tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post5284811221032833570..comments2023-10-25T03:45:03.077-04:00Comments on Confessions of a Watery Tart: Guest Ciara KnightHart Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-56934468022987347302011-10-11T18:02:06.582-04:002011-10-11T18:02:06.582-04:00That was pretty harsh and unforgiving. I guess th...That was pretty harsh and unforgiving. I guess that taught you a lesson, girl!<br />Really, the guy needs a sense of humor--or at least a little compassion.<br /><br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-33289555738126753022011-10-10T20:54:47.880-04:002011-10-10T20:54:47.880-04:00Thanks so much, everyone, for stopping in today! C...Thanks so much, everyone, for stopping in today! Ciara-looks like you totally hit a nerve--so many of us have had stupid mistakes, and they really are just human!Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-77400932762424705912011-10-10T20:43:36.358-04:002011-10-10T20:43:36.358-04:00Lynn - thanks so much! I guess we all have our que...Lynn - thanks so much! I guess we all have our query horror stories. LOL<br /><br />Lindi - Okay, I know it's not funny but I snickered at that. I couldn't help it. That is SO something I would do. :)Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-3138137047355650952011-10-10T20:06:23.479-04:002011-10-10T20:06:23.479-04:00Ciara---Crazy!! But it does happen to all of us a...Ciara---Crazy!! But it does happen to all of us at sometime--I promise! I sent a contest entry in and put a colored sheet of paper between the entry and the synopsis and spelled synopsis wrong--in all caps. I put<br />SNYOPSIS.<br /><br />And things have worked out great for you. :)Lindihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06109206610786414955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-49768156979837044232011-10-10T20:01:07.778-04:002011-10-10T20:01:07.778-04:00OUCH!!!!!! I've misspelled names before. I di...OUCH!!!!!! I've misspelled names before. I didn't even GET a response to that....LOL!!!<br /><br />Poor thing. Thanks for sharing!<br /><br />Happy Release! Love's Long Shadow is a GREAT READ!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-70330826207878394052011-10-10T17:30:14.042-04:002011-10-10T17:30:14.042-04:00LTM - I'm so glad you find my book interesting...LTM - I'm so glad you find my book interesting. Thanks for the warm wishes.<br /><br />Michael Di Gesu - I agree. Sometimes things just aren't meant to be.<br /><br />Alex - Not forgotten, just left out. :)<br /><br />Stacy - Turquoise Morning Press is a great group of authors in a supportive environment. It is a fantastic place to be.<br /><br />Sarah - I'm guessing he was having a bad day. But who knows. <br /><br />Helena - You didn't chicken out you just went in a different direction. Nothing wrong with that. :)Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-72518758066381634732011-10-10T17:25:32.393-04:002011-10-10T17:25:32.393-04:00Juliana - I have to admit it stung for a moment.
...Juliana - I have to admit it stung for a moment. <br /><br />Laura - you are right. Sometimes dreams take a different direction. <br /><br />Liz - LOL, LOVE your quick return. Classic.<br /><br />Hart - No worries. Everything is awesome as always here at the Watery Tart. :)<br /><br />Michael O- Oh my. I guess you relate to what I'm talking about. I'm sorry that happened to you. It was such an honest mistake.Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-65077722106746966542011-10-10T16:46:53.111-04:002011-10-10T16:46:53.111-04:00The whole query letter/publishing process has so w...The whole query letter/publishing process has so worn me out (and I've had a couple agents in my time) that unlike you I've chickened out and have now self-published. Kudos to you for hanging in there and getting published!Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14967821142796562697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-34945487914396657052011-10-10T16:40:44.381-04:002011-10-10T16:40:44.381-04:00i dunno, that's kind of an ass move on their b...i dunno, that's kind of an ass move on their behalf. I mean, everyone has had that moment where they send the wrong name. It happens all the time. I can't believe they couldn't look past an error that i'm sure they've seen before, to at least read the letterSarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-65870021791381880172011-10-10T14:49:08.583-04:002011-10-10T14:49:08.583-04:00I agree with LTM *waves at Leigh* -- I say it all ...I agree with LTM *waves at Leigh* -- I say it all worked out for the best!<br /><br />Congrats on your new book -- I've heard GREAT things about Turquoise Morning Press; they really work hand-in-hand with their authors. Best of luck to you!Stacy Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17786553203175823108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-42617096949312296042011-10-10T14:47:22.263-04:002011-10-10T14:47:22.263-04:00Forgetting the name - oh no!Forgetting the name - oh no!Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-72436394409244948532011-10-10T14:46:39.911-04:002011-10-10T14:46:39.911-04:00Ciara,
It wasn't meant to be. I once put in t...Ciara,<br /><br />It wasn't meant to be. I once put in the wrong date.... a month earlier. I never heard from the agent.<br /><br />It happens to all of us. We all need to learn to just calm down and get it out there. Hopefully we won't come across jerks like yours, but if we do there are dozens more to contact.<br /><br />Hart, <br /><br />This turned out fine too....Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-45205799010381180332011-10-10T14:19:31.292-04:002011-10-10T14:19:31.292-04:00you don't want to work with someone whose ego ...you don't want to work with someone whose ego is that big. I mean, seriously. At first, maybe, but after a while, that'll get OLD. :p<br /><br />Looks like you recovered just fine! The book seems excellent. All the best with it! :o) <3LTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-35408342841893610672011-10-10T14:01:57.875-04:002011-10-10T14:01:57.875-04:00Eeep. I made a similar mistake once, Ciara. An edi...Eeep. I made a similar mistake once, Ciara. An editor had a particularly "mannish" sounding name and I glossed over the fact that the editor was a "she" and addressed it to Mr. So and So. I got a rejection really fast because she had taken insult that I had called her a mister.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-56591758879442301432011-10-10T12:51:21.180-04:002011-10-10T12:51:21.180-04:00Oh man, I'm so sorry! I've made similar m...Oh man, I'm so sorry! I've made similar mistakes and I'm with you. Thanks for sharing this. :)Rebecca Zanettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06252156888953212601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-86715853504019224172011-10-10T12:38:36.079-04:002011-10-10T12:38:36.079-04:00Liz- MAN, I wish I had time free--I am on a self-i...Liz- MAN, I wish I had time free--I am on a self-imposed deadline because I have a project I really want done before starting the one I HAVE to do! I will figure out your schedule though, and get in there.Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-28514186783761855162011-10-10T12:35:36.554-04:002011-10-10T12:35:36.554-04:00YAY! I'm so glad my posting SNAFU didn't ...YAY! I'm so glad my posting SNAFU didn't mess with people getting in here... It really IS harsh... I mean I sort of get it--I ignore emails that aren't personalized unless I know someone well, mostly because I figure they are fishing, but at the same time... if it looks like a good match...Hart Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599570189253229318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-2880706326538018092011-10-10T12:15:52.045-04:002011-10-10T12:15:52.045-04:00OK here is your quick turn around response:
Dear E...OK here is your quick turn around response:<br />Dear Ego Maniac:<br />since you could not get past the fact that I neglected to suck up enough to type your name as greeting, then I guess I will take a pass submitting all my fabulous work to you ever again.<br />Love<br />Future Best Selling Author<br />Your LossLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182147051413946727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-21594576072165170682011-10-10T12:14:23.423-04:002011-10-10T12:14:23.423-04:00oh Lord, that sucks. seriously. Oh well...I also b...oh Lord, that sucks. seriously. Oh well...I also belabor queries and synopses to death and am currently waiting on a couple of Big Publishers who shall not be named to get back to me...<br />best of luck in all you do Ciara!<br />HEY HART: Monday Nite Football in the Tap Room! first round's on me! BBQ available for dinner!<br />LizLizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182147051413946727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-9381683900768944962011-10-10T11:25:26.853-04:002011-10-10T11:25:26.853-04:00Fate... It just goes to show that dream publisher ...Fate... It just goes to show that dream publisher wasn't where you were supposed to be. :)<br />Of course, actually getting that response after all the sweat you put into it would have crushed anyone!Laura Enohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982794146667832204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-3378602731840669492011-10-10T11:06:50.830-04:002011-10-10T11:06:50.830-04:00Omg, what a jerk!!
*hugs*Omg, what a jerk!! <br /><br />*hugs*Julianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14944046747058158040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-63446762477177604772011-10-10T10:51:24.491-04:002011-10-10T10:51:24.491-04:00Melissa - You are so right. We need to always chec...Melissa - You are so right. We need to always check the subject line and the email.<br /><br />Jessica - for about a minute. Being the klutz I am, I had to laugh about it after that. Hey, at least it is an easy mistake to fix, right?<br /><br />Jan - I didn't really judge the publishing house as a hole based on this one person's response. It was a little harsh but I also know this person is an employee not the entire identity of the company. You are right, some publishing companies it is nearly impossible to find a name on their website or blog.<br /><br />Southpaw - It was one of my first so all the rest were easy to take. :)<br /><br />Julie - I hope it does help someone pause and check their email prior to hitting send.<br /><br />Brinda - I think sometimes little things count a lot. I hope this helps others think about that. Thanks for stopping by, Brinda. It's always a pleasure!Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-45586177023966512172011-10-10T10:46:12.547-04:002011-10-10T10:46:12.547-04:00Hart - No apologies necessary. You rock for lettin...Hart - No apologies necessary. You rock for letting me guest post on your amazing blog. Thanks so much for posting it. You are all sorts of awesome!Ciarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15628488753277495111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-68211449616790881702011-10-10T10:37:15.907-04:002011-10-10T10:37:15.907-04:00That was HARSH! I think that courtesy is something...That was HARSH! I think that courtesy is something we should look for also in a publisher, so maybe it is for the best. I will be checking my greeting line twice now. Thanks for this post. It tells me that the little things may be the most important.Brindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09809660700359597836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7127677169344207651.post-91970543204983580762011-10-10T10:29:20.270-04:002011-10-10T10:29:20.270-04:00Wow! Bet that doesn't happen again. What a l...Wow! Bet that doesn't happen again. What a lesson for everyone out there trying to break into the business. Thanks for sharing a horrific experience so the rest of us can hopefully save ourselves from this experience.Julie H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05810927503989804067noreply@blogger.com