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Re: Author In Progress
« Reply #480 on: September 22, 2011, 09:58:09 AM »
It is.  The Hokas drag the poor human through ALL sorts of misadventures as they are introduced to other cultures.
A Space Patrol one, Sherlock Holmes, Opera, Pirates, the Foreign Legion.  Poor guy doesn't know what he's gonna be involved in from one day to the next.
These stories are all classics.
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« Reply #481 on: September 22, 2011, 09:59:57 AM »
Awww, cool! Next time I'm in town, I'll see if I can find it. Thanks!
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« Reply #482 on: September 22, 2011, 10:04:49 AM »
You're welcome.
I love turning people on to books I love.

I think we just scared Lavin Chien over in the Weird thread.
She's from Germany and we just introduced her to the People of Walmart site.
She thought it was a joke.
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« Reply #483 on: September 22, 2011, 10:05:41 AM »
Oh oh I saw that! The poor thing!
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« Reply #484 on: September 22, 2011, 10:07:13 AM »
She thought it was Candid Camera not Reality TV.
Heck, they scare me.
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« Reply #485 on: September 22, 2011, 10:08:08 AM »
I don't blame her.

Or you really.

But seriously what are those people thinking?
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« Reply #486 on: September 22, 2011, 10:17:10 AM »
 (I developed this theory about Science Fiction fans - it works for Walmart.)
I think some of them suffer from FBIey.  Fannish Body Image.
What they see in the mirror is NOT what they see in their heads.  There's a disconnect in there and what we see as - Oh My Goodness - they see as alright or good looking.  Sorta like someone DF cosplaying a 300 pound Molly.
Some probably don't care and some probably don't have much choice in what they can wear.
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« Reply #487 on: September 22, 2011, 10:19:05 AM »
Hmm, Good theory. It makes sense having seen my fair share of Sci-Fi/Anime fans. >.>
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« Reply #488 on: September 22, 2011, 10:21:37 AM »
Then you know of what I speak. ;D
Anyway MT it's been good talking to you but it's getting late and I'm gonna need toothpicks for my eyelids if I stay on much longer.
You take good care and have a great day.
((MT))
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« Reply #489 on: September 22, 2011, 10:22:39 AM »
Indeed I do.
Good talking to you too, SnowLeopard. Sleep well!
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Re: Author In Progress
« Reply #490 on: October 31, 2011, 09:49:10 PM »
Well, I took the first big step today and sent out queries, synopses, and sample chapters to four agents on my list.  In approx. 3 weeks, I'll hit four more, and so on.  I expect the rejection letters to start pouring in by Thanksgiving!
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« Reply #491 on: November 14, 2011, 04:57:02 PM »
I need some help. I can't figure out how to make a system of how magic works in my books. My characters wield wands but I only want to use those as a focus for directing their magic. Any help would be awesome thanks.
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« Reply #492 on: November 15, 2011, 07:12:11 AM »
Quote from: Relicmaster198 on November 14, 2011, 04:57:02 PM
I need some help. I can't figure out how to make a system of how magic works in my books. My characters wield wands but I only want to use those as a focus for directing their magic. Any help would be awesome thanks.

I'd need more info.  That said, I'm not sure how far we can take a discussion of a magic system without violating some of the board rules.  If the higher ups say its ok making a topic with more info would help.
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Re: Author In Progress
« Reply #493 on: December 06, 2011, 02:24:12 PM »
Queried four more agents yesterday.
Three rejections so far; two standard, one along the lines of "You've done everything right but it just isn't my cup of tea.  Good luck") which I found encouraging, for a certain value thereof. :)
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« Reply #494 on: December 07, 2011, 07:37:16 PM »
those are the best kinds of rejection letters, though- shows your technique is good, it's just not a subject they're pushing at the moment.
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