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October 10, 2015
Love is For Suckers... A review
Sorry I have not posted in a couple of days... I know "how dare I?" Well, I have to take time out for reading, so I can post these reviews for you. This time, I have been reading two books at once but I'm going to start with Love is for Suckers by Matt R Jones.
I'll need say this, this short story is just that, a short story that gives us a glimpse into the world of The Hollywood Vampires series.... and it has me hooked for more!
This short story is action packed and full of energy. A perfect read for adrenaline junkies who love to read. Matt brings out a ton of imagery and detail to make you feel as though you are right there on the back of the vampire seeing through his eyes, hearing with his ears, and feeling every hard packed crunch and snap of his body or the bodies that pile up around him.
Matt has over 30 published works under his belt, and is an extremely accomplished writer. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and look forward to reading more of his books. This is definitely NOT your typical vampire story and if you are like me and your still loving the 80's then this is a book for you along with the other titles Matt has published...
Loved it 5 stars for sure!!!
now, go get a copy.
I'll need say this, this short story is just that, a short story that gives us a glimpse into the world of The Hollywood Vampires series.... and it has me hooked for more!
This short story is action packed and full of energy. A perfect read for adrenaline junkies who love to read. Matt brings out a ton of imagery and detail to make you feel as though you are right there on the back of the vampire seeing through his eyes, hearing with his ears, and feeling every hard packed crunch and snap of his body or the bodies that pile up around him.
Matt has over 30 published works under his belt, and is an extremely accomplished writer. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and look forward to reading more of his books. This is definitely NOT your typical vampire story and if you are like me and your still loving the 80's then this is a book for you along with the other titles Matt has published...
Loved it 5 stars for sure!!!
now, go get a copy.
October 7, 2015
A letter to My State Representative In Regards to Legailzing Marijuana In IL
Dear Sir,
I am writing to you today to share my experience in regards to medical marijuana. I have recently been diagnosed with one of the qualifying diseases that is listed to be able to obtain the medical card. However, I am not a person who smokes marijuana ( I have tried it over 20 years ago, I didn't find any interest in it at the time). Now that I am in constant chronic pain, I have done my research into this matter. I will be very honest, I recently tried it to see if this would really work for my condition. In all honesty it did work. I was pain free for 48 hours, not only that but I did not need to take my anxiety medication either. I suffer from serve anxiety and I am a "functional" agoraphobic (simply put, I can not leave my property due to extreme stress and fear, however while on my medicine for anxiety I am capable to make it to work and to the grocery store and my doctors office, but the medicine does not always work.) I have also researched how well the state of Colorado has been doing in the taxation of legalizing marijuana. I would like to see IL go the same route, not because I would like to become someone who is smoking pot daily, but because I fully believe that our state could benefit from legalizing it. If you look at the stats for Colorado you can not deny that they now have a surplus of money in taxes. IL needs help financially, and this is one way to help get our state back on track and out of debt. I ask that you bring this to floor and vote for legalizing recreational use. Is marijuana different than alcohol? Yes it is. Alcohol, brings out some anger and abusive nature in some people, but it is still legal. Marijuana has the opposite effect; people that use it are mellow and much more relaxed and happy. Can you honestly tell me that the small few who are lucky enough to get the medical card will make an impact on our economy? I don't think it will. We can't afford to pay Lotto winners, we can't afford to keep our government running, but if you took the steps to legalizing this product, we can become one of the greatest states there is in our country. It would create more jobs, more farming, more revenue for us all. Most importantly it will help people like me who can not afford the fees, to get the treatment that works. I ask you to please take all of this in consideration, and push for this change. Think of the crime rate, it would drop. Illegal sellers would be put out of business, we would no longer be arresting people for this one drug, and the overcrowding of our prisons, would drop, effectively cutting another cost to state. All it takes is one bill to pass it, millions of us here in IL want to this pass. I love my state and I would like to see it be a great state to live in, instead deciding to move away due to the financial crisis that we are in. ( I'd like to also note that there are currently only 4 physicians who are on board on signing off on the medical marijuana cards, all of which are far away from my local area, this is not enough doctors to cover the thousands of us who truly need this help).
I am writing to you today to share my experience in regards to medical marijuana. I have recently been diagnosed with one of the qualifying diseases that is listed to be able to obtain the medical card. However, I am not a person who smokes marijuana ( I have tried it over 20 years ago, I didn't find any interest in it at the time). Now that I am in constant chronic pain, I have done my research into this matter. I will be very honest, I recently tried it to see if this would really work for my condition. In all honesty it did work. I was pain free for 48 hours, not only that but I did not need to take my anxiety medication either. I suffer from serve anxiety and I am a "functional" agoraphobic (simply put, I can not leave my property due to extreme stress and fear, however while on my medicine for anxiety I am capable to make it to work and to the grocery store and my doctors office, but the medicine does not always work.) I have also researched how well the state of Colorado has been doing in the taxation of legalizing marijuana. I would like to see IL go the same route, not because I would like to become someone who is smoking pot daily, but because I fully believe that our state could benefit from legalizing it. If you look at the stats for Colorado you can not deny that they now have a surplus of money in taxes. IL needs help financially, and this is one way to help get our state back on track and out of debt. I ask that you bring this to floor and vote for legalizing recreational use. Is marijuana different than alcohol? Yes it is. Alcohol, brings out some anger and abusive nature in some people, but it is still legal. Marijuana has the opposite effect; people that use it are mellow and much more relaxed and happy. Can you honestly tell me that the small few who are lucky enough to get the medical card will make an impact on our economy? I don't think it will. We can't afford to pay Lotto winners, we can't afford to keep our government running, but if you took the steps to legalizing this product, we can become one of the greatest states there is in our country. It would create more jobs, more farming, more revenue for us all. Most importantly it will help people like me who can not afford the fees, to get the treatment that works. I ask you to please take all of this in consideration, and push for this change. Think of the crime rate, it would drop. Illegal sellers would be put out of business, we would no longer be arresting people for this one drug, and the overcrowding of our prisons, would drop, effectively cutting another cost to state. All it takes is one bill to pass it, millions of us here in IL want to this pass. I love my state and I would like to see it be a great state to live in, instead deciding to move away due to the financial crisis that we are in. ( I'd like to also note that there are currently only 4 physicians who are on board on signing off on the medical marijuana cards, all of which are far away from my local area, this is not enough doctors to cover the thousands of us who truly need this help).
IL Needs to Follow Colorado's Footstep's and Here is Why.
I live in IL. I recently have been reading in the news how bankrupt my state is. For example, I read online the other day that our own state can not afford to pay the utility bills, and that they may end up loose the power at the state buildings. I also read very recently that all Lottery winners that win over $25,000.00 are being given IOU's, however the state is still selling lotto tickets!
According to an article in the Chicago Tribune dated 10/07/2015 A couple of people are now attempting to gather a class action law suit against the state of IL for non payment. The article reads that IL can not pay lotto winners until a state budget is passed. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-lottery-lawsuit-met-20150909-story.html
IL Secretary of State Jesse White, says that due to the stand off on the budget that the electricity may end up being turned off at the Capitol : http://wgntv.com/2015/09/29/electricity-may-be-cut-at-government-facilities-due-to-illinois-budget-standoff-official/
This is all just some info on why I have a big issue with my state. Now let's look at what Colorado has done, they have raised over $150 million in taxes since they legalized marijuana. Washington, has also legalized the pot and has raised $83 million in taxes. So why is it so difficult for our own state to see the big picture? IL took the first steps in legalization by opening the doors Legal Medical Marijuana. That is just the first step however, only a handful of doctors (that I could find in my research) are willing to sign off on the required doctor approval need to get the medical card. Is that enough to make a big change in rescuing my state and getting our butts out of bankruptcy? Heck no it's not....
Wake up IL we need to legalize pot, the benefits, out weigh the risks.
1. Patients with debilitating diseases, would be able to get a supplement that works at a lower cost.
2. The war on drugs will be lowered, since one drug is now legal.
3. Less arrests and overcrowding of our prisons, effectively cutting costs, to house the criminals
4. All the tax money brought in can be put to use to help build a better infrastructure for our state, the surplus can go back to the communities that are in desperate need!
5 Last but not least, our state would finally be out of debt.
Wake up IL and start looking at the facts. If our Governor truly wanted to make this state a better place to live, then he would act on this right now. What are you waiting for?
Oh and for your information, no I do not smoke pot. I am just being very realistic and looking at the big picture for my state. Personally, I see nothing wrong with it. I know a lot of people who do it, and I can safe for sure that they are some of the most relaxed and happy people I have ever met. I also know a lot of people who are alcoholics, well I can't say the same for them unfortunately.
You have mean angry stupid drunks, however I have never once seen a pothead mean, or angry, so which is lesser evil? you decide.
According to an article in the Chicago Tribune dated 10/07/2015 A couple of people are now attempting to gather a class action law suit against the state of IL for non payment. The article reads that IL can not pay lotto winners until a state budget is passed. http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-lottery-lawsuit-met-20150909-story.html
IL Secretary of State Jesse White, says that due to the stand off on the budget that the electricity may end up being turned off at the Capitol : http://wgntv.com/2015/09/29/electricity-may-be-cut-at-government-facilities-due-to-illinois-budget-standoff-official/
This is all just some info on why I have a big issue with my state. Now let's look at what Colorado has done, they have raised over $150 million in taxes since they legalized marijuana. Washington, has also legalized the pot and has raised $83 million in taxes. So why is it so difficult for our own state to see the big picture? IL took the first steps in legalization by opening the doors Legal Medical Marijuana. That is just the first step however, only a handful of doctors (that I could find in my research) are willing to sign off on the required doctor approval need to get the medical card. Is that enough to make a big change in rescuing my state and getting our butts out of bankruptcy? Heck no it's not....
Wake up IL we need to legalize pot, the benefits, out weigh the risks.
1. Patients with debilitating diseases, would be able to get a supplement that works at a lower cost.
2. The war on drugs will be lowered, since one drug is now legal.
3. Less arrests and overcrowding of our prisons, effectively cutting costs, to house the criminals
4. All the tax money brought in can be put to use to help build a better infrastructure for our state, the surplus can go back to the communities that are in desperate need!
5 Last but not least, our state would finally be out of debt.
Wake up IL and start looking at the facts. If our Governor truly wanted to make this state a better place to live, then he would act on this right now. What are you waiting for?
Oh and for your information, no I do not smoke pot. I am just being very realistic and looking at the big picture for my state. Personally, I see nothing wrong with it. I know a lot of people who do it, and I can safe for sure that they are some of the most relaxed and happy people I have ever met. I also know a lot of people who are alcoholics, well I can't say the same for them unfortunately.
You have mean angry stupid drunks, however I have never once seen a pothead mean, or angry, so which is lesser evil? you decide.
October 5, 2015
It's About Time
I have been feeling, uninspired lately. I have gotten trapped in a cycle and it seems to me, that most of my viewers want to see nothing but posts about writing. When I started this blog, I had intended on using my voice for reviews and interviews, as well as talking directly to my viewers about ME and what's going on in my life, as well as sharing my advice or opinions that may affect my readers.
In this short time, I have completely and totally forgotten about me. That is just not OK. I completely and totally do this to myself in every aspect of life. I tend to get so wrapped up in helping others that I forget to have time for me, (this is just in my nature) and it takes it toll.
Today I am taking time for me and I am writing about me for a change. There are a lot of things going on in my life outside of this blog. Recently I had a minor procedure done to check for bladder cancer ( I had been waiting for over a month to hear if I did in fact have cancer of the bladder, all signs had been pointing to yes!!). Fortunately for me , they did not find any cancer, however, I have been diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis. Well, you'd think that was good news, it really is not though. Life long severe pain of the bladder. It is manageable IF and that is a big IF, your insurance will cover the medication needed for this disease. Apparently mine won't cover it..... well screw me then! (I won't go on a rant about insurance companies dictating what patients can or can not have, I'll be on that rant for days!! ).
Moving on..... Through all of that, I work a regular full time job in a nursing home as well and I do it in pain each and every day. I keep it from my patients, because their needs outweigh my own.
I also have a young teenage daughter. Recently her grades have slipped, and she has been on an emotional roller coaster ( you call them boys, I call them ..... well never mind what I call some of them). It is a constant battle of wits with this one, as she is very much like me. It's pretty hard to fight with yourself (lol). I worry so much about her, that it makes my job(s) almost impossible. I constantly get messages from her asking if she can go here or do this and that, and when my answer is "No you have chores and homework to do first" its on like Donkey Kong! Yesterday I had to turn my phone off, I can't get it through her head that I am at work and can not keep getting messages while I am there. Lately, I feel like I should leave my job and stay home so I can be here for her, but I can not afford to do that. So what's a mother to do?? A very big problem that I have come to realize is that, some parents these days aren't old school like myself. Their children are allowed to run the streets and have absolutely no responsibilities! Where did we go wrong? I know back in my day, I hated how strict my parents were. I certainly don't want to be that bad, so I try my best to make it an even medium. With that being said, my daughter gets sh*t from other kids because I make her do chores, and ground her if she does not follow the rules. There is nothing more I can say, other then I would love to tell those kids off! I remind my daughter that these are life lessons she needs for when she is older and out on her own. I wonder if my words haven fallen of deaf ears? (probably)
You may be wondering why I am putting all of this out there. This is my answer. This blog is about me, in total, and I would love to see it go further so I can eventually be that stay at home mom, who can still earn a living. It is also about you. I know I am not alone, on any of the subjects, I write about. This is my medium. I can be me, and I can be there for you as well.
Thank you to all of you who have taken the time to read, and share my blog. Without you I would just be sitting here, writing to myself.
In this short time, I have completely and totally forgotten about me. That is just not OK. I completely and totally do this to myself in every aspect of life. I tend to get so wrapped up in helping others that I forget to have time for me, (this is just in my nature) and it takes it toll.
Today I am taking time for me and I am writing about me for a change. There are a lot of things going on in my life outside of this blog. Recently I had a minor procedure done to check for bladder cancer ( I had been waiting for over a month to hear if I did in fact have cancer of the bladder, all signs had been pointing to yes!!). Fortunately for me , they did not find any cancer, however, I have been diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis. Well, you'd think that was good news, it really is not though. Life long severe pain of the bladder. It is manageable IF and that is a big IF, your insurance will cover the medication needed for this disease. Apparently mine won't cover it..... well screw me then! (I won't go on a rant about insurance companies dictating what patients can or can not have, I'll be on that rant for days!! ).
Moving on..... Through all of that, I work a regular full time job in a nursing home as well and I do it in pain each and every day. I keep it from my patients, because their needs outweigh my own.
I also have a young teenage daughter. Recently her grades have slipped, and she has been on an emotional roller coaster ( you call them boys, I call them ..... well never mind what I call some of them). It is a constant battle of wits with this one, as she is very much like me. It's pretty hard to fight with yourself (lol). I worry so much about her, that it makes my job(s) almost impossible. I constantly get messages from her asking if she can go here or do this and that, and when my answer is "No you have chores and homework to do first" its on like Donkey Kong! Yesterday I had to turn my phone off, I can't get it through her head that I am at work and can not keep getting messages while I am there. Lately, I feel like I should leave my job and stay home so I can be here for her, but I can not afford to do that. So what's a mother to do?? A very big problem that I have come to realize is that, some parents these days aren't old school like myself. Their children are allowed to run the streets and have absolutely no responsibilities! Where did we go wrong? I know back in my day, I hated how strict my parents were. I certainly don't want to be that bad, so I try my best to make it an even medium. With that being said, my daughter gets sh*t from other kids because I make her do chores, and ground her if she does not follow the rules. There is nothing more I can say, other then I would love to tell those kids off! I remind my daughter that these are life lessons she needs for when she is older and out on her own. I wonder if my words haven fallen of deaf ears? (probably)
You may be wondering why I am putting all of this out there. This is my answer. This blog is about me, in total, and I would love to see it go further so I can eventually be that stay at home mom, who can still earn a living. It is also about you. I know I am not alone, on any of the subjects, I write about. This is my medium. I can be me, and I can be there for you as well.
Thank you to all of you who have taken the time to read, and share my blog. Without you I would just be sitting here, writing to myself.
October 3, 2015
Help your fellow Authors
I can not say this enough!
October 2, 2015
The Escape : Eve Ate the Apple Book One; A Review
Wow where do I even begin with this one? I'll start with the words taken from the book cover: "A Forbidden Love. A Daring Escape. An Epic Adventure."- Seven Steps, Author.
Well that really about sums it up! This book truly has it all. I admit I am not one for Science Fiction, with that said, I am so overly happy that I got a chance to read this book and met with the Author Seven Steps.
It is a difficult thing to bring about a completely unique story, but Seven Steps has fully accomplished this with her book. I am almost at a loss for words after reading this story( I said ALMOST). So moving on. The story begins on a futuristic Venus where women are the rulers, and men are reduced to servants. Our two main characters adore their slaves, in fact they love them, one outright declares from the get go, although her slave knows all too well the consequences of their love will mean certain death for the both of them. The second character tries in vain not to care for her slave, but soon comes to realize that she has been kidding herself the entire time, she does love him, and will do anything to ensure his safety.
With out giving away too many spoilers (you will just have to buy the book and read for yourself what happens) there is a great escape and the women along with their slaves, and two mysterious children, are on the run. They time jump to Earth. Unfortunately they landed in the wrong era, and most definitely in the wrong place.. (how's the saying go? Out of the frying pot into the fire?? It's been too long for me to remember)
Peril and an unforeseen loss mixed with tragedy, war, and new found freedom make for an epic adventure. There is a mystery here that needs to be solved, our adventurers are loosing their memories, the only thing holding them together is the overwhelming sense, that they belong together through the bond of love and friendship.
I give this book 4.5 stars out 5. If Seven Steps, hasn't yet landed a book deal with a publishing company she really should be!! You will be hard pressed to find such a beautifully written well told story like this one. Move over Arthur C Clark, there's some new competition in town and the name is Seven Steps!
Well that really about sums it up! This book truly has it all. I admit I am not one for Science Fiction, with that said, I am so overly happy that I got a chance to read this book and met with the Author Seven Steps.
It is a difficult thing to bring about a completely unique story, but Seven Steps has fully accomplished this with her book. I am almost at a loss for words after reading this story( I said ALMOST). So moving on. The story begins on a futuristic Venus where women are the rulers, and men are reduced to servants. Our two main characters adore their slaves, in fact they love them, one outright declares from the get go, although her slave knows all too well the consequences of their love will mean certain death for the both of them. The second character tries in vain not to care for her slave, but soon comes to realize that she has been kidding herself the entire time, she does love him, and will do anything to ensure his safety.
With out giving away too many spoilers (you will just have to buy the book and read for yourself what happens) there is a great escape and the women along with their slaves, and two mysterious children, are on the run. They time jump to Earth. Unfortunately they landed in the wrong era, and most definitely in the wrong place.. (how's the saying go? Out of the frying pot into the fire?? It's been too long for me to remember)
Peril and an unforeseen loss mixed with tragedy, war, and new found freedom make for an epic adventure. There is a mystery here that needs to be solved, our adventurers are loosing their memories, the only thing holding them together is the overwhelming sense, that they belong together through the bond of love and friendship.
I give this book 4.5 stars out 5. If Seven Steps, hasn't yet landed a book deal with a publishing company she really should be!! You will be hard pressed to find such a beautifully written well told story like this one. Move over Arthur C Clark, there's some new competition in town and the name is Seven Steps!
October 1, 2015
It is NOT OK to.........
This will most definitely come off as a "rant" and I don't really care about that. (if you're offended by that simple statement, I'm not sorry, because you need to keep reading).
It is NOT OK, to take books out of the classrooms!! I realize that we are advancing in society with new technology, however NOT all people learn the same way. I am not against technology in the classroom, but to take away actual physical books with written words that you can read and re read until you can comprehend what is being taught is ridiculous, (but, Cheeky you can do that online!! Ya and I can look up porn online too but it doesn't mean that I do or that it is a fit for me). You may think that this does not relate to you, STOP right there!!! Yes it does. Most of my readers are Authors, and publishers, and everything in between. How would you all feel if all the sudden, you no longer had the ability to sell your physical copy of your book?? Pretty crappy huh. Technology is putting publishing houses and printers out of business, and that is just not OK with me, but that is really only a portion of my rant.
I HATE AND DESPISE the COMMON CORE practice in the schools. It's all tied together, I have letters from teachers, that say that due to common core and the new tech, they no longer carry the actual books. WTF??!!! How am I as a parent supposed to HELP my child learn or unlearn, that 2+2=4??? How do we as society accept this idea? "Well you got the wrong answer to the mathematical equation, BUT your steps to show your answer are good, so you pass. How the heck did we let this happen? Is this OK with you? NOT me!
So, when I call up a teacher and ask where the book is, I get pretty ticked off when I hear, well we don't have them, or why don't you know how to use the technology?? First and foremost, that is extremely insulting to my intelligence, and yes I find that insulting. The best reply I got from teacher when I questioned him about the text books, was " I have them take notes in class"....I found this utterly laughable. My reply was this, " Not everyone is capable of writing down the notes and try to keep up with what you are teaching, and not all people are good note takers, this is where you are failing. You can not expect a young child to be put under that type of pressure in class and thrive. This is NOT college, this (at the time) is 7th grade!"
Every person on the planet is an INDIVIDUAL, not everyone learns in the same manner, so why are the schools forcing our children into a one track mind set? It is not right and yes I will fight on this, not just for my own child, but for others as well.
BRING BACK THE BOOKS!!!!
It is NOT OK, to take books out of the classrooms!! I realize that we are advancing in society with new technology, however NOT all people learn the same way. I am not against technology in the classroom, but to take away actual physical books with written words that you can read and re read until you can comprehend what is being taught is ridiculous, (but, Cheeky you can do that online!! Ya and I can look up porn online too but it doesn't mean that I do or that it is a fit for me). You may think that this does not relate to you, STOP right there!!! Yes it does. Most of my readers are Authors, and publishers, and everything in between. How would you all feel if all the sudden, you no longer had the ability to sell your physical copy of your book?? Pretty crappy huh. Technology is putting publishing houses and printers out of business, and that is just not OK with me, but that is really only a portion of my rant.
I HATE AND DESPISE the COMMON CORE practice in the schools. It's all tied together, I have letters from teachers, that say that due to common core and the new tech, they no longer carry the actual books. WTF??!!! How am I as a parent supposed to HELP my child learn or unlearn, that 2+2=4??? How do we as society accept this idea? "Well you got the wrong answer to the mathematical equation, BUT your steps to show your answer are good, so you pass. How the heck did we let this happen? Is this OK with you? NOT me!
So, when I call up a teacher and ask where the book is, I get pretty ticked off when I hear, well we don't have them, or why don't you know how to use the technology?? First and foremost, that is extremely insulting to my intelligence, and yes I find that insulting. The best reply I got from teacher when I questioned him about the text books, was " I have them take notes in class"....I found this utterly laughable. My reply was this, " Not everyone is capable of writing down the notes and try to keep up with what you are teaching, and not all people are good note takers, this is where you are failing. You can not expect a young child to be put under that type of pressure in class and thrive. This is NOT college, this (at the time) is 7th grade!"
Every person on the planet is an INDIVIDUAL, not everyone learns in the same manner, so why are the schools forcing our children into a one track mind set? It is not right and yes I will fight on this, not just for my own child, but for others as well.
BRING BACK THE BOOKS!!!!
September 30, 2015
Editing and Editors.................
Is it necessary for an Indie Author to hire an Editor? The answer is no. In fact I have books that come across my desk that have been professionally (supposedly) edited for a huge sum of money that have clearly NOT been edited in the slightest.
I am not saying that there are not stellar Editors out there (there really are!), but if you are going to go this route make sure you are getting what you pay for. Here's a piece of information for you, a publishing house, if your manuscript is accepted, will have their own editors going over the same manuscript you just paid to have edited. So you spent money for nothing.
If you intend on staying on the Indie route, then by all means keep your editor, but keep them on their toes, and avoid being ripped off. Do your work, and go over the manuscript with a fine tooth comb after the editor has done his/her own work on it, if you find even one single error, call them out on it. Demand that they make it right and refund part of the money, they obviously didn't do the job they were hired for now did they? You wouldn't pay a plumber to put in half of your plumbing and say it's usable would you? Hell NO.
Don't be afraid to be demanding in your work and what you are paying for. They should also be looking for a publisher for the manuscript, if they are not then chances are, you are being over charged. In most large Publishing companies, it is the editor's job to say "hey this is great stuff! I think you should take it on".
Also you can cut cost by buying your own editing software, there are tons of them out there! Yes some are expensive, but think of it this way, would you rather pay $500-600 one time or each time you have a new book coming out? Personally a one time fee sounds much better than the latter. Another question you should be asking is, did I get my money back in sales? Did anyone else, review and remark that there were mistakes in my work? If so , You need to have a word with your editor and have them make it right.
There are those out there that will prey on an inexperienced writer, so beware of what you are buying, shop around before you get into something you may regret later.
Stay cheeky and be on your toes!
I am not saying that there are not stellar Editors out there (there really are!), but if you are going to go this route make sure you are getting what you pay for. Here's a piece of information for you, a publishing house, if your manuscript is accepted, will have their own editors going over the same manuscript you just paid to have edited. So you spent money for nothing.
If you intend on staying on the Indie route, then by all means keep your editor, but keep them on their toes, and avoid being ripped off. Do your work, and go over the manuscript with a fine tooth comb after the editor has done his/her own work on it, if you find even one single error, call them out on it. Demand that they make it right and refund part of the money, they obviously didn't do the job they were hired for now did they? You wouldn't pay a plumber to put in half of your plumbing and say it's usable would you? Hell NO.
Don't be afraid to be demanding in your work and what you are paying for. They should also be looking for a publisher for the manuscript, if they are not then chances are, you are being over charged. In most large Publishing companies, it is the editor's job to say "hey this is great stuff! I think you should take it on".
Also you can cut cost by buying your own editing software, there are tons of them out there! Yes some are expensive, but think of it this way, would you rather pay $500-600 one time or each time you have a new book coming out? Personally a one time fee sounds much better than the latter. Another question you should be asking is, did I get my money back in sales? Did anyone else, review and remark that there were mistakes in my work? If so , You need to have a word with your editor and have them make it right.
There are those out there that will prey on an inexperienced writer, so beware of what you are buying, shop around before you get into something you may regret later.
Stay cheeky and be on your toes!
September 27, 2015
Announcement!! New Literary Agent
I posted a day ago , I had some big news to come.... here it is!!
I am opening my doors as a Literary Agent!! I am in the first steps of the process, and I am currently taking submissions and queries.....Please use the contact form on this blog for express interest and I will get back to you within a few days time...
Feel free to ask questions at anytime.... my doors are open, and I hope to open some doors to you as well.
For Publishers, contact me on who I already have signed... I may have something you MUST have.
I am opening my doors as a Literary Agent!! I am in the first steps of the process, and I am currently taking submissions and queries.....Please use the contact form on this blog for express interest and I will get back to you within a few days time...
Feel free to ask questions at anytime.... my doors are open, and I hope to open some doors to you as well.
For Publishers, contact me on who I already have signed... I may have something you MUST have.
Announcement!!
I posted a day ago , I had some big news to come.... here it is!!
I am opening my doors as a Literary Agent!! I am in the first steps of the process, and I am currently taking submissions and queries.....Please use the contact form on this blog for express interest and I will get back to you within a few days time...
Feel free to ask questions at anytime.... my doors are open, and I hope to open some doors to you as well.
For Publishers, contact me on who I already have signed... I may have something you MUST have.
I am opening my doors as a Literary Agent!! I am in the first steps of the process, and I am currently taking submissions and queries.....Please use the contact form on this blog for express interest and I will get back to you within a few days time...
Feel free to ask questions at anytime.... my doors are open, and I hope to open some doors to you as well.
For Publishers, contact me on who I already have signed... I may have something you MUST have.
