Back to the drawing board...

Branwyn · Jan 22, 2008

I've got 2 books contracted with Samhain. Terrific, right? Yes. In a perfect world it would be awesome.
Except they are focusing all their energies on romance now. Not so terrific for me. My stories are more mystery/thriller/suspense, with a dollop of romance. Okay, a big dollop of romance, but not enough to be considered romance.

I thought the nightmare of query letters, and all that it encompasses-- searching for an agent/publisher was over. I realize I was dreaming and someone woke me from my blissful slumber.

I seriously considered, for a minute, just giving it all up. That's how much I dread the query process. (I know we all do)
Just when my bruised and battered ego was on the mend...why? Why do we subject ourselves to this torture?

I don't want to say goodbye to Angelica Kane and her peeps. That's why.
She has many more tales to tell and adventures to live out, albeit on paper.

Oh bother!
Thanks for listening.
Bran

Claudia Gray · Jan 22, 2008

Take heart. Once you're completed a two-book deal, you have gained a lot of credibility with both agents and publishers. The work isn't over -- it never will be -- but you have already managed the hardest part. Have faith; you can do it!

Birol · Jan 22, 2008

Take a day off. Take a walk. Go to a museum. Or the zoo. (Checks your location.) Or a tea party. But don't lose your head. Claudia's right. It's never really over. But be honest. You'd miss the fun parts, wouldn't you? And don't they make it all worth while?

MidnightMuse · Jan 22, 2008

Hang in there, Branwyn, you've already managed a lot more than a good majority of those who try ever do! Yes, getting on the query horse isn't pleasant - it bucks a lot, has a bad temper and steps on your toes in the cold weather. But when you manage it, when you can stay on long enough for a good ride, there's no better feeling

Calla Lily · Jan 22, 2008

[hands chocolate and wine]

You can do it again, Branwyn!

Maryn · Jan 22, 2008

This is why you keep a bottle of decent chablis in the back of the fridge, and cheese in the freezer. I'll have it nicely arranged by the time you arrive. We'll rage against the unfairness of it all, then chill, and by the time the bottle's gone, you'll be fine. Well, until you realize I expect you to help make dinner, anyway.

Maryn, who once again wishes we all lived in the same city

Branwyn · Jan 22, 2008

You guys are the best!!!!

Thanks :heart:

I can do dinner!

Birol · Jan 22, 2008

Mmm... Chocolate. Mmm... Dinner.

mscelina · Jan 22, 2008

darn people...always talking about food and stuff... *grumble grumble*

Back to the drawing board...

Branwyn

Print release:Sept.1,'09

Claudia Gray

Birol

Around and About

MidnightMuse

Midnight Reading

Calla Lily

On hiatus

Maryn

At Sea

Branwyn

Print release:Sept.1,'09

Birol

Around and About

mscelina

Teh doommobile, drivin' rite by you