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KazG replied to the topic Cover reveal! in the forum Podium 5 years, 3 months ago
Thanks Doug! Yes I do feel lucky 😊
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KazG replied to the topic Traditional or Self-Publishing? in the forum The Writers' Lifeboat 5 years, 4 months ago
Hi Doug, @raine and @janeshuff have both given you great feedback and I agree with them both (though Jane’s reply keeps vanishing! It’s like a hall of mirrors in here sometimes).
Thought I would jump in and give my ha’penny’s worth – I was lucky enough to be signed up by an agent and get a deal with a trad publisher (Penguin Random House) which…[Read more]
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KazG started the topic Cover reveal! in the forum Podium 5 years, 4 months ago
My cover art for When Days Tilt – the first book in my series (which is only two books long atm) – is here and it’s beautiful! So very happy with this – the publisher created it with a designer and I had input at the very beginning, but have been sitting back biting my nails ever since. I was convinced I would be disappointed (my expectations were…[Read more]
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KazG replied to the topic Indie publishing deal in the forum Podium 5 years, 4 months ago
It’s SO brilliant @janeshuff and its heartening to see these indie presses opening the field up to interesting, less mainstream and more diverse work. The publishing field could do with some opening up and its good to see it happening here. So happy your work has found a good home! See you out there in 2021! 👏🍾
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KazG replied to the topic Choices in the forum
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Jules replied to the topic Choices in the forum
Things that go bump 5 years, 7 months agoHome, unbeliever, vase
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Jules replied to the topic Chit Chat in the forum
Things that go bump 5 years, 7 months agoThis is great. It’s so far up my street it should be called Jules-ville. Thanks, Ath 😁
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KazG replied to the topic A gasp escaped me! in the forum Blogs 5 years, 8 months ago
Yes, I agree with @raine and @jillybean. Boyne is clearly lazy and arrogant with it. I recall some online stoush he had with the Auschwitz Memorial Museum (!!) when they criticised the historical accuracy of his book, and his snooty and dismissive response. I have despised him since I must say. I tend to research more than I need but I have a…[Read more]
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Jules replied to the topic Positive thoughts in the forum
CoronaMo 5 years, 8 months agoWell done on the short story acceptance, Doug.
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Jules replied to the topic A gasp escaped me! in the forum Blogs 5 years, 8 months ago
Pretty sure Stephen King now has a team of fact checkers. But yes I imagine the tone of those letters is gleeful. What I’ll say for King is that even though he’s writing speculative fiction, he portrays characters who’ve had life experiences he has not respectfully. The same cannot be said for Boyne! One of the big problems with The Boy in the…[Read more]
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KazG replied to the topic Richard's Literary Byways: The Beginning Place, by Ursula K Le Guin in the forum Blogs 5 years, 9 months ago
Thank you Richard – sorry, my original reply has also slipped through a portal. I hadn’t heard of this book and as a HUGE admirer of Ursula le Guin I will do my best to remedy that (might be a challenge, from what you say). Thank you for a fascinating blog and for highlighting so clearly how fantasy can be just as powerful, if not more so, at…[Read more]
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KazG posted an update in the group
CoronaMo 6 years agoPopping in to say hello – I’ve been in a most peculiar head space and sure it’s do to with It That Shall Not Be Named, but slowly getting some focus and clarity back. I’ve felt like a cabbage moth, flitting from here to there and never really settling, when I need to channel the caterpillar, with her steady devouring progress.
Also, I had some…[Read more]
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Thanks for the catch-up Kaz – and brilliant (and not undeserved) news about the residency. Fingers crossed all will come to pass … whenever.
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Fingers crossed from me too @kazg. A lovely boost though.
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Retreat sounds amazing Kaz – and I am totally not surprised they were won over by the Needlies!! Love them so much. On the + side, by the time this is all calmed down a bit, you will be in SERIOUS need of a bit of time away, so it’s nice to know there is that waiting for you. How is Book2 going atm?
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Thanks @janeshuff, @sandradavies and @raine! Sorry I didn’t see this Raine, I’ve been a bit erratic on all fronts lately. Book 2 is crawling along, it needs much more attention than I seem able to give it, unfortunately! I had so much great beta feedback and I know what needs to change to make the book stronger – but getting my head in a fit state…[Read more]
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I don’t think you’re alone in suffering from scattybrainitis @kazg. Sending reinforcing hugs.
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Thank you, gratefully received @janeshuff (I MISS HUGS) x
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KazG replied to the topic My ride so far on the rollercoaster that is publishing in the forum Blogs 6 years ago
Oh WOW @elle! That is such a brilliant ride – 3 agents offering rep, including your dream agent! That is truly the dream 🙂 And yes, it must be a ripper of a book. Having seen some of your writing, I’m not in the least surprised. CONGRATULATIONS!! Enjoy the giddiness 🙂
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KazG replied to the topic Good news this time – finally! in the forum Podium 6 years, 1 month ago
I can’t tell you how delighted I am to hear this, @janette! SO well deserved! I love that short story and look forward to reading the full length version. congratulations and crack out the bubbly (I’m sure you already have) xx
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Jules replied to the topic Good news this time – finally! in the forum Podium 6 years, 1 month ago
Brilliant news, Janette. Congratulations 😊
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