tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post1715670736075401398..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Letting Go, Looking Ahead -guest post with Jillian KentLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-46746354671134939902012-06-28T02:40:33.414-04:002012-06-28T02:40:33.414-04:00Actually Jilly, I'll answer here because we ne...Actually Jilly, I'll answer here because we need more comments for our stats. Haha.<br /><br />I signed with Mary Keeley in March. It came about because of a novella project I was working on with Valerie Comer, Tricia Goyer and Ocieanna Fleiss. Tricia introduced me to Janet, and Janet introduced me to Mary, and I guess Mary saw something in me, because she offered representation. :)<br /><br Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-86792632523780936602012-06-28T01:22:38.535-04:002012-06-28T01:22:38.535-04:00Anita Mae Draper! When did this happen? Details pl...Anita Mae Draper! When did this happen? Details please. E-mail me when you have time. I'm not going to any of the big conferences this year. I'll miss ACFW but James Scott Bell will be in Cincinnati teaching a workshop the weekend prior to ACFW so that will take the sting out of not being able to go. I will be there next year though when it's in Indianapolis. I'm up late tonight Jillian Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565274151603868808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-89225646119430787282012-06-27T23:58:48.840-04:002012-06-27T23:58:48.840-04:00Congrats, Jilly. Did you know we're agency-mat...Congrats, Jilly. Did you know we're agency-mates? :D<br /><br />I'm looking forward to reading <i>The Ravensmore Chronicle</i>.<br /><br />I have to say, I haven't asked any of the 3 questions you've listed. Yeah, I know, I'm always doing something different from the norm. But it's not a question of genre because I won't change that for years. And I've being Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-34765738493713949892012-06-27T20:22:07.963-04:002012-06-27T20:22:07.963-04:00oh, what a day here. One is crazier than the last....oh, what a day here. One is crazier than the last. Sorry to be AWOL today, ladies.<br /><br /><br />Jillian and I definitely need to brainstorm.<br /><br />And yes, there are a lot of great events along the Great Lakes, and the Chesespeake areas over the next three years to commemorate the War of 1812.Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-30769583826666064572012-06-27T16:34:03.555-04:002012-06-27T16:34:03.555-04:00Hi Niki!
Glad you liked the series so far. I think...Hi Niki!<br />Glad you liked the series so far. I think you'll enjoy Mystery of the Heart. The questions help figure out what we want a bit which is important as you move along. I still recommend to writers who are not yet published to keep producing your work. Because when you do publish it's nice to have other books to offer.Jillian Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565274151603868808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-75538414542891770262012-06-27T16:29:52.360-04:002012-06-27T16:29:52.360-04:00Hi Susie!
Thanks for the congrats. I guess I bette...Hi Susie!<br />Thanks for the congrats. I guess I better get used to developing new characters and saying good-bye to the old ones. It's just when I look at all the work that goes into developing a series it's hard to begin getting a grasp on the next one, but it's coming. I'll share more when I can and I have some idea what I'm doing.Jillian Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565274151603868808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-2617194945187033512012-06-27T13:49:56.051-04:002012-06-27T13:49:56.051-04:00Jill!
Yay! I so enjoyed the first of the series. L...Jill!<br />Yay! I so enjoyed the first of the series. Looking forward to this one and the next!<br />As one of the few still-to-be-published Inkies I am in the midst of bumbling through those three questions. (It was awfully nice to realize those are questions I SHOULD be asking!)<br />And as to seeking and defining success, I think that's a huge question every writer needs to address Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-6836081433221745322012-06-27T13:10:46.171-04:002012-06-27T13:10:46.171-04:00Jilly! Hooray! Glad to see you! The Ravensmore Chr...Jilly! Hooray! Glad to see you! The Ravensmore Chronicles are great books.<br /><br />I do know what you mean about letting characters and stories go. Telling my last H/H goodbye made me sad. But I have a feeling they'll show up again down the line, even if they go by other names.<br /><br />Congratulations on finishing the series! Can't wait to hear about the next one...Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-26777831900985075732012-06-27T12:16:27.338-04:002012-06-27T12:16:27.338-04:00Hey there, Dina!
I know I had signed the contract ...Hey there, Dina!<br />I know I had signed the contract already when we were at Blue Ridge because I was looking forward to meeting my acquisitions editor, Debbie Marrie. That was a fun time for me and was glad to be rooming with you.<br /><br />I like the way you came up with your story. It's funny and interesting how we each approach the creating of our story ideas. I usually think up the Jillian Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565274151603868808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-72089470104444088392012-06-27T11:35:23.981-04:002012-06-27T11:35:23.981-04:00Suzie girl, it's been too long. That's one...Suzie girl, it's been too long. That's one of those things about having a day job and a writing contract is that it's so hard to keep up with friends. I am going to stick with writing historicals for now. Also, remember there are no guarantees for another contract. I'll come up with a proposal and brainstorm with Rachelle Gardner, my agent, and see what happens. I am thinking Jillian Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565274151603868808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-8151047909290436942012-06-27T10:59:49.859-04:002012-06-27T10:59:49.859-04:00Hi Deb!
It's nice to be here. I'm thrilled...Hi Deb!<br />It's nice to be here. I'm thrilled that you are enjoying good weather and my book. When I read your comment I had one of those duh moments. 1812! Well of course. I hadn't even considered the anniversary of the War of 1812. How cool is that? I'll look forward to hearing about some of those trips. There's got to be a blogpost in there, right? <br /><br />I would Jillian Kenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565274151603868808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-22815979445490654302012-06-27T10:25:16.918-04:002012-06-27T10:25:16.918-04:00Hi Jill, weren't we roomies at Blue Ridge righ...Hi Jill, weren't we roomies at Blue Ridge right about the time you signed this contract? I'm so happy for your success.<br /><br />It definitely takes me a while to come up with an idea and characters that really come to life in my head. Usually they come after a lot of prayer. But once they're there, I could easily write series and spin offs for a long time.<br /><br />For my new Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-34082312083831690512012-06-27T09:00:55.347-04:002012-06-27T09:00:55.347-04:00Hey Jilly! Great to see you! With the new ideas yo...Hey Jilly! Great to see you! With the new ideas you're brainstorming, are switching genres or staying put? I like a variety and switch between historical and contemporary. I love them both.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-58618890089925773022012-06-27T05:55:41.614-04:002012-06-27T05:55:41.614-04:00Okay, what a beautiful morning here in the northea...Okay, what a beautiful morning here in the northeast! I am really getting used to picture perfect weather this week.<br />And... that's a lead in to your question, Jillian. I'm going to be doing day trips this summer to visit events for the anniversary of the War of 1812...for my next series!<br /><br />And I took a few days earlier this month to go to the ocean ("The rocky ocean&Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.com