Editor call imminent

Mr. Anonymous · Jun 7, 2011

don't know if this is the right place for this but...

editor and agent are going to call in about 45 minutes to discuss revisions on a novel of mine. agent said it is possible that if the convo goes well editor will make an offer (though probably more likely that editor will want to see a revision before making an offer.) I am sitting at my desk, in my underwear, with several lists in front of me (my favorite books, a list of questions for the editor, and a list of possible next projects, etc.) I am also freaking out a bit.

Calla Lily · Jun 7, 2011

Just don't tell them you're in your underwear. Other than that, b-r-e-a-t-h-e.

Good luck!

Mr. Anonymous · Jun 7, 2011

lol. thanks.

Perks · Jun 7, 2011

Put some pants on, fer god's sake. And best of luck! I hope you come back with news of an offer.

Karen Junker · Jun 7, 2011

Good luck! This is great!

Mr. Anonymous · Jun 7, 2011

lol perks. I feel more free this way! and thank you. I do too!

Thanks Karen!

Perks · Jun 7, 2011

Mr. Anonymous said:
lol perks. I feel more free this way!

Okay, now you've inspired me. I'm gonna take all my calls in my skivvies from now on.

Mr. Anonymous · Jun 7, 2011

Perks said:
Okay, now you've inspired me. I'm gonna take all my calls in my skivvies from now on.

xP. Try it once and you'll never go back. I guarantee it.

Wayne K · Jun 7, 2011

Perks said:
Okay, now you've inspired me. I'm gonna take all my calls in my skivvies from now on.

entropic island · Jun 7, 2011

Don't really know what to do in that situation other than take off my pants as well.

Good luck!

Mr. Anonymous · Jun 7, 2011

lol, wayne + aidan, thanks for making me laugh. Still really nervous though. I've begun pacing now. Dog is looking at me like wtf. I'm playing it's the end of the world as we know it in the background.

COchick · Jun 7, 2011

That's how I take all my conference calls. Except in the winter.

Good luck!

Uncarved · Jun 7, 2011

we're suppose to wear pants when meeting agents and publishers? Dangit, who didn't tell me? I suppose this goes for face-to-face meetings too, sigh....

Mr. Anonymous · Jun 7, 2011

Cochick - in winter I wear socks. Thanks! lol.

tina - maybe pajamas would be a nice compromise b/w underwear and full on regular boring old pants?

Uncarved · Jun 7, 2011

tina - maybe pajamas would be a nice compromise b/w underwear and full on regular boring old pants

So that means its a "yes" to meeting for coffee with an agent wearing a thread-bare tee shirt and fuzzy slippers right?

Perks · Jun 7, 2011

Aidan Watson-Morris said:
Don't really know what to do in that situation other than take off my pants as well.

Good luck!

Let's all take our pants off in solidarity with Mr. Anonymous.

Mr. A, none of us will be fit to go out in public until you report back with news.

We'll wait here.

Mr. Anonymous · Jun 7, 2011

tina - only if they're fluffy pink slippers.

perks - awww. That's so sweet of you. lol.

amrose · Jun 7, 2011

You'll do great. I'd take my pants off in solidarity, but I'm at the office and they frown on that sort of thing. Puh, tight wads.

Jamiekswriter · Jun 7, 2011

Sending you good wishes (and some pants)! Good luck!!!

Perks · Jun 7, 2011

No, amrose, you do it, too and we'll also wait for the tale of your scuffle with security.

Mr. Anonymous · Jun 7, 2011

amrose - lol, i don't know. The last few times I had an interview type thing I failed miserably. And that's why it's so nice to be self-employed (aka unemployed! lol.) The guy in charge is a real laid back guy.

and thanks jamie! lol.

I'm sure this crazy high will dissipate very quickly once they start talking about all the problems that need resolving. lol.

amrose · Jun 7, 2011

Mr. Anonymous said:
amrose - lol, i don't know. The last few times I had an interview type thing I failed miserably. And that's why it's so nice to be self-employed (aka unemployed! lol.) The guy in charge is a real laid back guy.

I'm not terribly great at interviews either, but think about it this way, even if you flub, it's another round of practice in and next time (because there will be a next time as long as you keep writing, improving and submitting) you'll be that much better. For now, let's go with you're going to be awesome.

Really this is hilarious because I'd be freaking out too but I want you to do well, so pep talk. Be the ball, Anonymous. Be the ball.

amrose · Jun 7, 2011

Perks said:
No, amrose, you do it, too and we'll also wait for the tale of your scuffle with security.

Don't taze me, bro!

Jess Haines · Jun 7, 2011

LOL, best of luck to you! I'm sure it'll be fine.

Uncarved · Jun 7, 2011

@Mr. A -- I don't doooooo pink. Look at that avatar, does that invoke pink fuzzy slippers to you??

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