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I do believe you are amazing. So, here's an update:
Yes, Sara Cremeno is Sara Carbonneau. In a followup e-mail, I asked her what the relationship was between the two Sara's and she was forthright and honest. I don't believe she, Emma or the publishing house has ANY intent whatsoever to deceive.
Sara and I exchanged e-mails last night. She's truly lovely. In the end, this relationship wouldn't have worked out and it was best that we parted now, which is how our discussions ended. She wanted pieces of my manuscript revised on the basis of her belief that they weren't "realistic," when -- in fact -- those pieces were based upon actual events exactly as they happened. I was unable to compromise on those points for that reason, and she couldn't publish a book she couldn't stand behind 110%.
It's probably best that she walked away, rather than making me either make a decision or walk away. I liked Sara enough through e-mail conversations that I was *almost* willing to overlook the red flags and take a gamble on her/them.
So my summary? I'd like to watch them for a while and see what happens in the next couple of years. Sara said she has several authors lined up that they're working with currently, but whose books haven't been released. I think her heart is in the right place and *sometimes* that translates well to the business. So, while it's not a good fit for me right now, I'll keep an eye on them in the next couple of years. I'll be interested to see how they do. I did find Sara to be very likable and seemingly honest. That's not enough to take a huge leap of faith professionally, but it did make me walk away hoping that she finds success.
Yes, Sara Cremeno is Sara Carbonneau. In a followup e-mail, I asked her what the relationship was between the two Sara's and she was forthright and honest. I don't believe she, Emma or the publishing house has ANY intent whatsoever to deceive.
Sara and I exchanged e-mails last night. She's truly lovely. In the end, this relationship wouldn't have worked out and it was best that we parted now, which is how our discussions ended. She wanted pieces of my manuscript revised on the basis of her belief that they weren't "realistic," when -- in fact -- those pieces were based upon actual events exactly as they happened. I was unable to compromise on those points for that reason, and she couldn't publish a book she couldn't stand behind 110%.
It's probably best that she walked away, rather than making me either make a decision or walk away. I liked Sara enough through e-mail conversations that I was *almost* willing to overlook the red flags and take a gamble on her/them.
So my summary? I'd like to watch them for a while and see what happens in the next couple of years. Sara said she has several authors lined up that they're working with currently, but whose books haven't been released. I think her heart is in the right place and *sometimes* that translates well to the business. So, while it's not a good fit for me right now, I'll keep an eye on them in the next couple of years. I'll be interested to see how they do. I did find Sara to be very likable and seemingly honest. That's not enough to take a huge leap of faith professionally, but it did make me walk away hoping that she finds success.