tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post4203253818163888321..comments2023-11-03T04:57:11.073-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: Gone With The PrintLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-68479757317499158012010-11-24T19:46:36.215-05:002010-11-24T19:46:36.215-05:00Laurie asked: Do you have any advice for those of...Laurie asked: Do you have any advice for those of us that are interested in submitting to Carina Press?<br /><br />A few things to keep in mind. Some writers out there will try to tell you it's "easier" to sell to a digital publisher. Nowadays? Not so much. Carina accepts a small percentage of the manuscripts they receive. Every book is read by a first reader, and if it gets a thumbs-up, then it goes to a second reader. BOTH readers have to recommend that Carina acquire the story before an offer is made. <br /><br />You don't need to have an agent. Submission guidelines are on the website. <br /><br />You can follow Carina Press on Facebook, and Angela James is on Twitter all the time. You'd be amazed at the "insider tips" you can pull from the Twitter stream. For instance, early last week, most of the editors were caught up with their submissions pile. So NOW is a good time to submit.<br /><br />Carina prides itself on buying things that don't fit neatly into the traditional publisher niches. My book was rejected by both HQN and Mira (too suspense-y for HQN, too funny for Mira), but Carina loved it. So, if you've been told your writing is terrific but the story *just doesn't fit...*, Carina may be a great option.<br /><br />Carina accepts a variety of lengths and all heat levels. My book was 99K words--and my editor had me *add* two scenes to bring it to 103K words. I use multiple POVs (10 of them), and they have their eyes on potential series. <br /><br />Oh, and my book will be coming out as an audio release in December via Audible.com. No word yet on print, but I'm still hopeful. <br /><br />Does that help??Amy Atwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05397895210682654874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-87575764585413514832010-11-24T19:37:50.101-05:002010-11-24T19:37:50.101-05:00Hey all! Sandy and Jill--good to see you. Ever si...Hey all! Sandy and Jill--good to see you. Ever since i wrote the blog, I've been having these visions of Scarlet finally luring Ashley into her bed--and being disappointed. Somehow, Miss Scarlet was not looking disappointed after Rhett ravished her that night. So, my best advice in publishing? Don't hand your beloved story over to an agent or editor unless they really want it. A tepid agent won't do you any good, nor will a lukewarm editor.Amy Atwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05397895210682654874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-57118060130547803922010-11-24T18:56:05.821-05:002010-11-24T18:56:05.821-05:00Congratulations, Amy, on your debut release! Loved...Congratulations, Amy, on your debut release! Loved your post. Everytime I read GWTW, I hope Scarlet makes a difference choice. So glad you made the right one for you.<br /><br />Do you have any advice for those of us that are interested in submitting to Carina Press?Laurie Loganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08957432244479640433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-48503755750717699842010-11-24T18:23:01.854-05:002010-11-24T18:23:01.854-05:00Amy, you are everywhere!! I love the Scarlet/publi...Amy, you are everywhere!! I love the Scarlet/publishing story. I think you are smarter than Scarlet to realize your goal a little sooner than it walking out the door. LOL<br /><br />I too am enjoying digital publishing and thinking the future is going to be very different from everything that has gone on before.Jill Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754506629717417267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-2095555938792272632010-11-24T18:07:35.903-05:002010-11-24T18:07:35.903-05:00Amy, girl, I am so lovin' followin' your b...Amy, girl, I am so lovin' followin' your blogs! I'll be able to say " I knew her when."Mary Marvellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12015719890476028848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-47557409386748300772010-11-24T17:50:10.408-05:002010-11-24T17:50:10.408-05:00Hey Sandy, thanks for stopping by. I also like th...Hey Sandy, thanks for stopping by. I also like the analogy that what is most obvious may not be right!KJ Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588414958560844668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-12010865088747994422010-11-24T17:33:43.623-05:002010-11-24T17:33:43.623-05:00Amy,
What a great analogy between your process to...Amy,<br /><br />What a great analogy between your process to publication and Gone With the Wind. You're definitely smarter than Scarlet. You had the right idea to stop beating your head against a wooden door and stepped into a open door. <br /><br />Have Lying Eyes and will be reading it soon.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-36954835650724661902010-11-24T16:51:53.634-05:002010-11-24T16:51:53.634-05:00Nancy, thanks for your Thanksgiving thoughts!!!Nancy, thanks for your Thanksgiving thoughts!!!KJ Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588414958560844668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-50567254540138178532010-11-24T16:51:30.968-05:002010-11-24T16:51:30.968-05:00Hi Beth, I'll bet you're bundled up as wel...Hi Beth, I'll bet you're bundled up as well! Snow is coming soon!!!KJ Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588414958560844668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-85645746202329774482010-11-24T16:50:52.653-05:002010-11-24T16:50:52.653-05:00Hi Dale, waving hello to a fellow Canadian! It...Hi Dale, waving hello to a fellow Canadian! It's frosty in Toronto today as well.KJ Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588414958560844668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-91205109810151086302010-11-24T16:49:51.412-05:002010-11-24T16:49:51.412-05:00Hi Tawny, thanks for stopping by to support Amy...Hi Tawny, thanks for stopping by to support Amy's success!KJ Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588414958560844668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-14560457137416343642010-11-24T16:39:47.881-05:002010-11-24T16:39:47.881-05:00AC, thanks for sharing that info about Amy helping...AC, thanks for sharing that info about Amy helping others. I love that!KJ Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588414958560844668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-21963250929239062142010-11-24T16:39:09.830-05:002010-11-24T16:39:09.830-05:00Amy, love the story idea! Jewels, lust, and a lac...Amy, love the story idea! Jewels, lust, and a lack of trust. Bring it on!KJ Howehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588414958560844668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-41828619988818188712010-11-24T16:21:07.578-05:002010-11-24T16:21:07.578-05:00Welcome, Amy, and congratulations on your release....Welcome, Amy, and congratulations on your release. Sounds like a fun book.<br /><br />AC, I hope you're keeping the rooster busy!<br /><br />Happy Thanksgiving to those who're celebrating tomorrow, and best wishes for a great weekend to everyone else.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-33587583978470271482010-11-24T16:06:12.534-05:002010-11-24T16:06:12.534-05:00Welcome to the lair, Amy! What a great post *g* Co...Welcome to the lair, Amy! What a great post *g* Congrats on your release and thanks so much for being with us today :-)Beth Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204356784898045866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-75266971266659802782010-11-24T15:07:57.644-05:002010-11-24T15:07:57.644-05:00Wow, I ran out for a little pre-holiday shopping (...Wow, I ran out for a little pre-holiday shopping (wine), and more people stopped by! Loucinda mentioned the GIAM groups, and I see some of the peeps swung by to show their support (so glad you're enjoying the book, Stacey!). <br /><br />WritingGIAM is an online community for goal-oriented writers. We're prepping to launch a 5th neighborhood. You can find more info at the group's new website: http://www.writinggiam.com and click on About in the navigation bar. Yes, it's free, and we now have loops open for writers of all levels and welcome all genres.Amy Atwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05397895210682654874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-13195207966340332982010-11-24T14:46:39.686-05:002010-11-24T14:46:39.686-05:00*Waving*
Hi Amy :) I love your call story!! We...*Waving*<br /><br /> Hi Amy :) I love your call story!! Welcome to the Lair and a huge congrats on Lying Eyes.Tawnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14076851566613018105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-42623671496165117932010-11-24T14:14:05.678-05:002010-11-24T14:14:05.678-05:00Lovely post Amy! Loved Lying Eyes when I first re...Lovely post Amy! Loved Lying Eyes when I first read it and it's even better now I'm sure!<br /><br />Need to get an ereader - maybe Santa??<br /><br />It's a cold day in the West Coast of Canada too!! I've got -15C which is about 5 degrees F. But the good news is I get to hit the slopes tomorrow!Dale Mayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02801256105859324149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-5310778107191669192010-11-24T14:09:05.714-05:002010-11-24T14:09:05.714-05:00Amy - Aging magicians and cocky thiefs - love it! ...Amy - Aging magicians and cocky thiefs - love it! Congrats on the release!Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-27634957042461305892010-11-24T13:35:26.024-05:002010-11-24T13:35:26.024-05:00Morning all!
It is clear but COLD here in NorCal t...Morning all!<br />It is clear but COLD here in NorCal today. Okay, we Californians are wimps, but 35 degrees is COLD for us! I'm sure the chook wishes he was back in lovely summery Oz. ;-)<br /><br />One thing Amy has not mentioned is how much she gives back to the writing community. She has founded and moderates 4 Goal In A Month groups (I belong to #3). <br /><br />Thank you, Amy, for all you do!<br /><br />AC<br />who has assigned the GR to dusting duty. After all, he has a built-in feather duster!Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-11523914872488250882010-11-24T13:23:04.021-05:002010-11-24T13:23:04.021-05:00Love the comparison, Amy! It has everything: yearn...Love the comparison, Amy! It has everything: yearning, rejection, choosing a different route. And I think you're much smarter than Miss. Scarlet, too.Edie Ramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084144940233965447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-39587741233319965702010-11-24T11:10:51.240-05:002010-11-24T11:10:51.240-05:00The GWTW comparison is great. Thanks for the insi...The GWTW comparison is great. Thanks for the insight, Amy.<br /><br />I'm about 1/2 way through LE and Mickey is yummier than ever!Stacey Joy Netzelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13908548379784017162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-7520134195386894842010-11-24T09:51:17.008-05:002010-11-24T09:51:17.008-05:00Lying Eyes is a funny romantic suspense. While ed...Lying Eyes is a funny romantic suspense. While editors may be seeking romantic comedies or gritty romantic suspenses, marketing departments find funny romantic suspenses harder to market. Readers seem to be enjoying the book.<br /><br />I'm currently working on the two sequels (headed to Las Vegas soon for some research!): Cheating Hearts and Stealing Kisses. Plus, I'm part way into something completely different, a mainstream historical set during the Wars of the Roses. Yikes--I'm a marketing department's worst nightmare, an author who writes in two totally different styles!Amy Atwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05397895210682654874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-44650059820542697332010-11-24T08:32:22.899-05:002010-11-24T08:32:22.899-05:00Thanks, Amy, for the low down on LYING EYES. Do y...Thanks, Amy, for the low down on LYING EYES. Do you have another book in the pipeline? What other kinds of stories do you write? Or is romantic suspense/thriller your thing?jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-23600268942580715382010-11-24T08:28:44.054-05:002010-11-24T08:28:44.054-05:00Hey, Cindy, it's been a while since a Bandita ...Hey, Cindy, it's been a while since a Bandita captured the chook, hasn't it! Good going!jo robertsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16824237193217632098noreply@blogger.com