tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post2313625062718652272..comments2021-06-04T01:07:24.673-04:00Comments on My Own Brand of Madness: Who should see your book before you self-publish?CareyCorphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13407766111238021278noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-19092683702436875672012-05-26T15:00:43.156-04:002012-05-26T15:00:43.156-04:00Hi, Carey! Great post! There are at least 2 books ...Hi, Carey! Great post! There are at least 2 books I won't so much as acknowledge! Lol! <br /><br />I agree with Melissa's advice for the author (above), write something else right away. When your current MS feels like "all you got" it's harder to accept feedback and rejection. Good luck!Jessica Lemmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16388504462239939840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-8148241000350147872012-05-26T09:09:04.794-04:002012-05-26T09:09:04.794-04:00I love the analogy of taking your baby out in publ...I love the analogy of taking your baby out in public with torn clothes and a dirty face. It's perfect!<br /><br />And if this is the author's first ms, I'd also advise that she put it aside, write the next book, and then come back to it after she's gained some distance and perspective.Melissa Landershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11621739221799816467noreply@blogger.com