tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post1546065942037004407..comments2024-03-28T03:15:56.415-04:00Comments on Supernatural Snark: Made of Awesome: Darker Still Signing + YA Novel Discovery CompetitionJennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-34084945953355899942011-11-27T16:36:16.701-05:002011-11-27T16:36:16.701-05:00thank you so much for a heads up on this contest!!...thank you so much for a heads up on this contest!! I'll totally have to share it with my sister who's a crazy reader, sometimes writer as well!Scarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17051041804408030528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-40833064074174753692011-11-25T17:14:00.141-05:002011-11-25T17:14:00.141-05:00How exciting that you got to attend this event! An...How exciting that you got to attend this event! And even MORE exciting that you got to hang out with her afterwards!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09629683051183850547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-59078349534116357522011-11-23T02:05:54.411-05:002011-11-23T02:05:54.411-05:00She cuts quite a figure, doesn't she?
I'm ...She cuts quite a figure, doesn't she?<br />I'm reading Darker Still right now and absolutely loving it!Madigan Mirzahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03298558705488237857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-21801527280904465942011-11-22T23:41:18.303-05:002011-11-22T23:41:18.303-05:00Your pictures turned out great!! That signing was ...Your pictures turned out great!! That signing was so much fun. I still have to download my pictures!A Buckeye Girl Readshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08952103323793072580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-84363194309313779132011-11-22T02:51:54.576-05:002011-11-22T02:51:54.576-05:00That sounds like such a great event! And a great c...That sounds like such a great event! And a great contest. Too bad my NaNo novel sucks like Zahn's wardrobe designer!<br /><br />Heather :)BURIED IN BOOKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18205451716054533728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-46411075797246361942011-11-22T00:29:39.167-05:002011-11-22T00:29:39.167-05:00I just love seeing your picture!!! Miss you Jenny!...I just love seeing your picture!!! Miss you Jenny! :-))) <br />This truly seems like an awesome event!Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05998128531860725536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-62398272164024112772011-11-21T23:56:10.464-05:002011-11-21T23:56:10.464-05:00Ooh that sounds like such a cool event! Especially...Ooh that sounds like such a cool event! Especially being able to talk with Leanna afterwards. Very fun. =) I'm totally intrigued with 'Darker Still', I think I'll have to check it out.Ashley @ Book Labyrinthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395484656811182553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-26638570213088973262011-11-21T23:48:24.583-05:002011-11-21T23:48:24.583-05:00The event sounds amazing! That's great that y...The event sounds amazing! That's great that you got to go. I love when the authors really get into it and get the accents right and gesture and all that. Glad it was a great time and that you got to chat with her a bit!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01701325312535440179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-61321460351650437762011-11-21T15:09:17.167-05:002011-11-21T15:09:17.167-05:00DUDE!!! This is totally MADE of AWESOME!!!DUDE!!! This is totally MADE of AWESOME!!!Bookish Brunettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04753627136675666788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-33666248052974952092011-11-21T10:38:36.508-05:002011-11-21T10:38:36.508-05:00I'm so jealous! That sounds like it was so muc...I'm so jealous! That sounds like it was so much fun. Next time I come to Ohio, I'm so planning it around an author signing. LOL!<br /><br />Also, that YA 250 word submission, do you think it sounds legit? I get nervous of anything that sounds too good to be true. Know what I mean? Not that it would be easy to come in number one with the amount of submissions, but hopefully you know what I mean.Jen (@ Jens Book Closet)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02339586413882184139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-69024882272358583302011-11-20T23:36:04.028-05:002011-11-20T23:36:04.028-05:00I wish I could go to author signings, maybe there ...I wish I could go to author signings, maybe there will be some going on this summer. On a side note, I think we have the same top. :)Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075396524555306851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-56400227476872926472011-11-20T23:05:03.538-05:002011-11-20T23:05:03.538-05:00From your pics it looks like a beautiful venue tha...From your pics it looks like a beautiful venue that the signing took place in. BTW that's a great pic of the book that you took too.Jenny N.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12175597395445772605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-23906126520721925532011-11-20T20:37:31.673-05:002011-11-20T20:37:31.673-05:00Missie - It's true:) I work best in short burs...Missie - It's true:) I work best in short bursts ;-)<br /><br />Juju - Thank you! I think everyone usually dislikes pictures of themselves so looking at the above makes me grimace a little, but Leanna was just too cute that I had to post it:)<br /><br />Melissa - *blushes* Thank you:):) If I had a good idea for a story I probably would, but I don't unless it's a book full of cover critiques. That would be fun:)<br /><br />Eric - I appreciate you bringing this to everyone's attention. Ultimately it's up to each individual to decide whether or not it's worth it to them, and this blog is merely bringing attention to a possible opportunity should they wish to explore it.<br /><br />Lori - We had a great time, weather and all:)<br /><br />Zahida - I think maybe it's just the lighting making me look more tan than I would otherwise, because I'm super fair. Glad you think it's working for me, I should see if I can get that lighting installed wherever I go ;-)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-89588227104412744562011-11-20T19:33:33.563-05:002011-11-20T19:33:33.563-05:00It sounds like this was such a fun event and it wa...It sounds like this was such a fun event and it was really sweet of Leanna to hang out with you for a bit. <br /><br />Hmm, you look a little different. I feel like you got tan or something. Regardless, you look good :)A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-13851251735092919012011-11-20T18:05:33.752-05:002011-11-20T18:05:33.752-05:00I always love hearing about author events, since w...I always love hearing about author events, since where I live isn't exactly considered a cultural or literary mecca. Looks like you guys had a good time!<br /><br /><br />Smiles!<br />LoriLoriStronginhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10764202539292045963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-6866761784206256772011-11-20T17:59:23.961-05:002011-11-20T17:59:23.961-05:00I feel like a curmudgeon pointing this out but:
&...I feel like a curmudgeon pointing this out but:<br /><br />"Entry fee is $15.00 (USD) payable by credit card or check."<br /><br />From: http://www.writingclasses.com/InformationPages/index.php/PageID/791<br /><br />Now, if this is correct and I haven't missed some sort of waiver or small print that contradicts this, then...<br /><br />Paying to enter a writing contest is very much like paying for an agency to read your submission. Reputable agents really shouldn't ask you to pay for this service. If so, their business model is more akin to a writers' workshop or writers' advice company - not an agency that is going to place your book in front of a serious publisher. <br /><br />Money should only flow one direction, as little as it may be. In a writer/agent/publisher relationship that's from the publisher to the writer, with an agent taking their well-deserved cut along the way, never up front before some deal is made.<br /><br />That's a world away from paying someone to "consider" your novel - even if it is couched in the form of a contest. 15 dollars to read 250 words may appear small change, but is rather steep when you consider you're paying someone approximately 6 cents a word with no promises of anything.<br /><br />To put that in perspective, a jobbing author only gets paid 3-5 cents a word for being published in Strange Horizons or up to 6 cents a word for Asimov’s Science Fiction, both well respected genre publications with a wide readership.<br /><br />I'd say avoid unless you're happy paying 15 dollars for what will be a raffle for most entrants. If so, the best of luck and don't let me discourage you from following your dream but do be aware of what you're getting involved in.Eric M. Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11464329371478605627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-44632950113198665722011-11-20T17:40:10.920-05:002011-11-20T17:40:10.920-05:00You are SO pretty!!
Yes, you need to enter this c...You are SO pretty!!<br /><br />Yes, you need to enter this contest. You know why I won't. I know you've read my blog! LOL I've read yours so I say... enter!!!!!Melissa (Books and Things)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00074452958853212024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-48682507442805966392011-11-20T16:30:23.284-05:002011-11-20T16:30:23.284-05:00A. Awesome picture!
B. You're so cute!
C. Yah...A. Awesome picture! <br />B. You're so cute!<br />C. Yah! Thanks for sharing your experience and images with us.Tales of Whimsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10938494589922620170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-24510579999136525942011-11-20T14:31:42.327-05:002011-11-20T14:31:42.327-05:00Only a couple of paragraphs, you say? Well, I don&...Only a couple of paragraphs, you say? Well, I don't believe that, Jenny. Not at all. ;)Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-83484617957579679132011-11-20T13:47:10.349-05:002011-11-20T13:47:10.349-05:00Mary - I'm usually really bad about taking pic...Mary - I'm usually really bad about taking pictures, I've been 2 two signings where I didn't take any at all so I resolved to make sure I remembered this time:)<br /><br />Amanda - Me too! It was just so much fun:)<br /><br />Lisa - Thanks! It was a great event:)<br /><br />Leanna - I think the competition is amazing, such a great opportunity for YA writers!<br /><br />Missie - I wish! I'm not creative enough for a whole novel, my abilities are limited to 3 or 4 paragraph reviews and some cover snarkiness:)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14199685365145765394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-55898599899760003892011-11-20T13:18:19.161-05:002011-11-20T13:18:19.161-05:00You better be entering that YA competition! For da...You better be entering that YA competition! For da realz, Jenny! I want to attend your book signing one day.Missie, The Unread Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548256640926555361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-24768112474771141432011-11-20T11:52:28.412-05:002011-11-20T11:52:28.412-05:00Love the pics from the signing! That's a prett...Love the pics from the signing! That's a pretty cool competition too! I just bought the Regina Brooks book - it seems pretty good!Leanna Ellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17156147175772720617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-9882710968351309992011-11-20T11:31:51.060-05:002011-11-20T11:31:51.060-05:00What a great reading/signing experience you had! ...What a great reading/signing experience you had! That's awesome. You got some nice pics, too.Lisa Shaferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08141316010311729143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-32306284748879001552011-11-20T11:24:26.596-05:002011-11-20T11:24:26.596-05:00I love when authors are amazing like that - it mak...I love when authors are amazing like that - it makes their books so much better to know the person behind it. :)Amanda @ On a Book Benderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03975515860710635598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907235505822471522.post-12270991332835349252011-11-20T11:19:01.747-05:002011-11-20T11:19:01.747-05:00You're so much better than me about taking pic...You're so much better than me about taking pictures! I completely forgot my camera for the Y'All fest *fail*. This book sounds so amazing--I really need to read it. <br /><br />Wish I had something to enter into that contest! How awesome they're giving people such an amazing chance?Mary @ BookSwarmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04099395167194720599noreply@blogger.com