Whatever Wednesday…
Whatever Wednesday…
My very first interview decribing me as a writer is here: http://www.querytracker.net/colleenk.php Exciting! Coll
Monday and Tuesday…
Sorry, missed my Monday:what am I reading post. The day was spent with trying to pick the new paint colors for our house. Sounds easy--until you pick up the 2000+ color palette.!!!. Thought I made the right choices. Boy was I wrong. Ick. Going back to a trio of colors similiar to ones the old owners had picked. Misted lilac sounded so pretty, with dove white, and red earth. Misted lilac was supposed to look like a slightly purple tinged gray--not pink! I did read a good book last week called Tender Morsels by Margo Lanagan. Margo has a magical way of writing, and the ideas are so original. It took a bit of time for me to get into the swing of the phrasing. She's from Australia, but the dialogue sounds(to me) like perhaps England or Whales in the 1600's (I'm no expert and could be totally off). I fell in love with the writing, and will read it again at some point. Tuesday: Writing challenge. My writing challenge is to finish the first two chapters of my book before Monday. I try to make weekly challenges for myself, if not, time has a habit of slipping away. Guess it keeps me on task. Had my first interview! I'll post it when it is online. Coll
TGIF
Had a heck of a day yesterday (sorry no blog post). Spent most of the afternoon and evening with my son in the ER. He'll be okay, but it was a long night. Woohoo!!! When I got home I signed my contract with Stimola Literary Studio! I've secured representation with the wonderful Rosemary Stimola. YAY!!!!!Here's a bit of email I received today that may interest someone.
Hi,
We still have a few spots open at some of our NY dinners with industry professionals. The price includes your dinner and a drink. Transportation is not included.
July 15th – NYC restaurant. $100
Connie Hsu, Kate Sullivan, TS Ferguson – (editors from Little Brown interested in mg and ya novels)
September 24th – NYC Restaurant. $150
Scott Piehl (Art Director at Disney Group), Ronnie Herman Owner and Agent from Herman Agency)
August 4th – NYC Restaurant - $85
Piper Smith (Artist Rep. from Lindgren and Smith), Patrick Collins (Art Director at Henry Holt)
Please let me know if you'd like to join us.
Kathy
http://www.kathytemean.com Have a great day!Coll Tuesday writing challenge
Today, I did not do much writing but more research in preparation for writing. As some of you know, I've been talking with agents. Yesterday, I made my decision. As soon as the contract is signed, I will announce my super-terrific agent! REMEMBER-Rutgers One-On-One Conference deadline is tomorrow. It is a fantastic conference, and worth trying to attend. Coll
What am I reading Monday
Well, last week our family vacationed at the beach (and my stack of books were forgotten)! I found a book in the place we were staying--Confessions of a Shopaholic. Not really my thing, but desperate times call for desperate measures. It was an easy read and enjoyable. Most of my time was spent working on my laptop. I know, I know--vacation. But some very exciting things were happening that I will announce on Friday. Happy dance!!! coll
