Now that you guys went and put Twlight Fall on the Times list for two weeks straight -- Valentin & co came in at #33 on the extended list -- I'm in trouble. Specifically, the folks in NY want to talk to me. Right now. They don't know exactly where I live, but they have all my phone numbers, and they're not afraid to use them.
I have to get myself mentally prepared for these deal-or-no-deal conversations, too, or I'll agree to things I don't want to do, like write a novel every ten minutes. No matter how much money they wave at me, it still takes twenty. Anyway, I'm going to bail on your guys so I can get ready and then make the calls. First I need to meditate, center myself and repeat my professional mantras:
I will be kind and sensitive, and not make those jokes about retiring. When I retire, I will send them a postcard from whatever tropical beach I'm going to sit on for the rest of my existence.
I will not use this as an opportunity to air every single grievance I have had with Publishing dating back my first mean rejection letter in 1975. No matter how much they freaking deserve to sit there and listen to it.
I will not drop hints about how much I want Robin's cover artist to do every cover I have from now until the end of time.
No matter how tempted I am, I will not ask them for a pony just to see how they'd react.
See you all later, hopefully with some good news.
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Good luck. :) Personally, I'd go for the pony. ;)
ReplyDeleteGo, Lynn!
ReplyDeleteNever mind the pony, ask for a Ferrari!
Congratulations Lynn.
ReplyDeleteYou are worth it and your books are worth it.
Good luck!
ReplyDeleteOh go on, ask for the pony! We want to know how they'd react too!
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Lynn!
ReplyDeleteFingers (and toes etc.) crossed for you.
=^..^=
I'd ask for enough money to buy the pony. *g*
ReplyDeleteBout damn time the sat up and took notice.
ReplyDeleteGo with the pony.
Ooooh good luck! I had some major good luck yesterday myself, so I think I have some left to share. *sprinkles lucky dust*
ReplyDeleteI'd ask for books. Books for my personal reading free for the remainder of my life. Much better than a pony.
ReplyDeleteOoh, ooh, Lynn, ask for the pony! Ask for the pony! Your daughter would love it! Also, take a picture of their faces when you do. They say a picture is worth a thousand words!
ReplyDeleteThey may have your phone numbers, but they can't buy your heart. . . .well unless there's a few million dollars involved so you can afford to buy your own tropical island. Make sure the island comes with a margarita stand!
Take care and good luck!
Tami
Jacksonville
ROFL - I think we all want to ask for the pony.
ReplyDeleteGood luck. :)
Good luck. Everything is crossed for you. (And I think you should ask for the pony too.)
ReplyDeleteI hope you already have a clause in your contract that says you earn a bonus every time one of your books hits the NYT list. Other authors do. So should you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!
I think you should ask for the pony and all the books you can read for the rest of your life!
ReplyDeleteGood luck Lynn!
You're in good deal-making position now.
ReplyDeleteRobin's cover artist is a good starting point . . .
Fingers crossed. Wishing real hard for you.
I'm so for the pony. (And the skates and the bicycle.) Go for it!!
ReplyDeleteI'll add to the chorus urging you to go for the pony. Who knows when you may have another opportunity to get a pony?
ReplyDeleteGood Luck Lynn, and remember we are here for you!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats, good luck, and go for the pony (heck ask for a whole stable of ponies and sponsor your own polo team).
ReplyDeleteP.S. I'm reading TF right now, and just had to say- you renamed my school! I thought that was too funny. Thanks for the laugh.
My youngest sister never wanted a pony. She always asked for an elephant. So maybe you should mix it up some.
ReplyDeleteIt's a negotiation, right? So start big so you have somewhere to go. If you start out asking for the pony, you might get a gerbil.
Best wishes and I'm super happy for you!
lol. The pony! Get the pony! Good luck, PBW-- although I think you're in a position where luck won't need to come in play. ;-)
ReplyDeleteLongtime lurker, first time commenter.
ReplyDeleteThese are the kind of problems I wish I had. *sigh* But why wouldn't you ask for a pony? I'm sure those publishers could use a good laugh (with you rather than at you).
Good luck!
P.S. What's up with the quotation at the bottom of the page, about a "me against the world" position? Did you put that there?
I love how every stressful situation is material for humor. That's why I enjoy reading your blog.
ReplyDelete...And if you don't want to air your greviances about publishing, could you air mine?
Fan-ta-bu-lous! Go get 'em, Lynn.
ReplyDeleteI'm SOOO for the pony!!!
ReplyDeleteThe pony's not bad, but don't forget to ask for the stabling, feed, and care for it as well.
ReplyDeleteAs for Robin's cover artist - that should be mandatory!
Twenty minutes? Wow, I take my hat off to you.
ReplyDeleteA pony driving a '54 cherry condition Corvette ... Just a thought.
ReplyDeletePony, island, margarita machine, AND cabana boy/stable hand ;)
ReplyDeleteGood luck hon!
I say be greedy and ask for two ponies. You're totally worth it.
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday!
ReplyDeleteAnd I couldn't be happier for all of your success. Go, Lynn! Even though I haven't read Twilight Fall yet, I know I'm going to love it. And of course I had to buy it as soon as I saw it on the shelf.
Go knock 'em dead! And yes, please, please, please have the person who did this cover come back. Valentin looks delicious. ;)
Lady I am SO HAPPY for you! Good luck!!!
ReplyDeleteDoes this mean more Darkyn books? I mean if they offer millions you could write us a few more, right? : ) I hope you get Robin's cover artist, a big bucks contract for multiple books and something with lots of horse power and the pony---whatever your heart desires. Good luck or is this one of those break a leg things? I don't want to jinx you. : )
ReplyDeleteOoh...now what about a 1967 Mustang? Convertible? Yes...
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
Damn, you've been outed as a successful and entertaining writer!
ReplyDeleteNow we'll have to share you with others. Play nice now, maybe the pony will actually be a Triple Crown winning racehorse!
Good luck, and don't let 'em bully you: a book every thirty minutes is fine with us.
Awesome news. Good luck with the negotiations.
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