tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post116922147188221947..comments2024-02-09T10:55:50.410-06:00Comments on Jess Riley Writes: Part Three on Writing: Things They Won't Tell you in Famous Writer SchoolJess Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06987689969282168406noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-27691156155302251412008-04-16T14:53:00.000-05:002008-04-16T14:53:00.000-05:00Love the blog. Hate short-oversimplifications so m...Love the blog. Hate short-oversimplifications so much I almost didn't tell you.Bethany C Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12680443616002300791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-18556951966344039922007-02-09T23:45:00.000-06:002007-02-09T23:45:00.000-06:00Okay, so when does it come out now? I want to read...Okay, so when does it come out now? I want to read this fucking thing already. Damn. Oh, how are you?BabyonBoredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05988664515214410933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-1169758094500064812007-01-25T14:48:00.000-06:002007-01-25T14:48:00.000-06:00Is it okay if I just scream often and randomly any...Is it okay if I just scream often and randomly anyway? <BR/><BR/>I hope so, 'cause girrrlllll...I been doin' it fo years... shhiittttt....Kevin Charnashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05548894554530312882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-1169731514805033452007-01-25T07:25:00.000-06:002007-01-25T07:25:00.000-06:00This is all so very funny and I can't wait to read...This is all so very funny and I can't wait to read your book!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-1169572944704765852007-01-23T11:22:00.000-06:002007-01-23T11:22:00.000-06:00And here I am thinking about moving to Delaware. ...And here I am thinking about moving to Delaware. Shoot.<BR/><BR/>You know, this series could be a great gift-giving opportunity. Why not turn it into your next-next book?tiffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01351692108818152561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-1169555909774140512007-01-23T06:38:00.000-06:002007-01-23T06:38:00.000-06:00I'll look for your appearance at Prairie Lights bo...I'll look for your appearance at Prairie Lights bookstore in Iowa City and come see you so you can sign my book!Mrs. Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17730747441676219265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-1169483513656698592007-01-22T10:31:00.000-06:002007-01-22T10:31:00.000-06:00Holy cow. That's scary. Contracts are scary peri...Holy cow. That's scary. Contracts are scary period.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-1169445099029152412007-01-21T23:51:00.000-06:002007-01-21T23:51:00.000-06:00Stephen King in On Writing said that when he got h...Stephen King in On Writing said that when he got his first advance he and his wife said nothing. They just hugged in the middle of the room with tears streaming.<BR/><BR/>Granted, his was a little more than most advances, but even publication can be emotional.Douglas V. Gibbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14835695007143546748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-1169438256284927092007-01-21T21:57:00.000-06:002007-01-21T21:57:00.000-06:00Jess, you slay me. I can't see how your book will...Jess, you slay me. I can't see how your book will be anything less than brilliant. And if you ever find anyone who says different, just let me at 'em.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-1169347937216676462007-01-20T20:52:00.000-06:002007-01-20T20:52:00.000-06:00You *are* brilliant, Jess. I can't wait to read y...You *are* brilliant, Jess. I can't wait to read your book and I believe everything in your post :)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02040099513110890878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-1169336007008219492007-01-20T17:33:00.000-06:002007-01-20T17:33:00.000-06:00What a process! Thanks for the insider's view of w...What a process! Thanks for the insider's view of what REALLY goes on ;-)The Domesticatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08333326286672903879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-1169315768637903812007-01-20T11:56:00.000-06:002007-01-20T11:56:00.000-06:00I'm just glad to say that I knew you when....I'm just glad to say that I knew you when....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-1169270951294697602007-01-19T23:29:00.000-06:002007-01-19T23:29:00.000-06:00I think the most important part is a good agent, J...I think the most important part is a good agent, Jess.<BR/><BR/>At least then you can say that somebody in the publishing business recognizes your brilliance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-1169260941670392722007-01-19T20:42:00.000-06:002007-01-19T20:42:00.000-06:00You've just scared the shit out of me. I'm conside...You've just scared the shit out of me. <BR/><BR/>I'm considering tearing up my contract with my agent.<BR/><BR/>Oh wait, I didn't sign one.<BR/><BR/>A handshake is valid, right? ; )MaNiC MoMMy™https://www.blogger.com/profile/14038801888210803955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-1169248553437032642007-01-19T17:15:00.000-06:002007-01-19T17:15:00.000-06:00Even if more than 70% of it is false, I'm amazed t...Even if more than 70% of it is false, I'm amazed that you're still walking and coherent.Chicky Chicky Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18056206889322232109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-1169243321907061752007-01-19T15:48:00.000-06:002007-01-19T15:48:00.000-06:00You make it sound so glamorous. :?)You make it sound so glamorous. :?)Blog Antagonisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09378330862349859998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-1169235630806292472007-01-19T13:47:00.000-06:002007-01-19T13:47:00.000-06:00D'oh! Your comment thingy is playing tricks on me!...D'oh! Your comment thingy is playing tricks on me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-1169235345144442342007-01-19T13:42:00.000-06:002007-01-19T13:42:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-1169235138163926382007-01-19T13:38:00.000-06:002007-01-19T13:38:00.000-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-1169234960900774412007-01-19T13:35:00.000-06:002007-01-19T13:35:00.000-06:00Hmmm, "Little Orphan Author". Maybe you could writ...Hmmm, "Little Orphan Author". Maybe you could write a play based on that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-1169231540721885172007-01-19T12:32:00.000-06:002007-01-19T12:32:00.000-06:00Void in Delaware...hee!What a great post!I've been...Void in Delaware...hee!<BR/>What a great post!<BR/>I've been asked to speak later this month about getting your book published, which leaves me wondering what on earth I'll say other than, "I'm all for it, but I too have little idea how it happens!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-1169228318146938072007-01-19T11:38:00.000-06:002007-01-19T11:38:00.000-06:00i do believe i would have a hard time with the wai...i do believe i would have a hard time with the waiting game. i'm way too impatient.<BR/><BR/>and there is something to be said for good healthcare, not that i would know anything about it anymore.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-1169227681332206832007-01-19T11:28:00.000-06:002007-01-19T11:28:00.000-06:00I've got enough panic and self doubt in my life wi...I've got enough panic and self doubt in my life without trying to publish a book and making it worse. I'm glad things are working out for you...except for the panic, of course.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19050282.post-1169223649796138422007-01-19T10:20:00.000-06:002007-01-19T10:20:00.000-06:00Cheese, cheese, cheese, cheese -Cheese cheese chee...Cheese, cheese, cheese, cheese -Cheese cheese cheese cheese <BR/>Cheeeeese Wonderful Cheese.<BR/><BR/>New Rose Seas :)<BR/><BR/>Kisses, Jess Riley<BR/><BR/>P.S. For some reason I keep coming back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com