tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post2138554833053883943..comments2024-03-29T07:59:49.053-04:00Comments on Elizabeth Seckman, Author: Beaten by the CarrotElizabeth Seckmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-31850244496481261722017-03-04T08:18:29.843-05:002017-03-04T08:18:29.843-05:00love a women that loves her carrot😊love a women that loves her carrot😊Survivore 101https://www.blogger.com/profile/06971140799997942926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-4070599863898656612017-03-03T15:02:10.208-05:002017-03-03T15:02:10.208-05:00What do we have to do? Kill off their pets? Have t...What do we have to do? Kill off their pets? Have them climb a tree for a feral cat on page one? <br /><br />But I get it. I realize they can't take every book and there are a lot of books out there. I think of this every time I go into a book store. I will look over all the books with many catching my eye, but I only walk out with one. When I look at it like that. it hurts a lot less. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-53751126592765789212017-03-03T14:58:58.326-05:002017-03-03T14:58:58.326-05:00I will have to bug you. We haven't chatted in ...I will have to bug you. We haven't chatted in forever. But I know you're busy launching and getting your book out all over, so yay you!!!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-40365081412660339972017-03-03T14:57:29.071-05:002017-03-03T14:57:29.071-05:00Yes, compost can be the start of many delicious th...Yes, compost can be the start of many delicious things. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-10860480147214875752017-03-03T14:55:25.845-05:002017-03-03T14:55:25.845-05:00And your opinion means everything, since I know yo...And your opinion means everything, since I know you're a smart lady with great taste!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-14148703207422887092017-03-03T14:54:46.575-05:002017-03-03T14:54:46.575-05:00You're always the wisest lady. Chocolate and w...You're always the wisest lady. Chocolate and wine is the best answer for a whine. No worries about me quitting. Mt word addiction is as strong as ever. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-13121665602704816392017-03-03T14:51:41.999-05:002017-03-03T14:51:41.999-05:00You're way too strong, my friend. I'd be m...You're way too strong, my friend. I'd be more inclined to believe you are keeping man-treats in a dungeon than you ever being tossed in a dungeon. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-16189684749929258362017-03-03T09:39:47.354-05:002017-03-03T09:39:47.354-05:00My most painful rejection was after a review and r...My most painful rejection was after a review and revision and review again. But then again, the revision the agent lead me through did a lot for the book. It's still not published though. My character wasn't sympathetic enough either. Tamara Narayanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03725262301091012950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-21737358703906756212017-03-03T09:19:06.345-05:002017-03-03T09:19:06.345-05:00Keep at it, Liz! Something will come from all thos...Keep at it, Liz! Something will come from all those nibbles, I promise. Although, those rejections sure can be tough! Shoot me an email if you ever want to talk! I'll be heading into the query trenches soon with a novel I'm currently revising. Not looking forward to it! Hugs!Kristin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15119967346326579747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-83403774345481460462017-03-02T20:13:54.890-05:002017-03-02T20:13:54.890-05:00Yes, sometimes the compost pile yields some good p...Yes, sometimes the compost pile yields some good potatoes (maybe peaches, too). <br />I think you earned the right to wail. I'm so sorry that the carrot turned ugly. <br />Hope that all is much, much better in March!!! Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-48472267073544025322017-03-02T19:02:52.531-05:002017-03-02T19:02:52.531-05:00Great cover. I do wish your nibbles would turn int...Great cover. I do wish your nibbles would turn into a basketful of carrots Liz, I loved the story and I am sure I wouldn't be alone if it only could get out there.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-1467901487384392882017-03-02T15:32:40.347-05:002017-03-02T15:32:40.347-05:00If a publisher is gonna dangle something enticing ...If a publisher is gonna dangle something enticing in front of us, the least they could do is make it a chocolate bar. Nothing against carrots, but come on! They need to get with the program. Maybe a nice bottle of wine... something to help ease the pain of waiting. Hang in there. Grab your own chocolate bar and glass of wine, and stand up tall. (For a minute. Then you can crash on the sofa.) It'll happen. Soon.<br /><br />Congratulations to Mark. That cover is gorgeous!Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-64580963507439909922017-03-02T14:40:03.999-05:002017-03-02T14:40:03.999-05:00Big presses are stupid. They only want female char...Big presses are stupid. They only want female characters who delight in being tossed into the dungeon by their lovers. Hm, maybe an autobiography? Nah, let's stick with empowered women. Keep on keeping on, my friend. <br /><br />Congratulations, Mark. Looks really nice. I like the cover.Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15997241410192066577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-61154867396771876272017-03-02T11:22:07.358-05:002017-03-02T11:22:07.358-05:00I love self-publishing and the freedom of it, but ...I love self-publishing and the freedom of it, but I've had to be honest with myself-- as a business person, I suck. I like input. I like direction. People like you make it look so easy to self-pub and so an amazing job at it, then people like me try it and I'm overwhelmed by all the moving parts!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-56037531338215001172017-03-02T11:19:43.872-05:002017-03-02T11:19:43.872-05:00You're right. Thanks Jamie!!You're right. Thanks Jamie!!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-80018692566062157372017-03-02T11:19:24.464-05:002017-03-02T11:19:24.464-05:00I suppose it shows I am on the right track with so...I suppose it shows I am on the right track with something. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-87051451437575308902017-03-02T11:18:38.414-05:002017-03-02T11:18:38.414-05:00Hugs Murees! I think you're awesome too!Hugs Murees! I think you're awesome too!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-74003904854822638342017-03-02T11:18:08.462-05:002017-03-02T11:18:08.462-05:00I found my small publisher querying on my own. For...I found my small publisher querying on my own. For this book, Sharon Belcastro is the agent doing the submissions. I must say, it's nice having a rejections come through her...she wraps them in velvet gloves and they hurt a little less. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-71494595018397715012017-03-02T11:16:25.738-05:002017-03-02T11:16:25.738-05:00Well, a contract is the best, but you're total...Well, a contract is the best, but you're totally right. Just getting someone to read it and send feedback is like finding a nugget of gold. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-27353478976886596472017-03-02T11:15:00.260-05:002017-03-02T11:15:00.260-05:00That is what we do. :)That is what we do. :)Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-53588302487793505492017-03-02T11:14:46.814-05:002017-03-02T11:14:46.814-05:00Spoken like a true friend. Thanks, Mark. And congr...Spoken like a true friend. Thanks, Mark. And congratulations on your new book!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-27378715965148697782017-03-02T11:14:00.188-05:002017-03-02T11:14:00.188-05:00Chocolate. Wise woman. You always have the perfect...Chocolate. Wise woman. You always have the perfect solutions. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-68875732005531471002017-03-02T11:13:31.865-05:002017-03-02T11:13:31.865-05:00I won't give up, Pat. It's more of an addi...I won't give up, Pat. It's more of an addiction at this point. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-68375117150647657842017-03-02T11:12:45.498-05:002017-03-02T11:12:45.498-05:00Oh yeah, because it's never my failing. LOL. T...Oh yeah, because it's never my failing. LOL. Truthfully, it is awesome to get feedback. I will chalk it up to more education. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2115704751652270450.post-46322665682669107932017-03-02T11:11:22.476-05:002017-03-02T11:11:22.476-05:00Thanks Erika!Thanks Erika!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.com