tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post4852461610040318598..comments2023-11-06T13:07:23.645-05:00Comments on The Quintessentially Questionable Query Experiment: The Girl who played with AwesomesauceMatthew MacNishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-906262054927216022010-05-24T22:35:46.543-04:002010-05-24T22:35:46.543-04:00Congrats to Elana!I can't wait until Friday!Congrats to Elana!I can't wait until Friday!Kimberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14539376571906937798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-51712928681124793332010-05-24T20:59:49.327-04:002010-05-24T20:59:49.327-04:00Too funny that you posted this w/o knowing about t...Too funny that you posted this w/o knowing about the book deal.<br /><br />Must be the pixiedust.<br /><br />You know, I was browsing books over the weekend and saw the The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo cover and wasn't sure what to make of it.<br /><br />Jury's still out :pShannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11640509596922335617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-79194039359436963492010-05-24T18:15:13.697-04:002010-05-24T18:15:13.697-04:00I read Elana's blog regularly. She has such gr...I read Elana's blog regularly. She has such great information on there, I agree. I will be here to read her posted query.<br /><br />As far as The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo? I saw this book when it first came out. I was browsing in an airport library and there it was. I passed it up. Then I saw it again and passed it up. Something kept drawing me to this book but when I read the back cover nothing pulled me in. <br /><br />Now that I've seen it yet again, I will buy it and read it. There must be a reason it keeps showing up.G.~https://www.blogger.com/profile/17630804996307279182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-20819740744813129362010-05-24T17:27:53.828-04:002010-05-24T17:27:53.828-04:00Another successful writer! YAY! I'm soooo happ...Another successful writer! YAY! I'm soooo happy! <br /><br />Can't wait for her Friday guest blog! <br /><br />~JDJEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12390400360357693403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-71973580636264036062010-05-24T17:08:14.291-04:002010-05-24T17:08:14.291-04:00Totally awesomesauce title!
Rules, schmools; I do...Totally awesomesauce title!<br /><br />Rules, schmools; I don't mind a book that starts out a little slow to introduce characters and setting. As long as there is forward movement of some sort. Especially in fantasy novels. <br /><br />I haven't read either of these; but I haven't read anything for pleasure in soo long.<br /><br />Have a good day at work. I'm on vacation for the next two weeks, so I'm rubbing it in every chance I get :)<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-28444699337215698082010-05-24T16:13:51.384-04:002010-05-24T16:13:51.384-04:00Now I'm REALLY looking forward to Friday! I...Now I'm REALLY looking forward to Friday! I'm afraid I'm one af the unenlightened, but I look forward to getting properly introduced to Elana.Will Burkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10158149526658590324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-45303585553067080482010-05-24T14:53:48.608-04:002010-05-24T14:53:48.608-04:00That is AWESOME! I can't wait to read her que...That is AWESOME! I can't wait to read her query!Creepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-16595716510411576762010-05-24T14:17:32.143-04:002010-05-24T14:17:32.143-04:00Hurray for Elana. She is awesomesauce.:)
I've...Hurray for Elana. She is awesomesauce.:)<br /><br />I've got all three of the Stieg Larsson trilogy. I have yet to read them (they are my holiday reads)but I'm looking forward to them.:)Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04313619484424363895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-22623025277331967142010-05-24T14:16:20.349-04:002010-05-24T14:16:20.349-04:00I think you picked the perfect person to spotlight...I think you picked the perfect person to spotlight and I can't wait until Friday!Jaydee Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01069805915071090479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-31643848399378546262010-05-24T13:59:34.308-04:002010-05-24T13:59:34.308-04:00I know what you mean. I just love Elana, and I'...I know what you mean. I just love Elana, and I'm soooo excited for her!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445455787485222068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-86796998716205447212010-05-24T13:33:35.870-04:002010-05-24T13:33:35.870-04:00Isn't that amazing about Elana! So cool, becau...Isn't that amazing about Elana! So cool, because you're right: she is so giving. I can't wait to read her query!Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-794560382305274772010-05-24T12:36:12.330-04:002010-05-24T12:36:12.330-04:00WOO HOO! elana kicks MAJOR BUTT!! :D :D
and emm, ...WOO HOO! elana kicks MAJOR BUTT!! :D :D<br /><br />and emm, i haven't read the other two books, soo...<br /><br />cough.<br /><br />YAY IT'S MONDAY!<br />wait.<br /><br />nope, not that either, huh?<br /><br />heheeeTaherehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03111022596822176769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-26836690457470711552010-05-24T12:28:16.900-04:002010-05-24T12:28:16.900-04:00MBW AKA Olleymae, I can't really recommend or ...MBW AKA Olleymae, I can't really recommend or not yet because I am only about a third of the way into the first book ... but it does look promising so far.<br /><br />They came highly recommended to me, so if you decide to pick them up I'm sure you'll be happy with them.<br /><br />And Ink, I'm sure you're right. I don't intend to break any rules until I'm well established.Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-77390695804561337402010-05-24T11:59:15.305-04:002010-05-24T11:59:15.305-04:00Congrats, Elana.
As for Larsson, he was already a...Congrats, Elana.<br /><br />As for Larsson, he was already a success before he was translated. A proven seller, from a place where the top crime writers have proven to sell well in translation (eg. Henning Mankell). I'm guessing the publishing industry is a little different in Sweden, and their concerns will be a little different in regards to length, structure, etc., since they have a different market.<br /><br />And even if they don't, there are always exceptions. Long books published when long books are frowned upon. The problem is that it's very dangerous to try and be the exception to the rule. We're usually not the exception, but the rule. You never know, though. All you need is one agent and one editor... the problem is that if you try to be the exception you might limit yourself to only a few agents and editors, and what if they don't like it? With such a small pool, the percentages go way down.<br /><br />Everyone's gotta follow their own path, though. There are exceptions. Everyone is free to spin that roulette wheel... :)Bryan Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09555071335245492790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-77508333390236820692010-05-24T11:53:44.751-04:002010-05-24T11:53:44.751-04:00I'm super excited for Elana! She deserves it, ...I'm super excited for Elana! She deserves it, she's been working so hard!!<br /><br />I've not read The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. It's sitting at home on my TBR pile. *sigh* <br /><br />At least, it's summer which means more reading and writing, outside!<br /><br />I will keep your thoughts of the books in mind though when I read it.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915603693944523761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-51801082390955251932010-05-24T11:01:18.700-04:002010-05-24T11:01:18.700-04:00You're too sweet Matthew! Thanks for the shout...You're too sweet Matthew! Thanks for the shout-out next to Elana's!! What an honor to be showcased and even more so next to her!<br /><br />I am so excited to see the query that landed her the agent!!! I'm sure it was brilliant!! I'm for sure tuning in that day!<br /><br />The never of those over-achievers by the way (me being one of them at times) I do like the morning to have my blogging time!<br /><br />My friend has read both of the books you've mentioned and keeps bothering me to pick them up because she loved them so much! I'll keep an open mind!<br /><br />Happy Monday!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-9686435795850862142010-05-24T10:05:16.714-04:002010-05-24T10:05:16.714-04:00Woot Woot! Hooray from ElanaWoot Woot! Hooray from ElanaLydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-53591439352292590672010-05-24T09:53:33.398-04:002010-05-24T09:53:33.398-04:00Elana definitely deserves it. Yay!
I'll be ba...Elana definitely deserves it. Yay!<br /><br />I'll be back Friday to check out the query.<br /><br />Also, would your recommend those books? The covers look awesome.<br /><br />Well, I'm off to wish Elana congrats...MBW aka Olleymaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311893784715159105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-55118797168820911592010-05-24T09:48:56.711-04:002010-05-24T09:48:56.711-04:00I'm so happy for her! I'm pretty sure the ...I'm so happy for her! I'm pretty sure the whole bloggosphere is :) REALLY looking forward to reading her query. Yay for AWESOMESAUCE! :)Jessica Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10889900730906728317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-66324072483431504112010-05-24T09:32:30.804-04:002010-05-24T09:32:30.804-04:00Wow, I'm honored to be spotlighted here! You&#...Wow, I'm honored to be spotlighted here! You're too awesome.Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-11793191456980021162010-05-24T09:23:57.263-04:002010-05-24T09:23:57.263-04:00Elana is totally made of awesomesauce - I'm so...Elana is totally made of awesomesauce - I'm so happy for her Great post! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05255908019822363456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-30960508320425883252010-05-24T09:16:56.842-04:002010-05-24T09:16:56.842-04:00Yay for Elana. How awesome is it that her book sol...Yay for Elana. How awesome is it that her book sold? :-)I look forward to reading her query on Friday.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13267066733031149882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-2336696357723048432010-05-24T09:04:42.947-04:002010-05-24T09:04:42.947-04:00I do believe the world is celebrating with Elana! ...I do believe the world is celebrating with Elana! As I celebrate when I hear when any blogger friend gets an agent or a book deal!<br /><br />And dude, where ya been that you didn't know that news until today? (That's Elana speaking through me.)Laura Paulinghttp://www.laurapauling.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-52763448782013871472010-05-24T08:59:25.404-04:002010-05-24T08:59:25.404-04:00Lots of awesomesauce for Elana!Lots of awesomesauce for Elana!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-4873364020203547992010-05-24T08:44:35.088-04:002010-05-24T08:44:35.088-04:00I'm so excited for Elana! She is so generous t...I'm so excited for Elana! She is so generous to the writing community!Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.com