hello John, Thanks for being here, welcome to the group. I've got a question for you... I'm guessing you signed a book contract, if so, any surprises on the...
I'm actually in a reading group and were always on the lookout for books to read. Would you tell us about your book? You can plug your book to me and maybe I...
Hello John, I'm curious about the re-writes, when you got published, how much rewriting did the publishers do on your work? did they give you one specific...
I'd also like to know if your publisher is helping you publicize your book... what are they doing for it? And what do you have to do to publicize it? Any tips...
hi writers, For a more organized and easier to read message board, we'll start posting author John Gorman's answers around 12:45pm PST today Thanks for being...
Here I go again asking about editors, but I'm wondering if they're as 'creepy' as they seem If they don't like the author personally can they just kick you out...
I hope I'm getting this right, I'm new to yahoo groups never done it before but I am glad that I get to ask an author questions. I cannot believe it this makes...
... Hi Kylie, Yes, for a number of years I've considered it. I know that there is a stigma attached to it especially for fiction writers. I think it's more...
... Hi Kylie, Back in third grade my teacher Mrs. Klein thought I had a great imagination, but reprimanded me for talking too much. I loved to gab with my...
... Hi Mike, Thanks for dropping by today. I love chatting with readers. I've recently joined both Shelfari and Good Reads to connect more with readers. Okay,...
... Hi Shalla, First off, thanks for inviting for the Q and A. I really dig your blog and magazine. It's great to be here. All Things That Matter Press is...
Looks like your publisher really lucked out finding you in the slush pile.But how did they find you? Did you query them? How did you find your publisher? I...
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... Wow, conflict that's the mother of all ingredients in any story, character, lover. I think there is no real formula involved. I think you arrive at...
... I had a very active campaign. I sent out to maybe 60 different presses. I didn't hear back from all of them. I did get 46 rejects though. Some were very...
... Hi Linda, Yes, I do write every day. It used to be as soon as I got up in the morning, but now I seem to answer emails, follow tweets, get things in order...
... I had a very active campaign. I sent out to maybe 60 different presses. I didn't hear back from all of them. I did get 46 rejects though. Some were very...
... Hi Shalla, Thanks for inviting me to the group today. You have an amazing magazine, a fantastic website and blog and you are full of pep which is a trea. ...
... I think most of controversy surrounding self-publishing is this mistaken belief that if you cannot get a traditional publisher to accept your work then...
... Here's what I think. Lit agents are great. I had one many years ago, back in 2002. We sent my first book (nothing in connection to "Shades of Luz, but a...
... Mike, That's a great question. The re-writing process is the writing process. Before I even got to ATTMP I'd been through something like 2 and years of...
... You need to keep it professional, but it does help to be friendly. Many of the editors I've met, who I stay in touch with are through conferences, writing...
... Hi Sam, Thanks for the kind words about "Shades of Luz". Let me see if I understand fully. You'd like me to put you in contact with the editor from my...
Thanks so much John! Wonderful answers, very helpful, insightful and wow, even at times moving. You really took time with your answers and we really appreciate...
Hi Shalla, If you ever need an agent to answer questions, I'm here. Warmest regards, Kelly L. Mortimer ... the Extreme Agent Mortimer Literary Agency -...
Thanks so much for having me aboard. I really enjoyed the time. I'm terribly sorry about the lag at first. I had some technical difficulty posting, but we...
Thank you so much Kelly for joining us here. We'd love to feature you here at A ShallaDeGuzman Writers Group. With your expertise in the field of agenting,...
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