tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post8558360196652410947..comments2024-03-27T18:06:04.484-04:00Comments on Murder by 4: TimingMarta Stephenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14126647102399666578noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-72565463229247987632009-01-18T00:43:00.000-05:002009-01-18T00:43:00.000-05:00Thanks for sharing this with us, Pat!Thanks for sharing this with us, Pat!Warren Adlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960431327727799196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-3746374365112353272009-01-17T05:24:00.000-05:002009-01-17T05:24:00.000-05:00When you think about how many times Gone With the ...When you think about how many times Gone With the Wind was rejected before it was finally published in light of how successful it turned out to be, it kind of makes you feel inadequate with your piddling ten rejections. That really puts things in perspective. Thanks for sharing, Pat. Wonderful article!<BR/>Margay Leah Justice<BR/>http://margayleahjustice.comMargay Leah Justicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15490126898758440254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-3142842023155033652009-01-16T23:03:00.000-05:002009-01-16T23:03:00.000-05:00Aaron, SW, Kim and Marta: Just a quick note to tha...Aaron, SW, Kim and Marta: Just a quick note to thank you for including my Writer's Digest 101 Best Website blog Sharinging with Writers on your blog roll. And, I love your murder by 4 concept. Great blogging!<BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/>Carolyn Howard-Johnson<BR/>www.howtodoitfrugal.com<BR/>Also blogging at www.TheFrugalEditor.blogspot.comCarolyn Howard-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041591136206289558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-23712510075001806502009-01-16T19:41:00.000-05:002009-01-16T19:41:00.000-05:00I've been waiting to read More Deaths Than One eve...I've been waiting to read More Deaths Than One ever since I read the first chapter on the TruTv Crime writing contest on Gather last year. I agree with her publisher -- Pat is the real thing.jalexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02572031717850785238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-73121919120091047212009-01-16T16:15:00.000-05:002009-01-16T16:15:00.000-05:00Good article, Pat. I'm looking for ward to reading...Good article, Pat. I'm looking for ward to reading your books!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06331682989454200806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-81776359517044000522009-01-16T12:16:00.000-05:002009-01-16T12:16:00.000-05:00What you say is true, Pat. Timing is everything. ...What you say is true, Pat. Timing is everything. So, if a MS is good, you've gotten positive feedback from those that write similar genres, you know yours is good--and you know when it is--you have to keep trying.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes, the rejections are saying it's not the right time, not that its not good. Retire it for awhile. Meanwhile, start writing something else. Watch the market. Start another round of queries.<BR/><BR/>The main thing is, Don't--Give--Up. Your manuscript will never find life on YOUR desk.<BR/><BR/>~Sia McKye~~Sia McKye~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08470562659597351033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-79907459518801903092009-01-16T11:49:00.000-05:002009-01-16T11:49:00.000-05:00Pat, it's my pleasure. I've been looking forward t...Pat, it's my pleasure. I've been looking forward to your books since we met on Gather. ;o)Aaron Paul Lazarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06117814221437165664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-47525907460623838812009-01-16T11:33:00.000-05:002009-01-16T11:33:00.000-05:00I am honored to be a guest on Murder By 4. Thank y...I am honored to be a guest on Murder By 4. Thank you for having me, thank you for the warm welcome, and thank you, Aaron, for ordering my books. You just made me a real author -- writers need readers; it finishes the equation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-13738928976021676482009-01-16T08:36:00.000-05:002009-01-16T08:36:00.000-05:00Welcome back, Pat! I've watched so many writers gi...Welcome back, Pat! I've watched so many writers give up after that first rejection. And you're right, it's all about timing. <BR/><BR/>Here's wishing you mega sales!Marta Stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14126647102399666578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-85035277947245743492009-01-16T08:35:00.000-05:002009-01-16T08:35:00.000-05:00Thanks for stopping by Pat. Your advice is stellar...Thanks for stopping by Pat. Your advice is stellar. All good things come to those who wait. Timing is everything!Kim Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13933746166088034102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-3462717542801598202009-01-16T08:28:00.000-05:002009-01-16T08:28:00.000-05:00All you can do is keep sending out your manuscript...<I>All you can do is keep sending out your manuscript in the hopes that one day it will be on the right desk at the right time. Because one thing is certain, your desk is not the right one.</I><BR/><BR/>This is awesome advice! The whole post is great, but this really stood out.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for stopping by, Pat - and I wish you many sales on your upcoming releases. :-)s.w. vaughnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09102544611773720262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-26711083571466247822009-01-16T08:14:00.000-05:002009-01-16T08:14:00.000-05:00By the way, I just followed your links to your pub...By the way, I just followed your links to your pub's page and ordered both of your books. I'm looking forward to digging into them!Aaron Paul Lazarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06117814221437165664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6001825743960552008.post-50520903788430255822009-01-16T08:10:00.000-05:002009-01-16T08:10:00.000-05:00Pat, welcome back! And it's apparent that your tim...Pat, welcome back! And it's apparent that your timing has been great lately, since you have two books in the queue already! Congratulations. Can't wait to get my hands on them. ;o)Aaron Paul Lazarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06117814221437165664noreply@blogger.com