tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post3334933004797060889..comments2023-11-02T06:57:11.400-04:00Comments on BookEnds Literary Agency: Report from the Front--ThursdayBookEnds, A Literary Agencyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06287278822065839469noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-73932104885929913082008-08-07T00:24:00.000-04:002008-08-07T00:24:00.000-04:00I posted last week, then deleted because I realize...I posted last week, then deleted because I realized I had overstated the amount of proceeds from the lit signing. I failed to account for sales tax, which RWA is required to pay to the state of California. I've not yet received word on the exact amount, but can say with some certainty that the signing netted over $58,000 for literacy. And that rocks the house, yes?Stephanie Feaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12362892460117854818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-60324014404403326382008-08-01T12:48:00.000-04:002008-08-01T12:48:00.000-04:00I LUVVVV the RWA conference. Pouting that I had to...I LUVVVV the RWA conference. Pouting that I had to miss this year. <BR/><BR/>Barry wasn't the only "non-recognized" romance writer there. Robert Gregory Browne was there. He posted a wonderfully supportive blog on Murderati before he went on how excited he was to go - very supportive of the RWA and romance genre in general. <BR/><BR/>Signed - Green with jealousy! LOLAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-84797970769098490732008-08-01T09:06:00.000-04:002008-08-01T09:06:00.000-04:00Great post! And I agree, Barry is a good guy. I ...Great post! And I agree, Barry is a good guy. I interviewed him for the magazine I work for - you can see that interview on my blog at bethanyhensel.blogspot.com - and he's incredibly savvy about the business. Plus a great author!<BR/><BR/>A win-win combo!<BR/><BR/>Bethany<BR/>bethanyhensel.blogspot.com<BR/>A Blog Celebrating Arts and EntertainmentBethanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14206458096900483379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-11578157200307821752008-08-01T02:21:00.000-04:002008-08-01T02:21:00.000-04:00Barry is dreamy...Barry is dreamy...JA Konrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-56086246138313281742008-08-01T01:58:00.000-04:002008-08-01T01:58:00.000-04:00As a fantasy/sci-fi writer (and a male lol) I neve...As a fantasy/sci-fi writer (and a male lol) I never would have considered going to a convention like this, until your last couple of posts. Now I feel like I might be missing out. The worst part is, I live in Santa Rosa. I'm 45 minutes away! But I'm flat broke and I have three kids to look after, so last minute just doesn't work anymore. Its good to hear that you (and everyone) are having fun and enjoying the beautiful bay area weather. <BR/><BR/>Maybe next year...Gawainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05859671134867732162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-13936445650567107202008-07-31T23:45:00.000-04:002008-07-31T23:45:00.000-04:00Jessica. Had to laugh. Now I have never been to an...Jessica. Had to laugh. Now I have never been to an RWA conference, and I may be wrong in suspecting that most of the participants are middle-aged ladies. Maybe, just maybe, the popularity of Barry Eisler has something to do with the fact that he is one of the few guys around. And judging from his site, a hunk?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-76321533793080489162008-07-31T22:13:00.000-04:002008-07-31T22:13:00.000-04:00Barry Eisler going to RWA must be kinda like Steph...Barry Eisler going to RWA must be kinda like Stephanie Meyer attending the Comic Con, although she doesn't really need any more fans. <BR/><BR/>She must be a comic book fan.Kimbra Kaschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16955657301998255029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-89828504387403280332008-07-31T20:39:00.000-04:002008-07-31T20:39:00.000-04:00First time to post here. A room full of authors an...First time to post here. A room full of authors and their books sounds like heaven to me. I just joined RWA and am waiting for my membership card, so that I can also join my local chapter, Gulf Coast Romance Writers. I'm going to attend my first ever chapter meeting this Saturday as a visitor. Hopefully, the September will find me a legitimate card carrying member.<BR/><BR/>LindaCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-37116926441683624072008-07-31T18:17:00.000-04:002008-07-31T18:17:00.000-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Stephanie Feaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12362892460117854818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-27184458385578322422008-07-31T15:12:00.000-04:002008-07-31T15:12:00.000-04:00Hi, I just started reading your blog and enjoy rea...Hi, I just started reading your blog and enjoy reading it. I will have to check out Barry Eisler's novels and thanks for the reports from RWA in San Fran. Looking forward to more "inside" news.<BR/><BR/>KeishonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-68497201409836182472008-07-31T13:28:00.000-04:002008-07-31T13:28:00.000-04:00My wife recco'd Barry Eisler to me this spring -- ...My wife recco'd Barry Eisler to me this spring -- and he's great. My wife is also at RWA in SF so of course I asked if she had waited in line to meet/get autograph. No luck -- apparently no love.<BR/><BR/>I can't wait to hear all of my wife's tales of RWA. She is out there with her "girls". Could be trouble.<BR/><BR/> If any of you see my wife -- tell her I love her!!<BR/><BR/>signed,<BR/>husband marooned at home with a toddlerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-69911539003607233452008-07-31T12:58:00.000-04:002008-07-31T12:58:00.000-04:00Thanks for taking time to blog while you're at...Thanks for taking time to blog while you're at the conference! RWA has a large online chapter called the FF&P chapter (Fantasy, Futuristic & Paranormal), but starting a new chapter can be a tricky business. RWA does want chapters to echo its core mission of promoting the efforts of romance writers, so a chapter for people who do not at all write romance might be a no-go. I think there is a chapter for authors who write books that have strong romantic subplots ("Elements"), though.<BR/><BR/>However, you never know until you try!Jody W. and Meankittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13733607365443126784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-77736573458367835312008-07-31T12:50:00.000-04:002008-07-31T12:50:00.000-04:00I wanted to second (although I think I'm fourthing...I wanted to second (although I think I'm fourthing or fifthing by now!) the RWA recommendation. I've only been a member since March, but my dues have more than paid for themselves already.<BR/><BR/>I'm so impressed with how hard RWA works to include, support and educate their unpublished members. SFWA, while a great organization, requires one to have a minimum of professional sales to even access most of their resources.<BR/><BR/>And a SF/Fantasy RWA chapter? I would so be all over that! :-)Mel Hiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09945592428034100547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-1963732154492480102008-07-31T10:51:00.000-04:002008-07-31T10:51:00.000-04:00I met Barry Eisler at the Romantic Times Conventio...I met Barry Eisler at the Romantic Times Convention in April the year. He and I were both on a First Person Point of view in Erotica/Erotic Romance panel. He is an extremely personable, approachable person. Also a courageous man--he was talking the nuts and bolts of sex scenes in front of a roomful of women, with a panel that included great authors such as Angela Knight, Renee Bernard, Kimberley Kaye Terry, Cheyenne McCray, etc...<BR/>I thought he had a great idea in attending conferences like RT and RWA--obviously it is paying off for him. He also had purchased extra copies of a mystery writing magazine with a feature article on him, and had put 1 in each goodie bag at RT. Smart marketing. <BR/>There were other male mystery authors at RT, and those I spoke to said they were definitely coming back in the future. As you say, Jessica, RWA is not just for romance--and romance readers also love mystery, fantasy, thrillers etc.Sharon Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15204125452024951988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-58620604184981442942008-07-31T09:58:00.000-04:002008-07-31T09:58:00.000-04:00Okay...I've got gossip...I saw Jessica at the sign...Okay...I've got gossip...I saw Jessica at the signing last night and she looks about sixteen. It is SO not fair...also met Barry Eisler and he is amazingly personable. It also helps when there are so many women and so few men at such a huge event! The men really stand out, in a good way! I can second what Jessica says about RWA. There will always be things about an organization this large that you don't like, but this group definitely teaches you the business of writing. It also offers a chance to meet one on one with agents and editors from all around the country. I'm looking forward to a really busy day that includes lunch with Jessica and two cocktail parties, one which is hosted by my publisher (Kensington) and the other by PASIC, which is the "Published Authors Special Interest Chapter" for RWA. The energy here is amazing. All of you who write will understand me when I say how wonderful it is to be surrounded by others who truly understand the way a writer's mind works. Published or not, we all hear the same voices and all feel the same need to put words to paper. For that alone, to realize you're not the only one toiling away over your computer, this conference is worth the cost.Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-55887913013416526902008-07-31T09:21:00.000-04:002008-07-31T09:21:00.000-04:00I'm with Julie. As soon as I get my next paycheck,...I'm with Julie. As soon as I get my next paycheck, I'm joining RWA. Been meaning to for some time ... no more procrastinating.<BR/><BR/>Jessica, thanks for the report! And thanks for the wave to those of us who can't be there. That Literacy event sounds like a GREAT opportunity for new authors as well as old.<BR/><BR/>Kudos to Barry for breaking the mold and getting himself out there to so many new prospective readers!<BR/><BR/>Have a great day, and have fun at the champagne cupcake taste off. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-83632491030192640042008-07-31T09:12:00.000-04:002008-07-31T09:12:00.000-04:00All right, I'm sold.*Adds RWA to to-do list.*Keep ...All right, I'm sold.<BR/><BR/>*Adds RWA to to-do list.*<BR/><BR/>Keep the reports coming in.Julie Weathershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13725236516593676381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-25743402271215180772008-07-31T08:55:00.000-04:002008-07-31T08:55:00.000-04:00Hey Kimber An,With three little kiddos I never mak...Hey Kimber An,<BR/>With three little kiddos I never make it to Barnes and Noble. Websites are wonderful for author's to have.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-85137864534702318362008-07-31T08:54:00.000-04:002008-07-31T08:54:00.000-04:00Wow, thank you for give us the low-down.I can't wa...Wow, thank you for give us the low-down.<BR/>I can't wait to go someday. <BR/>Hope you have tons of fun!Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-84951535618902047432008-07-31T08:33:00.000-04:002008-07-31T08:33:00.000-04:00Thanks for the update, Jessica! I can tell by the ...Thanks for the update, Jessica! I can tell by the energy of your blog that you are having an absolute blast out there already!Keri Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03342480359177235075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-6994397495955791142008-07-31T08:25:00.000-04:002008-07-31T08:25:00.000-04:00That's quite a list for the Literacy event. K...That's quite a list for the Literacy event. Kudos to the authors! I saw a bunch of familiar names, some whose novels I read and some whose novels I wish I had time to read.<BR/><BR/>Popped over to Barry Eisler's website and it is gorgeous! It seems to me websites are so important for authors of certain genres or subgenres. More than that, it seems they're vital for authors whose novels have international appeal. Sometimes I think it doesn't occur to city people in the continental US that not everyone in the world lives near a Barnes & Noble. And some people just don't have the time to visit one in person either.Kimber Lihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03982239712083114488noreply@blogger.com