tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post4563829878225310878..comments2023-10-11T02:20:21.558-07:00Comments on Jessica L. Brooks -- Let Me Tell You A Story: Dear AuthorJessica L. Brooks (coffeelvnmom)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17524862571932528710noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-52577531869306783042010-03-01T05:42:49.383-08:002010-03-01T05:42:49.383-08:00Happy Monday! Gave you an award. :)Happy Monday! Gave you an award. :)Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-30801173827634344982010-02-27T05:42:16.161-08:002010-02-27T05:42:16.161-08:00I have been enjoying your blog and your tweets.
...I have been enjoying your blog and your tweets. <br /><br />Loved the tweet yesterday about the coffee shop. That's why I created a virtual coffee shop in my mind and eventually put it into a blog. There wasn't a good one nearby. Eventually, I realized that the coffee shop in my mind was far more enjoyable than most of the real ones. <br /><br />This makes me sound crazy. But I have a feeling you will understand. And if you still want a coffee shop, you can stop by mine anytime!Cassandra Frearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16564236561567663914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-9483265264005853442010-02-27T02:48:12.612-08:002010-02-27T02:48:12.612-08:00I don't think any writer worth reading would e...I don't think any writer worth reading would ever think of the writer of such a letter as a stalker. They'd just appreciate the praise, and remember when they were in your shoes.John Ettorrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18229971392235689875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-70075635585306406842010-02-26T16:23:43.413-08:002010-02-26T16:23:43.413-08:00LOL Shannon, no it isn't! Ha!
Anita, what you...LOL Shannon, no it isn't! Ha!<br /><br />Anita, what you said is why I never planned on actually sending one in the first place...because I knew it would probably never even get ready anyway! Glad you don't think I sound stalker-ish;)<br /><br />Elana, if you do, please let us know what happens!<br /><br />Sarahjayne, that's exactly what I was thinking. I'd love to get something like that, eventually.Jessica L. Brooks (coffeelvnmom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17524862571932528710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-51946613696049727342010-02-26T13:45:46.224-08:002010-02-26T13:45:46.224-08:00Oh, wow! Is it too corny to say those are "m...Oh, wow! Is it too corny to say those are "my thoughts exactly"?!<br /><br />Great, great post! :-)Shannon O'Donnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17299313309059235876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-9550961334349413752010-02-26T13:14:15.694-08:002010-02-26T13:14:15.694-08:00I think we'd all like to be thought of like th...I think we'd all like to be thought of like that and I think if I was ever in a position to receive that letter, I hope I'd still be able to appreciate it.sarahjayne smythehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589820347348973092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-64153223046026159172010-02-26T11:33:29.133-08:002010-02-26T11:33:29.133-08:00Many years ago, I'd write to authors, adoringl...Many years ago, I'd write to authors, adoringly - hoping to get a response. I'd put my "best" writing in the letter and tell them in lots of words what my opinion was.<br />At some point, it occurred to me that they may be getting a thousand of these letters, and that if read, it was only a skimming; that they already know how good they are from being on the best sellers list.<br />So, I learned to pack my power punch into a very short letter that was soft, but very direct, i.e. the compliment and a general question requiring only a general answer.<br />Even though an author may be successful, I believe he/she is still very busy working on the next success, trying to maintain the confidence that we assume they have lots of.<br />Not that I've written to lots of published people, but I've had feedback from a few when I changed my approach.<br /><br />Just read your response to Davin while writing my comment.<br />I don't feel that there's anything wrong with writing to authors. Your "pretend" letter doesn't sound like that of a stalker. :)<br />You may get a response, but if not, at least it would be cathartic. :)Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-35491211172400198032010-02-26T11:16:01.102-08:002010-02-26T11:16:01.102-08:00I so want to send that letter! To quite a few auth...I so want to send that letter! To quite a few authors, actually. And yes, wouldn't it be cool to get letters like that. Maybe I will send mine out...Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-21169513055994514262010-02-26T11:02:44.238-08:002010-02-26T11:02:44.238-08:00I think you should definitely do it. I know as a w...I think you should definitely do it. I know as a writer I'd love to get a letter like this. I've written a few of them myself, and occasionally someone writes back, and that's always very cool.Davin Malasarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385823575081492949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-28146776023548871562010-02-26T11:00:08.229-08:002010-02-26T11:00:08.229-08:00Oh Davin, I would never send this letter, for fear...Oh Davin, I would never send this letter, for fear of looking like a stalker! lol <br /><br />Though now you've got me thinking that may be a neat idea... just for fun! (Not the asking questions part, but just sending a letter!) Wow! I'd never thought of actually DOING it! ;)Jessica L. Brooks (coffeelvnmom)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17524862571932528710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-18808266674505030292010-02-26T10:49:08.427-08:002010-02-26T10:49:08.427-08:00This is just my opinion, so feel free to ignore it...This is just my opinion, so feel free to ignore it. I'd suggest you send the letter, but without those questions added on at the end. While those questions are interesting, and the answers may be comforting somehow, chances are, the answers to the questions won't help you in any way. Because of that, it might be nice just to send a letter without asking for anything in return. Just send out some good karma, or perhaps ask the author a question about the actual work. Speak to them as a reader/writer, rather than from the standpoint of someone trying to get published.Davin Malasarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09385823575081492949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7487444177236422658.post-25883777877746170132010-02-26T09:59:39.824-08:002010-02-26T09:59:39.824-08:00I totally relate to that letter! That's why I ...I totally relate to that letter! That's why I try to get interviews with authors, so I can grill them on what makes their work rock. Believe me, several of my inquiry letters for interviews sound just like that! lol<br /><br />You made me laugh! Thanks! :)Sarah Simashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03702070733137961412noreply@blogger.com