Heather B, I like that one.
Here is my freshest, since I just sent out queries on my last line entered. The novel is titled "SHE'S A COLD BLOODED FLAKE"
Frankly, it was the bloodstains on the dress that were worrying her more than how to dispose of the body.
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- October 10th, 2010, 12:45 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Share your opening sentence!
- Replies: 236
- Views: 86451
- October 5th, 2010, 9:18 am
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Share your opening sentence!
- Replies: 236
- Views: 86451
Re: Share your opening sentence!
**Thanks for the compliments all!
- October 2nd, 2010, 7:57 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Age Progression
- Replies: 13
- Views: 9166
Re: Age Progression
I think it depends on how you feel about it. Whatever you do, DO NOT follow trends in publishing! They change too fast! Write what you are inspired to write. Write it as well as you can. If this is the best way you feel there is to tell the story you want to tell, then do so. If it doesn't sell righ...
- October 2nd, 2010, 7:52 pm
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: Share your opening sentence!
- Replies: 236
- Views: 86451
Re: Share your opening sentence!
I like THE FERRYMAN sentence, and the one about the girl's tongue getting her into trouble. Here's mine from WHAT A PAINE! my UF novel. Going through final revisions now-queries going out this month!! I hadn’t expected to be chatting up a couple of lingerie clad sixty year old succubi this evening.
- September 14th, 2010, 7:08 pm
- Forum: Social Media and Book Promotion
- Topic: Social Networking - does it really work?
- Replies: 53
- Views: 29435
Re: Social Networking - does it really work?
I think blogging can quickly take writing time away, and I don't plan to partake. However, I believe that having a website is essential. Being able to list your books, some personal pertinent information, appearances, and maybe some commentary is always helpful to any fans or readers. I cannot count...
- September 13th, 2010, 11:19 am
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: How do you deal with feeling fragile?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 7943
Re: How do you deal with feeling fragile?
Chocolate, YES! I think practice helps. Take a speech class at a community college. It does wonders for your ability to present material in front of others and receive criticism from strangers. I also think joining writing groups and online groups is good, as well as just putting your work out there...
- September 12th, 2010, 5:38 pm
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: Brand New WHAT A PAINE! Funny UF
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3855
Re: Brand New WHAT A PAINE! Funny UF
Thanks Quill. I am sorry. When I did post changes in the same thread I didn't get responses, which Is why I tried it this way. I was getting the impression that you just disliked everything, and I can't please everyone, I just can't. I've revised the query without the quotes and changed the wording ...
- September 12th, 2010, 3:57 pm
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: Brand New WHAT A PAINE! Funny UF
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3855
Re: Brand New WHAT A PAINE! Funny UF
Quill, while I appreciate your advice, the only query you have liked that I have presented has been the one that universally was met with criticism and didn't convey any sense of the personality that MY actual novel held. While you cited that it was the one you felt had a voice (others have felt tha...
- September 11th, 2010, 6:22 pm
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: Brand New WHAT A PAINE! Funny UF
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3855
Re: Brand New WHAT A PAINE! Funny UF
Lachrymal, I think I AM going to change it to red-blooded, and the quotes are definitely getting trashed! Bartle001- Thanks. I can't go into great detail about the bureau in the query without it getting too bogged with backstory, but when I didn't have the "secret" on there I had people co...
- September 11th, 2010, 1:56 pm
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: Brand New WHAT A PAINE! Funny UF
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3855
Re: Brand New WHAT A PAINE! Funny UF
I wasn't sure about the quotes, and I'm still not. She's a vampire and he's a demon, but my paranormals are REALLY mild compared to the standard version. I wanted to convey that without a huge explanation. If it seems hokey I'll ex it.
Thanks! I'm excited about the book.
Thanks! I'm excited about the book.
- September 11th, 2010, 12:47 pm
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: Brand New WHAT A PAINE! Funny UF
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3855
Brand New WHAT A PAINE! Funny UF
Read all the input and incorporated. I am very pleased with this one. I don't think I will be making many more revisions. I had some good help from someone at AW that gave excellent advice and boosted my confidence about following my instincts on humor. I think when it comes to something like this b...
- September 11th, 2010, 10:18 am
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: Query: HARP-BROKEN--latest version at end..thanks for input!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 5714
Re: Query: HARP-BROKEN--latest version at end..thanks for input!
I think it's improved. I liked the premise originally, but you've added some points in this query that actually make me want to READ it, and I don't read YA, so that's a good thing! I think it needs some trimming when it comes to details, and the essential information that seems very crammed togethe...
- September 10th, 2010, 10:03 am
- Forum: Writing
- Topic: The importance (and difficulty) of gestures
- Replies: 55
- Views: 48532
Re: The importance (and difficulty) of gestures
I think I do it pretty well. I do find that particular characters will develop habits, but I crack jokes at myself in my own writing. For instance, I noticed my character Sam smiles a LOT, so as soon as I noticed it, I had him smile, then another character, whose POV the story is written in, thought...
- September 8th, 2010, 2:58 pm
- Forum: Finding An Agent
- Topic: Finding an agent with a sense of humor
- Replies: 16
- Views: 7023
Re: Finding an agent with a sense of humor
Thanks everyone! This was great advice. Juice, it had never occurred to me to email an author, but it couldn't hurt! I 'm spending more time compiling my agent list than I thought I would! I hope it pays off though. It helps to have the webs these days.
- September 7th, 2010, 10:57 am
- Forum: Queries
- Topic: new WHAT A PAINE! query page 3
- Replies: 32
- Views: 10977
Re: new WHAT A PAINE! query page 3
Quill, I will incorporate those changes! You can google succubi, although mine are milder. An agent repping urban fantasy should be familiar with them.