Once you guys get your teeth in something, huh?
Suddenly I have more questions than I can answer. Not that I'm complaining--but some of you may not get answers. :(
Thank you all for the support and links and everything. (When did this blog show up on Fuse 8?)
There's certainly something to be said for the phenomenal immediacy of the internet community. Right now that something seems to be: "Eek!"
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Editorial Anonymous' anecdotes are mostly true. Names of authors, illustrators, editors, agents, publishers, manuscripts, and a few random nouns have been changed to protect her ass. Slush Monster courtesy Melinda Beavers. www.melindabeavers.com
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8 comments:
This morning. I work quick, eh?
It's been on Verla Kay and it was featured in the Children's Book Insider this week. You're a hit!
Also posted on SCWBI discussion boards. :)
And on my LJ blog (read by thousands. Well, okay at least nine or ten.)
We children's book writers are a voracious breed.
And I created a LiveJournal feed for it (Editorial_Anon, for any LJ'ers who may be wondering)...
Get used to it. This blog is fantastic. Found you through the blue board, and I ain't leaving.
I'm in love. Thank you, EA. I like the way you think. And write. And share. So glad I read about this blog on Verla Kay's Blue Board.
And may I add a hearty thanks to RJ ANDERSON? I don't know how people start these LJ feeds (and I wish I did) but it's good to know Editorial Anonymous is now on my Friends List-- because "I don't want to miss a thing." (Did I just quote an Aerosmith song?) ;>
I heard about your blog from SCBWI, too. What a great thing you're doing for us writers. I just want to say thank you.
Just curious though...editing all day, blogging all evening....when do you sleep?
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