tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post7471939008923104219..comments2024-03-17T20:45:42.848+10:00Comments on Denise Covey: Publication Party. Session Two. Author Clarissa Draper. Hear Clarissa's journey to publication...Denise Covey http://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-8510747684989028942011-02-05T21:45:32.752+10:002011-02-05T21:45:32.752+10:00Wonderful interview, thanks Clarissa and Denise. O...Wonderful interview, thanks Clarissa and Denise. Ooh Colin Firth!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-57747489844544566522011-01-27T06:48:06.226+10:002011-01-27T06:48:06.226+10:00thanks for another fantantic post I know I amlate ...thanks for another fantantic post I know I amlate with a comment but I am so glad I read your blog lots of info for a writer <br />cheerskerriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05013226271426913979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-9369190164608375262011-01-25T10:20:53.151+10:002011-01-25T10:20:53.151+10:00OOh, Colin Firth. I'm off to see The King'...OOh, Colin Firth. I'm off to see The King's Speech soon!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-43278664348301692052011-01-22T16:36:15.072+10:002011-01-22T16:36:15.072+10:00Thanks for sharing, Clarissa! Also, Colin Firth......Thanks for sharing, Clarissa! Also, Colin Firth... mmmmm. Happy thoughts, bubbling over.Suhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11862479925124552922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-78063220111469325502011-01-22T12:37:51.951+10:002011-01-22T12:37:51.951+10:00let's try again ...
woops - almost missed this...let's try again ...<br />woops - almost missed this week's session. was just reading clarissa's "significant" other's post when the light bulb lit up and I remembered to come here :-)<br />thanks clarissa for sharing your experience. it's always nice, or comforting ?? to read other authors have gone through the same stages and in fact perserverence (and the LOVE for writing) will get you there in the end.<br />thanks denise -again!- for organising this. it's much appreciated!Iris Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07282988971025667976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-85012603560047430302011-01-22T12:35:39.060+10:002011-01-22T12:35:39.060+10:00This comment has been removed by the author.Iris Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07282988971025667976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-73751626011869115402011-01-21T11:45:44.282+10:002011-01-21T11:45:44.282+10:00Keep those comments and questions coming. Still no...Keep those comments and questions coming. Still no sign of Clarissa. Must still be hanging with Colin. Everyone's enjoying what you have to say mysterious friend...Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-6953423776532115472011-01-21T11:40:04.748+10:002011-01-21T11:40:04.748+10:00Wonderful post! Thanks Clarissa for telling us you...Wonderful post! Thanks Clarissa for telling us your story and inspiring us!Lydia Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00484415427764822386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-45674855537792095372011-01-21T03:18:34.958+10:002011-01-21T03:18:34.958+10:00Hi L'Aussie and Clarissa .. great to read, to ...Hi L'Aussie and Clarissa .. great to read, to see the clear thinking forensic you .. now I can understand a little more about your blog and its approach because you specialised in book layout .. <br /><br />Thanks - a fun read .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-15386070371660954812011-01-21T00:24:13.059+10:002011-01-21T00:24:13.059+10:00Clarrisa, I'm on a similar path, only I starte...Clarrisa, I'm on a similar path, only I started back in high school so the s997 range.<br /><br />What did you find most challenging about the revision process?<br /><br />Thanks for posting!Summer Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122694893668693244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-24392324673619013012011-01-21T00:07:31.039+10:002011-01-21T00:07:31.039+10:00Very interesting. I've seen you around the int...Very interesting. I've seen you around the internet recently and it's always good to read how other people got started. i'm curious though:<br /><br />Where did you find contests?<br /><br />Sounds like you're off to a good start and I hope it keeps going well for you, Clarissa.Dawn Embershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00214560861614476799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-55145830162179040812011-01-20T22:24:58.324+10:002011-01-20T22:24:58.324+10:00This is too much fun, I'm loving it! Cookies ...This is too much fun, I'm loving it! Cookies and drinks and sunshine and great advice? Thanks!Amie Kaufmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116472165351759477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-61214757668361248132011-01-20T22:20:29.044+10:002011-01-20T22:20:29.044+10:00What a great post! I remember that contest on Kare...What a great post! I remember that contest on Karen's blog, I think that may be how I met Clarissa.<br /><br />It's so true, everyone's road to publication is different, but there is often a lesson in every tale. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing ladies!Matthew MacNishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-31300356707092013172011-01-20T20:30:29.548+10:002011-01-20T20:30:29.548+10:00Hi,
Another great publication launch!
Always goo...Hi,<br /><br />Another great publication launch!<br /><br />Always good to put a face to a name - more personal, more in touch with writing/reading buddies!!<br /><br />So, nice to meet you, Clarissa. ;)<br /><br />best<br />FFrancine Howarthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326542867876257042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-10945362767257864812011-01-20T16:49:48.597+10:002011-01-20T16:49:48.597+10:00DENISE ~ would absolutely love to see F. Scott'...DENISE ~ would absolutely love to see F. Scott's display photo ... and do promise you some wit and wisdom - gotta get under my fedora first.<br /><br />CLARISSA ~ Meant to mention before, the only thing missing from the savoir faire of your photo'mystique, was some wisps of fog . . . the mood is *so* there.<br /><br />COLIN ~ Have fun!Kate Pilarcik ~ absolutelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12430278736281847787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-23554128087945492352011-01-20T16:06:07.984+10:002011-01-20T16:06:07.984+10:00Thanks for the great comments as always. I'm s...Thanks for the great comments as always. I'm sure if Clarissa can drag herself away from Colin Firth she'll be back to answer more questions - can't blame her if not! <br /><br />I've sent out emails to those seeking CPS and I'm looking forward to the words of wit and wisdom ABSOLUTELY KATE has to offer! BTW Ab Kate, Borders had a neat display of all Fitzie's books all newly re released! So cool I took a photo!<br /><br />Jeffrey: So glad you dragged yourself out of your many projects and came by. Lovely people, aren't they?<br /><br />Keep on enjoying the shindig folks!Denise Covey https://www.blogger.com/profile/07106490051555233439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-72646861745446607832011-01-20T15:56:24.314+10:002011-01-20T15:56:24.314+10:00Well, well, well ~ Here you all are at the beach ....Well, well, well ~ Here you all are at the beach ... the trail of those little pastel umbrellas falling out of mocktails gave trail to the tremendous talents gathered once again 'pon a Wednesday.<br /><br />Before I get around to *thanking* the lovely Denise for another pubbing shindig, I'd like to introduce my escort. It's Colin Firth and he's headed Clarissa's way right now. Didn't take a mystery to pull out a happy ending for a mystery writer, did it?<br /><br />Hey! Have you all got a look at Elissa's red hot sandals? That gal really knows how to dress for an Aussie beach*pub*party. And honest - I didn't pay Sean Patrick Reardon to say somethin' nice - he's just the classiest thriller writer I've come across in crime scenes -- I don't argue at crime scenes -- they're armed and dangerous.<br /><br />Denise, I'm Absolutely grateful*Kateful for the fortunate win of the first featured author, Christine Bell's swell prize. I'll be knockin' on her door buzzer. Your words pour as easily as your cranberry concoctions, and in answer to your recent e'mail, I do have some suggestions for firing up a real hot crit/wit group to do what authors on the rise do -- take each other's aspire the higher.<br /><br />WHEW -- Clarissa! Clarissa! I know Mr Firth is whispering seductive clues to a mystery writer's hue, but I'd like to ask you too ~ Describe your writing scenario -- in a darkened room, at the top of a tower, by the sea, bustling at a coffee shop ... or ... wheresoever inspiration point comes true?<br /><br />No such thing as a coincidence -- I just "discovered" your site yesterday, by virtue of the design'feel that beckoned in this advertising/design firm owner. Classy - such as yourself.<br /><br />(If I asked for the Hemingway, my hero Fitzgerald would rise from the dead and kill me ... but lovely and generous giftings dear Denise)<br /><br />Now I'm going to dance with Grandpa and Sean Patrick and meet some of these other dashing author'folk. Never a dull moment with author'folk.<br /><br />~ Absolutely*Kate<br />AT THE BIJOU and <br />soon sailing HARBINGER*33Kate Pilarcik ~ absolutelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12430278736281847787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-40418257025653508672011-01-20T15:41:06.448+10:002011-01-20T15:41:06.448+10:00Denise, this is a great continuation of the public...Denise, this is a great continuation of the publication party!<br /><br />Clarissa, I totally understand your obsession in Mr. Darcy and Pride and Prejudice. I was thirteen when I first read that book and a couple of years later watched the BBC miniseries that inspired you. Loved! In England people would stay home on a weekend night if Pride and Prejudice was on TV.<br /><br />JaiJai Joshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04858987106548357551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-5890620822552949702011-01-20T15:10:37.263+10:002011-01-20T15:10:37.263+10:00Clarissa: The fact that you scored a contract inst...Clarissa: The fact that you scored a contract instead of that contract just goes to prove that some things can go right in the publishing industry!<br /><br />L'Aussie: What a marvelous little set-up you've got going for yourself. :-) I still have to backtrack to the previous week but this definitely looks like a great premise.Jeff Beeslerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17935580053176710609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-53386406031025701822011-01-20T14:04:13.793+10:002011-01-20T14:04:13.793+10:00Great post Clarissa! And you shouldn't cringe,...Great post Clarissa! And you shouldn't cringe, you look lovely in your picture!Christine Bellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13813598045501650461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-8484745255772834402011-01-20T13:58:34.641+10:002011-01-20T13:58:34.641+10:00she is so stinking cute! how did u get her to show...she is so stinking cute! how did u get her to show us her face Denise?<br />Great post CD I cant wait for WIDO to unleash your baby on to the world, seriously cant wait.Joanna St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06180782095853911283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-34050349010192448352011-01-20T13:03:55.770+10:002011-01-20T13:03:55.770+10:00I loved reading this! It's always inspiring to...I loved reading this! It's always inspiring to read other author's road to publication.Mynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595087387069634003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-54700417020849421732011-01-20T12:42:51.154+10:002011-01-20T12:42:51.154+10:00Thanks for another great story, L'Aussie!
I&...Thanks for another great story, L'Aussie!<br /><br /> I'm already Clarissa's follower, and I love her blog.<br /><br />I would still follow up with the CP request...not that the prizes are not tempting, just that my writing needs a CP more :)<br /><br />Hope things are a lot better in your part of the world!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04283371140346602856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-81302634779171203422011-01-20T11:23:38.639+10:002011-01-20T11:23:38.639+10:00I'm loving this party!
Thanks for sharing you...I'm loving this party!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing your story with us, Clarissa, it's so inspiring. I think it's neat that you're offering up the one Hemingway book I don't own and haven't read - I'd love to win that! (denizb33 at gmail dot com)<br /><br />Forgive me if you've already answered this, but when you got the offer for a publishing contract, did you seek an agent then? And if you don't have an agent... how has that worked out for you?<br /><br />And could you send some sunshine up north? [g]Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7362528912516506170.post-66651990677622514512011-01-20T10:20:02.384+10:002011-01-20T10:20:02.384+10:00What a stroke of luck!!!!! And all that hard work ...What a stroke of luck!!!!! And all that hard work paid off, too. Wow. Very inspiring.<br /><br />I need to make sure I commented on the first one...<br /><br />I'd love Devil Bones!<br /><br />inthepages@gmail.com<br /><br />Thanks for the opportunity!The Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.com