tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post4667246086248621716..comments2024-01-05T05:32:54.346-05:00Comments on S.A. Larsen, Award-winning author of middle grade & young adult fiction: An Unfortunate Announcement & IWSGS.A. Larsenッhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-83436425555921731882019-05-23T13:11:19.884-04:002019-05-23T13:11:19.884-04:00My heart goes out to you. It seems that whenever i...My heart goes out to you. It seems that whenever it rains, it pours. I hope things get better. As far as republishing your book, maybe you can contact Dancing Lemur Press. They might be interested. Good luck! Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-8411231719580086152019-05-20T03:11:25.351-04:002019-05-20T03:11:25.351-04:00I'm sorry you're having to deal with this....I'm sorry you're having to deal with this. I haven't been through it myself, but I've watched friends deal with it. The two options are self-publishing and querying new agents/publishers. From what I've seen, it would be a regular query, but be sure to mention the situation so they know it had already been picked up once and that the series has a following. Good luck to you!Shannon Lawrencehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934641808195675935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-86937805829106176592019-05-12T16:28:25.645-04:002019-05-12T16:28:25.645-04:00Hi Sheri,
I wish I had some magical words that wo...Hi Sheri,<br /><br />I wish I had some magical words that would take away all your sorrow and stress. These things always seem to culminate into a great big ball to bowl over the sweetest and kindest people. I am so sorry for your losses and for your stress. As you know, I can relate...when it rains, it pours! Taking a step back and BREATHING is a very wise thing to do. Focus on your health. Don't get yourself sick over this. Somethings are just beyond our control.<br /><br />As for "Motley"...with all the awards and readers who LOVE it, I have no doubt you'll make it a success again! My first thought was self publishing, too. You already have a large readership and once book two is complete, your readers will be ready. Yes, the marketing and platform takes time, however, you have a strong reader base and all of the blogging community to help you get the word out. You are an amazingly talented person and I know you can do this with you usual style and grace.<br /><br />Take care of yourself! I'm sending you lots of hugs, prayers, and positive vibes.Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-20018725293157778732019-05-02T16:14:54.002-04:002019-05-02T16:14:54.002-04:00My heart goes out to you. I have no solid advice ...My heart goes out to you. I have no solid advice to offer about publishing. Its all new to me right now. I wish you the best and success with finding out what suits you best and discovering your new path. Happy IWSG. Thanks for visiting my blog. Juneta keyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08815758043024184034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-15147646299985941782019-05-02T08:25:21.245-04:002019-05-02T08:25:21.245-04:00I'm so sorry that this is happening to you. Ta...I'm so sorry that this is happening to you. Tara Tyler is going through the same thing, at the moment. So, you might want to touch base with her. I can only wish you the best no matter what your decision is and feel free to poke me with shout-out needs whenever it gets that far again.Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-80176912547394734322019-05-01T20:16:34.852-04:002019-05-01T20:16:34.852-04:00Prayers for everything that's been going on in...Prayers for everything that's been going on in your life. <br />Once you get the rights back for your story, then you can do anything with it. I recommend self publishing, but that's me. Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-73550823544575211072019-05-01T16:49:14.502-04:002019-05-01T16:49:14.502-04:00I'm so sorry about your publisher and everythi...I'm so sorry about your publisher and everything else going on. I don't know what advice I can offer but I would say just take everything one step at a time.Sarah Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09481750127533816819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-4829405300074932192019-05-01T16:44:30.067-04:002019-05-01T16:44:30.067-04:00Reverting the rights back to your name could be pr...Reverting the rights back to your name could be profitable. You will reap the benefits of any profits. But the marketing will be totally on you, of course. You can always try some mid-size publishers and see if they would be interested. I'm rooting for you through all your heartaches!!! Jennifer Haweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06303079974406921717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-58574469301533096122019-05-01T16:27:28.486-04:002019-05-01T16:27:28.486-04:00So sorry for your publishing company closing on to...So sorry for your publishing company closing on top of everything else. I don't think you should give up on your writing because you're really talented. And your book has won awards. Taking a break and just writing when you can may be a good option till life slows down a bit. You know that's what I'm doing too.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-43095278680410353032019-05-01T15:32:17.207-04:002019-05-01T15:32:17.207-04:00I am so sorry for all what you're going throug...I am so sorry for all what you're going through and for Leap closing their doors. I fear the day when this would happen with my small publisher. (I hope not.) But if it ever did, I would end up self-publishing my Disaster Crimes Series and my short eBooks. Hang in there! This is a crazy time, but whatever you decide will be the right path. Hugs!Chrys Feyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955009490266358041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-1696357897697023942019-05-01T15:06:17.136-04:002019-05-01T15:06:17.136-04:00I'm sorry to read about so much tragedy. Stepp...I'm sorry to read about so much tragedy. Stepping back is understandable. <br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com" rel="nofollow"> Anna from elements of emaginette</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-22718797917296798442019-05-01T12:38:28.068-04:002019-05-01T12:38:28.068-04:00I'm sorry. Tara Tyler is in the same situation...I'm sorry. Tara Tyler is in the same situation right now. She would definitely be one to talk to about your potential path.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-45842785504005616332019-05-01T12:04:34.136-04:002019-05-01T12:04:34.136-04:00Your post is heartbreaking for your family, and wi...Your post is heartbreaking for your family, and with Leap books closing their doors adds to the heaviness. I Agree with L. Diane Wolfe. My publisher opted to take on authors when Samhain closed their doors. I'm sure there are good publishers that would be willing to add your talents to their clientele. <br /><br />Take Care!! Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03003531650502243890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-6504738003783474882019-05-01T10:59:01.237-04:002019-05-01T10:59:01.237-04:00I'm sorry to hear about your publisher closing...I'm sorry to hear about your publisher closing their doors. I've been in that situation before, and it can be tough, especially if you liked working with them and thought they treated you well. One thing to consider is what happens to your already published books? Will another publisher takes them on since they've already been published? Indie publishing for those is an option if that's a problem. It helps that you already have a following. But it's also not a case of only one or the other. I know many people who are hybrid authors. They indie publish some and are traditionally published with others. That's certainly an option for you. Good luck making your decision.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-16892982901525821452019-05-01T10:48:14.863-04:002019-05-01T10:48:14.863-04:00I am so sorry.
Most publishers want fresh materia...I am so sorry.<br /><br />Most publishers want fresh material, but you are coming to them with a potential series rather than just one book. I'd recommend querying, letting them know this book was published and what happened, showing them its reviews and sales, while also pitching the second book in the series. See what happens. If they end up only wanting the second one, then you can self-pub the first.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-32512510771758063322019-05-01T10:22:38.603-04:002019-05-01T10:22:38.603-04:00I'm so sorry for everything that's going o...I'm so sorry for everything that's going on. My story this last year has been similar, including losing our dog and nearly losing my husband. You are right to step back and take a moment to reassess. I hope some of our published authors have some advice for you on how to move forward with your books. Best to you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-82657809096507573702019-05-01T10:21:22.942-04:002019-05-01T10:21:22.942-04:00Can you epub after getting your rights back? I kno...Can you epub after getting your rights back? I know another author who did that. <br /><br />I love that you said "dwelling on a negative is a waste of time". So true. We can spend time pushing ourselves into a hole to moan about it or we can pull ourselves out of a hole and into fresh air and new ideas. I know you'll keep doing great writing. <br /><br />Teresa T. Powell Coltrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160774009926623671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4513702670120363707.post-53425143519237030602019-05-01T09:41:45.631-04:002019-05-01T09:41:45.631-04:00Oh, Sheri, I'm so sorry! You've had so muc...Oh, Sheri, I'm so sorry! You've had so much going on recently and to have this happen as well makes it even more challenging. I haven't been through this experience but I'm betting someone will have some good advice for you. All I can offer is hugs and an ear if you ever need to talk/vent. Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.com