I wish I had talent

You have to read this query

After I read this, I wished... no, prayed for 1 ounce of talent.
:)

New Blog to follow

For all you desperate writers out there toiling away at query letters and synposis' there is a new query blog that begs to be mentioned.

The Query Goblin

I encourage my fellow slush pile lurkers to seek out this blog and be brave enough to submit their query. I might even follow your bravery with a little bit of my own. This one is specifically designed to re-write your query, which could spark some of your own creativity. Let's be led down the goblin path together. Shall we?

Just submitted to a great contest

To writers everywhere:

I just submitted to a great contest, Fairest of them all .

I really enjoy it when other's with experience take the time to mentor and share their knowledge with those who may not be at the head of the pack. It is refreshing to really get in the spirit of competition as well and I only hope that my entry is worthy of being chosen.

So, to all who need a little query buffing, similar to bikini waxing--but much more painful, click the link above and check out Lynnette Labelle's blog. She is offering up 4 detailed query critiques for a little bit of work on the author's part. Deadline submission is Friday, Nov. 12th.

Follow the yellow brick road

My query is coming along. I have received some great feedback this week from the lovely Phoenix Sullivan and commenter's.

Just wanted to express my thanks via the blog to those who assisted in providing the feedback. I will once again begin toiling away at the query and hope I can continue to move forward.

The other novel I am working on is still a work in progress, and my new deadline for the rough draft is the 1st of October. While my dreams of being published, and my books in the greedy hands of literary fanatics are far from reality, my long hours and mad typing will continue.

Thanks to all and may those who continue to work as hard experience success in the future.

Getting ripped

I have officially had my query letter ripped by the Holy Evilness and his muttonchops. My first reaction was: "Wow! My query is an embarrassment."
After a few hours, and a few minion comments my second reaction was: "Holy Smokes, I am such an amateur!"
Even with the bashing I feel the saws and jaws were necessary. The constructive criticism I received was enough to show me some of the problems. The hard part is fixing them.

The biggest lesson(s) is not letting the teeth shred your body, maintaining your leather skin, and keeping an open mind.

"What doesn't kill you makes you stronger."- anon.