Hi all,
Lest you quickly become lost in "spaghetti western land," dreaming of sharing a saddle behind Clint Eastwood ... wait a minute ... that's a pretty good idea! I like Clint; I love Clint! He's good and bad but never, ever ugly. Hey, even if he were, I'd like him; I'd love him! Anyway ... the good is really, really good for me now.
I just sold my third historical romance set in the west to Tekno/Five Star/Thomson Gale and I'm over-the-moon happy!!! It's The Good, The Good, and The Good! John Helfers of Tekno is a gentleman's gentleman, and a more professional (not to mention down right nice) acquisitions agent you will never meet. My, he does set the industry standard as far as I'm concerned. I'd like to give Tiffany Schofield of Five Star a mention, as well. She's ever helpful, ever friendly, and ever "there" for us, should we need her.
Can you tell I'm extremely happy to be published with Tekno/Five Star/Thomson Gale!!!
This is such a brutal, difficult business, which is why I appreciate John Helfers and Tiffany Schofield all the more. They "make me want to be a better writer." And, because of them I've had the opportunity to e-meet one of their top editors, award-winning author Alice Duncan. Yep, I've died and gone to heaven!
I'm grateful, indeed, to "select out" the Bad and the Ugly, and hold onto the Good ... just a few minutes more.
Love,
Joanne
www.joannesundell.com
Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Wednesdays with Joanne - "The Sisterhood of Travelling Writers"
Hi All!
Summer's in full swing and the folks are out travelling. Move over guys, the Winnebegos are on the move. Hide the children! (just kidding, of course) It occurred to me that writers don't have a "travelling season," but hit the road on any given day, no matter the time of year, to attend conferences, signings, book talks, attend workshops, critique groups, book fairs ... and on and on it goes. Admittedly, I didn't see the film, "The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants," but I liked the title so much, I borrowed from it!
Writers, whether in or out of our Winnebegos, are always on the move. And, we're everywhere! At signings I meet lots of folks who are also writing. At dinner parties, there's a good chance that the guest to my left (or right) is a writer. At the grocery, I meet other hungry shoppers, who also happen to either write, or want to write. At conferences or chapter meetings, there are writers galore ... which is nothing short of delicious! How much fun is it to smooz with other writers, no matter their number of published works, about what they're working on now, etc. Writers are generous, I've discovered. At least most are. Most are willing to share their journey to publication, and want to help others do the same. See, I said "delicious" and I meant it!
I just wanted to check in and give a shout out to one and all, and wish us all good travels this summer; especially all of us in The Sisterhood of Travelling Writers!"
B'bye for now,
Jo(anne)
www.joannesundell.com
Summer's in full swing and the folks are out travelling. Move over guys, the Winnebegos are on the move. Hide the children! (just kidding, of course) It occurred to me that writers don't have a "travelling season," but hit the road on any given day, no matter the time of year, to attend conferences, signings, book talks, attend workshops, critique groups, book fairs ... and on and on it goes. Admittedly, I didn't see the film, "The Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants," but I liked the title so much, I borrowed from it!
Writers, whether in or out of our Winnebegos, are always on the move. And, we're everywhere! At signings I meet lots of folks who are also writing. At dinner parties, there's a good chance that the guest to my left (or right) is a writer. At the grocery, I meet other hungry shoppers, who also happen to either write, or want to write. At conferences or chapter meetings, there are writers galore ... which is nothing short of delicious! How much fun is it to smooz with other writers, no matter their number of published works, about what they're working on now, etc. Writers are generous, I've discovered. At least most are. Most are willing to share their journey to publication, and want to help others do the same. See, I said "delicious" and I meant it!
I just wanted to check in and give a shout out to one and all, and wish us all good travels this summer; especially all of us in The Sisterhood of Travelling Writers!"
B'bye for now,
Jo(anne)
www.joannesundell.com
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