tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440114.post8758652102814577622..comments2023-04-03T01:31:04.918-07:00Comments on The Disco Mermaids (Robin M. - Jay A. - Eve P.): It's My Party (and you know how the rest goes) -- RobinDisco Mermaidshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16749764215612594204noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440114.post-79503621131652355292007-09-13T22:10:00.000-07:002007-09-13T22:10:00.000-07:00Robin, I have my fingers crossed for you and this ...Robin, I have my fingers crossed for you and this new editor! And it really is a silver lining to have this relationship with the other editor who obviously loves your book and probably hopes to publish you in the future -- she (did you say if she was a she?) sounds really really cool. Well, fingers crossed!Laini Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14064837312936707024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440114.post-11066749751887547812007-09-13T11:58:00.000-07:002007-09-13T11:58:00.000-07:00it's really really cool when editors do that and m...it's really really cool when editors do that and means she must think your book is really something special. sometimes when they say, 'it's not right for our list,' they really mean it.<BR/><BR/>wow. can i say really one more time?<BR/><BR/>best of luck!! fingers tightly crossed for you!<BR/><BR/>*heidiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440114.post-77927660885592640532007-09-12T16:13:00.000-07:002007-09-12T16:13:00.000-07:00Jello shooters. Nothing dulls the pain like a few ...Jello shooters. Nothing dulls the pain like a few dozen jello shooters.CJ Omololuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15691702701853775480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440114.post-36472914223585006452007-09-12T15:46:00.000-07:002007-09-12T15:46:00.000-07:00Sorry to hear about the "no," but I am guessing we...Sorry to hear about the "no," but I am guessing we'll be reading about a "yes" on this very blog sometime soon! Fingers crossed for you, Robin!LindaBudzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09290094983584931044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440114.post-26391584113906410212007-09-12T12:17:00.000-07:002007-09-12T12:17:00.000-07:00Robin, I wouldn't be surprised if the editor isn't...Robin, I wouldn't be surprised if the editor isn't throwing her own pity party parallel to yours. Like the others said, I'm seeing another kind of party (minus the pity) in your near future!Nataliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14119053515951615279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440114.post-43201223845441067762007-09-12T12:00:00.000-07:002007-09-12T12:00:00.000-07:00You are the Queen of Perseverance, Robin. And, as...You are the Queen of Perseverance, Robin. And, as I've said many times, the end result will be that much sweeter after all this heartbreak. It's kind of like being broken up with by a boyfriend, isn't it? Sucks! But then we trudge on until the "right" one comes along. <BR/><BR/>Love this "anonymous" editor, by the way! He/She is the bomb!<BR/><BR/>I still love you, published or not.<BR/>You complete me,<BR/>EvieDisco Mermaidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749764215612594204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440114.post-21941119722779571532007-09-12T11:02:00.000-07:002007-09-12T11:02:00.000-07:00Oh, that does suck, kinda. My first novel was reje...Oh, that does suck, kinda. <BR/><BR/>My first novel was rejected after I'd revised for an editor. It's heartbreaking! The new, improved version sold to the next editor who saw it. I hope your story will be similar.<BR/><BR/>If you want advice on pity parties, I can definitely help you out. I don't plan mine, however. They just happen-- frequently. I like to serve a large bowl of Raisinettes at my pity parties.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440114.post-66836342591167354592007-09-12T10:22:00.000-07:002007-09-12T10:22:00.000-07:00We Southerners do know how to self-medicate. ;)Sou...We Southerners do know how to self-medicate. ;)<BR/><BR/>Sounds like you're close--one way or another. And what a cool editor!<BR/><BR/>Hang tough, a trusty drumstick by your side.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440114.post-22150073876378213662007-09-12T07:42:00.000-07:002007-09-12T07:42:00.000-07:00mmmmm, beer . . . fried chicken . . . Huh? What?Sr...mmmmm, beer . . . fried chicken . . . <BR/><BR/>Huh? What?<BR/><BR/>Srsly, Robin, I'm sorry for your heartbreak. OUCH. But YAY and YES! that is a shining silver lining. You are on the verge of breaking through, I'm thinkin'. Go, Robin! <BR/><BR/>And get me a beer while you're up.Dothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17994666037891187060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440114.post-38849897986540705422007-09-11T21:53:00.000-07:002007-09-11T21:53:00.000-07:00What an amazing editor/person to do that!!!Obvious...What an amazing editor/person to do that!!!Obviously, she loves your book, and was probably wailing in her bathroom too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440114.post-11700036163614995572007-09-11T21:47:00.000-07:002007-09-11T21:47:00.000-07:00Thanks for the support you guys! And I'm definitel...Thanks for the support you guys! And I'm definitely adding frozen Milky Ways to the pity party goodie bags! <BR/><BR/>-RobinDisco Mermaidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749764215612594204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440114.post-6148599090049716852007-09-11T16:30:00.000-07:002007-09-11T16:30:00.000-07:00You are close.Excruciatingly close.Good luck!You are close.<BR/><BR/>Excruciatingly close.<BR/><BR/>Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440114.post-68806300164222496212007-09-11T15:26:00.000-07:002007-09-11T15:26:00.000-07:00Girl, this is just material you can put into your ...Girl, this is just material you can put into your upcoming Inspirational Author Speech.<BR/><BR/>Don't forget to add frozen Milky Ways to those goodie bags.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440114.post-91018493456735609332007-09-11T11:09:00.000-07:002007-09-11T11:09:00.000-07:00Robin,Just think how sad that editor is to lose th...Robin,<BR/><BR/>Just think how sad that editor is to lose the opportunity of working with you and your project. She would probably enjoy some beer and fried chicken too! <BR/><BR/>Kimberly LynnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440114.post-67276103549389269222007-09-11T07:55:00.000-07:002007-09-11T07:55:00.000-07:00Huzzah for editors who go above and beyond the cal...Huzzah for editors who go above and beyond the call of duty for books they believe in. Fingers crossed for you, Robin.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440114.post-20274949483421599762007-09-11T07:50:00.000-07:002007-09-11T07:50:00.000-07:00Now that is what I call an awesome editor!And you,...Now <I>that</I> is what I call an awesome editor!<BR/><BR/>And you, Robin, wrote an awesome book...and I can't wait to watch it fly off the bookshelves in the near future.<BR/><BR/>- JayDisco Mermaidshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16749764215612594204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440114.post-36626730102983669432007-09-11T07:15:00.000-07:002007-09-11T07:15:00.000-07:00Robin, I am sorry to hear you didn't have the "end...Robin, I am sorry to hear you didn't have the "ending" you wanted with that particular editor. Here's knocking on wood that the next publisher jumps on your manuscript. I think the party favors (as if there will really be a need for pity party favors, but just in case) should be airline-sized bottles of liquor and travel packs of kleenex. LamyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440114.post-25609648764848955232007-09-11T07:13:00.000-07:002007-09-11T07:13:00.000-07:00I know it doesn't feel like this today, but this i...I know it doesn't feel like this today, but this is more than a silver lining--it's a gold crown. I have never heard of any editor doing this--it means she's being truly honest, Robin. It's not the right book for their imprint, but it's good, good, good! And it will get published!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440114.post-13131640589884408312007-09-11T04:43:00.000-07:002007-09-11T04:43:00.000-07:00Robin,That's just a testament to how good your wri...Robin,<BR/><BR/>That's just a testament to how good your writing is . . . not to mention your perseverance. When this book sells, you'll have a great story to tell when you're speaking at conferences. <BR/><BR/>Best,<BR/>DonnaWild About Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07325527050158095051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19440114.post-84303374264699487492007-09-11T01:15:00.000-07:002007-09-11T01:15:00.000-07:00Wow, I didn't know editors did that.Party on!Wow, I didn't know editors did that.<BR/><BR/>Party on!Lisa Yeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14996451632755795135noreply@blogger.com