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Showing posts with label publishing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label publishing. Show all posts
Monday, March 29, 2010
Thursday, November 19, 2009
A Dose of Inspiration
According to Robin Sloan, world traveler and creator of cutting edge fiction, he just received a tweet that his new book is done printing and ready for shipping to customers.Using his online connections as a distribution base, Sloan was able to bypass a more traditional publishing route. Posting his writing project on Kickstarter.com yielded Sloan more than $13,000 in advance sales from committed backers.
Reminds me of the patrons and salons of the literary past.
Personally, I cannot wait to get my copies of this fresh book and see the results of a fascinating, new approach!
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Muses
Sitting in Starbucks, working and grooving to the catchy ever present tunes.
I just met Goldberry Long, author of Juniper Tree Burning. She's a lovely person, glowing with energy and intent on her writing. We chat about growing up eighties and wearing designer jeans.
I leave her alone and turn to my grants as I can tell that she is trying to sink into writing mode. She has that slightly anxious air of the writer who needs to tune into her deeper self.
I wonder if I will run into her again. Will we become friends? I have a growing collection of books signed by their authors and an even more vibrant collection of friends who write.
I think I'll buy her book. It promises to be lyric and moving. Maybe she will sign it for me.
I just met Goldberry Long, author of Juniper Tree Burning. She's a lovely person, glowing with energy and intent on her writing. We chat about growing up eighties and wearing designer jeans.
I leave her alone and turn to my grants as I can tell that she is trying to sink into writing mode. She has that slightly anxious air of the writer who needs to tune into her deeper self.
I wonder if I will run into her again. Will we become friends? I have a growing collection of books signed by their authors and an even more vibrant collection of friends who write.
I think I'll buy her book. It promises to be lyric and moving. Maybe she will sign it for me.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Get Your Copy Now!
Michelle Moran discusses and signs her latest novel - Cleopatra's Daughter !!!!
Released on Tuesday, Michelle Moran's third novel is already creating an impressive stir. Fans across the country lined up outside bookstores to buy copies, and also to take their chances with her Literary Treasure Hunt!
Come meet Michelle in person, hear the fascinating research that went into the writing of this young adult historical fiction, and enjoy her generous goodie bags (Roman chocolates, anyone?). I know where I'll be tomorrow night!
Released on Tuesday, Michelle Moran's third novel is already creating an impressive stir. Fans across the country lined up outside bookstores to buy copies, and also to take their chances with her Literary Treasure Hunt!
Come meet Michelle in person, hear the fascinating research that went into the writing of this young adult historical fiction, and enjoy her generous goodie bags (Roman chocolates, anyone?). I know where I'll be tomorrow night!
Friday, September 18, 2009 at 7:00pm
Vroman's Bookstore 695 E. Colorado Blvd Pasadena, California 91101
Synopsis:
"Following the deaths of Marc Antony and Cleopatra, their three children are exiled from Egypt and sent to Rome in chains to be raised in one of the most fascinating (and dangerous) courts of all time. This historical tale, seen through the eyes of their daughter Selene, follows their adaptation to Roman culture, their treatment as both a curiosity and a threat, and Selene's own perilous journey into adulthood. "
Synopsis:
"Following the deaths of Marc Antony and Cleopatra, their three children are exiled from Egypt and sent to Rome in chains to be raised in one of the most fascinating (and dangerous) courts of all time. This historical tale, seen through the eyes of their daughter Selene, follows their adaptation to Roman culture, their treatment as both a curiosity and a threat, and Selene's own perilous journey into adulthood. "
Friday, May 22, 2009
Positive Thinking
Flush with my success in sending out a story and having it published, I've decided to continue the trend. It's pretty hard for people to decide to publish stuff that's just sitting on my computer. I have several decent pieces languishing, waiting for their shot at the limelight.
So out they'll go - spreading their wings and seeking new heights.
Since I cracked the college lit journal barrier, where else is there to go but up?
And I'm not just going up a bit. Nope. I've decided to shoot high. Fire a rocket to the literary moon. My next story "The Bones Beneath" is going straight to the New Yorker itself. Why not? What if, just what if, they actually published it? My goodness. Then I'd have to admit I was really, actually a... you know... a writer. Gee...
More likely, I'll get an awesome rejection letter from them. From the New Yorker! Writing to me!! And it can go up on my writing wall! My name, mentioned by the New Yorker. (dreamy sigh).
Reminds me of Garrison Keillor's comment: I'd been writing for the New Yorker since I was in high school. They just hadn't know it yet.
A sense of humor and fun is a definite plus in this adventure!
So out they'll go - spreading their wings and seeking new heights.
Since I cracked the college lit journal barrier, where else is there to go but up?
And I'm not just going up a bit. Nope. I've decided to shoot high. Fire a rocket to the literary moon. My next story "The Bones Beneath" is going straight to the New Yorker itself. Why not? What if, just what if, they actually published it? My goodness. Then I'd have to admit I was really, actually a... you know... a writer. Gee...
More likely, I'll get an awesome rejection letter from them. From the New Yorker! Writing to me!! And it can go up on my writing wall! My name, mentioned by the New Yorker. (dreamy sigh).
Reminds me of Garrison Keillor's comment: I'd been writing for the New Yorker since I was in high school. They just hadn't know it yet.
A sense of humor and fun is a definite plus in this adventure!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Wonderful News
A few months ago, I submitted my first story - to a college literary journal. Guess what?? They're publishing it!!!!
I can't believe my luck. My very first submission!
It's a simple start, but who cares? I'm a published writer now. Published. Yeah, baby. I knew they'd go for all the artsy allusions I wove through the narrative.
I mean I must have beaten out handfuls of other submittors. True, I have roughly double the life experience that they do, thus more to draw from in my writing.
Still, I'm thrilled.
Next stop, The New Yorker.
I can't believe my luck. My very first submission!
It's a simple start, but who cares? I'm a published writer now. Published. Yeah, baby. I knew they'd go for all the artsy allusions I wove through the narrative.
I mean I must have beaten out handfuls of other submittors. True, I have roughly double the life experience that they do, thus more to draw from in my writing.
Still, I'm thrilled.
Next stop, The New Yorker.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
The Future of Newspapers
Clearly, I'm a regular LA Times reader. Lots of the content for my posts is sparked by my daily habit of cruising through those crinkly pages to find out about our world.
For a while, I've been wanting to post about the changes newspapers are undergoing. That's why something on television struck a chord with me.
I was watching The Daily Show with Jon Stewart last week. (See Wednesday, Sept. 24th episode here.) As he joked about how the various media approach Sarah Palin, he pretended to forget what newspapers are.
Ouch.
Stewart jibed, “You know, those things that smudge your hands. You know, you wrap old fish in them.” Aah, the bitter satire.
Unfortunately, it’s so true. The sea change that is swamping our country’s papers is sweeping them away. The Los Angeles Times I hold in my hands today is a pale, pared down version of what I read just three months ago.
Round after round of leadership change and staff cuts has reduced the scope, breadth and depth of what comes into my home each day in plain ole black and white. The push is towards the Tribune’s website and growing list of blogs. And that’s great. Maybe a change is inevitable; maybe it’s just what is called for.
Frankly, I’m surprised by the quality writing that the paper is maintaining despite the battering by economic and social forces it’s endured during the last few years.
If this interests you, Columnist Steve Lopez said it best this summer. See if his plea brings a misty tear to your eye.
For a while, I've been wanting to post about the changes newspapers are undergoing. That's why something on television struck a chord with me.
I was watching The Daily Show with Jon Stewart last week. (See Wednesday, Sept. 24th episode here.) As he joked about how the various media approach Sarah Palin, he pretended to forget what newspapers are.
Ouch.
Stewart jibed, “You know, those things that smudge your hands. You know, you wrap old fish in them.” Aah, the bitter satire.
Unfortunately, it’s so true. The sea change that is swamping our country’s papers is sweeping them away. The Los Angeles Times I hold in my hands today is a pale, pared down version of what I read just three months ago.
Round after round of leadership change and staff cuts has reduced the scope, breadth and depth of what comes into my home each day in plain ole black and white. The push is towards the Tribune’s website and growing list of blogs. And that’s great. Maybe a change is inevitable; maybe it’s just what is called for.
Frankly, I’m surprised by the quality writing that the paper is maintaining despite the battering by economic and social forces it’s endured during the last few years.
If this interests you, Columnist Steve Lopez said it best this summer. See if his plea brings a misty tear to your eye.
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