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Novel - White Night by Jim Butcher
Non-Fiction - The Fire in the Fiction by Donald Maass
Comicbook - The Strange Adventures of H.P. Lovecraft by Mac Carter
Non-Fiction - The Fire in the Fiction by Donald Maass
Comicbook - The Strange Adventures of H.P. Lovecraft by Mac Carter
Posted on July 15, 2009 at 7:52pm —
Currently Reading 6/15
Audiobook - The City and The City, by China Mieville
Novel - The Yiddish Policeman's Union by, Michael Chabon
Comicbook - Chasing Dogma, by Kevin Smith
Nonfiction - The First Five Pages, by Noah Lukeman
Novel - The Yiddish Policeman's Union by, Michael Chabon
Comicbook - Chasing Dogma, by Kevin Smith
Nonfiction - The First Five Pages, by Noah Lukeman
Posted on June 15, 2009 at 8:02am —
Currently Reading
Audiobook - Survivor, Chuck Palahniuk
Fiction Novel - Humbolt's Gift, Saul Bellow (yes still)
Fiction Short Story Anthology - 20th Century Ghosts, Joe Hill
Comic Books - Locke & Key #4, Joe Hill; The Walking Dead, Robert Kirkman
Nonfiction - The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy, Dennis William; Like Shaking Hands with God, Kurt Vonnegut and Lee Stringer
Fiction Novel - Humbolt's Gift, Saul Bellow (yes still)
Fiction Short Story Anthology - 20th Century Ghosts, Joe Hill
Comic Books - Locke & Key #4, Joe Hill; The Walking Dead, Robert Kirkman
Nonfiction - The Complete Idiot's Guide to Alchemy, Dennis William; Like Shaking Hands with God, Kurt Vonnegut and Lee Stringer
Posted on April 22, 2009 at 8:19pm —
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Novel - White Night by Jim Butcher
Non-Fiction - The Fire in the Fiction by Donald Maass
Comicbook - The Strange Adventures of H.P. Lovecraft by Mac Carter
I think your query letter is good. I know a lot of people may be thinking, "why compare your work to someone else?" "Don't you want to be original?"
Unfortunately, the publishing business is a lot like Hollywood. They want something they know peo...
Just read your bit. I can give you the detailed crit next time we meet, with all my inline bits of wisdom and first impressions. For now, an overall view:
This is wicked fun stuff. I salute you. I also point out that I rarely say that sort of thin...
I would like to apologize for the unfortunate wording on my last post. I was unhappy to see that I'd written "hate it". I actually tried to edit the message so it didn't sound so harsh, but for some reason (probably my technotardedness) the edited...
It was a very interesting read... time sequence tad rough but a good lay out and backdrop. the guy in the lab reminded me of a dungeon keeper of info ..self isolated character suited well. CIA wizard needs some work seems tad flat not really too i...
The replies look good to me, James. I'm not sure you need a third opinion. What you've got is me, representing the juvenile 12 year old point of view; and Sue, representing the sophisticated, literate reader. So if you aim for both of us to hate i...
Damn, can I get a third opinion? ;)
James,
I just read this section of your fantasy/thriller/spy novel. As always, I applaud you for the diligence of putting that many words on paper. I also read Rich's comments. Starting off, we are on opposite sides of the table, almost to a scene...
The following are just my opinions and reactions. I by no means consider myself an expert on what it takes to get published. I only know what other people have told me and what I’ve read, and a lot of that is probably bullshit. The things I mentio...
The Good
I felt compelled to keep reading it. You definitely have something here. The core concept is awesome, and I think that your basic writing skills are pretty good. No better or worse than say Patricia Briggs. She sells books, and has been ...
I downloaded your file and am looking forward to reading it over the next couple of days. I hope to post a little feedback by Tuesday. What, specifically, would you like feedback on? Marketability? Possible obstacles to marketability. Honestly, bu...
Audiobook - The City and The City, by China Mieville
Novel - The Yiddish Policeman's Union by, Michael Chabon
Comicbook - Chasing Dogma, by Kevin Smith
Nonfiction - The First Five Pages, by Noah Lukeman
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- How did you hear about us? Please be specific.
- Friend
- How would you classify your level of writing experience?
- Intermediate
- Please list any other writer's forums you belong to
- Indianapolis Writers Meetup
- Please tell us (if any) your favorite writer's magazines or publications
- none
- List your specialty genre(s) OR genre(s) you are interested in (fiction, horror, etc...)
- Fantasy-Horror
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 4:04pm on June 28, 2009,
Stephan Loy said…
- Hope you aren't terribly hungry. My soul wouldn't amount to anything more than a lite snack. Maybe crackers and a carrot.
- At 4:05pm on June 27, 2009,
Stephan Loy said…
- So, your buddy icon... That's what you look like when you take off those shades?
- At 8:21am on June 15, 2009,
J. E. Flint said… - I believe I shall, though as I was watching Gangland's last night I got the inspiration to update my bounty hunter story into Modern Days to add to my short story collection. ;)
- At 8:02pm on April 14, 2009,
James Waters AKA. NineSpeed said… - Hello James, welcome to the box.
- At 5:27pm on April 13, 2009,
Shannon Lynette said… - Welcome to the box!
~Shannon Lynette
- At 3:25pm on April 13, 2009,
Vic said… - Welcome to the Box
- At 11:20am on April 13, 2009,
Charlie Bear said… - Hey Squidman, you're a bit early for Halloween...........
Fantasy horror? coulda fooled me. Welcome!
- At 9:09pm on April 11, 2009,
Shai Adair said… - Welcome to the box.
Cheers!
Shai
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