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http://lynnekelly.blogspot.com/

Hope everyone's enjoying a Happy New Year!

Just wanted to pass along the address for my new blog. I know, I 'm not online nearly enough (ahem); I'm a member of a couple of group blogs like the 2012 debut Apocalypsies and the Will Write For Cake critique group, but wanted to set up a personal blog for things that wouldn't always fit with the theme of writing for kids & YA like we have on the group blogs. I'll post things about writing and books too, but there will be some other randomness included.

The new space is Making Stuff Up And Writing It Down; so far I have an introductory post, some videos I made about day job fun, and inventions I hope we'll see in the next decade. Stop by when you can!

Thanks!

Lynne

--
Lynne Kelly

CHAINED (Farrar, Straus, & Giroux, Spring 2012)

www.willwrite4cake.blogspot.com

www.twitter.com/lynnekelly

#7647

From: Vonna Carter <cartervk@...>
Date: Sat Jan 1, 2011 8:36 pm
Subject: Re: new blog

cartervk@...

Great work on the new blog, Lynne! I've added you to my Reader and look forward to your posts.
Vonna

--
www.vonnacarter.com

#7648

From: "Rita Mills" <rita.mills@...>
Date: Sat Jan 1, 2011 9:40 pm
Subject: Get Published Winner

rita.mills

http://www.bookconnectiononline.com

Hi everyone.........these are the people who were put into the drawing for the free ticket to the Get Published workship on January 15.

Sheila O. Lindsay -- SCBWI -- slindsay@...

Melissa Buron -- SCBWI -- melissaburon@...

Bonnie Crow -- SCBWI -- bcckaty@...

Kari Leedom -- SCBWI -- jleedom@...

Susie McCauley -- SCBWI -- susie_mccauley@...

Barbara Browning -- SCBWI -- barbbrowning1207@...

Marty Graham -- SCBWI -- martygra1@...

Gail Greenberg -- SCBWI -- gailgreenberg@...

Melinda Salminen -- SCBWI -- melindasalminen@...

Jackie Curtis -- SCBWI -- jacquelineacurtis@...

Susan Parker -- SCBWI -- susanparket60@...

JoAn Martin -- SCBWI -- josbook@...

Judy Rosenthal -- SCBWI -- jhir@...

Congratulations Barbara Browning, you were the winner...........I will have your name on the roster, so all you have to do is show up and give the person at the front desk your name...........

Happy New Year everyone............Rita

PS -- If you are interested in attending all the details are at my website below..........

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Rita Mills

713-937-9184

http://www.ABCsPress.com

http://www.TheNewEraTimes.com

#7649

From: Lynne Kelly Hoenig <lynne01@...>
Date: Sun Jan 2, 2011 3:38 am
Subject: Re: new blog

lynnehoenig

Thank you Vonna, I hope you'll enjoy it!

Lynne

On Sat, Jan 1, 2011 at 2:36 PM, Vonna Carter <cartervk@...> wrote:

�

Great work on the new blog, Lynne! I've added you to my Reader and look forward to your posts.
Vonna

--
www.vonnacarter.com

#7650

From: "Rita Mills" <rita.mills@...>
Date: Sun Jan 2, 2011 4:53 pm
Subject: Article Link -- Has Self-Publishing Lost Its Stigma?

rita.mills

http://www.pbs.org/mediashift/2010/12/2010-the-year-self-publishing-lost-its-stigma363.html

I think many of you will find the following article very interesting.............and I say it is about damn time.........all of those traditionalists with their noses in the air, are going to soon drown if they don't at least start taking the independent publisher seriously.........

But with that stigma slowly being eroded over the last few years, it is even more important that you do your research before you leap into publishing a book..........I have multiple handouts which I can email if you are interested which give you basics about both traditional and independent publishing, just send me an email at rita.mills@... and I will send them to you..........

I am also presenting with a traditional publisher January 15th and you will get a good cross-section of what the industry is from this presentation if you are in the Houston area.........here is a link to more info about the one-day workshop.........

http://www.bookconnectiononline.com

click on the icon on the left

Happy New Year........Rita

~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Rita Mills

713-937-9184

#7651

From: "Varsha Bajaj" <author@...>
Date: Sun Jan 2, 2011 9:39 pm
Subject: RE: new blog

author@...

Lynne,

I love the name of your new blog.

Varsha

#7652

From: Vonna Carter <cartervk@...>
Date: Sun Jan 2, 2011 9:43 pm
Subject: Fwd: New blog post

cartervk@...

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Vonna Carter <cartervk@...>
Date: Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 3:42 PM
Subject: New blog post
To: houstonyamg@yahoogroups.com

Happy New Year!

I have my first post of 2011 up today: Fiction +Nonficton=<3

Vonna

--
www.vonnacarter.com

--
www.vonnacarter.com

#7653

From: PamLV@...
Date: Sun Jan 2, 2011 10:41 pm
Subject: Self Independent-Publishing

PamLV@...

I will be at the monthly meeting at the Tracy Gee at 6:00 for anyone wanting to discuss or ask questions about Self / Independent-Publishing. No question is too sensitive. I have made myself available most or 2010 before the meetings and will continue in 2011, if there is an interest.

Most of you know, I have independently published with some success. It is not for everyone, but there are advantages and disadvantages. My goal for these informal open-to-all meetings is to give you information without the hype and make sure you ask the right questions before you take the leap.

Pam Van Scoyoc

www.pamvanscoyoc.com

281-331-0210

832-259-2864

#7654

From: Wayne Edwards <wayne@...>
Date: Mon Jan 3, 2011 3:01 am
Subject: Re: Self Independent-Publishing

wayne@...

I have self published 15 books now and find the POD the most economical. I publish only in full color and to keep costs down limit my books to 100 page lengths. They cost me in lots of 50 a little over $5.00 each You can see the covers on my web site. I wish it wasn't so far. I would love to get your expertise.
Wayne

On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 4:41 PM, <PamLV@...> wrote:

�

I will be at the monthly meeting at the Tracy Gee at 6:00 for anyone wanting to discuss or ask questions about Self / Independent-Publishing. No question is too sensitive. �I have made myself available most or 2010 before the meetings and will continue in 2011, if there is an interest. �

Most of you know, I have independently published with some success. �It is not for everyone, but there are advantages and disadvantages. My goal for these informal open-to-all meetings is to give you information without the hype and make sure you ask the right questions before you take the leap.

Pam Van Scoyoc

www.pamvanscoyoc.com

281-331-0210

832-259-2864�

#7655

From: PamLV@...
Date: Mon Jan 3, 2011 6:25 am
Subject: Re: Self Independent-Publishing

PamLV@...

Thanks, Wayne.

Pam

-----Original Message-----
From: Wayne Edwards <wayne@...>
To: scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sun, Jan 2, 2011 9:01 pm
Subject: Re: [scbwi-houston] Self Independent-Publishing

On Sun, Jan 2, 2011 at 4:41 PM, <PamLV@...> wrote:

I will be at the monthly meeting at the Tracy Gee at 6:00 for anyone wanting to discuss or ask questions about Self / Independent-Publishing. No question is too sensitive. I have made myself available most or 2010 before the meetings and will continue in 2011, if there is an interest.

Most of you know, I have independently published with some success. It is not for everyone, but there are advantages and disadvantages. My goal for these informal open-to-all meetings is to give you information without the hype and make sure you ask the right questions before you take the leap.

Pam Van Scoyoc

www.pamvanscoyoc.com

281-331-0210

832-259-2864

#7656

From: Bridgette Mongeon <bridgette@...>
Date: Mon Jan 3, 2011 2:06 pm
Subject: Re: Self Independent-Publishing

creativescul...

Sounds interesting. Wayne Who are you using?  I'm just curious. And the price
that you have listed Wayne is that color on each page?   I  did a podcast on
this topic in May 2010.  "The Fine Print of Self Publishing Author" shared some
of his hints.  Here is a link, if anyone is interested.
http://blog.godsword.net/2010/05/inspirations_0065-creative-christians-should-i-\
self-publish.html

Bridgette
http://www.creativesculpture.com

#7657

From: "Rita Mills" <rita.mills@...>
Date: Mon Jan 3, 2011 3:47 pm
Subject: FW: Get Published Winner

rita.mills

http://www.bookconnectiononline.com

Gang, I apologize if this is a repeat, but I never got the digest for January 2nd so am not too sure that the notification about the winner of the admission to the Get Published workshop ever got posted..........again if it is a repeat, I apologize........Rita

From: Rita Mills [mailto:rita.mills@...]
Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2011 3:40 PM
To: 'scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com'
Subject: Get Published Winner

Hi everyone.........these are the people who were put into the drawing for the free ticket to the Get Published workship on January 15.

Sheila O. Lindsay -- SCBWI -- slindsay@...

Melissa Buron -- SCBWI -- melissaburon@...

Bonnie Crow -- SCBWI -- bcckaty@...

Kari Leedom -- SCBWI -- jleedom@...

Susie McCauley -- SCBWI -- susie_mccauley@...

Barbara Browning -- SCBWI -- barbbrowning1207@...

Marty Graham -- SCBWI -- martygra1@...

Gail Greenberg -- SCBWI -- gailgreenberg@...

Melinda Salminen -- SCBWI -- melindasalminen@...

Jackie Curtis -- SCBWI -- jacquelineacurtis@...

Susan Parker -- SCBWI -- susanparket60@...

JoAn Martin -- SCBWI -- josbook@...

Judy Rosenthal -- SCBWI -- jhir@...

Congratulations Barbara Browning, you were the winner...........I will have your name on the roster, so all you have to do is show up and give the person at the front desk your name...........

Happy New Year everyone............Rita

PS -- If you are interested in attending all the details are at my website below..........

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Rita Mills

713-937-9184

http://www.ABCsPress.com

http://www.TheNewEraTimes.com

#7658

From: Vickie Chapman <vickiec1102@...>
Date: Mon Jan 3, 2011 4:02 pm
Subject: Re: Fw: Earth Grows Warmer

vickiec1102

You are awesome! You are an inspiration!

Congrats!

From: Deborah Frontiera <dfrontiera@...>
To: scbwi-houston <scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Fri, December 17, 2010 2:32:06 PM
Subject: [scbwi-houston] Fw: Earth Grows Warmer

My 4th Eric book, which never saw a "print version" is now out with Pic Pocket Books!

Debbie

----- Original Message -----

From: Lynette Mattke

To: Deborah Frontiera

Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 7:05 AM

Subject: Earth Grows Warmer

Dear Debbie,

When the Earth Grows Warmer (iPad) has been approved for sale. I am proud of this app - I think it is a great story and it looks good on the iPad.

Here's the link: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/earth-grows-warmer-hd/id409348280?mt=8

Here are some codes - please share liberally!:
PRW7F3JPHARW
TKMWX3RYXYRA
47RAKJLF9NNX
AP77W3NRYK9F
JM3NMAK9FFET

I expect we'll hear soon about the other versions.

Lynette

--
Lynette Mattke
CEO
PicPocket Books
lmattke@...
www.picpocketbooks.com
Twitter: @picpocketbooks

#7659

From: "charhjones" <charhjones@...>
Date: Mon Jan 3, 2011 10:50 pm
Subject: Spring Writing Classes at The Women's Institute

charhjones

The Women's Institute of Houston is offering several writing classes this
spring, so if you've made a New Year's Resolution to work on your craft, this is
the place (for men, too!).

Chris Rogers is once again offering a class on novel writing.  The next session
will focus on:

Dialogue vs Narrative: Getting the Most Punch from Every Word in Your Novel

"Most writers gravitate toward storytelling tools that feel natural to them. If
you hear your characters holding conversations, you'll write more dialogue. If
you know a character's intimate thoughts and feelings, and want to express them,
you'll gravitate toward narrative. Narrative is also the most useful tool for
describing luscious colors and textures of a setting or blow-by-blow action.

Have you ever needed a Phillips-head screwdriver and all you could lay your
hands on was a kitchen knife? That crude tool was clumsy, at best, and probably
didn't work the magic you hoped it would. The same is true when we use the
storytelling tools of Dialogue and Narrative without consideration of which
would work best in a particular situation. The magic rarely happens. This class
will guide you in choosing the best storytelling tool for the job."

In addition to novel-writing, there will also be a class on Personal Essay
offered by the best-selling author Emily Fox Gordon and a Memoir class offered
by Susan Briggs Wright.  Chris Woods also offers a general creative writing
class, but I believe it is already filled.

You can sign up online at www.wih.org or by calling 713-529-7123. Email me
offline if you have any questions.

Charlotte Jones

#7660

From: "cherie" <c@...>
Date: Tue Jan 4, 2011 1:27 pm
Subject: Great meeting, but no contact info

colburnc...

Don't know about y'all, but Dana's insight into the ins and outs of big box book
retailers really made my head spin.  Hope springs eternal, though, and I'm
excited she's open to promoting local authors, aren't you?  I snagged a business
card from her at the meeting, but realize this a.m. it only has the 1960 store
manager on it and no email.  Anyone get Dana's email?  Or one for the PR person
she talked about?  I scribbled "Lilian Reese" is the go-to for author visits but
have no clue if that's right.  Anybody write faster than me and got a contact
email? THANKS! C:

Reply | Messages in this Topic (7)

#7661

From: Vicki Sansum <vsansum@...>
Date: Tue Jan 4, 2011 3:00 pm
Subject: Re: Blogs from our Monday night speaker

vsansum

Hi all,
At last night's meeting, Dana Wright with the Barnes & Noble on 1960 spoke about the changes in the children's book department at B&N. Dana also has several blogs where she reviews books. Here they are, as well as her Twitter and email info.
Happy Writing!
Vicki

Dana's blogs are:

Http://danasyabookpile.blogspot.com/
Http://bookgirlknitting.blogspot.com/
Http://bookgirlinthekitchen.blogspot.com/
Http://sheknitswhensheshouldbewriting.blogspot.com/
Http://zombiegirlshambling.blogspot.com/

She is on Facebook, Goodreads, Shelfari and LibraryThing.

She is on Twitter as Dana19018.

Dana19018@...

#7662

From: "diandramae" <diandramae@...>
Date: Tue Jan 4, 2011 3:52 pm
Subject: Picture Book Dummy Challenge

diandramae

The welcome post is up on kidlitart.blogspot.com! The Challenge details have
been explained and the general schedule of check-ins and posts is up as well. Be
sure to read it thoroughly if you've never done a dummy before, or this is your
first time making one.

http://kidlitart.blogspot.com/2011/01/its-here.html

If you're interested in participating in the live tweetchat (you need a Twitter
account to participate) the hashtag is #kidlitart. It's on Thursday night at
8PM, and I recommend using tweetchat or tweetdeck.

And illustrators, if you'd like, we can take advantage of the pre-meeting
critiques to share our dummies in progress and do a little feedback session. If
you are having problems, and don't have the time (or ability) to participate in
the challenge online, that's fine! Meet with me before the meeting and we can
talk about what you're working on.

Considering the timing of this, Lynne's Intro to Twitter talk couldn't have come
sooner! :)

Diandra Mae
Illustrator Coordinator

#7663

From: "Ana Maria Rodriguez" <amsrodriguez@...>
Date: Tue Jan 4, 2011 4:44 pm
Subject: RE: Great meeting, but no contact info

amsrodriguez@...

I also took one of Dana’s cards. She wrote down the name of the PR person who schedules book signings for that store. She is Lillian Reitz. The phone number I have is the same as Dana’s (281-631-0861). Unfortunately, I do not have an email.

I think it would be a good idea to try to schedule a “local authors” signing, a combination of fiction and nonfiction authors. I have a book coming up in March, THE IRON BUTTERFLY, you probably remember the poster I brought last night. I am interested in promoting my book, so if you are also interested in promoting yours, email me your name, contact info, and book (s) title (s) and I will prepare a list and send it to Lillian with a proposal of readings and/or simple activities and see what she says. What do you think? Any suggestions? Dates that would work for you?

Let’s begin 2011 with a BANG!

Ana M

Ana Maria Rodriguez

Author

Visit my website

Find me in Facebook

The Iron Butterfly

From: scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of cherie
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 7:27 AM
To: scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [scbwi-houston] Great meeting, but no contact info

Don't know about y'all, but Dana's insight into the ins and outs of big box book retailers really made my head spin. Hope springs eternal, though, and I'm excited she's open to promoting local authors, aren't you? I snagged a business card from her at the meeting, but realize this a.m. it only has the 1960 store manager on it and no email. Anyone get Dana's email? Or one for the PR person she talked about? I scribbled "Lilian Reese" is the go-to for author visits but have no clue if that's right. Anybody write faster than me and got a contact email? THANKS! C:

Reply | Messages in this Topic (7)

#7664

From: marydwade@...
Date: Tue Jan 4, 2011 12:55 pm
Subject: Re: Great meeting, but no contact info/ local author signings

marydwade@...

Ana Marie,

This is a great idea. I know a number of us really enjoyed the super library event that Marianne Dyson set up in Seabrook last fall.

As for bookstore signings, about ten years ago the events coordinator at the Westheimer B&N set up local author signings around Christmas time, and Borders at Westheimer/Gessner had times when they invited teachers to see our books. I've heard of nothing like that lately, but I may just be out of the loop.

If I understood Dana last night, there are two requirements for handling our books. One, they must be returnable, and, two, they have to be available through Ingrams. Neither of these is a problem when the books are published by a traditional publisher. From my experience several years ago, Ingrams expects deep discounts, and my Colophon House books are not available through them. Enslow books would be. Maybe we need to push for a signing at her store...and elsewhere...since you and I have nonfiction books shelved at the back of the store!

Marydw

In a message dated 1/4/2011 10:45:10 A.M. Central Standard Time, amsrodriguez@... writes:

I also took one of Dana’s cards. She wrote down the name of the PR person who schedules book signings for that store. She is Lillian Reitz. The phone number I have is the same as Dana’s (281-631-0861). Unfortunately, I do not have an email.

I think it would be a good idea to try to schedule a “local authors” signing, a combination of fiction and nonfiction authors. I have a book coming up in March, THE IRON BUTTERFLY, you probably remember the poster I brought last night. I am interested in promoting my book, so if you are also interested in promoting yours, email me your name, contact info, and book (s) title (s) and I will prepare a list and s end it to Lillian with a proposal of readings and/or simple activities and see what she says. What do you think? Any suggestions? Dates that would work for you?

Let’s begin 2011 with a BANG!

Ana M

Ana Maria Rodriguez

Author

Visit my website

Find me in Facebook

The Iron Butterfly

From: scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of cherie
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 7:27 AM
To: scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [scbwi-houston] Great meeting, but no contact info

Don't know about y'all, but Dana's insight into the ins and outs of big box book retailers really made my head spin. Hope springs eternal, though, and I'm excited she's open to promoting local authors, aren't you? I snagged a business card from her at the meeting, but realize this a.m. it only has the 1960 store manager on it and no email. Anyone get Dana's email? Or one for the PR person she talked about? I scribbled "Lilian Reese" is the go-to for author visits but have no clue if that's right. Anybody write faster than me and got a contact email? THANKS! C:

#7665

From: ctbkaty@...
Date: Tue Jan 4, 2011 1:35 pm
Subject: Re: Great meeting, but no contact info/ local author signings

ctbkaty@...

I'm in for whatever you can arrange Ana.

Carmen

#7666

From: "Ana Maria Rodriguez" <amsrodriguez@...>
Date: Tue Jan 4, 2011 6:42 pm
Subject: RE: Great meeting, but no contact info/ local author signings

amsrodriguez@...

Pelican Publishing Company posted an interview with THE IRON BUTTERLY, Choon-Ok Harmon, and me in YouTube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOSXkgmWsFk

Ana Maria Rodriguez

Author

Visit my website

Find me in Facebook

The Iron Butterfly

#7667

From: PamLV@...
Date: Tue Jan 4, 2011 6:59 pm
Subject: Re: Great meeting, but no contact info/ local author signings

PamLV@...

I didn't hear Ingram's, but that could be so by now. Used to be Baker & Taylor was one of the approved wholesaler. I think we would need to clarify that. I have never had an account with Ingram and my books were ordered. I had B&T, Follett and BroDart, plus other smaller ones who solicited my books.

Pam

-----Original Message-----
From: marydwade@...
To: scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, Jan 4, 2011 11:55 am
Subject: Re: [scbwi-houston] Great meeting, but no contact info/ local author signings

Ana Marie,

This is a great idea. I know a number of us really enjoyed the super library event that Marianne Dyson set up in Seabrook last fall.

Marydw

In a message dated 1/4/2011 10:45:10 A.M. Central Standard Time, amsrodriguez@... writes:

I also took one of Dana’s cards. She wrote down the name of the PR person who schedules book signings for that store. She is Lillian Reitz. The phone number I have is the same as Dana’s (281-631-0861). Unfortunately, I do not have an email.

I think it would be a good idea to try to schedule a “local authors” signing, a combination of fiction and nonfiction authors. I have a book coming up in March, THE IRON BUTTERFLY, you probably remember the poster I brought last night. I am interested in promoting my book, so if you are also interested in promoting yours, email me your name, contact info, and book (s) title (s) and I will prepare a list and s end it to Lillian with a proposal of readings and/or simple activities and see what she says. What do you think? Any suggestions? Dates that would work for you?

Let’s begin 2011 with a BANG!

Ana M

Ana Maria Rodriguez

Author

Visit my website

Find me in Facebook

The Iron Butterfly

From: scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of cherie
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 7:27 AM
To: scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [scbwi-houston] Great meeting, but no contact info

Don't know about y'all, but Dana's insight into the ins and outs of big box book retailers really made my head spin. Hope springs eternal, though, and I'm excited she's open to promoting local authors, aren't you? I snagged a business card from her at the meeting, but realize this a.m. it only has the 1960 store manager on it and no email. Anyone get Dana's email? Or one for the PR person she talked about? I scribbled "Lilian Reese" is the go-to for author visits but have no clue if that's right. Anybody write faster than me and got a contact email? THANKS! C:

#7668

From: marydwade@...
Date: Tue Jan 4, 2011 2:18 pm
Subject: Re: Great meeting, but no contact info/ local author signings

marydwade@...

Hey, Good stuff!

Marydw

In a message dated 1/4/2011 12:42:12 P.M. Central Standard Time, amsrodriguez@... writes:

Pelican Publishing Company posted an interview with THE IRON BUTTERLY, Choon-Ok Harmon, and me in YouTube!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOSXkgmWsFk

Ana Maria Rodriguez

Author

Visit my website

Find me in Facebook

The Iron Butterfly

#7669

From: marydwade@...
Date: Tue Jan 4, 2011 2:24 pm
Subject: Book jobbers

marydwade@...

Pam,

Maybe that was an off-to-top-of-her-head response to name Ingrams as supplier. Surely they order from other jobbers.

Follett is my biggest customer because they focus on school libraries. Brodart somehow found me again this past week after a year or so of silence. When I got the latest B&T order about 4 months ago, I called accounting to find out why it took 8 months for them to pay their last invoice, saying I needed some assurance I would get paid sooner. They referred me to my account rep, who...guess what...referred me to accounting. I didn't fill the order. It was only one book, and I don't need that grief.

Hope you have better luck.

Mary

#7670

From: Vonna Carter <cartervk@...>
Date: Tue Jan 4, 2011 7:26 pm
Subject: Re: Great meeting, but no contact info/ local author signings

cartervk@...

She definitely mentioned Ingrams, but she also mentioned another which I don't remember.

Vonna

On Tue, Jan 4, 2011 at 12:59 PM, <PamLV@...> wrote:

�

I didn't hear Ingram's, but that could be so by now. �Used to be Baker & Taylor was one of the approved wholesaler. �I think we would need to clarify that. �I have never had an account with Ingram and my books were ordered. �I had B&T, Follett and BroDart, plus other smaller ones who solicited my books.

Pam

-----Original Message-----
From: marydwade@...
To: scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, Jan 4, 2011 11:55 am
Subject: Re: [scbwi-houston] Great meeting, but no contact info/ local author signings

�

Ana Marie,

�

This is a great idea. I know a number of us really enjoyed the�super library event that Marianne Dyson set up in Seabrook last fall.

�

As for bookstore signings, about ten years ago the events coordinator at the Westheimer B&N set up local author signings around Christmas time, and Borders at Westheimer/Gessner had times when they invited teachers to see our books. I've heard of nothing like that lately, but I may just be out of the loop.�

�

If I understood Dana last night, there are two requirements for handling our books. One, they must be returnable, and, two, they have to be available through Ingrams. Neither of�these is a problem when the books are published by a traditional publisher. From my experience several years ago, Ingrams expects deep discounts, and my Colophon House books are not available through them.�Enslow books would be. Maybe we need to push for a signing at her store...and elsewhere...since you and I have nonfiction books shelved at the back of the store!

�

Marydw

�

In a message dated 1/4/2011 10:45:10 A.M. Central Standard Time, amsrodriguez@... writes:

�

I also �took one of Dana�s cards. She wrote down the name of the PR person who schedules book signings for that store. She is Lillian Reitz. The phone number I have is the same as Dana�s (281-631-0861). Unfortunately, I do not have an email.

I think it would be a good idea to try to schedule a �local authors� signing, a combination of fiction and nonfiction authors. I have a book coming up in March, THE IRON BUTTERFLY, you probably remember the poster I brought last night. I am interested in promoting my book, so if you are also interested in promoting yours, email me your name, contact info, and book (s) title (s) and I will prepare a list and s end it to Lillian with a proposal of readings and/or simple activities and see what she says. What do you think? Any suggestions? Dates that would work for you?

Let�s begin 2011 with a BANG!

Ana M

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From: scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of cherie
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 7:27 AM
To: scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [scbwi-houston] Great meeting, but no contact info

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Don't know about y'all, but Dana's insight into the ins and outs of big box book retailers really made my head spin. Hope springs eternal, though, and I'm excited she's open to promoting local authors, aren't you? I snagged a business card from her at the meeting, but realize this a.m. it only has the 1960 store manager on it and no email. Anyone get Dana's email? Or one for the PR person she talked about? I scribbled "Lilian Reese" is the go-to for author visits but have no clue if that's right. Anybody write faster than me and got a contact email? THANKS! C:

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#7671

From: "Ana Maria Rodriguez" <amsrodriguez@...>
Date: Tue Jan 4, 2011 7:36 pm
Subject: RE: Great meeting, but no contact info/ local author signings

amsrodriguez@...

I’ll email Dana and ask her.

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From: scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Vonna Carter
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 1:26 PM
To: scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [scbwi-houston] Great meeting, but no contact info/ local author signings

She definitely mentioned Ingrams, but she also mentioned another which I don't remember.

Vonna

On Tue, Jan 4, 2011 at 12:59 PM, <PamLV@...> wrote:

Pam

-----Original Message-----
From: marydwade@...
To: scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tue, Jan 4, 2011 11:55 am
Subject: Re: [scbwi-houston] Great meeting, but no contact info/ local author signings

Ana Marie,

This is a great idea. I know a number of us really enjoyed the super library event that Marianne Dyson set up in Seabrook last fall.

Marydw

In a message dated 1/4/2011 10:45:10 A.M. Central Standard Time, amsrodriguez@... writes:

I also took one of Dana’s cards. She wrote down the name of the PR person who schedules book signings for that store. She is Lillian Reitz. The phone number I have is the same as Dana’s (281-631-0861). Unfortunately, I do not have an email.
I think it would be a good idea to try to schedule a “local authors” signing, a combination of fiction and nonfiction authors. I have a book coming up in March, THE IRON BUTTERFLY, you probably remember the poster I brought last night. I am interested in promoting my book, so if you are also interested in promoting yours, email me your name, contact info, and book (s) title (s) and I will prepare a list and s end it to Lillian with a proposal of readings and/or simple activities and see what she says. What do you think? Any suggestions? Dates that would work for you?
Let’s begin 2011 with a BANG!
Ana M
Ana Maria Rodriguez
Author
Visit my website
Find me in Facebook
The Iron Butterfly
From: scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of cherie
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 7:27 AM
To: scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [scbwi-houston] Great meeting, but no contact info

Don't know about y'all, but Dana's insight into the ins and outs of big box book retailers really made my head spin. Hope springs eternal, though, and I'm excited she's open to promoting local authors, aren't you? I snagged a business card from her at the meeting, but realize this a.m. it only has the 1960 store manager on it and no email. Anyone get Dana's email? Or one for the PR person she talked about? I scribbled "Lilian Reese" is the go-to for author visits but have no clue if that's right. Anybody write faster than me and got a contact email? THANKS! C:

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#7672

From: PamLV@...
Date: Tue Jan 4, 2011 8:11 pm
Subject: Re: Book jobbers

PamLV@...

I got around part of that by them paying my shipping and set a minimum order if they wanted their 55%. Any orders less than 5 and they got a 45% discount and they agreed to all of it. Try to negotiate with them.

Pam

-----Original Message-----
From: marydwade@...
To: scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, Jan 4, 2011 1:24 pm
Subject: [scbwi-houston] Book jobbers

Pam,

Maybe that was an off-to-top-of-her-head response to name Ingrams as supplier. Surely they order from other jobbers.

Hope you have better luck.

Mary

#7673

From: PamLV@...
Date: Tue Jan 4, 2011 8:13 pm
Subject: Re: Book jobbers

PamLV@...

Oh shoot. That was not for everybody.

-----Original Message-----
From: PamLV@...
To: scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, Jan 4, 2011 2:11 pm
Subject: Re: [scbwi-houston] Book jobbers

Pam

-----Original Message-----
From: marydwade@...
To: scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, Jan 4, 2011 1:24 pm
Subject: [scbwi-houston] Book jobbers

Pam,

Maybe that was an off-to-top-of-her-head response to name Ingrams as supplier. Surely they order from other jobbers.

Hope you have better luck.

Mary

#7674

From: "Deborah Frontiera" <dfrontiera@...>
Date: Tue Jan 4, 2011 9:05 pm
Subject: Re: Great meeting, but no contact info/ local author signings

dfrontiera@...

Partners Distributors is another on B&N's "approved" list, and they will work with small/independent presses.

That was my route "in."

Debbie

----- Original Message -----

From: Vonna Carter

To: scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 1:26 PM

Subject: Re: [scbwi-houston] Great meeting, but no contact info/ local author signings

She definitely mentioned Ingrams, but she also mentioned another which I don't remember.

Vonna

On Tue, Jan 4, 2011 at 12:59 PM, <PamLV@...> wrote:

I didn't hear Ingram's, but that could be so by now. Used to be Baker & Taylor was one of the approved wholesaler. I think we would need to clarify that. I have never had an account with Ingram and my books were ordered. I had B&T, Follett and BroDart, plus other smaller ones who solicited my books.

Pam

-----Original Message-----
From: marydwade@...
To: scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tue, Jan 4, 2011 11:55 am
Subject: Re: [scbwi-houston] Great meeting, but no contact info/ local author signings

Ana Marie,

This is a great idea. I know a number of us really enjoyed the super library event that Marianne Dyson set up in Seabrook last fall.

As for bookstore signings, about ten years ago the events coordinator at the Westheimer B&N set up local author signings around Christmas time, and Borders at Westheimer/Gessner had times when they invited teachers to see our books. I've heard of nothing like that lately, but I may just be out of the loop.

If I understood Dana last night, there are two requirements for handling our books. One, they must be returnable, and, two, they have to be available through Ingrams. Neither of these is a problem when the books are published by a traditional publisher. From my experience several years ago, Ingrams expects deep discounts, and my Colophon House books are not available through them. Enslow books would be. Maybe we need to push for a signing at her store...and elsewhere...since you and I have nonfiction books shelved at the back of the store!

Marydw

In a message dated 1/4/2011 10:45:10 A.M. Central Standard Time, amsrodriguez@... writes:

I also took one of Dana�s cards. She wrote down the name of the PR person who schedules book signings for that store. She is Lillian Reitz. The phone number I have is the same as Dana�s (281-631-0861). Unfortunately, I do not have an email.

I think it would be a good idea to try to schedule a �local authors� signing, a combination of fiction and nonfiction authors. I have a book coming up in March, THE IRON BUTTERFLY, you probably remember the poster I brought last night. I am interested in promoting my book, so if you are also interested in promoting yours, email me your name, contact info, and book (s) title (s) and I will prepare a list and s end it to Lillian with a proposal of readings and/or simple activities and see what she says. What do you think? Any suggestions? Dates that would work for you?

Let�s begin 2011 with a BANG!

Ana M

Ana Maria Rodriguez

Author

Visit my website

Find me in Facebook

The Iron Butterfly

From: scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of cherie
Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 7:27 AM
To: scbwi-houston@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [scbwi-houston] Great meeting, but no contact info

Don't know about y'all, but Dana's insight into the ins and outs of big box book retailers really made my head spin. Hope springs eternal, though, and I'm excited she's open to promoting local authors, aren't you? I snagged a business card from her at the meeting, but realize this a.m. it only has the 1960 store manager on it and no email. Anyone get Dana's email? Or one for the PR person she talked about? I scribbled "Lilian Reese" is the go-to for author visits but have no clue if that's right. Anybody write faster than me and got a contact email? THANKS! C:

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#7675

From: Vonna Carter <cartervk@...>
Date: Wed Jan 5, 2011 12:35 am
Subject: Agents at conferences

cartervk@...

Hi all,

For any of you thinking of going to conferences to meet agents, I've put a list on my blog today of agents who will be attending conferences throughout the U.S. from now until early July.

Vonna
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