tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18353079.post2595250563110433551..comments2023-04-12T09:57:35.824-04:00Comments on The Crime Sistahs: The Crime Sistahshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03738479506954521706noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18353079.post-43990509747031007312009-05-28T21:24:02.413-04:002009-05-28T21:24:02.413-04:00Yes, Maas does make a good point on this subject. ...Yes, Maas does make a good point on this subject. Writing the Breakout Novel is one of my favorite craft books. Glad I could give you blogging material! :o)rhonda mcknighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02018229725796276222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18353079.post-17270473315470188592009-05-27T20:28:34.542-04:002009-05-27T20:28:34.542-04:00Rhonda,
You raise a very good point.
I have seve...Rhonda,<br /><br />You raise a very good point.<br /><br />I have several critique partners as well, and I rely on each for different reasons. But, as you said, at the end of the day, the story must be yours. That's what makes your unique voice. We hear over and over and ... well, you see where I'm going ... that editors - and agents - are looking for strong, unique voices. At the end of the day Patricia Sargeanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175639588161267529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18353079.post-45717670176681016562009-05-27T20:18:11.034-04:002009-05-27T20:18:11.034-04:00Angela,
You crack me up! The idea of my sending a...Angela,<br /><br />You crack me up! The idea of my sending a copy of Sweet Deception to the New York Times Bestselling author is hilarious.<br /><br />This isn't the first workshop presented by this author that I've attended. This author does have a tendency to present information as though there's no other way to write. As I've learned a bit more about the craft of writing, I've realized there Patricia Sargeanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175639588161267529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18353079.post-52115168626694729342009-05-27T20:12:10.027-04:002009-05-27T20:12:10.027-04:00Eric,
Thank you so much for your cheers regarding...Eric,<br /><br />Thank you so much for your cheers regarding Sweet Deception. And thank you also for posting information about the release on Books of Soul. I'm very excited and grateful. I would love to participate in an interview for Books of Soul. Thank you for the invitation. I'm very honored. If you'd like to contact me, my e-mail address is BooksByPatricia@yahoo.com.<br /><br />Best!<br /><Patricia Sargeanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16175639588161267529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18353079.post-75557124319022364482009-05-27T04:53:35.266-04:002009-05-27T04:53:35.266-04:00I guess it depends on the individual and the edito...I guess it depends on the individual and the editor. I know too many authors who are over confident about their work and it's not good any more (their work). They also have weak editors and they know it. They're losing their fans and their contracts. If the stories were good, I'd just chuck it up to the business, but the stories suck. <br /><br />I rely heavily on my critique system, but at the rhonda mcknighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02018229725796276222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18353079.post-47385179396383989712009-05-26T08:32:29.525-04:002009-05-26T08:32:29.525-04:00Patricia,
I agree with you 110%. I also think you...Patricia,<br /><br />I agree with you 110%. I also think you should send that NYT's Bestselling author a copy of Sweet Deception. Obviously, this person doesn't know as much as they think they do.angela henrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18353079.post-88796478665117523002009-05-25T21:39:13.088-04:002009-05-25T21:39:13.088-04:00Congratulations on your upcoming novel. Sweet Dec...Congratulations on your upcoming novel. Sweet Deception has been posted at the Books of Soul website -- http://booksofsoul.com/2009/05/sweet-deception-by-patricia-sargeant/<br /><br />Looking forward to hearing about the book and your booksignings. And, if you're available for an interview, please let us know.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13366266713778690535noreply@blogger.com