tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post2276680022322389936..comments2023-11-02T06:57:11.400-04:00Comments on BookEnds Literary Agency: Kate Douglas on the Next StepBookEnds, A Literary Agencyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06287278822065839469noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-57156487362055859212010-02-25T12:55:37.124-05:002010-02-25T12:55:37.124-05:00LOL...thanks, Yvonne...maybe mentioned it once or ...LOL...thanks, Yvonne...maybe mentioned it once or twice.Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-81463087630135646152010-02-25T12:38:13.881-05:002010-02-25T12:38:13.881-05:00Congratulations on Demon Fire coming out! I think ...Congratulations on <b>Demon Fire</b> coming out! I think you might have mentioned it, someplace in that entry...<br /><br />Cheers,<br />Yvonne Carts-Powell (another BookEnds author)Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05476823380852845146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-4654115716754364052010-02-24T20:14:38.451-05:002010-02-24T20:14:38.451-05:00Thank you, Lori. I'm stiff and sore and have o...Thank you, Lori. I'm stiff and sore and have one really cool contusion on my left leg, but I'm really lucky I wasn't badly hurt. It was pretty scary--more so after the fact! An accident like that happens SO fast, you don't even have time to think about it!Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-15235638722257314462010-02-24T18:43:39.551-05:002010-02-24T18:43:39.551-05:00Sorry I missed this yesterday. Glad you are okay a...Sorry I missed this yesterday. Glad you are okay and major congrats on your new series. :)<br />LoriLori Devotihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12978991082814872229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-6144805932977019072010-02-24T10:52:07.207-05:002010-02-24T10:52:07.207-05:00Thanks, Jay! In this case, the mountain won the fi...Thanks, Jay! In this case, the mountain won the fight, though I've only got one colorful bruise on my leg, and don't even recall bumping anything! Sore but manageable, so I'm hoping to talk my spouse into taking me to see Avatar today. I still haven't seen it!<br /><br />Thanks, Kim. I honestly feel so much better than I expected (sore but not flattened out!) that it's all good. Now I'm off to blog at Borders.com...it's all about the promo at this point!Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-41728323785878570442010-02-24T09:11:34.051-05:002010-02-24T09:11:34.051-05:00Oh my goodness Kate! So sorry to hear about the a...Oh my goodness Kate! So sorry to hear about the accident. Glad you're okay!!Kim Lionettinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-29406419278485389352010-02-23T20:53:31.439-05:002010-02-23T20:53:31.439-05:00Aloha Kate,
So happy to know that while you are ...Aloha Kate, <br /><br />So happy to know that while you are probably one huge black and blue, you are okay. Well, as okay as one can be being clobbered by a mountain. <br /><br />And given your new series, I would not put it past a mountain to clobber you. You have me believing that Lemurians live and breathe in Mt. Shasta and that demons can animate inanimate objects. Not sure why that officer didn't believe your mountain story. <br /><br />*blinking innocently*<br /><br />And I practice this blinking so maybe one day, someone will believe me. =)Jaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-54887943453440720532010-02-23T19:58:39.675-05:002010-02-23T19:58:39.675-05:00Hi Venus--LOL...thanks. Yeah, this has been a weir...Hi Venus--LOL...thanks. Yeah, this has been a weird and wild day, and it's funny but I rarely talk to people who knew WHY they bought the first Wolf Tales, but most either love it or hate it. I'm so glad you've enjoyed the stories, and do hope you'll like DemonFire. I'm pretty excited about it. The nice thing about DemonFire is it's currently $4.97 at Walmart--so not nearly as many shekels as Wolf Tales. :-)<br /><br />Thanks, Tawna. A good agent makes all the difference. They not only make the whole sales process a lot of fun (instead of agonizing!) but they're really good at listening to writer who need the occasional shoulder. Sort of like having a therapist and a business advisor all rolled into one.<br /><br />Thanks, Carradee--that got caught in copy edits. The excerpt is from my original file prior to any edits, and I really should have caught and corrected it. That's one of those words I just don't see...probably from writing the Wolf Tales series (instead of tails...)<br /><br />Thanks, Tabitha, and Robena, I've been thinking about the "big book" definition all afternoon and still can't really come up with an answer. I'll have to check with Jessica when she gets home at the end of the week.Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-49939049934099955882010-02-23T19:08:32.160-05:002010-02-23T19:08:32.160-05:00Oh Kate, what an awful morning. Glad you're ok...Oh Kate, what an awful morning. Glad you're okay, and yes, the hubby is definitely a keeper. <br />Thanks for answering my question and yes, my guess is it's too hard to define, but the agent/editor knows it when they see it. : )Robena Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18389730409379890816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-56291100811804534572010-02-23T18:42:32.995-05:002010-02-23T18:42:32.995-05:00Your excerpt is great. I'm interested.Your excerpt is great. I'm interested.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-12269678213280789842010-02-23T18:29:40.294-05:002010-02-23T18:29:40.294-05:00Please don't take this the wrong way, but I th...Please don't take this the wrong way, but I think Bumper wagged her <em>tail</em>, not <em>tale</em>.<br /><br />That just leapt out at me when I read the excerpt.<br /><br />Otherwise, I might be looking that book up. :-)Carradeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05431561739001270522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-8616289473380751052010-02-23T17:59:02.215-05:002010-02-23T17:59:02.215-05:00Kate,
Thanks so much for sharing your path to pub...Kate,<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing your path to publication. Not that I don't enjoy hearing stories from authors who've had an easier journey, but your story makes me feel so much better about the slightly bumpy road I've experienced so far. I particularly loved this line, as it's something I've joked about with my agent: <br /><br /><i> Even after I signed with Jessica, the running joke was that the best thing about having an agent was the fact she could get me rejected a whole lot faster than when I was submitting on my own. </i><br /><br />So true! Sounds like we've both been lucky to find agents who believe in us even when it's not a slam-dunk sale right away.<br /><br />I'll have to rush out ASAP to get my hands on your new book. Thanks for the wonderful blog entry!<br /><br />TawnaTAWNA FENSKEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11468819219529035563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-32628359866249867922010-02-23T17:46:20.234-05:002010-02-23T17:46:20.234-05:00Ack! I just read the comments. I'm glad you ...Ack! I just read the comments. I'm glad you got through the accident okay. After the house fire and Internet meltdown you're having a heck of a winter. <br /><br />Thank heavens you're okay. Take excellent care of yourself... Hot bath to relax the muscles. Lots of water to flush the adrenaline from your body and don't be afraid to get a full night's sleep to aid in the recovery.Venus Vaughnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01948376896570994277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-25342679117744011892010-02-23T17:42:15.864-05:002010-02-23T17:42:15.864-05:00Kate,
I'm so happy for you. I don't rem...Kate,<br /> <br />I'm so happy for you. I don't remember what turned me on to the Wolf Tales books initially,(I know what turned me on within them) but I keep reading and enjoying them. I'm celebrating for you with the Demonfire trilogy. <br /> <br />I'm gonna purchase it NEW (a rarity in my book acquisitions), but it may have to wait until I have a few more shekels in my coin purse. Congrats and thanks for the reminder that this career takes a while to build.Venus Vaughnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01948376896570994277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-4538596534094328352010-02-23T17:24:25.727-05:002010-02-23T17:24:25.727-05:00Robena, I wish I could tell you. I still don't...Robena, I wish I could tell you. I still don't really know what is meant by a "big book." Maybe Jessica can fill us in on that one, but it appears The Demonslayers concept is a big book, so I'll take it! I imagine it's the feel of the piece, maybe the various plot threads and more depth to the characters, but I honestly can't tell you, even now!<br /><br />Thanks, Mira, for your very generous comments. They're much appreciated.<br /><br />LOL...Rebecca, I hope it motivates. If nothing else, it's a reminder that we're never too old to follow our dreams. I just had my sixtieth birthday and I've never had more fun, OR more to look forward to. It's really very cool!<br /><br />Hey Rebecca R! You're going on my blog journey with me it appears! FWIW, I'm blogging tomorrow at Borders.com if you've got time for that one!<br /><br />Marsha, I've always maintained you never know WHAT a reader will go for. Thanks for proving my theory!<br /><br />Thank you, Terry. And Anonymous--there are so many different genres and just as many--if not more--roads for writers to travel. The biggest thing is to have faith in yourself along with a healthy stubborn streaks. And a good agent never hurts! Good luck!<br /><br />Thanks so much, Elizabeth. I do appreciate that.<br /><br />I should have mentioned (though I'm sort of dealing with a "post accident adrenaline meltdown" right now) that Jennifer Cochran, who commented earlier, understands a bit of the journey I've been through, as I know she's been writing and submitting for awhile now. Jennifer's just sold her first book, and I'm absolutely thrilled for her! Congratulations, Jennifer--and I'm blanking on your pseudonym...Marie Truhart? Something like that! Please correct me.Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-74772706981102696622010-02-23T17:01:13.949-05:002010-02-23T17:01:13.949-05:00Well guys, so far today is not going as planned......Well guys, so far today is not going as planned...sorry to take so long to get back to you, but on the way over the mountain to our daughter's house the...uh, mountain ran into me? Yeah, the highway patrolman didn't buy that either, though he didn't cite me. It was raining and I hit some grease on the road--luckily I wasn't going too fast when I stopped skidding and hit the hillside, though I hit hard enough to deploy the airbag. (The airbag was NOT real impressive and I'm glad it wasn't a head-on. The thing sort of went "phhhhtttt" and then collapsed. Never did blow up the way they show in the commercials!) Anyway, the truck is trashed but I'm okay--a little stiff and sore but no blood or broken anything except my pride and my cute little Nissan pickup. Luckily my husband's only concern was that I was okay. He hasn't mentioned his pride and joy (the truck) once. I've decided he's a keeper.<br /><br />Thanks, Steph! Jessica is really quite generous with her blog, but none of us have the energy to keep it going full time the way she does. I am definitely excited about the release--thank you!<br /><br />Madeline-thank you. I always wonder if I'm being way too self-indulgent telling my story, but I remember hearing from other authors who took the long route to publication, and I figure it's good to know it can happen, even after years of disappointment.<br /><br />Thanks, Christi! I love helping when I can--I'm a firm believer in the "pay it forward" philosophy. I never would have lasted if not for the generosity of other authors willing to help me along the way, so it's really neat to be able to pass some of that on.<br /><br />Hey, Tracey! Thank you!<br /><br />Thank you, Shelley. I hope readers will find the whole book as entertaining...it's out and I'm already hearing from readers who have finished it. Just wish I could write them as fast a people read them!<br /><br />Jennifer, thank you! I just saw it in my email and I'll get it posted in a bit. What were you doing in Santa Rosa! Isn't that a ways from home for you?Kate Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05486916548114546095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-90096924461972353692010-02-23T16:59:46.849-05:002010-02-23T16:59:46.849-05:00Great blog, Kate. I learned some things about you ...Great blog, Kate. I learned some things about you that I didn't know. For instance, that your determination to keep writing and submitting your work to publishers saw you through twenty tough years...and on to today when you're releasing a new series! Congratulations on the release of Demonfire, Kate! Celebrating for you.Elizabeth Amberhttp://www.elizabethamber.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-23044970161587048242010-02-23T14:56:20.681-05:002010-02-23T14:56:20.681-05:00I love hearing about the different journeys writer...I love hearing about the different journeys writers take. It gives me hope--something I need right now. Although paranormal/urban fantasy isn't my "cup of tea" genre, I enjoyed this excerpt very much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-29979888025644033162010-02-23T13:20:16.264-05:002010-02-23T13:20:16.264-05:00Wonderful story, Kate--thanks for sharing :-). Co...Wonderful story, Kate--thanks for sharing :-). Congratulations!Terry McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08557335434947611768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-36538154124835182812010-02-23T13:10:15.247-05:002010-02-23T13:10:15.247-05:00You had me at writhing snake tattoo.lolYou had me at writhing snake tattoo.lolMarsha Sigmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095210839900479297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-72943903141292412632010-02-23T12:29:36.716-05:002010-02-23T12:29:36.716-05:00Hi Kate - This blog, too is very interesting &...Hi Kate - This blog, too is very interesting & really great to hear about some of the hoops you have had to jump through to get where you are now. I hope you enjoy the dog-sitting!!Rebecca Ringlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678476236974507137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-45669656893596729832010-02-23T12:27:44.921-05:002010-02-23T12:27:44.921-05:00What a fantastic post, Kate! :) Thank you for sha...What a fantastic post, Kate! :) Thank you for sharing your journey with us.<br /><br />I agree completely with the others who said this was motivational! Congrats on building a career through hard work, perseverance, and of course, good versus evil! ;)Rebecca Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15214077952378770753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-49276709750107546972010-02-23T12:15:35.344-05:002010-02-23T12:15:35.344-05:00Kate, what a great blog post. It strikes me that ...Kate, what a great blog post. It strikes me that it's hard to write about one's own journey in a way that others will find compelling - and you totally pulled it off. <br /><br />I also loved hearing about your great relationship with Jessica - it made the author/agent relationship seem very real in my mind.<br /><br />And your excerpt is such fun! Fantasy and a hot demon. Can't go wrong with that.<br /><br />I truly hope this book moves you into mainstream sucess! Best wishes for the best of luck!Mirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02558405035294107657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-28388605275732253612010-02-23T11:50:03.276-05:002010-02-23T11:50:03.276-05:00Coolness! Loved the excerpt. Congratulations, Kate...Coolness! Loved the excerpt. Congratulations, Kate, and I'll definitely buy DemonFire.<br /><br />I've been writing for ten years and have reached the point of total frustration several times, but like you did in those early days, I keep on trying. <br /><br />One question I have, you mentioned the term writing a "big book" and this happened to me with an Australian romantic adventure story I'd written. I'd submitted to an editor after a conference, it went quickly from 3 chapters to a request for a full, then came back as "unfortunately this could not be a big book" and of course my silent answer was hell then make it a small book. Ha ha. <br /><br />So, the question is what makes a big book, did you ever find out? Is it the writing style, the concept, the structure, something so entirely different it's mind blowing, a fabulous and different voice, what?Robena Granthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18389730409379890816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-85892463789926863392010-02-23T11:18:46.378-05:002010-02-23T11:18:46.378-05:00I am traveling a little over thirty miles today to...I am traveling a little over thirty miles today to make a trip to Barnes and Noble I will be getting Demonfire and letting you know how great it was in the next couple days. I will take a photo and facebook you. Have a great release day Kate<br />Jennifer CochranAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com