tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post3723099253805512767..comments2021-06-04T01:07:24.673-04:00Comments on My Own Brand of Madness: A little like being naked—a lot like being liberatedCareyCorphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13407766111238021278noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-62814757654715189832011-04-23T20:34:29.282-04:002011-04-23T20:34:29.282-04:00Look forward to seeing your cover, Carey!Look forward to seeing your cover, Carey!Susan Hatlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13593705266676864470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-55148393930312994042011-04-23T19:42:05.130-04:002011-04-23T19:42:05.130-04:00Carey, here's another step for you: The day of...Carey, here's another step for you: The day of your release, come be a guest on my blog. Talk about the book, your self-publishing journey, whatever you want--let me take a little of the work from you, my Unsinkable sister, by helping to get word of The Guardian out there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-6935019719341157412011-04-23T18:02:39.586-04:002011-04-23T18:02:39.586-04:00@Laurie A. Green - congrats on the double GH!I'...@Laurie A. Green - congrats on the double GH!I'll be rooting for you on awards night. Have you finaled before? For me, it was an amazing whirlwind of awesome. I hope things break wide open for you. But if they don't, there's more than one road to Oz.CareyCorphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407766111238021278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-6393084464969735502011-04-23T13:37:46.602-04:002011-04-23T13:37:46.602-04:00Carey, I can so relate to your experience and feel...Carey, I can so relate to your experience and feelings about the self-pubbing route. <br /><br />I was about two weeks away from self-pubbing when I got the calls that I'd double-finaled in the Golden Heart this year. I decided to reassess and make another (very determined) attempt at pursuing traditional publishing, but it's very reassuring to know that self-publishing is always another viable option. I have peers who have done extremely well by self-publishing including Victorine Lieske who made the NYT with her romantic suspense novel.<br /><br />I'll be sure to check back so I can follow your progress.L. A. Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01198035351359321392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-90820764379992720712011-04-23T13:09:45.128-04:002011-04-23T13:09:45.128-04:00@ Valerie Douglas aka V. J. Devereaux - Good for y...@ Valerie Douglas aka V. J. Devereaux - Good for you Valerie. Monday I'll be touching on this as I explore paths to publication.CareyCorphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407766111238021278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-76990169599872439522011-04-23T12:10:54.135-04:002011-04-23T12:10:54.135-04:00I'm on the same journey, Carey, and going thro...I'm on the same journey, Carey, and going through the same struggles.<br />With the economy being what it is, it's also tougher for the publishing industry to take on a new, untried writer especially if you're writing off-trend. <br />Although I am published in another genre, that hasn't translated for me (yet) into other opportunities. So self-publishing allows me to get my work out there where people can see it, to build a name in a different genre, and to get the feedback that we all sometimes need.Valerie Douglas aka V. J. Devereauxhttp://www.valeriedouglasbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-25492702287213639212011-04-22T23:31:03.187-04:002011-04-22T23:31:03.187-04:00@Sara and Staci - I totally remember meeting you. ...@Sara and Staci - I totally remember meeting you. Congrats on SINFUL. I totally feel your pain. YA seems to trend-like with angels-and if you're on the outside looking in,it can be challenging to break through. What's the second ms about?CareyCorphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407766111238021278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-39838630580760182402011-04-22T22:03:56.571-04:002011-04-22T22:03:56.571-04:00Congrats Carey for taking matters into your own ha...Congrats Carey for taking matters into your own hands. My co-author, Staci, and I met you at the RWA convention last year. Our angel book SINFUL book was released in November. We are currently in the land of agent denial for our second manuscript. Rejection sucks! Good luck with it all.Sara and Stacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14030801986209123033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-45797278975323823812011-04-22T17:46:23.913-04:002011-04-22T17:46:23.913-04:00Carey-
I'm excited for you. I'm also look...Carey-<br /><br />I'm excited for you. I'm also looking to self-pub or epub. I'm very grateful you've shared your journey toward that decision with all of us.Connie Gillamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00446064357101997595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-77361940579252035742011-04-22T16:30:14.095-04:002011-04-22T16:30:14.095-04:00@Stina Lindenblatt - I agree completely. I think a...@Stina Lindenblatt - I agree completely. I think a lot of writers jump into self-publishing the same way others query agents after completing the first draft of their first manuscript. It's a HUGE accomplishment to finish a book-and I understand wanting to share that with the world-but it takes the average writer years of work and several novels to hone their skills. For various reasons, too many people jump the gun and self-publish before they or their work is ready. As a result, really strong projects can get lost in the slush of ePublishing. I'm a little worried about that.<br /><br />@Cynthia Wicklund - I'm so glad that you shared the positive experience you're having. I'm the happiest I've been in my career in a while. I'm overwhelmed and a bit scared, but in a good way. ;)CareyCorphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407766111238021278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-70917744628808170982011-04-22T16:04:34.341-04:002011-04-22T16:04:34.341-04:00I'm also a GH finalist who decided to go "...I'm also a GH finalist who decided to go "rogue." After selling to a small press and making very little money, I decided to try Indie publishing a few months ago. It's scary and a lot of work, but I feel like my writing is my own again. Wondering if I could sell what I was writing to a publisher was literally stalling my creativity. It's not for everybody, but I love it.Cynthia Wicklundnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-8762613137624020082011-04-22T15:24:39.630-04:002011-04-22T15:24:39.630-04:00I wish you the best with your self-publishing adve...I wish you the best with your self-publishing adventure. I will be following along. May you have many sales!Pat Marinellihttp://www.patmarinelli.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-40663395798218171092011-04-22T14:57:33.927-04:002011-04-22T14:57:33.927-04:00Self publishing is not for everyone, and the major...Self publishing is not for everyone, and the majority of writers SHOULD NOT self publish for a good reason (think typical slushpile here). But there are some writers, like yourself, where it is an ideal situation for them. They've come so close to being published the traditional route, that they know their story and writing is solid (and not because their mom told them it is). Those are the self-published authors I'll support. This is not the case for the writer who got tired of every agent in the world rejecting the query or ms.Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-9802868379901838712011-04-22T11:12:14.859-04:002011-04-22T11:12:14.859-04:00@Dale Mayer Congrats on your daring. Best of luck ...@Dale Mayer Congrats on your daring. Best of luck to you.<br /><br />And to all my wonderful friends: OVRWA, SCBWI, YARWA, GH2010, Facebook, and the MargaRITAs - I COULD NOT do this without you cheering me on. I'm so glad all of you are along for this journey. :)CareyCorphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407766111238021278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-23176886465987271372011-04-22T10:29:37.754-04:002011-04-22T10:29:37.754-04:00Hi Carey, you're going through what I just we...Hi Carey, you're going through what I just went through - and am still going through. The sense of freedom is divine! I have just put up my first nonfiction and my novels are coming soon. Good luck to you and enjoy the journey!<br /><br />Dale MayerDale Mayerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02801256105859324149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-59239964467652042962011-04-22T10:06:34.358-04:002011-04-22T10:06:34.358-04:00Carey, I've said it before and I'll say it...Carey, I've said it before and I'll say it again, if anyone can make this work, it's you. With your background, incredible drive and talent, you have all the peices to make a huge impact in the ebook trade. I'm very excited to see your progress. You're gonna wow them all!Shea Berkleyhttp://www.sheaberkley.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-22725253144043205322011-04-22T09:21:40.960-04:002011-04-22T09:21:40.960-04:00Carey! Congrats on this HUGE step you're takin...Carey! Congrats on this HUGE step you're taking! For me, self-pubbing has been the best thing I've ever done. I wish you TONS of success in this journey, and I can't wait to read The Guardian - the excerpt is fabulous!Jerrica Knight-Cataniahttp://www.jerricasplace.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-74140762851860252582011-04-21T21:21:35.184-04:002011-04-21T21:21:35.184-04:00Carey, congratulations on taking this bold new ste...Carey, congratulations on taking this bold new step in your publishing career, and I just know that with your drive and determination, you'll be able to help your books take flight. You are on your way!!<br /><br />Jenn (posting from iPad and darned if i can figure out how to do it with my jennstark ID!)Jenn Starknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-66393139654713714762011-04-21T20:48:44.139-04:002011-04-21T20:48:44.139-04:00Carey,
Congratulations on such a well thought out ...Carey,<br />Congratulations on such a well thought out next step, and best wishes for everything you do,<br />Looking forward to following your progress and I'll certainly send others here to read about your exciting approach to a career in a difficult industry,<br />SuziSuzi Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09483653585473810974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-67847727583146118392011-04-21T20:40:32.881-04:002011-04-21T20:40:32.881-04:00Congratulations, Carey -- wishing you the very bes...Congratulations, Carey -- wishing you the very best of luck, and an exciting journey!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-16979608317136723052011-04-21T19:25:19.102-04:002011-04-21T19:25:19.102-04:00Carey, congrats on your decision and upcoming rele...Carey, congrats on your decision and upcoming releases! Gotta agree with everything - all sound business reasons for choosing this path. I found your "Biggest Fears" interesting - except for the first one, those are all risks for corporate-published and small press published authors, too. But I have no doubt you'll overcome them all!Jennettehttp://www.jenpowell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-71412250510611202432011-04-21T16:43:00.715-04:002011-04-21T16:43:00.715-04:00#standingclappingwildly Wow! This is just what I ...#standingclappingwildly Wow! This is just what I wanted to find. Someone that is taking their career in their hands, planning and creating their own success. I am so glad that I can tag along on your journey!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02953440041536434213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-32351439220957470732011-04-21T16:08:11.232-04:002011-04-21T16:08:11.232-04:00Kudos to you, Carey! If I can be of any help, plea...Kudos to you, Carey! If I can be of any help, please let me know. I have been blogging about self-publishing—So You Want to Self-Publish—and will continue over the next weeks and months. Maybe some of the info on the blog will be useful:<br />http://schoolstreetmedia.net/wp/?cat=mainTanya Dean Andersonhttp://www.schoolstreetmedia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-66303511483026771102011-04-21T12:44:23.818-04:002011-04-21T12:44:23.818-04:00Thanks for posting this Carey. I've been serio...Thanks for posting this Carey. I've been seriously considering taking the same route myself. In fact, if my next round of edits doesn't result in a publishing deal, my plan is to self/e-publish. I hope your liberated self has a great time and that your books are a huge success.Katrina Snowhttp://www.katrinasnow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-754218333089401917.post-49417854383945434922011-04-21T12:38:52.155-04:002011-04-21T12:38:52.155-04:00Wow! First off, I have to say I'm touched by a...Wow! First off, I have to say I'm touched by all of the supportive, thoughtful comments. Thank you all! The writing community truly is amazing and I am so blest to be a part of it.<br /><br />On to responses:<br /><br />@patti.mallett_pp Great catch. This is educated trial and error for me. I added my name at the top.<br /><br />@KendallGrey Kudos to you for your professional approach and best of luck. What do you write?<br /><br />@PJ Sharon - My pro/con list is on my future blog topic list. Briefly, my top 3 cons: Missing part of the YA demographic -teen readers want books they can buy at their local bookstore; "Vanity Press" stigma/readers have been burned by poor quality material; capacity to execute like a NY release.<br /><br />@Trish Milburn (Tricia Mills) I am a HUGE fan of your YA novels and I really appreciated your post on your self-pub journey.CareyCorphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13407766111238021278noreply@blogger.com