tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post7685852403208891084..comments2024-03-28T22:20:16.362-04:00Comments on Literary Rambles: Holy Moly, Hello & Welcome.Casey McCormickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02787815672519189433noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-35589363855139401242009-09-25T02:00:14.861-04:002009-09-25T02:00:14.861-04:00You so rock! Please, know that your blog is very, ...You so rock! Please, know that your blog is very, very much appreciated and helpful and thank you for the community that you've organized around it. It is also an inspiration to read about your work in progress and your goals. It feels like a team effort, a friendly race where the only goal to reach the finish line. <br />Again, you rock! :)Darehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18163114536008559729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-83282335715678645562009-09-24T13:35:15.842-04:002009-09-24T13:35:15.842-04:00I came here by way of Janet. =) I have one manuscr...I came here by way of Janet. =) I have one manuscript under the bed and another under the pen.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745632421110452801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-42195476457713004812009-09-23T09:31:59.065-04:002009-09-23T09:31:59.065-04:00Terrific blog. Thanks for sharing all of this info...Terrific blog. Thanks for sharing all of this info!dfhttp://deborahfreedman.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-51616108176744581462009-09-21T13:52:59.936-04:002009-09-21T13:52:59.936-04:00I found your link on Janet Reid's blog a few d...I found your link on Janet Reid's blog a few days ago. Enough good stuff here I'm still wading through it. Thanks, and good luck with your writing from a "pre-published" crime fiction writer.Dana Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01350344882342624735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-6236080326389643302009-09-21T08:33:12.339-04:002009-09-21T08:33:12.339-04:00Ms. Reid pointed me here, but after reading throug...Ms. Reid pointed me here, but after reading through some of your back posts, I'm staying. Your blog seems awesome and informative and just the sort of thing to read with my morning coffee. Thanks for being here.B.E. Sandersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336115135400388268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-2498853288034607792009-09-20T01:42:36.508-04:002009-09-20T01:42:36.508-04:00Hallos! Another one from the Janet Reid camp. I lo...Hallos! Another one from the Janet Reid camp. I look forward to reading your agent profiles, and other articles.<br /><br />I'm just getting to the querying stage for my current book, but I don't blog about writing--I blog about Beauty Standards and how much they can annoy me.<br /><br />http://agreatattraction.blogspot.com/<br /><br />As for animal companions... cats love to hang out when one is writing... usually on one's arms. My 3 are no exception.London Mabelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04344685160375710889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-32832029972476952922009-09-20T00:10:10.156-04:002009-09-20T00:10:10.156-04:00Hi Charlotte! How do you like living in Germany? ...Hi Charlotte! How do you like living in Germany? My inlaws are from there. I hope to visit in the next few years. Sorry you don't have much time to write, but keep at it! You'll get that novel finished. Good luck!<br /><br />Your blog looks great so far, Pat! I love the kid review. What a great idea. So glad you found me, thanks to Boni!<br /><br />I'm glad my research helped you Natalie! Please consider leaving a comment about your agent when I spotlight her. I love client comments! <br /><br />I know you read faithfully, MG Higgins. You pop up often enough, and I appreciate every comment you leave. Thanks so much!Casey Somethinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596079290053524103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-66536605907202523792009-09-19T13:17:48.742-04:002009-09-19T13:17:48.742-04:00I saw Janet Reid's recommendation yesterday, a...I saw Janet Reid's recommendation yesterday, and thought, "Yahoo!" You so deserve praise for your excellent blog. I don't often leave a comment, but know that I read it faithfully.MG Higginshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584010470283038023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-10573366924395732302009-09-19T10:45:09.858-04:002009-09-19T10:45:09.858-04:00I've visited many times before during my agent...I've visited many times before during my agent research period. You provide a great service for writers. I was recently signed by a fabulous agent and I realized you would be highlighting her in a couple weeks. I'm looking forward to it :)Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861022355718378425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-12889960724906021292009-09-19T09:19:14.785-04:002009-09-19T09:19:14.785-04:00Great blog. I found you through Boni Ashburn's...Great blog. I found you through Boni Ashburn's site. I'll be back.<br /><br />I just started a blog -- Read, Write, Repeat -- focused on writing and the younger end of the children's spectrum. Four posts so far.Pat Zietlow Millerhttp://www.patzietlowmiller.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-27726667307172866652009-09-19T05:29:40.378-04:002009-09-19T05:29:40.378-04:00I found your blog yesterday via Ms Reid and this i...I found your blog yesterday via Ms Reid and this is my first comment, so I guess I don't count as a lurker.<br /><br />I've been a writer and editor for 16 years, and have been writing my first novel for the past 18 months. It's taking a looooong time because I have three kids and we live in Germany and school gets out at 1230, so I have VERY SHORT spaces in which to write.<br /><br />Very glad to have landed here!Charlottehttp://www.charlotteotter.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-12274141803669272442009-09-18T23:36:08.811-04:002009-09-18T23:36:08.811-04:00You make me laugh, Sarah. Perfect comment. Maybe...You make me laugh, Sarah. Perfect comment. Maybe you're right. Glad to have another MG/YA writer around!<br /><br />Thanks Shelley!<br /><br />Quackingalone, I can't give away the secrets of my time stretcher machine, sorry! Patent pending and all. BUT, I could write about organization and time management, I suppose. Thanks!<br /><br />Hi Sierra! Love your new blog layout. Glad you'll be coming back by. <br /><br />Thanks so much Alyssa, I always enjoy your comments. I'm so glad your de-lurked! Wedding plans are going good. Time is going by too quickly though. Ack! It's almost here. <br /><br />Looks like you're doing great with your blog so far, Jemi. Keep building that network. It's such an amazing thing, building a community of friends and acquaintances with similar interests! <br /><br />Laura you dog is gorgeous! (If that's your dog in the picture son your blog - I'm assuming so). Good luck querying. I'm so happy my research has helped you!<br /><br />Thanks Demon Hunter! Great profile name for a dark urban fantasy writer! Keep on writing. Best thing you can do!<br /><br />Thanks so much Kristi!Casey Somethinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596079290053524103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-45189939557321989342009-09-18T23:08:18.498-04:002009-09-18T23:08:18.498-04:00Casey - I'm glad the rest of the world is disc...Casey - I'm glad the rest of the world is discovering what a great blog you have. You do a great job and may you get multitudes of new followers thanks to the agent publicity. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255908019822363456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-9783958149046696112009-09-18T21:25:17.469-04:002009-09-18T21:25:17.469-04:00Whoa. Just found your blog today and I am impresse...Whoa. Just found your blog today and I am impressed! I will definitely be back.<br /><br />BTW, I write dark urban fantasy and I'm about to begin another novel. :-DTyhitia Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14070000168178880911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-88619412189551964562009-09-18T20:45:46.980-04:002009-09-18T20:45:46.980-04:00I'm usually a lurker, but I like the agent spo...I'm usually a lurker, but I like the agent spotlight feature. I'm currently subbing a YA novel around so I found your research helpful.Laura @ Caninedesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14721228229619326942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-13676945243730181992009-09-18T20:09:33.890-04:002009-09-18T20:09:33.890-04:00I followed the Shark's directions (I'm no ...I followed the Shark's directions (I'm no fool!) and found your blog. It's awesome :)<br /><br />I'm fairly new to the writing world, just started blogging and tweeting about 6 weeks ago. I'm slowly building up a network of great sites and great people to learn from and share with. I'm glad I made it here!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-89550306775475875852009-09-18T20:00:03.627-04:002009-09-18T20:00:03.627-04:00I've read your blog for a long time but only r...I've read your blog for a long time but only recently started commenting. You're right, you are nice!<br /><br />You have great information and a beautiful blog, which reflects your own beauty. <br /><br />Glad to see you are getting such well deserved recognition. You've helped me tremendously. I'm a YA writer who really appreciates your insights into the publishing world and your overall generosity. I also host a book review blog with my brothers. <br /><br />Anyway, thanks for your fabulous posts and keep them coming. I'll try to comment more...I don't know why it can be so scarey sometimes. Anyone else feel that way? <br /><br />How are the wedding plans going? I still love the dialogue about the black dress and the cemetary! You make me laugh!Alyssa Kirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05619379952262450970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-61761164646934808262009-09-18T19:56:56.208-04:002009-09-18T19:56:56.208-04:00New reader, over from Janet Reid. And I'll be...New reader, over from Janet Reid. And I'll be a frequent visitor. Great blog. I'm a women's fiction writer. <br /><br />Sierra Godfrey<br />sierragodfrey.blogspot.comSierra Godfreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01178679974239636309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-5387788857604094452009-09-18T19:13:20.064-04:002009-09-18T19:13:20.064-04:00I'm jealous of your illustrious fans, but I...I'm jealous of your illustrious fans, but I'm more jealous of your awesome time management. <br /><br />You seem to post often. I steal a few minutes on Sunday morning and then write way too much at once. <br /><br />Please write a post describing the wonders of your time stretcher machine and where I can get one. Okay, or maybe write about organization and time management, but it won't be nearly as fun - or nearly as easy to use -- as a gizmo, gadget for the chronically crunched. <br /><br />Thanks for taking your time with this blog -- I look forward to reading more!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-24894087533691426082009-09-18T19:09:44.873-04:002009-09-18T19:09:44.873-04:00Yeah!!Good for you, Casey.
Build it and they wi...Yeah!!Good for you, Casey. <br /><br />Build it and they will come.<br /><br />Shelleystoryqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039684494823420722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-27518434631175802552009-09-18T18:42:33.387-04:002009-09-18T18:42:33.387-04:00I feel like saying:
We're gonna need a bigger...I feel like saying:<br /><br /><i>We're gonna need a bigger blog</i><br /><br />But I'm not sure it'll fly. Followed the shark fin over here. I write light MG fantasy and dark YA.<br /><br />Thanks for what you're doing here. I can easily see you're a great resource.<br /><br /><a href="http://shortsf.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Life Blog</a><br /><a href="http://sarahlaurenson.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Author Blog</a>Sarah Laurensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252565450452195395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-50311800715038231652009-09-18T18:34:35.212-04:002009-09-18T18:34:35.212-04:00Hi Brigid! I love your name. Good luck when you ...Hi Brigid! I love your name. Good luck when you start querying your novel. I hope you have the success you've had with your short stories. <br /><br />Congrats on selling your novel, Lilly! And what a fun profile pic you have. Lurking is the smart way to go when it comes to time constraints! <br /><br />Lisa, lots of new followers, yes. I'm a big overwhelmed with it all. No pressure, right? Ack! Keep on learning and submitting! <br /><br />Thanks so much for the mention on your blog, Marsha! I'm glad you like my blog. Love the voice of yours.<br /><br />Glad you can embrace your lurkiness yet come out and say hi, Josephine. I'm so happy to hear Lit Rambles has been helping you in your research. Yay!<br /><br />Hi Joan. It sounds like you have a whole lot of writing going on. Good on you! Best to you on your querying. <br /><br />Thanks Tabitha! You're one of those faithful champions, you know. I'm still thrilled to have been mentioned in your SCBWI article. <br /><br />I hear you Cate. It seems like I add at least one blog to GR every day. It has to stop somewhere! Congrats on finishing up your MFA. That's huge. Oh, and your cat is darling!<br /><br />I'm rewriting as well, Jillin. Best to you! The hound here gives his regards to your Jack Russell!<br /><br />Thanks Caroline! It was fun for me to see me over there, too. And shocking! Boy. Pretty cool for a nobody like me.<br /><br />Sorry you haven't been having any success yet, Sarah. Persistence is key, as we hear and say so often. It really is true though. I love your profile picture, so lovely. Good luck as you continue on!<br /><br />Thanks, Suz! <br /><br />Hi Cindy! I recognize your picture. I've probably seen you commenting around. What a neat little community we have. Good luck on the agent hunt! It sounds like you have a lot to offer. Don't be nervous! <br /><br />Boni, I think I recognize your book from the blue boards. Are you on there? It looks like a book my daughter would love. She's been all about dragons lately. Thanks for commenting!<br /><br />Glad you came by, Lena! Lots of agents interested in urban fantasy right now, it seems. Best to you!Casey Somethinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596079290053524103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-34409776272729561372009-09-18T18:24:04.202-04:002009-09-18T18:24:04.202-04:00Hello! I saw a link to this blog on querytracker. ...Hello! I saw a link to this blog on querytracker. It's a great source! I write primarily urban fantasy, so I'm always looking for agents! Thanks!Lena Surbonweyhttp://www.cipherqueen.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-1869467193750927902009-09-18T18:18:06.972-04:002009-09-18T18:18:06.972-04:00Hi Casey :) I found your awesome agent resource vi...Hi Casey :) I found your awesome agent resource via Janet Reid-that woman has the nose of a bloodhound!<br /><br />I'm already repped (by one of your future Spotlights- can't wait to read it) but will happily direct other people this way frequently!<br /><br />Happy writing!Boni Ashburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01397801185274085090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1746050382328975047.post-45252009813300287002009-09-18T17:42:09.294-04:002009-09-18T17:42:09.294-04:00Well, I've never commented before, so I though...Well, I've never commented before, so I thought I'd finally drop in to say hi--didn't know about the post on Janet Reids blog so I'll have to check that out.<br /><br />I write inspiration fiction, have a contract with OakTara for two contemporary novels and I am getting ready to go agent hunting. Very scary but exciting at the same time.<br /><br />Have a great weekend!Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.com