tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post6580105803248429191..comments2023-11-06T13:07:23.645-05:00Comments on The Quintessentially Questionable Query Experiment: Be Inspired - Tagged by AutumnMatthew MacNishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-2372229819441128942012-10-05T13:52:36.519-04:002012-10-05T13:52:36.519-04:00Everything about this sounds awesome. It's esp...Everything about this sounds awesome. It's esp. interesting to here that it's based on your own experience in reform school. Stormdancer is on my short list to read, and then yours (grin)Margo Berendsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476308235642890474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-46575878295323905492012-09-26T13:20:59.560-04:002012-09-26T13:20:59.560-04:00Huzzah! I loved reading this. And I agree that the...Huzzah! I loved reading this. And I agree that the setting is frickin' awesome. I can't wait 'til it's published.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-46244347317885704262012-09-26T02:45:30.321-04:002012-09-26T02:45:30.321-04:00I like the sound of your story. It does sound uniq...I like the sound of your story. It does sound unique and I wish you the best with it. As for Autumn, I, too, like the "cool off" period between the heat of summer but dread the coldness of winter. But it is the most beautiful time of year--so colorful and alive like an artist's painting.Traci Kenworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336373871521363649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-4278744258571919882012-09-25T22:51:32.052-04:002012-09-25T22:51:32.052-04:00I'm definitely intrigued by the setting, and t...I'm definitely intrigued by the setting, and the entire reform school piece, but you probably already knew that. And like those above, I look forward to reading this one day. Paul Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07219724579550337686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-90456212120053703852012-09-25T21:01:01.498-04:002012-09-25T21:01:01.498-04:00Like everyone else commenting, I too think your bo...Like everyone else commenting, I too think your book sounds interesting. Keep writing and never stop believing it will happen.K. M. Waltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07167022736028223997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-50349332376196393362012-09-25T20:06:14.291-04:002012-09-25T20:06:14.291-04:00I love the concept. I'm really hoping this get...I love the concept. I'm really hoping this gets picked up by an agent and/or publisher soon! :)Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-76920710400849607702012-09-25T14:41:15.226-04:002012-09-25T14:41:15.226-04:00Well you had me with your one sentence synopsis! H...Well you had me with your one sentence synopsis! How do you do that?!?!? Yay! take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-27386887712393551202012-09-25T14:19:33.253-04:002012-09-25T14:19:33.253-04:00You had me at Ken Watanabe.You had me at Ken Watanabe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-89125372562647212802012-09-25T13:16:49.279-04:002012-09-25T13:16:49.279-04:00Reform school, rural fantasy, tea, martial arts - ...Reform school, rural fantasy, tea, martial arts - I'm so intrigued! Best of luck with your submissions and your new WIP too.Kristin Lenzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04257484196449105801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-18442829668064556822012-09-25T13:06:28.945-04:002012-09-25T13:06:28.945-04:00Are any of the characters from your book based on ...Are any of the characters from your book based on people you knew in reform school?Ted Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09022309459554237650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-26226007134301911682012-09-25T11:30:07.663-04:002012-09-25T11:30:07.663-04:00Don't give up on it. It sounds way to cool, an...Don't give up on it. It sounds way to cool, and I want to read it. :) Christine Danekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00979611961825725350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-54785413812877017532012-09-25T11:24:09.571-04:002012-09-25T11:24:09.571-04:00I was recently tagged, as well. I enjoyed it, as I...I was recently tagged, as well. I enjoyed it, as I enjoyed learning more about WM. and yeah, what Alex said, don't give up if you don't find the right agent. There are many small pubs out there & they're always looking for great new talent. Nancy Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05735642863696266005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-38895308640315320462012-09-25T11:17:53.891-04:002012-09-25T11:17:53.891-04:00Sounds interesting, Matt. There's something i...Sounds interesting, Matt. There's something intriguing about eastern beliefs. Perhaps it's the dedication or just the fact that it's so different from our in-your-face culture.<br /><br />Good luck with the subbing. Listen to Alex, it's worth a try.D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-44059388494311537512012-09-25T11:17:29.172-04:002012-09-25T11:17:29.172-04:00Great post - your story sounds way cool. And hope ...Great post - your story sounds way cool. And hope you're celebrating JRR's 75th anniversary of publication today ;-)Katie O'Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295418503546522882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-78745158879260006222012-09-25T11:11:02.851-04:002012-09-25T11:11:02.851-04:00Fall's my fav too!!! So glad it's here.
...Fall's my fav too!!! So glad it's here. <br /><br />Your book sounds great! Tolkien is an amazing writer to be inspired by. Carolyn Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03780443388339294502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-76296919059560887782012-09-25T11:04:36.517-04:002012-09-25T11:04:36.517-04:00Oh yay! Some characters kissy in this :) You can g...Oh yay! Some characters kissy in this :) You can guarantee I'll read it, haha!Cassie Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17706774393186819619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-51987976766366136502012-09-25T10:08:56.328-04:002012-09-25T10:08:56.328-04:00Matt, every time I read about your book, I think &...Matt, every time I read about your book, I think "what a kickass story!" I hope one day to be cracking open its covers (no Kindle for Luddite me) and savoring it. Keep the faith.Michael G-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947421844294471304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-41621294039027298972012-09-25T09:41:22.629-04:002012-09-25T09:41:22.629-04:00I love the sound of your book, Matt. As for identi...I love the sound of your book, Matt. As for identifying actors to play characters, I don't think about that either.Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-73441741248484427952012-09-25T09:29:20.947-04:002012-09-25T09:29:20.947-04:00Looking forward to reading it next. Don't give...Looking forward to reading it next. Don't give up on it. Maybe look for a publisher instead.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-84034434420901747442012-09-25T09:13:08.195-04:002012-09-25T09:13:08.195-04:00oooh! Yes on the Ken Wattanabe!
But also, i'm ...oooh! Yes on the Ken Wattanabe!<br />But also, i'm with you. I have a real hard time picking actors to play my characters. I rarely give it any thought (usually just when one of these posts pop up) and when i do, i draw a blankSarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-80801489113991970652012-09-25T09:03:51.319-04:002012-09-25T09:03:51.319-04:00Sounds pretty interesting, Matt. Thanks for sharin...Sounds pretty interesting, Matt. Thanks for sharing.JeffOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947660745120963286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-63977155477922220702012-09-25T08:31:28.287-04:002012-09-25T08:31:28.287-04:00I must be living under a rock, cause I haven't...I must be living under a rock, cause I haven't heard of this blog tag.<br /><br />Your novel sounds very cool. Good luck with the agent search and with your new WiP.Suzie F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09560250678212373878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-17338027592835282382012-09-25T08:16:09.343-04:002012-09-25T08:16:09.343-04:00Cool! I've got a similar post lined up...got t...Cool! I've got a similar post lined up...got tagged with this one a few times too. I'm glad you decided to talk about your book because it sounds awesome, it really does. I hope you get this published soon, I've got a soft spot for martial art related themes. Would you consider self-publishing?Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-51994256792477235902012-09-25T07:52:20.474-04:002012-09-25T07:52:20.474-04:00Rural fantasy? Ha! LOve it. And actually, I think ...Rural fantasy? Ha! LOve it. And actually, I think I have a manuscript in my drawer. Karen Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01522178275164058849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-64863677618909961672012-09-25T07:42:55.064-04:002012-09-25T07:42:55.064-04:00Rural fantasy punks kicking ass between meditation...Rural fantasy punks kicking ass between meditation and mysticism?<br /><br />My kind of book!Steve MChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15026970188928733645noreply@blogger.com