Scarlett Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 I love it. I am so proud of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Yeah, I may need to cut some of her backstory and move it later in the book, since a few other people have asked the same question. I like the amount of backstory you had on her. She seemed real to me since I knew more about her. And I think it's okay at this point to have a bit of suspense about who might pair off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 It was really sweet. I enjoyed it......but now I want the rest!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Yeah, I may need to cut some of her backstory and move it later in the book, since a few other people have asked the same question. I don't really have a comment. I was just looking for an excuse to bump the thread again. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 When will the full story be available? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 When will the full story be available? Good question! I just finished writing it on Saurday, lol. IF I make it to the top 25 I will submit my full manuscript to the editors. They narrow it down to the top ten, and those will be posted on the website for voting. If I make it that far I'll share for sure! Otherwise, I submit it via normal channels and wait to see what they say. Eventually, if nothing happens, I'll self publish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 So, when will you find out if it makes it to the top 25? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 So, when will you find out if it makes it to the top 25? On monday they will start sending out requests for full manuscripts, from the top 25. But they won't announce until the 9th I think? or 10th? So anytime next week I could hear. And if anyone else wants to comment, please do! http://www.soyouthinkyoucanwrite.com/manuscripts-sytycw-2014/paradise-found/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 UPDATE! I made the semi finals!!!! I'm in the top 25! Now, to edit like crazy to submit the full manuscript! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 :party: If you want another eye, I'd be happy to beta read for you. ;) :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Please update again if/when you get chosen for publication. Even if not, you can publish yourself using Amazon & CreateSpace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I'll beta read for you too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I loved it! Congratulations on making the top 25!! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasider Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Congrats! After the initial celebration, time to stock up on chocolate chips and whatever else keeps you going as you work! Please keep us posted on your progress, especially if we have another opportunity to vote/comment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!! How exciting! I'll happily beta read. I've actually beta'd 3 books that have been published and many, many fanfics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ipsey Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Outstanding! So exciting! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Congratulations, Katie! Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 UPDATE! I made the semi finals!!!! I'm in the top 25! Now, to edit like crazy to submit the full manuscript! That is awesome! :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 :party: Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Good for you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Thanks all! I don't know that I will have time for beta readers, but if I do, I know where to look! Still in first round edits, aack! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammi K Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 UPDATE! I made the semi finals!!!! I'm in the top 25! Now, to edit like crazy to submit the full manuscript! I figure with all the !!!!!!! it must be good news! Congratulations! Can't wait to read more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I figure with all the !!!!!!! it must be good news! Congratulations! Can't wait to read more. I had the exact same thought!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 UPDATE! I made the semi finals!!!! I'm in the top 25! Now, to edit like crazy to submit the full manuscript! Yay!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 UPDATE! I made the semi finals!!!! I'm in the top 25! Now, to edit like crazy to submit the full manuscript! Awesome!!! If you need more readers.... ;) LOL Actually, let me know when you publish so I can buy it! And the rest of the trilogy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Katie, Just bringing this to you attention in case it might interest you ~ You Could Get Published by Heroes and Heartbreakers! H&H is a blog published by Macmillan. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Yay!!! I'm happy for you AND happy for all of us who want read more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 Katie, Just bringing this to you attention in case it might interest you ~ You Could Get Published by Heroes and Heartbreakers! H&H is a blog published by Macmillan. Regards, Kareni Thanks, if this doesn't work out, I'll add that to my list of possibilities! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 So, mini update .....I have an agent!!!! I sent ONE query letter, to an agent many had recommended, and she got back to me in less than an hour, asking for my manuscript. And the next day she asked to represent me! Ack! So, even if the contest doesn't work out, it looks like this is the real deal, and I have a decent chance at selling this book! I can't believe I have an agent! Anyway, so many of you have been so encouraging, and have asked to stay updated. I'm trying to make sure to do that, so asking anyone who is interested in following this crazy saga, and hearing how the contest turns out, sign up for email updates. Obviously, I won't use the emails for anything else. Hopefully this works, I've never used mailchimp before, lol. http://eepurl.com/580B1 Thanks again, you guys have all been so wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Whoa! Thanks for the update! I'm signed up and ready to hear what happens next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Very excited! I signed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 That's great! I finally read it this morning. I'd like to read more! :-) I thought the website said the final 10 manuscripts would be posted Nov. 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 I think that's right. But they start calling before that....I think this wednesday. Then those people have to fill out legal paperwork, etc etc, then they announce once they have all the paperwork back. The dates I had posted before were for the notification of the top 25 :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Wow! Excited for you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest submarines Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Congratulations!!! How wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Wonderful! That is just so exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I'm so excited for you! How long before you're published and famous? ;) I have 2 author friends IRL who have been published. I'd like to add a 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbotoast Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 How exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 I think that's right. But they start calling before that....I think this wednesday. Then those people have to fill out legal paperwork, etc etc, then they announce once they have all the paperwork back. The dates I had posted before were for the notification of the top 25 :) So you can let us know sooner than the 3rd? :-) Exciting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 19, 2014 Author Share Posted October 19, 2014 So you can let us know sooner than the 3rd? :-) Exciting! I'm actually not sure. If I do get the call, I may be sworn to secrecy....I heard they did that last year. So...I don't know :) Also, for anyone wondering about the book, but concerned about actually reading it, I will say that after finishing it, there was no touching below the neck until they were married, and even that scene was very euphemistic...no body parts mentioned. The most adult language is a reference to her feeling him "ready" again. Hopefully, If I make the top 10, many of you will read it and vote for it, and I didn't want anyone concerned that it was ...naughty, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckymama Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (Shhh, don't tell anyone, but I like books that are a bit naughty ;)) Katie, I am soooooooooooooooo happy and excited for you :party: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Very fun! I signed up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 (Shhh, don't tell anyone, but I like books that are a bit naughty ;)) Katie, I am soooooooooooooooo happy and excited for you :party: LOL, I like to read them, but couldn't bring myself to write one. Basically, I kept it something I wouldn't be embarrassed to have my mom or priest read, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 LOL, I like to read them, but couldn't bring myself to write one. Basically, I kept it something I wouldn't be embarrassed to have my mom or priest read, lol. Aww, come on, let your freak flag fly. I recently posted my first really naughty fanfic and it got rave reviews. Who would have thought??? I felt weird writing it at first, but once I got into it, it became easier. James Bond read it, and said not only was it super hot, but it was really well written. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Aww, come on, let your freak flag fly. I recently posted my first really naughty fanfic and it got rave reviews. Who would have thought??? I felt weird writing it at first, but once I got into it, it became easier. James Bond read it, and said not only was it super hot, but it was really well written. LOL, my oldest is very aware of my writing, and is at the age where I want to be as consistent as possible with what I'm telling him are my beliefs. (he's a teenager). So I keep seeing his face, and the girls he hangs out with, and can't bring myself to promote sex outside marriage. I'm not going to disown him or anything, if he does, but as someone that got pregnant outside of wedlock, I know how life changing/upsetting/HUGE an impact that can make on your life, and I'm hoping he waits for a solid, going to go the distance relationship. Reading romance is about fantasy, but I feel responsible, somehow, for making it fit my beliefs. I don't want him to ever say to me, "you say one thing, but your writing says another". Which is probably me way overthinking things, but that's what I do. I actually almost did put a sex scene in, earlier in the book, as it would be more marketable that way, but decided to stick with my feelings on it, and see what happens. So far, so good! My agent didn't even bring it up, so I guess it worked :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Congrats! That was a fun read. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Ok, for those following along still, the big announcement of the top 10 will be in about 9 days. In the meantime, I've got a blog/website at www.katiemeyer.net, with links to my twitter feed, facebook, and the mailing list. Thanks again for all the support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlett Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 LOL, my oldest is very aware of my writing, and is at the age where I want to be as consistent as possible with what I'm telling him are my beliefs. (he's a teenager). So I keep seeing his face, and the girls he hangs out with, and can't bring myself to promote sex outside marriage. I'm not going to disown him or anything, if he does, but as someone that got pregnant outside of wedlock, I know how life changing/upsetting/HUGE an impact that can make on your life, and I'm hoping he waits for a solid, going to go the distance relationship. Reading romance is about fantasy, but I feel responsible, somehow, for making it fit my beliefs. I don't want him to ever say to me, "you say one thing, but your writing says another". Which is probably me way overthinking things, but that's what I do. I actually almost did put a sex scene in, earlier in the book, as it would be more marketable that way, but decided to stick with my feelings on it, and see what happens. So far, so good! My agent didn't even bring it up, so I guess it worked :) I heart you! I will buy this book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 :party: Wow!!! That's amazing to have made the semi-finals!!!! See??? We told you that you were an amazing writer!!! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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