So That Didn’t Work
I’ve said this before, but I don’t set a lot of stock in New Year’s resolutions. So far the only one I’ve ever done that worked was in 2017 when I resolved to listen to at least one song every day without doing anything else at the same time (a practice I would highly recommend for anybody trying to find a quiet moment in the midst of 21st-century chaos or reconnect with art in a meaningful way).
However, this new year happened to coincide with a series of circumstances which have forced me...
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Feb 10, 2020 06:03AM
I was shocked to read of your difficulties gaining a new editor's attention. I mean really SHOCKED. If We Were Villains is such an incredible novel that showcases your brilliance. Why would anyone not want to see what you do next??
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Eldon wrote: "I was shocked to read of your difficulties gaining a new editor's attention. I mean really SHOCKED. If We Were Villains is such an incredible novel that showcases your brilliance. Why would anyone ..."Unfortunately a lot of it has to do with sales. Staring over with a new publisher on your second book isn't a great position to be in and sales history ends up mattering a lot more than it should. I'm so glad to hear you liked the book so much! All we can do is hope an editor feels the same way about my new stuff.
M.L. wrote: "Eldon wrote: "I was shocked to read of your difficulties gaining a new editor's attention. I mean really SHOCKED. If We Were Villains is such an incredible novel that showcases your brilliance. Why..."Well I hope an editor does!! I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with next. Sometimes this business makes no sense at all. It shouldn't all be about sales.
