tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post2193637306031405536..comments2024-01-05T05:32:54.346-05:00Comments on S.A. Larsen, Award-winning author of middle grade & young adult fiction: I've Been Keeping Something From You...S.A. Larsenッhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-83336200023705523522011-09-30T13:10:15.982-04:002011-09-30T13:10:15.982-04:00You are amazing. If anyone can do it, you can.
I ...You are amazing. If anyone can do it, you can.<br /><br />I understand what you are saying. I've come to realize lately that I have to do it for me and my own way.Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05184772057308479564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-37848827264840941562011-09-29T12:27:59.637-04:002011-09-29T12:27:59.637-04:00You're the BOMB, Sheri. You can write, and wri...You're the BOMB, Sheri. You can write, and write well, I've seen it. Don't listen to people who try to tear you down. They don't know what they're talking about.<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Your courage is inspiring.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-8819425609547220392011-09-29T10:02:25.794-04:002011-09-29T10:02:25.794-04:00SHERI!!! That's fantastic!!! God, querying sux...SHERI!!! That's fantastic!!! God, querying sux so bad, but you got some fantastic encouragement--from the agent, and from all our fantastic bloggy friends. Hang in there, girl. It is hard at first, but if you can push through the query-induced OCD, you'll find that writing does help while you wait.<br /><br />BEST OF LUCK!!! <3 <3 <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-35945802741964130832011-09-29T05:26:15.499-04:002011-09-29T05:26:15.499-04:00Love your new profile pic, btw!Love your new profile pic, btw!PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-78107600185865949422011-09-29T05:25:40.657-04:002011-09-29T05:25:40.657-04:00Hi Sheri! I think I'm in the same pothole as y...Hi Sheri! I think I'm in the same pothole as you. Getting requests with nice comments, but no offers. It's tough out there, and sometimes I get tired of swimming thru the waves... just wanna kick back and enjoy life and my family. I've got big ideas for writers like you and I and some of those above.... there are amazing opportunities for us with the ebook revolution. We don't HAVE to go traditional... and instead of breaking our backs trying to impress agents, why not spend the time trying to impress all the readers out there who aren't nearly as picky??<br />Anyway, my point is that we have options today that we didn't have a few years ago. I'm querying til the end of the year... then I may just see what else I can conjur up... and I'll offer more info on that later, if you're interested. :)PK HREZOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11650153097981426833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-47989477716895079952011-09-29T01:48:54.688-04:002011-09-29T01:48:54.688-04:00I'm right there with you! Querying...blegghhh...I'm right there with you! Querying...blegghhh.<br /><br />New follower from your Campaign group :)Sophia Changhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10946233873722107937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-12348773277825533172011-09-28T14:09:33.421-04:002011-09-28T14:09:33.421-04:00Oh sweetie I have been there! And all I can say i...Oh sweetie I have been there! And all I can say is that it is OKAY to take a break from writing. When I querried FOSSEGRIM I had so many hopes pinned on that manuscript and suffered so many ups and downs that I couldn't write a thing besides blogposts for six months! But eventually a new idea came. I moved on. Hope was renewed. It will be okay, no matter what direaction your journey takes you are doing everything you should be doing! If you can't write- read, critique, blog, enter contests- keep honing your craft in other ways!Creepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-61825259181879864282011-09-28T12:32:16.367-04:002011-09-28T12:32:16.367-04:00Aww Sheri I really feel for you, thanks for sharin...Aww Sheri I really feel for you, thanks for sharing your story. So glad we all have each other and can offer inspiration in the smallest of ways.<br />Now get writing...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14556806194192653074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-71855574649017823252011-09-28T10:34:53.183-04:002011-09-28T10:34:53.183-04:00How refreshing. Thanks for sharing! I'm also f...How refreshing. Thanks for sharing! I'm also fussing while I'm waiting, and I THINK I'm climbing out of the pothole by focusing on my WIP. It's working pretty well, and another writer sent me encouragement on my writing--a big boost. The writerly community is so great and supportive. Rah! <br /><br />And best of luck with your partial and full! That's great news and a big step (no matter what the results will be).Carol Riggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14092209912983783974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-48750766906155765122011-09-28T10:25:59.947-04:002011-09-28T10:25:59.947-04:00Hey Sheri,
Hang in there! It is so typical of you...Hey Sheri,<br /><br />Hang in there! It is so typical of you to lift others up while you are in the process of worrying! The road to pub is long and filled with sinkholes of communication. Or maybe those are black holes. Don't let ANYTHING keep you from writing, because the next book will always be better than the last. That's ultimately what saves us. You're such a bright light in the writing community. I'm sure that comes through in your pages, too! <br /><br />Hugs,<br /><br />MartinaMartina Boonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03358736828122139189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-10444070192234591692011-09-27T22:24:37.718-04:002011-09-27T22:24:37.718-04:00thanks for the shout out :) I know it's hard w...thanks for the shout out :) I know it's hard waiting but really, you've come a long way in a very short time (I won't even tell you how long I've been writing) so chin up and think good thoughts. If you've gotten this far this fast just imagine where you'll be a year or two from now - probably signing books in some posh Barnes and Noble :)mshatchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06308916014310536449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-5058551035052273842011-09-27T19:00:22.812-04:002011-09-27T19:00:22.812-04:00Gee, Sheri,
I had no idea. Look at all the positi...Gee, Sheri,<br /><br />I had no idea. Look at all the positive. There is so much of it. Don't let the negative bog down your muse. Also remember writing is SUBJECTIVE. Never forget that.<br /><br />Congrats on ALL the positive.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-79380618632852181192011-09-27T17:59:08.376-04:002011-09-27T17:59:08.376-04:00Sheri, Thanks for the shout out. I'm glad I w...Sheri, Thanks for the shout out. I'm glad I was able to help you feel better, at least a little. You're right. It's a wonderful supportive world out here in writer-blogging-land. I don't know how I managed to write my first book without even knowing this was here.Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-29033924974607319742011-09-27T17:42:16.578-04:002011-09-27T17:42:16.578-04:00So many of those you mentioned have done the same ...So many of those you mentioned have done the same for me. Where would we be without each other?! Hang in there, Sheri--it WILL happen for you. And we're here to keep you trudging through the much until it does! :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-26962945773961131372011-09-27T15:37:18.085-04:002011-09-27T15:37:18.085-04:00We all get down from time to time, especially when...We all get down from time to time, especially when putting our work out there with the hopes of hearing how much everyone loves it, but hear the opposite instead. That's why our online community is so great--and important! You know you have something special if agents are noticing you from contests and your pages are getting requests. Keep writing. GO WS4U! Christyerica and christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13074820593371226159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-13949834345219040292011-09-27T14:46:02.904-04:002011-09-27T14:46:02.904-04:00Amen...and ROCK ON! Attitude is everything and it...Amen...and ROCK ON! Attitude is everything and it sounds like yours is well-adjusted. :)DL Hammonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02007260062331783715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-34247872609865396122011-09-27T14:28:22.684-04:002011-09-27T14:28:22.684-04:00The waiting is hard, but it sounds like many are l...The waiting is hard, but it sounds like many are liking what they are reading from you! <br />Good luck to you!!Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-5864267692605117102011-09-27T14:19:36.401-04:002011-09-27T14:19:36.401-04:00I think the hardest time for me to write is when I...I think the hardest time for me to write is when I have queries out, because the response time (or no thanks response) makes me start doubting my work. It is so true that writers need to find some source of inner inspiration and strong belief in your writing. Great post!Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-79263166932028895712011-09-27T14:15:45.765-04:002011-09-27T14:15:45.765-04:00Best of luck! Querying is not for the faint of hea...Best of luck! Querying is not for the faint of heart. Hope we hear good news soon!Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-31607015637905451672011-09-27T14:10:08.857-04:002011-09-27T14:10:08.857-04:00You can only be you!
I could be discouraged that a...You can only be you!<br />I could be discouraged that at this point, I have no new ideas, but I'm not going to worry about it.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-75444980239649067732011-09-27T12:59:05.928-04:002011-09-27T12:59:05.928-04:00I think it's AMAZING you've had a request ...I think it's AMAZING you've had a request for a partical and a full so fast. i know the waiting stinks, and I know it saps creativity (I try to have something ready to edit--doesn't interfere quite as much with that as straight writing). It's great you've got such a wonderful support system.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-23824615624469898112011-09-27T12:56:25.611-04:002011-09-27T12:56:25.611-04:00I'm so glad you found encouragement and put yo...I'm so glad you found encouragement and put your tough skin on! That's fantastic that you have another full out. Buckle down though, it could be another few weeks before you hear. But the first agent's response tells me you'll find the right agent soon! *hugs*Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05130733681254163610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-80139400988741111902011-09-27T12:46:16.359-04:002011-09-27T12:46:16.359-04:00It's so hard to be positive all the time in th...It's so hard to be positive all the time in the writing life, because it's so subjective. Someone tells you nice things - you're ecstatic. Someone slams you - you're depressed. Ultimately, I think it comes down to if YOU'RE happy with what you've done. Is it what you want it to be? Easier said than done.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-66076463749855584302011-09-27T11:25:46.980-04:002011-09-27T11:25:46.980-04:00I know how you feel with wearing the various hats ...I know how you feel with wearing the various hats in life. It truly is hard to juggle everything when we're not just writers but moms and wives, too. <br />Though I know you are feeling glum, I would definitely walk away with the positive aspects of what people have said of your writing. There will always be someone who doesn't like what we write no matter how famous we become. Simply stay true to your writing and never give up!Susan Oloierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07311938400999953443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-45463504528793048422011-09-27T11:19:37.823-04:002011-09-27T11:19:37.823-04:00Sheri, getting full requests is a great sign! I...Sheri, getting full requests is a great sign! I'm crossing everything for you. Keep querying and mention that full request when you query others. (It tends to get you more requests.)Kelly Hashwayhttp://www.kellyhashway.comnoreply@blogger.com