Friday, April 22, 2011

Hardcase on the Query Trail

My outline and editing progressed way better than I'd hoped for. With a lot of work, I have three queries out on my new novel HARDCASE already. This is that neat writing time where your head's full of hope and excitement. I'll get an agent. It'll sell a million copies. The movie rights are around the corner. New York wants to contract a three book deal for a fortune. It usually takes about fifty queries before my mouth starts getting dry and the rose colored glasses slip off my nose and shatter on the floor of my auto repair shop. Like they say though, it's not always the destination. It's the journey, young Jedi... or in my case old, old Jedi.  :)
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6 comments:

  1. Charles GramlichApril 23, 2011 at 8:29:00 AM PDT

    I know well that excitement, and the melancholy that comes later. But, as you say, it's the joy in the writing in between that lingers. However, in this case I believe all those good things will happen for you! :)

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  2. BernardLApril 23, 2011 at 9:01:00 AM PDT

    Thanks, Charles, if we keep ramming the brick wall, we might crack it someday. :) Or as one of my more sarcastic customer friends has inelegantly stated 'keep throwing mud at the wall and some of it might stick'. Yeah, he's a little straight forward... but he's a good customer with three vehicles I take care of at the shop. :)

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  3. raineApril 23, 2011 at 9:02:00 AM PDT

    Like they say though, it's not always the destination.

    Not always. But it sure helps to arrive once in a while! :)

    Best o' luck with the queries, Bernard. Everything crossed for you!

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  4. BernardLApril 23, 2011 at 10:48:00 AM PDT

    Thank you, Raine. I'll remember all my writing friends as soon as my ship comes in. It's hard making headway with a leak below the waterline though. :)

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  5. Jordan SummersApril 23, 2011 at 10:56:00 PM PDT

    Bernard, I will keep the fingers and toes crossed for you. May this time be the charm. :)

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  6. BernardLApril 24, 2011 at 5:31:00 AM PDT

    Thanks Jordan, it will surely take some kind of charm to do it. Hey, if nothing else, it's another potential 99 cent special. :)

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