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Old 01-30-2012, 10:50 PM   #526
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Hey, I got lucky! Five Star Mysteries has bought my first book, Josh Whoever.
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Old 01-30-2012, 10:57 PM   #527
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Hey, I got lucky! Five Star Mysteries has bought my first book, Josh Whoever.
That's not luck, that's skill. Congratulations, my friend!

Love the title, btw. Keep us posted, I can't wait to read it!
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Old 01-31-2012, 01:21 AM   #528
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Like HJ said, it's not luck, it's skill!
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Old 01-31-2012, 04:17 PM   #529
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Old 01-31-2012, 05:46 PM   #530
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Ken, Jude, if I say it's skill, then I'll have to blame my lack of skill if the next doesn't sell.

I'll call it luck, but I'll recognize that luck is what happens if you get your butt in the chair every morning at 5:30 when you'd rather be sleeping.

Luck or skill--or both-- it's sure easier getting up early these days. I'll take the high while I've got it.
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Old 01-31-2012, 07:25 PM   #531
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Ken, Jude, if I say it's skill, then I'll have to blame my lack of skill if the next doesn't sell.

I'll call it luck, but I'll recognize that luck is what happens if you get your butt in the chair every morning at 5:30 when you'd rather be sleeping.

Luck or skill--or both-- it's sure easier getting up early these days. I'll take the high while I've got it.
Wise words, MikeG.

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Congrats. I just had a near miss with them. Acquiring editor loved it, but it was shot down at the very top.
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Old 02-01-2012, 12:29 AM   #533
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Hey, I got lucky! Five Star Mysteries has bought my first book, Josh Whoever.
Well done and congratulations!

My husband, Richard Garfinkle (who is normally an sff writer) just published his first mystery as an ebook. Unknowable Death has some fantasy elements (in that you don't know if the narrator is wandering through alternate realities or has gone mad) and plays with the multiple meanings of mystery.
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Old 02-01-2012, 03:11 PM   #534
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Thanks, everyone. It was fun and I met some great people, even another local author.

There are pics posted on my blog, Gail.
I saw! Great stuff! And hang on to those spares. When it takes off (as it will) you'll need every copy you can lay your hands on.


Congrats, Mike G. Way to go!


Alessandra, your illustrations are beautiful. *notes details in case my ms ever becomes a book* Congrats to your hubby too. Nice work!
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Old 02-01-2012, 06:04 PM   #536
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Congratulations, Aggie. And welcome to the SEC from a Tide fan.
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Congrats, Daddyo!


On another note, and not to steal your thunder, my book, Storm Rising, just got another stellar review:

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Old 02-02-2012, 05:12 AM   #538
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Kudos Hoss! Nope, no thunder stolen around here. Glad to see the Tide roll over Les Miles, MikeG. I taught Jarrett Lee in high school and he broke our school career passing record in one season. Then he goes to play for a doofuss coach who yanks him around royally. Sorry to get off topic.
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Wow. That's all I got to say. Lots of good news from so many authors in only a few days time. Awesomeness.... Congrats!
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Couldn't do this earlier as I didn't have access to the laptop whilst on holiday, but...

My first ever story (I know, already mentioned it, but hey) that has ever been published is now available in Issue 9 of the Innsmouth Free Press. Details on how to buy a copy or on the magazine at http://www.innsmouthfreepress.com/?cat=6

Now I am really just hoping it's not a fluke and not my last ever published story...
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My first ever story (I know, already mentioned it, but hey) that has ever been published is now available in Issue 9 of the Innsmouth Free Press. Details on how to buy a copy or on the magazine at http://www.innsmouthfreepress.com/?cat=6

Now I am really just hoping it's not a fluke and not my last ever published story...
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My first ever story (I know, already mentioned it, but hey) that has ever been published is now available in Issue 9 of the Innsmouth Free Press. Details on how to buy a copy or on the magazine at http://www.innsmouthfreepress.com/?cat=6

Now I am really just hoping it's not a fluke and not my last ever published story...
Of course it's not a fluke. Believe in yourself.

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Not a fluke, Z. And Ken, you're doing great. Watching your numbers.

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