I own a one man auto/truck repair shop in Oakland, CA.I write adventure fiction with a political slant, and unconventional poetry. Using my day-job to keep me going, I continue my assault on the publishing world with each action packed day. Any questions or comments you'd rather not make public, please use the address below. Sock Puppets welcome. :) E-Mail: nilson_brothers@hotmail.com
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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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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! :)
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. :)
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!
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. :)
Bernard, I will keep the fingers and toes crossed for you. May this time be the charm. :)
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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