tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post4142374533697607028..comments2023-09-01T07:10:48.073-06:00Comments on What Am I Doing In Mexico?: Stuff & a Big ThingMelanie Hooyengahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-12853330577230110542009-01-22T14:31:00.000-06:002009-01-22T14:31:00.000-06:00Janet, I'll keep that in mind, thanks. I'm not rea...Janet, I'll keep that in mind, thanks. I'm not ready to query, I just figured I'd take this time between drafts to get it started. I figure I have at least one more draft to go, hopefully no more than that. I'm still hoping to send queries in February!Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-80588786336592642162009-01-22T14:27:00.000-06:002009-01-22T14:27:00.000-06:00If you've been reading a bunch of agent blogs, you...If you've been reading a bunch of agent blogs, you'll catch on pretty quick that Lukeman is not in the mainstream on a few things. So take his advice with a grain of salt, unless of course you're querying him.<BR/><BR/>Looks like you're going to get to querying faster than me.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600030574995481267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-6176835218036336362009-01-21T08:12:00.000-06:002009-01-21T08:12:00.000-06:00Wendy, I do plan to post it there, but not until I...Wendy, I do plan to post it there, but not until I think it rocks! I know they can be rough. :)Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-69399561164773960962009-01-21T07:46:00.000-06:002009-01-21T07:46:00.000-06:00I posted my query in SYW on AW. If you are thick-s...I posted my query in SYW on AW. If you are thick-skinned enough, they can help tremendously.WendyCinNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15548500219172368038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-13375199597455379712009-01-20T21:06:00.000-06:002009-01-20T21:06:00.000-06:00Oh cool! But you still didn't tell me what genre I...Oh cool! But you still didn't tell me what genre I am! :)Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-34350907424045254092009-01-20T21:02:00.000-06:002009-01-20T21:02:00.000-06:00Hey, Mel! Like I dork, I checked her blog after I...Hey, Mel! Like I dork, I checked her blog after I posted my response to you, (D'oh, shoulda done that first!)and guess what?<BR/><BR/>She does rep your genre, Miss Smarty pants! Go take a looksee if you get a chance, and I absolutely insist you check out the Snark-ives!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11705320883615938075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-4112572445238450142009-01-20T17:54:00.000-06:002009-01-20T17:54:00.000-06:00Spy, would you believe I somehow missed the era of...Spy, would you believe I somehow missed the era of Miss Snark and have only been to her site once? I'll be sure to check out her archives.<BR/><BR/>I teared up when he first came onstage, but I've been ok since then. :)Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-47991247374875095252009-01-20T17:17:00.000-06:002009-01-20T17:17:00.000-06:00Did someone mention Miss Snark yet? She's the quee...Did someone mention Miss Snark yet? She's the queen of query! :-)<BR/><BR/>I've been in tears all day. What a day! I LOVED his speech. I pray he lives it and leads it.Spy Scribblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14299551957327543491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-5759211538745791492009-01-20T14:38:00.000-06:002009-01-20T14:38:00.000-06:00So Jen, does that mean you know what genre I'm in?...So Jen, does that mean you know what genre I'm in? Do tell!<BR/><BR/>All kidding aside, I'll check her out - thanks! I thought I had this stuff all figured out and when I went to start last night, my mind went blank.Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-83090142475298627362009-01-20T14:36:00.000-06:002009-01-20T14:36:00.000-06:00You've already gotten some good advice re: query r...You've already gotten some good advice re: query research, but I'll add another:<BR/><BR/>Kate Schafer Testerman. She was live-blogging her queries last week, and it was interesting to see what kinds of mistakes people were making. She doesn't (I don't think, but I could be wrong) rep the genre you're in, but I still think it's instructive, not to mention interesting.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with the query!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11705320883615938075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-76491168997950898322009-01-20T13:20:00.001-06:002009-01-20T13:20:00.001-06:00Robin, the funniest comment I saw on Facebook afte...Robin, the funniest comment I saw on Facebook after the speeches was: does anyone feel a change yet? <BR/><BR/>LOL!Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-48453035493904991432009-01-20T13:20:00.000-06:002009-01-20T13:20:00.000-06:00Janna, you're not! The only reason I didn't respon...Janna, you're not! The only reason I didn't respond to your second comment is I was worried about coming off as argumentative, which I'm not trying to be. Express away!Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-9318829812420073672009-01-20T13:18:00.000-06:002009-01-20T13:18:00.000-06:00(He Robin) Can't help you on the query thing since...(He Robin) Can't help you on the query thing since I'm not a writer and have no idea what you're talking about.<BR/><BR/>But on the Obama thing. Even though I didn't vote for him and am sceptical of whether or not he can keep his promises, he must already be working on global warming because it's 20 degrees colder here today than yesterday.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116525351302123329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-70027012262435361392009-01-20T13:13:00.000-06:002009-01-20T13:13:00.000-06:00I wanted to come back and apologize, Mel. Not for ...I wanted to come back and apologize, Mel. Not for my views, but that it seemed for a half-second I was trying to overrun your comments. ;)Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-89516969992194667242009-01-20T13:07:00.000-06:002009-01-20T13:07:00.000-06:00Turkey, I was in the mall for the 4th of July on y...Turkey, I was in the mall for the 4th of July on year and THAT was insane. They're saying this was the largest gathering ever (I think) - unbelievable! My dad is here now so we've been watching it together.Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-24831438823927537032009-01-20T13:06:00.000-06:002009-01-20T13:06:00.000-06:00Robin, I'm squeeing! I actually had to curb my des...Robin, I'm squeeing! I actually had to curb my desire to include that word in the post. ;)<BR/><BR/>The agents' posts on their clients have been helpful, but a lot of them were referred so their openings are a little different from what I'll need to do.Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-83767411037392737622009-01-20T13:05:00.000-06:002009-01-20T13:05:00.000-06:00Jenna, Ill check out Lukeman's book. I've ...Jenna, Ill check out Lukeman's book. I've already read his "The First Five Pages" and liked that. Good call on Ms. Snark & QueryShark is next on my list.<BR/><BR/>I hear you on the "rock star" label, but it makes me happy to see so many people excited about our country. For most of my life, people have seemed very apathetic and it's encouraging to see their enthusiasm.Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-59415913993604372762009-01-20T12:48:00.000-06:002009-01-20T12:48:00.000-06:00My father called this morning and we watched it to...My father called this morning and we watched it together. He's been to DC and said that he was amazed by the turnout. It was a wonderful experience that I enjoyed sharing with my munchkins.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-28824220250043563622009-01-20T12:13:00.000-06:002009-01-20T12:13:00.000-06:00Wow! I'm shocked you wrote about anything other t...Wow! I'm shocked you wrote about anything other than the inauguration. I thought you'd be squee'ing like crazy over here!<BR/><BR/>I'll look in my shelf, but I'm pretty sure I used a book called "writing the perfect query". I think the idea of reading current clients' queries sounds really helpful.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12396540555696283171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-31566077158627278952009-01-20T12:07:00.000-06:002009-01-20T12:07:00.000-06:00I'm SO on board with what Jenna said re: Obama. *h...I'm SO on board with what Jenna said re: Obama. *high five*Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-7028421972553627202009-01-20T11:49:00.000-06:002009-01-20T11:49:00.000-06:00Noah Lukeman has a free e-book on writing queries ...Noah Lukeman has a free e-book on writing queries you can get on Amazon.<BR/><BR/>Check out the Miss Snark archives.<BR/><BR/>And, don't forget Janet Reid's Query Shark.<BR/><BR/>I'm with Janna. Of course we need a change in this country but only time will tell if he can keep all his promises. If you ask me, such a show of excess today is a step in the wrong direction in this time of economic crisis. We need a leader who can lead by example not a rock star who can put on a good show.Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15873969453039835075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-12544822884576303292009-01-20T09:01:00.000-06:002009-01-20T09:01:00.000-06:00Janna, right! I think I went there briefly but sin...Janna, right! I think I went there briefly but since I wasn't querying, didn't stay long. I'll be sure to add that to my list.<BR/><BR/>Ibis and I were talking this morning and I'm glad Barack is the one who will have to deal with the economic crisis because he doesn't come from a wealthy family. I can just see someone like Cheney telling us to "tighten our belts and it'll pass" but not fixing the problem.<BR/><BR/>I wish him luck. :)Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1124066428536267360.post-79574539915790043262009-01-20T08:59:00.000-06:002009-01-20T08:59:00.000-06:00It might not be time yet (though you may have alre...It might not be time yet (though you may have already been there), but you'll def have to pull up agentquery.com.<BR/><BR/>I'm ready for change in our country. But while Obama talks the talk, he has a lot to prove. Here's to change!Janna Leadbetterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06339705935553160673noreply@blogger.com