tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post1983261328927025497..comments2023-11-14T01:13:04.914-08:00Comments on A*Musings: 11 ReasonsShellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03068094486297918345noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post-87157074813007436392011-02-11T17:35:30.106-08:002011-02-11T17:35:30.106-08:00Konstantin: Thanks for entering the contest, and t...Konstantin: Thanks for entering the contest, and thanks for sharing with your friends on twitter.<br /><br />Amy Jane: We're all susceptible to peer pressure, in our own way ;) Thanks for entering the contest.Cathryn Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665896654352405640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post-599253583824153722011-02-11T09:28:49.925-08:002011-02-11T09:28:49.925-08:00Wow, this is a very persuasive list.
Maybe I'...Wow, this is a very persuasive list.<br /><br />Maybe I'll undergo a similar transformation before I'm finished with my book.<br /><br />I imagine I've got enough things "in my own head" that make me want to go traditional-- no the least of which being my whole world (which has been pat-my-head polite about this writing "hobby") will only believe it's real if they see a paper book or I make a boot-load of money. And I honestly believe the first is more likely than the second.<br /><br />Yeah, I'm way too susceptible to peer pressure, even now.Amy Jane (Untangling Tales)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17781603642364189037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post-16845265353887949472011-02-10T15:27:19.730-08:002011-02-10T15:27:19.730-08:00Hi Shelli,
I completely agree with:
"A write...Hi Shelli,<br />I completely agree with: <br />"A writer was responsible for nearly all the marketing of her novel."<br />Of course, it helps to have friends who promote your blog/book as well. ;) Ill be sharing with this my friends on twitter. Cheers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post-39216268799563571842011-02-10T13:26:14.943-08:002011-02-10T13:26:14.943-08:00Beth and Amber, thank you for stopping by!Beth and Amber, thank you for stopping by!Shellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03068094486297918345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post-69475169786872466852011-02-10T12:58:21.082-08:002011-02-10T12:58:21.082-08:00Shelli, Thanks. *blush*
Beth: I'm glad you...Shelli, Thanks. *blush*<br /><br />Beth: I'm glad you're excited to read it. What doesn't come through in this "list" is all the angst. It looks so neat an tidy and, to me, at this point, so obvious what the right path was for me.<br /><br />Amber: Zoe's book about self-publishing was very helpful, and I was entertained by her "Zoe Who" videos, and motivated by her confidence in what she wanted for her fiction. I "virtually" know Michelle and read her indie novel, Cinders. Best of luck with your upcoming publication by Rhemalda -- how exciting!Cathryn Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665896654352405640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post-75061246475052064862011-02-10T09:25:42.301-08:002011-02-10T09:25:42.301-08:00Zoey's awesome, or so I've heard from Mich...Zoey's awesome, or so I've heard from Michelle Argyle, another indie author who's publishing with me under the Rhemalda imprint. <br /><br />Good luck with it. It's sooo much work.amberargylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05058327741777322247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post-40372715348521579662011-02-10T08:50:58.899-08:002011-02-10T08:50:58.899-08:00Shelli, thanks for having Cathryn as a guest blogg...Shelli, thanks for having Cathryn as a guest blogger. Your blog is great.<br /><br />Cathryn, hearing about your journey to self-publishing is very helpful. Thanks for being so transparent; as you know, not everyone is. I wish you soooo much success with The Demise of the Soccer Moms. Can't wait to read it!Beth Lowehttp://www.pinemeadowpond.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post-71700134051888470122011-02-09T20:32:05.492-08:002011-02-09T20:32:05.492-08:00Christi, Cathryn is wonderful, and I'm pleased...Christi, Cathryn is wonderful, and I'm pleased to be able to host her here! Thank you for visiting my blog.Shellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03068094486297918345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post-14225744394342886712011-02-09T10:20:42.695-08:002011-02-09T10:20:42.695-08:00Shelli,
Thanks for hosting Cathryn here.
And, Ca...Shelli,<br /><br />Thanks for hosting Cathryn here.<br /><br />And, Cathryn, thanks for sharing this list. I know you put so much thought into becoming an indie author, and your list gives me - a writer on my way to publishing - lots of things to consider. Best of all, I love your perspective that these are exciting times to be a writer!Christi Craighttp://writingunderpressure.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post-79429607621613186482011-02-08T19:57:23.131-08:002011-02-08T19:57:23.131-08:00Hi Carrie, I'm glad you found it interesting.Hi Carrie, I'm glad you found it interesting.Cathryn Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665896654352405640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post-22711666201177971012011-02-08T18:47:56.678-08:002011-02-08T18:47:56.678-08:00Amazing how quickly the world of publishing is gro...Amazing how quickly the world of publishing is growing! So great to have an insider look into this part of industry. Thank you so much!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post-37814090524789241802011-02-08T09:52:57.923-08:002011-02-08T09:52:57.923-08:00Jane -- Thanks for dropping by! It will be intere...Jane -- Thanks for dropping by! It will be interesting to see where the publishing industry is by the time we are ready to publish. It is exciting, though, isn't it?Shellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03068094486297918345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post-57870188799447747312011-02-08T09:36:29.538-08:002011-02-08T09:36:29.538-08:00Hi everyone,
Thanks for stopping by, I'm caug...Hi everyone,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, I'm caught up with adding your entries here to the contest.Cathryn Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665896654352405640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post-14534416182942710682011-02-08T09:36:02.429-08:002011-02-08T09:36:02.429-08:00Renee, I'm glad you found it useful!
Dee, I&#...Renee, I'm glad you found it useful!<br /><br />Dee, I've never been told I said anything inspirational, thank you :)<br /><br />Jane, I started with traditional publishing because it was the only option when I started. It's nice that there are options for writers now!Cathryn Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665896654352405640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post-17932215482955662632011-02-08T06:03:17.406-08:002011-02-08T06:03:17.406-08:00I am very tempted by indie publishing. For me the ...I am very tempted by indie publishing. For me the impetus behind being published is less the money (although it's always nice to get paid for what you do) than the chance to be read by others. <br /><br />I'm at the start of my fiction writing career (my day job is writing communications/fundraising pieces for nonprofits) and if I find I'm not making much headway with traditional publishing, I might well turn to indie publishing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07338002014574933192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post-90854402083691095152011-02-07T18:58:13.540-08:002011-02-07T18:58:13.540-08:00Thanks, Marsh and Renee -- and don't forget to...Thanks, Marsh and Renee -- and don't forget to stop by Cathryn's blog for more chances to win the Kindle!<br /><br />Natasha and Dee -- Thanks for stopping by! Good luck!Shellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03068094486297918345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post-23162115426653433632011-02-07T18:55:13.132-08:002011-02-07T18:55:13.132-08:00It's nice to read up on Cathryn's history ...It's nice to read up on Cathryn's history and path towards becoming a fiction writer. It's very inspiring! :)<br /><br />deeg131 at gmail dot comDeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02704706829011166945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post-62606158882381533352011-02-07T18:36:14.133-08:002011-02-07T18:36:14.133-08:00I knew something about Cathryn's journey befor...I knew something about Cathryn's journey before today, but this post certainly filled in the blanks for me. <br /><br />Exhausting but inspiring reading! Many thanks.Natashahttp://natasha.edcentric.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post-14497934195840806232011-02-07T14:07:38.824-08:002011-02-07T14:07:38.824-08:00This is really a good post and a lot of informatio...This is really a good post and a lot of information. Thanks so much!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07089685282700680525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post-49026328476003957062011-02-07T11:47:15.263-08:002011-02-07T11:47:15.263-08:00Hi Marsha, Thanks for checking out my free sample ...Hi Marsha, Thanks for checking out my free sample on Smashwords. And I'm glad you found something useful in my journey to indie.Cathryn Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665896654352405640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post-78002370153827099922011-02-07T11:46:02.824-08:002011-02-07T11:46:02.824-08:00Shelli, A move definitely has a way of turning the...Shelli, A move definitely has a way of turning the rest of your life on its head!Cathryn Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03665896654352405640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post-39208170274279340502011-02-07T10:33:14.305-08:002011-02-07T10:33:14.305-08:00Good insights, Cathryn. Thanks for sharing them. I...Good insights, Cathryn. Thanks for sharing them. I'll look you up on Smashwords.Marsha Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15389060049107102815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post-68559111295878207192011-02-07T10:23:09.023-08:002011-02-07T10:23:09.023-08:00Thank you, Cathryn, for adding some of the rules. ...Thank you, Cathryn, for adding some of the rules. I'm sorry I didn't get to post properly about the contest earlier. Funny how a move can mess up your best plans!Shellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03068094486297918345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356166881256164183.post-16868894874462296992011-02-07T10:11:58.749-08:002011-02-07T10:11:58.749-08:00Hi Shelli,
Thanks again for hosting me here. I al...Hi Shelli,<br /><br />Thanks again for hosting me here. I also want to make sure your readers know that they can have multiple chances to win by commenting on your blog as well as on other participatin blogs, and by tweeting. As you said, the details are on my blog. (The contest ends at midnight PST on Friday, February 11, 2011).Cathryn Granthttp://suburbannoir.com/myblognoreply@blogger.com