhttp://www.travelonadimenow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-76427317338491328772009-07-18T16:00:44.516-07:002009-07-18T16:00:44.516-07:00Charles,
I always look for ways to find a connec...Charles, <br /><br />I always look for ways to find a connection with others, and when I visited your blog just now, I found two: Sue Grafton's PI books (I am a fan.) and Colin Powell (I have a personal connection to him.). I'll return to the Red Room to visit your blog. Thanks so much for visiting mine. <br /><br />All my best,<br />JackieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505661913107994459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-51565171986178943772009-07-18T15:50:26.431-07:002009-07-18T15:50:26.431-07:00It took me over a year to write my first book - a ...It took me over a year to write my first book - a real labor of love, considering it was under 100 pages. The second, which was a follow on to the first, was longer, but took less time to write. I was, though, totally wrung out after each. You'd think I had enough after two tries, but I'm now working on two - one is finished and I'm revising, and the other is about halfway home.Charles Rayhttp://www.redroom.com/author/charles-a-raynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-2665593838938612532009-07-17T11:22:59.515-07:002009-07-17T11:22:59.515-07:00Thanks for the shout out.. really appreciate it an...Thanks for the shout out.. really appreciate it and it's nice hearing what other authors have to say...Andy Hayeshttp://andyhayes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-27559646525045871692009-07-15T20:19:17.460-07:002009-07-15T20:19:17.460-07:00congrats to you! I can't even imagine that fee...congrats to you! I can't even imagine that feeling. I won't know it for another year and a half. How wonderful. It is all so surreal for me right now, I can hardly believe that I'm getting my book published. I have a lot of fears about the promotion and marketing ahead, also fears about its reception. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Tamara Hart Heinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562765111202443160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-71725669547244704242009-07-15T16:18:28.293-07:002009-07-15T16:18:28.293-07:00Irene,
I know. That's all I'm thinking ab...Irene,<br /><br />I know. That's all I'm thinking about right now. I took a day to have the satisfaction of completing the book. And now, it's like the work is just getting started. I'm trying like you know what NOT to get overwhelmed. Thinking I need to sign up for a friend's movement class just to stay sane. It's too hot to ride my bike much right now in Arizona. You're right. The work is just beginning. <br /><br />Congratulations on finishing your book. Maybe together we can promote each other. Glad you came and posted your link. <br /><br />JackieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505661913107994459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-43323424611502168152009-07-15T16:00:36.543-07:002009-07-15T16:00:36.543-07:00I felt all of the above, but...
When you hand in ...I felt all of the above, but...<br /><br />When you hand in the manuscript, it isn't over! It's a challenge to figure out how to get your book to the public during a tough time when publishers have few resources for publicity and fewer people are buying books. So you morph into a defacto PR person with inadequate knowledge or experience.<br /><br />Congratulations on handing in the manuscript, Jackie. Now the equally hard work begins!<br /><br />Love<br />Irene<br />Author of "Best Friends Forever: Surviving a Breakup With Your Best Friend (Overlook Press, September, 2009)<br />www.fracturedfriendships.comIrene S. Levine, PhDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10429455047312715905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-58233159862521614722009-07-14T14:03:14.372-07:002009-07-14T14:03:14.372-07:00No, I don't know Terry personally. However, h...No, I don't know Terry personally. However, he's commented on my blog and provided encouraged to me on several different occasions personally. My mother-in-law self published her first book at the age of 84 and it's listed on amazon. I emailed Terry to ask him a few questions and he always responds. <br /><br />My personal email is debbiepetras@cox.net. Maybe we can figure out a time to meet for coffee or something. I think I may also have more info on Terry that I could give you even in email.Debbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-12047399376701226142009-07-14T06:57:15.922-07:002009-07-14T06:57:15.922-07:00Do you know Terry Whalin personally? I only know h...Do you know Terry Whalin personally? I only know him from an organization to which we both belong: American Society of Journalists and Authors. I keep meaning to buy his new book. But I don't read his blog often. I'll add it to my follow list.<br /><br />How are you? When are we going to get together for coffee or wine or meet face-to-face. I'd still love to. --jAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505661913107994459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-792745986850454057.post-42696527228573111502009-07-13T22:39:47.286-07:002009-07-13T22:39:47.286-07:00I've never written a book personally but one d...I've never written a book personally but one day ...<br /><br />Congratulations on it's completion. I can't wait to read it Jackie. You should check out a blog called The Writing Life. Terry Whalin is an author of about 60 books and a publisher who lives in Scottsdale. He's a good person to know and a very kind and helpful man. Here's a link: http://terrywhalin.blogspot.com.Debbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.com