My 99K m/m space opera romance just got a good offer from an e-publisher I like. I've asked for time to consider it, because I need to weigh some other possibilities. But it's a start.
I have an offer
- Thread starter Filigree
- Start date
- Joined
- Aug 18, 2010
- Messages
- 4,526
- Reaction score
- 1,804
- Location
- Southern California
- Website
- www.storyrhyme.com
Hey, congratulations, Filigree! That's awesome news!
Hope your book finds the best possible home.
- Joined
- Feb 12, 2005
- Messages
- 39,307
- Reaction score
- 17,490
- Location
- Non carborundum illegitimi
- Website
- www.aliceloweecey.net
I should be happier. I should be dancing around like a madwoman. And if I was just considering a home for this immediate series, I would be. I need some legal advice from a contract lawyer or agent before I go further, because I could so easily wind up tying my hands on future works.
- Joined
- Aug 15, 2011
- Messages
- 270
- Reaction score
- 26
Why is that, Filigree? Does the contract state that they have the right of first refusal for everything you write?
Oh, and congrats!
- Joined
- Sep 20, 2011
- Messages
- 8,943
- Reaction score
- 3,151
Sat Nam! (literally "Truth Name--a Sikh greeting)
I was going to come bouncing in and give you a big "Hurray!" But if you've got serious reservations....
Blessings,
Siri Kirpal
I was going to come bouncing in and give you a big "Hurray!" But if you've got serious reservations....
Blessings,
Siri Kirpal
I don't have reservations about this book (and its immediate sequels) with this publisher, since I think it's a great match.
But this is an erotic romance e-publisher, and some of the linked plots in my larger story arc are more straight science fiction/fantasy. I don't know if the publisher, their editors, or their readers are going to 'get' that I can and will write adventure and light romance, plus erotic m/m, m/f, and f/f as the story dictates. If the publisher can't go with my larger series concept, then I have to make sure I can retain future derivative works options for other publishers or self-pubbing.
It's a little confusing, and what I get for worldbuilding since 1987. Stories set in the same universe have recently sold to a mainstream sf&f anthology, and to an erotic romance anthology inspired by Game of Thrones.
Like I said, a lot to think about.
But this is an erotic romance e-publisher, and some of the linked plots in my larger story arc are more straight science fiction/fantasy. I don't know if the publisher, their editors, or their readers are going to 'get' that I can and will write adventure and light romance, plus erotic m/m, m/f, and f/f as the story dictates. If the publisher can't go with my larger series concept, then I have to make sure I can retain future derivative works options for other publishers or self-pubbing.
It's a little confusing, and what I get for worldbuilding since 1987. Stories set in the same universe have recently sold to a mainstream sf&f anthology, and to an erotic romance anthology inspired by Game of Thrones.
Like I said, a lot to think about.
- Joined
- Nov 19, 2011
- Messages
- 4,910
- Reaction score
- 279
I've already said it, but still that's great. I know that you're still thinking about it, but that's still great news to hear.
- Joined
- Mar 9, 2012
- Messages
- 664
- Reaction score
- 45
- Location
- Canada
- Website
- michelle-krys.blogspot.com
Glad you're taking some time to think things through. Do get legal advice if you need it.
And CGs on the offer!
And CGs on the offer!
- Joined
- Sep 20, 2011
- Messages
- 8,943
- Reaction score
- 3,151
Sat Nam! (literally "Truth Name"--a Sikh greeting)
In that case: all blessings for your success!
Blessings,
Siri Kirpal
And now I have an agent, who will undoubtedly earn her commission many times over, considering what we want to do.
A dizzying day, shortly to be a hectic month. Thanks for the kudos, folks -
AW has helped me dig myself out of a really deep pit in the short time I've been here.
A dizzying day, shortly to be a hectic month. Thanks for the kudos, folks -
AW has helped me dig myself out of a really deep pit in the short time I've been here.
- Joined
- Sep 20, 2011
- Messages
- 8,943
- Reaction score
- 3,151
Sat Nam! (Literally "Truth Name"--a Sikh greeting)
Wow! Wonderful!
Blessings,
Siri Kirpal
- Joined
- May 3, 2007
- Messages
- 1,638
- Reaction score
- 363
- Location
- California
- Website
- www.erinrichards.com
- Joined
- Jul 11, 2006
- Messages
- 673
- Reaction score
- 343
- Location
- In my head where the voices know me.
- Website
- www.sharppenediting.com