tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post1127873488450302237..comments2024-03-22T03:27:19.859-04:00Comments on Sourcebooks Casablanca Romance Authors: Thoughts That Go Bump In the Night…Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12914920560584429315noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-23451586460469044512010-10-17T09:36:48.260-04:002010-10-17T09:36:48.260-04:00The scariest thing about being published is seeing...The scariest thing about being published is seeing lots of your books on the bookstore shelves... just sitting and waiting because no one knows it's there....Cheryl Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11464377381132807409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-51288374925107936242010-10-16T11:53:01.684-04:002010-10-16T11:53:01.684-04:00Good advice, Danielle. As always. :}Good advice, Danielle. As always. :}Author Kathryne Kennedyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206690509533777067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-69387890586691850362010-10-14T23:15:55.471-04:002010-10-14T23:15:55.471-04:00Right now the scariest thing about being a writer ...Right now the scariest thing about being a writer is deadlines. Of course being a writer one of the best things to have is a deadline. Go figure! Ok, back to work...Amanda Foresterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985238568270688021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-12483696210549525652010-10-14T20:23:20.669-04:002010-10-14T20:23:20.669-04:00The scariest thing about being a debut author is h...The scariest thing about being a debut author is hard to pick, because there are a lots of scary things... That people will like my book and I'll never write anything as good. That I'll never write anything more, period. That somehow my book will damage somebody rather than boost them through their rough patches. That my mom will be ashamed of the hot scenes. That my daughter... You get the idea. One thing I do not worry about are bad reviews. In contests, I was often a three judge entry, which was explained to me as a function of a strong voice. And my writing isn't perfect. Somebody out there is going to not like my voice AND pick up on the imperfections. And if I can be PAID to write 100,000 words and enjoy every minute of it, the reviewer is certainly entitled to put in his or her honest 500 words in response.Grace Burroweshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01631291702461834307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-11194300972498375462010-10-14T12:36:06.828-04:002010-10-14T12:36:06.828-04:00Olivia--I think the reviews have shown that everyo...Olivia--I think the reviews have shown that everyone is so excited for your next book!<br /><br />Tamara--That's interesting, I had never thought of it as making something private, publlic; but that is very true! And very bold and brave of all authors who share these things with readers. <br /><br />Linda--Very true, to each their own! Looking forward to your new book in the Spring :)<br /><br />Shana--haha, isn't it funny what can sway someone's opinion (even if it's all because of a sexy cover)?! I can't wait to see what you have coming next!Danielle Jackson Dresserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293766728921704640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-14791966558442111682010-10-14T12:25:46.111-04:002010-10-14T12:25:46.111-04:00Good advice, Danielle. I can take almost any criti...Good advice, Danielle. I can take almost any criticism except those that slam me for things I have no control over, like the cover art. I'm the writer, not the graphic designer! Okay, so there, i said it and won't have to yell at any reviewers :-)<br /><br />The scariest thing about being a writer is not being a writer because it always feels like you're one book away from unemployment.Shanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06267793335415078380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-45212085631555233192010-10-14T12:17:15.813-04:002010-10-14T12:17:15.813-04:00Very true, Danielle. If I see a bad review I want ...Very true, Danielle. If I see a bad review I want to mentally burn the reviewer at the stake. :> But yes, it's just their opinion. I know there's some books I hate that others enjoy. <br /><br />What matters is what the readers think.Linda Wisdomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04398941824875217938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-26542152324215256802010-10-14T11:14:45.448-04:002010-10-14T11:14:45.448-04:00Hi Danielle! To me, the scariest thing about havin...Hi Danielle! To me, the scariest thing about having a debut novel being released early next year is that your private imagination suddenly becomes very, very public - and something to be judged. <br /><br />Great advice to avoid the negative reviews!Tamara Hoganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07248676173138017003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-73370877570984555222010-10-14T10:50:32.512-04:002010-10-14T10:50:32.512-04:00I was worried about reviews at first, but since th...I was worried about reviews at first, but since the ones I've <i>read</i> have been great, that fear is abating. Slightly.<br /><br />I'm currently worried that readers won't love my second book as much as they loved the first. Entirely new worries. Yay!Olivia Cunninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17753928523364721582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-191023656886170322010-10-14T10:50:14.469-04:002010-10-14T10:50:14.469-04:00Anita--that is a great frame of mind to stay in--c...Anita--that is a great frame of mind to stay in--create teh world you want to create, and write the best story you can! The promoting and sales are important, but what matters is you tell the story you want to tell. I know you'll be a success!<br /><br />Terry--I'm sure this is a concern for many single-title authors, and I think you've done a great job keeping your unique wolf world fresh enough for your devoted readers to want to return to, and exciting enough to get more people interested! <br /><br />Carolyn--Awesome advice, write what you love! I'm so glad that you do. I know I'll have many more positive reveiws to send your way! :)<br /><br />Amelia--Sorry to burst your bubble!! Looking forward to your Spring release.<br /><br />Lynn--I think it's normal to be nervous when your book is being sent out! But having the availability to escape into your current projects must be a great relief! Thanks for stopping by!Danielle Jackson Dresserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15293766728921704640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-43525562302881145622010-10-14T10:13:50.335-04:002010-10-14T10:13:50.335-04:00The scariest thing for me (I'm pre-pubbed) is ...The scariest thing for me (I'm pre-pubbed) is when my agent sends out my fulls to editors who request them. <br /><br />There's been a few, so I'm now, like, "Oh gosh. What if they hate it?" It's a bit scary...so to distract myself, I just keep writing that next novel. Or that next sequel. Or just anything to keep my mind off it. <br /><br />I bet that when/if I ever get pubbed, I'd be scared of "what if it doesn't do well?" . . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-23313664315540608362010-10-14T08:58:25.133-04:002010-10-14T08:58:25.133-04:00I don't believe it, Danielle! I thought the r...I don't believe it, Danielle! I thought the reason I never received a bad review from you was because I never got any! Why did you pop my bubble! :-)<br /><br />Very well-said post! I've certainly had my share of reviewers that I wanted to snap at, but alas, never have.<br /><br />AmeliaAmeliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07603588884175706382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-47641485028183247672010-10-14T08:23:15.203-04:002010-10-14T08:23:15.203-04:00Good morning Danielle! Love the post. The scariest...Good morning Danielle! Love the post. The scariest thing about being an author is wondering whether my readers will like the next book as well as the last series. I've learned when I quit worrying about reviews and just write what I love then my readers love what I write! But please keep sending those wonderful reviews! My ego loves getting them!Carolyn Brownhttp://www.carolynlbrown.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-59943533978757194992010-10-14T08:16:46.238-04:002010-10-14T08:16:46.238-04:00For me, it's continuing to write sexy, adventu...For me, it's continuing to write sexy, adventurous, fun, and unique, yet same-world books in a Single Title series. I want to gain more fans, but not lose the ones I already have as I add to the werewolf saga. :)Terry Spearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788961423817944896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802601138878132017.post-24873133689252746062010-10-14T07:45:18.261-04:002010-10-14T07:45:18.261-04:00Hi Danielle. The scariest thing to me about being ...Hi Danielle. The scariest thing to me about being a debut author is first of all...what if the book doesn't sell well. What if I don't do a good job promoting. But then I worry about bad reviews and how I'll handle it if that should happen. When I think too much on this and find myself getting worried, I think about how lucky I am to be in the position to even worry. And then I go back to what's really important. I love writing. I love creating my world, so I'll focus on that and cross my fingers that the reviews will all be positive and that I'll have the grace to handle the ones that aren't.Anita Clenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08121439834252671730noreply@blogger.com