November 29, 2005
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I went to Powell’s Books the other night, where Jennie Shortridge gave a talk about “If I’d known then what I know now”; tricks of the trade. She has had two books published and was pushing her latest: “Eating Heaven.”
When I got online to read about her I got confused. Does trade paper mean paperback? And does the publisher get anything for having it online? That is who has the rights to the book, right? I see all these Ebooks. I thought people who couldn’t get published put their books online, themselves.
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Riding with the Queen
Jennie Shortridge
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Eating Heaven
Jennie Shortridge
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New Trade Paper
I asked her whether it’s easier to get a book published if you have had a short story published. And how long I should stick with magazines before I get back to the books.
I wasn’t going to say anything until I knew more about it but remember Wingspan Quarterly? They left me a comment one day suggesting I submit something. So I did. They Emailed to say they have accepted one of the three pieces I sent.
The day before that my writing teacher Emailed me to say the piece I wrote about Florida, — We did this as a class. Some of us submitted portions of a story, and my daughter took the pictures — it’s being published by Cafe Press. I’ve been walking around in a cloud, looking for ideas on another short. Is that what you call them? Shorts?
Anyway, I totally bombed at NaNo, and applaud all of you dedicated writers for hanging in there, getting the job done. It sure worked for me the first time; got me going. I guess I’m just in a different place this year.
Comments (10)
TRADE is the standard paperback you get @ the store
So you calling me a darkies
While i know you don’t listen to the muzak…check out the lyrics to the video i got posted up top…it’s deep (but censored
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Very cool about the acceptance at Wingspan! And the Florida piece as well. Things are happening for you in so many different areas it seems. I bombed at NaNo this year as well. The story had no legs.
And I do too much other writing all day long I think.
Congratulations! When do we get to read your piece? Let us know when it appears.
Thank you for sharing! It is so enriching for my mind and spirit to read about the struggles and successes of other serious writers. I am just now at a point in my life where I can focus on getting my works out there. In the past I lacked wisdom, time, energy, knowledge and the ability to bring a mature balance to my life. But now, being free, I can and will create my future with the tools that I have gained. I am ready for the success and prosperity. I have kept myself out of the limelight for the past five years as I dropped out of the art world; it served its purpose but now I want a life of substance. No more facsimiles. Truly expressing life from that deep pure center of authenticity.
Can’t say I am surprised about the pieces being published, I just had a feeling everything was ready to pop for you! You’ll surprise yourself if you just let go and start writing about everything around you. Kids, ex’s, just stuff. Everything has a purpose and you say it so eloquently too..marilyn
My, you do keep yourself educated don’t you. Still into the herbalism? RYC: I have been trying to get you to laugh for a year now – I am an unemployed comedian. Sorry you didn’t notice my humor before now!
that is awesome. congrats!
Congratulations! I am so happy for you!!!
Hi Prudy,
Congratulations. Thats an accomplishment! I applaud you for attempting NaNo. Next year, maybe.
I dont know about publishing, I know Stephen King said he had many short stories published in lots of magazines before he wrote a book.
Hope you have a happy weekend.
Peace and Love:)
Yeppers…ol’ Carlito is a very nice looking man! Nice eye-candy. He just turned 50 so this was my birthday to him. He’s mighty single!