tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post2106734697071003441..comments2023-11-02T06:57:11.400-04:00Comments on BookEnds Literary Agency: Christie Craig: Three Why Questions; Three Writing TipsBookEnds, A Literary Agencyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06287278822065839469noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-16113995348525018482011-09-20T15:28:20.955-04:002011-09-20T15:28:20.955-04:00Love the style of this guest post, Christie. Thank...Love the style of this guest post, Christie. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and tips!Selena Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09398782829811709128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-80679300474196755122011-09-03T02:21:21.091-04:002011-09-03T02:21:21.091-04:00Thank you for summarizing what an agent can offer ...Thank you for summarizing what an agent can offer and what a healthy author-agent relationship looks like.<br /><br />I have to do a lot of soul searching re: the right/healthy partnership. <br /><br />Shamim <br /><br />P.S.: When you talk a little bit about your book, especially about the quirky Texas ways, I was reminded of our laws in Kenya. Did you know, at one time, it was illegal to waive at our President Kenyatta from the balcony? My grandmother's 74 year old sister found the hard way -- she was thrown in a jail overnight for her 'criminal act' of waving jovially.shamim adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18213813237187960813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-6338623133953690712011-08-29T08:52:24.573-04:002011-08-29T08:52:24.573-04:00what an utterly BRILLIANT post. thank you.what an utterly BRILLIANT post. thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-56614254876992572402011-08-29T05:09:02.365-04:002011-08-29T05:09:02.365-04:00Good post! Thanks a lot.Good post! Thanks a lot.custom writinghttp://custom-writing.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-17648979965810333372011-08-28T22:55:29.615-04:002011-08-28T22:55:29.615-04:00A writer who attempted to query a lit agent? That&...A writer who attempted to query a lit agent? That's your first sign right there that this writer doesn't know what they're doing! So 1999. I didn't realize people still read these agent blogs anymore. How quaint!<br /><br />Seriously people, if the big-time isn't coming to you, you ain't ready for it! You're wasting your time here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-75195585861140152252011-08-28T22:15:16.211-04:002011-08-28T22:15:16.211-04:00Hi again Christie,
You'd be more than welcome ...Hi again Christie,<br />You'd be more than welcome if you wanted to visit Australia and come to one of the RWAus conferences. 2012 will be in Queensland on the Gold Coast -- sun, beach, hot Aussie surfer guys... (hint hint) we'd all have a blast!<br />Jess<br />PS: coincidentally, i have a youtube video on my blog this week featuring aforementioned hot surfer guys if you need to do some "research" :)Jess Anastasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01925359822909924087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-64353610851382015542011-08-27T10:21:34.289-04:002011-08-27T10:21:34.289-04:00Jess,
Thanks for stopping in. I need to get to A...Jess,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping in. I need to get to Australia. I've meet so many super nice people from there.<br /><br />CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-82163862482187449722011-08-27T10:18:49.627-04:002011-08-27T10:18:49.627-04:00Michael,
Sharpen those blades, it gets messy if y...Michael,<br /><br />Sharpen those blades, it gets messy if you don't. LOL.<br /><br />Good luck with all your writing adventures.<br /><br />CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-45606593952411752872011-08-27T10:17:31.222-04:002011-08-27T10:17:31.222-04:00Hi Carrie,
Thanks for dropping in.
Happy writing...Hi Carrie,<br /><br />Thanks for dropping in.<br /><br />Happy writing!<br /><br />CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-89626173992330552202011-08-27T10:16:39.141-04:002011-08-27T10:16:39.141-04:00Kate,
We need to get together again, and soon, an...Kate,<br /><br />We need to get together again, and soon, and have share another glass of wine. <br /><br />Thanks girl!<br /><br />CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-56265461419518107422011-08-27T08:10:36.790-04:002011-08-27T08:10:36.790-04:00Christie,
I also heard about your book first throu...Christie,<br />I also heard about your book first through the situation with TxDOT. Though I'm in Australia, I know people in the romance industry are talking about it (its been mentioned and posted on a number of loops I go on) and waned to say I'm sure you have the support of many, many, MANY romance authors (and other authors, fans, people with half a brain who can see how stupid it all is, etc) out there. I'll be buying this book to show my support and hope things work out well for you. I can't even imagine how stressful something like this must be. <br />And thanks for these writing tips, can never have too many of those!<br />All the best.Jess Anastasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01925359822909924087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-75448955582263647832011-08-26T23:38:35.328-04:002011-08-26T23:38:35.328-04:00Now this was one great post. I love your voice, Ch...Now this was one great post. I love your voice, Christie--and although I write middle grade, you bet I'll be searching out your books.<br /><br />(BTW, my 8-year-old told me the other day that perhaps the reason I haven't been published yet is that I don't kill off any of my characters. After reading this, where's my chainsaw?!)Michael G-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947421844294471304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-81507815880672702682011-08-26T21:20:38.658-04:002011-08-26T21:20:38.658-04:00Great advice, Christie! Thank you for sharing it w...Great advice, Christie! Thank you for sharing it with us. :)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-90574308981431201172011-08-26T17:10:16.828-04:002011-08-26T17:10:16.828-04:00Christie, m'dear, one thing about you (well, o...Christie, m'dear, one thing about you (well, one thing among way too many!) is you've got an amazing voice. I see it in your post, hear it in your books and it's just the same when you've got a glass of wine and are sitting across the table from me!<br /><br />Looks like I have to add another book to the TBR stack. Hang in there, kiddo.Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-19613381282208217512011-08-26T16:36:04.646-04:002011-08-26T16:36:04.646-04:00Hi Jill,
Thanks for stopping in. If you're i...Hi Jill,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping in. If you're in Houston pop over the booksigning at Katy Budget books 1:30 - 3:30.<br /><br />CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-20615308717953375832011-08-26T16:34:53.574-04:002011-08-26T16:34:53.574-04:00Hi Bethany!
Thanks for coming by.
It's so go...Hi Bethany!<br /><br />Thanks for coming by.<br /><br />It's so good to see you here.<br /><br />CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-88122769264445542192011-08-26T16:08:12.198-04:002011-08-26T16:08:12.198-04:00Christie, I started following your fiasco with TX ...Christie, I started following your fiasco with TX DOT, found your book at my B&N, and fell in love with your writing. I will be finding all your books from now on.<br /><br />I've visited Texas and my comment was, "It's like its own country."Jill Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754506629717417267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-89938166546466471362011-08-26T13:25:15.049-04:002011-08-26T13:25:15.049-04:00As always, Christie Craig, more great advice!
Chr...As always, Christie Craig, more great advice!<br /><br />Christie's books are awesome and DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS is an LOL novel full of fun. <br /><br />Thank you, Bookends for having her guest post and thank you Christie for the great advice. Always good to hear what you have to say.Bethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04001921970529109760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-40004206004620224602011-08-26T12:40:42.706-04:002011-08-26T12:40:42.706-04:00Georgie,
Writing is a habit I can't seem to k...Georgie,<br /><br />Writing is a habit I can't seem to kick. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping in.<br /><br />CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-18717443053171469832011-08-26T12:39:32.984-04:002011-08-26T12:39:32.984-04:00Hi Marsha,
Thanks so much for stopping in. And it...Hi Marsha,<br /><br />Thanks so much for stopping in. And it's good to see you again. And yup, you're right, 22 years of marriage and the urge to kill goes hand in hand. LOL.<br /><br />CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-68959207546146341882011-08-26T12:37:18.393-04:002011-08-26T12:37:18.393-04:00Sharla,
Thanks for stopping in and warning me abo...Sharla,<br /><br />Thanks for stopping in and warning me about the "milking cow" law. I'm sure I would have broken that law tomorrow. LOL. And yes, it's just so much easier to make up "stuff" than to go on witch hunt making sure all your facts are correct.Christie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-5970384599998177952011-08-26T12:34:43.351-04:002011-08-26T12:34:43.351-04:00Doug,
Good luck in writing those killings, and go...Doug,<br /><br />Good luck in writing those killings, and good luck with your writing. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by.<br /><br />CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-58451391767406279462011-08-26T12:26:28.099-04:002011-08-26T12:26:28.099-04:00Girlseeksplace,
Thanks.
CCGirlseeksplace,<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-46394932109751000922011-08-26T12:23:22.234-04:002011-08-26T12:23:22.234-04:00Rosemany,
We have an open marriage. LOL.
Than...Rosemany,<br /><br />We have an open marriage. LOL. <br /><br />Thanks for posting.<br /><br />CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-11048425837352421552011-08-26T12:21:16.882-04:002011-08-26T12:21:16.882-04:00Stacy,
You are right, the publishing industry is ...Stacy,<br /><br />You are right, the publishing industry is changing right now. Personlly, I like knowing I have as many people as possible in my corner.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping in.<br /><br />CCChristie Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13838947086349600665noreply@blogger.com