tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post2602475596317158290..comments2024-03-27T01:07:03.944-04:00Comments on The Roses of Prose: STEPPING OUTSIDE THE BOX by G.D. OganAlison Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12725250883303287946noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-26768654365486781962016-08-30T19:18:47.761-04:002016-08-30T19:18:47.761-04:00Thanks so much! I'll be in touch.Thanks so much! I'll be in touch.Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047728297429025804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-70667366780949656572016-08-30T15:52:20.449-04:002016-08-30T15:52:20.449-04:00I selected Ms. Jannine Gallant's comment as th...I selected Ms. Jannine Gallant's comment as the winning entry. If she'll pick from current books in the series I'll have Amazon-Kindle send her a free digital copy. The third listing in my blog failed to have the complete address: http://amazon.com/dp/B00G5BQS18 so if she pick it or book #1: http://amazon.com/dp/B006ZCBT6G or selects book #2: http://amazon.com/dp/B00A4IEHL6 and lets me know her choice at: gog6692@msn.com I'll have Amazon-Kindle to send it to her via her e-mail address (which hopefully is hooked-up to her "reader"). If she doesn't have the Kindle Application it's free from Kindle. Vamp Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126630095173460665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-25167067304165439282016-08-29T07:20:10.606-04:002016-08-29T07:20:10.606-04:00Welcome, G.D., and my apologies for being late! I ...Welcome, G.D., and my apologies for being late! I think you have to at least consider what the editor has to say. Sometimes (or often?) we're so involved with our own stories, we miss things a a fresh set of eyes will see. I do think yours was a bit off the mark with his comments about vampirism though! Leah St. Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11004006100786260893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-30593198940808147132016-08-28T17:13:48.700-04:002016-08-28T17:13:48.700-04:00Welcome. Relationships with editors and agents can...Welcome. Relationships with editors and agents can be difficult and rewarding. My usual first reaction to criticism (from an editor or my crit partners) is to get my back up. I've had to learn to mull over what they say and see if there might be something I can do. In your case, I can see why you had a harder than normal time accepting that editor's comments. I'd run away from him, too. Most of the writers here know I'm a hybrid--some trad published books, mostly indie. So I can appreciate your choice to go indie. Go with your gut and best wishes.Diane Burtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03754105332297068271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-85251096650393359092016-08-28T13:14:53.030-04:002016-08-28T13:14:53.030-04:00Welcome to Roses of Prose. In my limited experienc...Welcome to Roses of Prose. In my limited experience with one pretty savvy editor who requested changes, she was right. Those changes made for a better book. Then, again, she didn't accuse me of genre violation. Best of luck with your work.Margo Hoornstrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036077481652050799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-6099407288608956962016-08-28T12:47:23.781-04:002016-08-28T12:47:23.781-04:00I had a few issues with an editor whose suggested ...I had a few issues with an editor whose suggested changes were to completely rewrite a secondary character to make her "nicer." She thought readers wouldn't be able to relate to my heroine's daughter who was a total brat. I stuck to my guns and actually had a lot of reader comments about the character being realistic. But that was my only major rebellion in 18 books. We have to pick our battles! Good luck with your series.Jannine Gallanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01047728297429025804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-21547906215389975732016-08-28T12:42:29.893-04:002016-08-28T12:42:29.893-04:00I think most authors have had disagreements with t...I think most authors have had disagreements with their editors. To me, it's a matter of compromise. If your gut reaction is NOT to do the changes, so be it. But I'd generally give them careful consideration. I think in your case, it sounds as if you were right--good luck with that book!Andrea Downinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553961600937196102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9023937099212820339.post-42023520477565636592016-08-28T10:08:03.083-04:002016-08-28T10:08:03.083-04:00Welcome to the group, G.D. Funny thing...my edito...Welcome to the group, G.D. Funny thing...my editor called me the other day, giving me a TON of revision work to do on my last novel, including a change in the profession of my hero. Major revision ahead if I decide to do what she says. And, as in your case, part of her thinking hinges upon a stereotype that I am NOT enforcing. But she's worked with me through six books and she's got experience. When she says something isn't right, I listen to her. Now, her 'fix' might not be the right one, but I know enough that some kind of change is necessary...that decision is up to me. Exacting critical analysis is golden, but it certainly doesn't make my life easier! Good luck with your series!Rolynn Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09504770204968969467noreply@blogger.com