Well, Michael Jackson has died, God bless him, and my fav TV prog of the mo (Doc Martin) has been cancelled for what I feel is an indecently quick showing of 'A tribute to Michael Jackson'. I mean, let him cool off first, for heaven's sake. What is wrong with people? Why the crazy mad rush to remember such a recently departed soul? Gotta make way for the next unfortunate in the world of the 21st century celeb, eh what?
So I've decided to put 'Indigo Antfarm, Violet and Blue' on Authonomy. Authonomy, if you didn't know, is a website created by HarperCollins for aspiring authors to post their work and get feedback from site visitors and fellow authors. I've been on it before, back in October, when I posted 'Ginnungagaps' and then 'Nearly King Jimbo.' Both received positive comments but unfortunately I didn't have the stamina, determination and sheer cut throat approach to self-promotion needed if you are to keep your head above water on such a site where everyone is pushing and shoving to get noticed too.
However, now I do. I've received so many rejections for my first two books I can take whatever is thrown at me regarding my writing, especially if it a huge cheque for a three book advance. Andy has created a book cover for me because he is VERY clever at things like that. I edited the first 12 chapters for the umpty-millionth time, did a quick short pitch and a long pitch and BINGO! There she was in a matter of minutes and within the hour I had 2 positive comments and a bookshelving, and am on a couple of watchlists.
I am now suffering a rush of writer's ecstasy, hence the second blog of the day. (Either that or I'm having a hot flush which is possible as they've been getting quite nasty these last couple of months). Or perhaps it is the combination of a muggy thunderstorm on the horizon and a very hot cup of tea.
Anyway, what I want to say is that if anyone fancies having a read of 'Indigo Antfarm, Violet and Blue', then please visit http://www.authonomy.com/ and have a look and a read. And maybe leave a comment - good, bad, indifferent, all are welcome.
Thank you for suffering a shameless plug and thank you, Andy, for yet another wonderful book cover. (You should do graphics for a living!)
So I've decided to put 'Indigo Antfarm, Violet and Blue' on Authonomy. Authonomy, if you didn't know, is a website created by HarperCollins for aspiring authors to post their work and get feedback from site visitors and fellow authors. I've been on it before, back in October, when I posted 'Ginnungagaps' and then 'Nearly King Jimbo.' Both received positive comments but unfortunately I didn't have the stamina, determination and sheer cut throat approach to self-promotion needed if you are to keep your head above water on such a site where everyone is pushing and shoving to get noticed too.
However, now I do. I've received so many rejections for my first two books I can take whatever is thrown at me regarding my writing, especially if it a huge cheque for a three book advance. Andy has created a book cover for me because he is VERY clever at things like that. I edited the first 12 chapters for the umpty-millionth time, did a quick short pitch and a long pitch and BINGO! There she was in a matter of minutes and within the hour I had 2 positive comments and a bookshelving, and am on a couple of watchlists.
I am now suffering a rush of writer's ecstasy, hence the second blog of the day. (Either that or I'm having a hot flush which is possible as they've been getting quite nasty these last couple of months). Or perhaps it is the combination of a muggy thunderstorm on the horizon and a very hot cup of tea.
Anyway, what I want to say is that if anyone fancies having a read of 'Indigo Antfarm, Violet and Blue', then please visit http://www.authonomy.com/ and have a look and a read. And maybe leave a comment - good, bad, indifferent, all are welcome.
Thank you for suffering a shameless plug and thank you, Andy, for yet another wonderful book cover. (You should do graphics for a living!)
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