tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128177199799267112.post487109423146404054..comments2023-09-09T00:40:51.237-07:00Comments on aussiewriters: Wendy Sargeanthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07347869801898901839noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128177199799267112.post-3695582727547175782010-06-19T17:54:23.681-07:002010-06-19T17:54:23.681-07:00Hi Jules,
Looking around is a good option in this...Hi Jules,<br /><br />Looking around is a good option in this situation. Companies are going under by the day. But I have great confidence in EvenBefore Publishing because of the way they operate. <br /><br />Best with that.<br /><br />WendyWendy Sargeanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07347869801898901839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128177199799267112.post-68814780288308603472010-06-15T23:10:31.934-07:002010-06-15T23:10:31.934-07:00Anne, you have a point. I've found that NZ boo...Anne, you have a point. I've found that NZ bookstores are more ready to provide shelf space for books published downunder and jump at the chance for book signings whereas when I was in Australia recently the reception I received to my book and a book signing was not as enthusiastic. They were prepared to stock it but only in small quantities and the impression they gave was that book signings were a waste of time (proved them wrong but then I had a friend who is worth her weight in gold and encouraged as many as her friends as possible to turn up). <br /><br />Wendy, my first book was published by Ark House but they've informed me that they're not considering any future fiction works until mid 2011. I'm in that do-I-look-for-another-publisher-even-though-it's-probably-hopeless-since-my-next-book-is-a-sequel-or-do-I-wait-until-2011-and-resubmit stage. I must admit that I'm not familiar with EvenBefore Publishing but will look into it. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.<br /><br />Blessings, JulesJuleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923641039706647805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128177199799267112.post-52691404137284307142010-06-13T02:22:06.119-07:002010-06-13T02:22:06.119-07:00Hi Dale, Mary, Jules and Wendy -
It is hard in Au...Hi Dale, Mary, Jules and Wendy -<br /><br />It is hard in Australia and NZ, isn't it? I lived in NZ for a couple of years not too long ago and I felt that the scene there is much more supportive than that here in Australia. But that's not what Kiwi writers tell me! <br /><br />But things are changing. I think God really is starting to move on our behalf!<br /><br />AnnieAnne Hamiltonhttp://www.manycoloured.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128177199799267112.post-41317001692096109892010-06-13T00:31:09.916-07:002010-06-13T00:31:09.916-07:00Another great interview, Wendy. Couldn't agree...Another great interview, Wendy. Couldn't agree more, Dale, about reading books of the type of genre you want to write. My fourteen-year-old granddaughter makes sure I have a constant supply of young adult books to read with the comment, "Gran, you just HAVE to read this-it's awesome!"Lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05564112553333866501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128177199799267112.post-30948400570399233532010-06-11T18:59:58.562-07:002010-06-11T18:59:58.562-07:00Yes, I agree with your friend. You should look muc...Yes, I agree with your friend. You should look much older LOL!<br />WendyWendy Sargeanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07347869801898901839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128177199799267112.post-91424855477919092592010-06-11T18:59:14.294-07:002010-06-11T18:59:14.294-07:00P.S. Let me look at it first, though, as they requ...P.S. Let me look at it first, though, as they require editing beforehand. <br />Cheers,<br />WendyWendy Sargeanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07347869801898901839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128177199799267112.post-82142153276287668632010-06-11T18:57:58.174-07:002010-06-11T18:57:58.174-07:00Yes, Jules. That's the point. I recommend Even...Yes, Jules. That's the point. I recommend EvenBefore Publishing for your type of books. Best with that.<br />WendyWendy Sargeanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07347869801898901839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128177199799267112.post-84023338481717560862010-06-11T18:22:16.575-07:002010-06-11T18:22:16.575-07:00Meant to add, a friend of mine laughed about me be...Meant to add, a friend of mine laughed about me being called a veteran.dalehttp://www.daleharcombe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128177199799267112.post-30878948483437882562010-06-11T18:19:52.112-07:002010-06-11T18:19:52.112-07:00Thanks Wendy for the interview.It was fun. Like Ma...Thanks Wendy for the interview.It was fun. Like Mary,I wish I had had a professional writers group near where I live.Dale harcombehttp://www.daleharcombe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128177199799267112.post-10683005449637134042010-06-11T11:47:48.284-07:002010-06-11T11:47:48.284-07:00Wow, a blog for Christian writers downunder! What ...Wow, a blog for Christian writers downunder! What a great idea. As an Australian writer in New Zealand I feel a little isolated - but not anymore. Personally I think the hardest thing for Christian writers in our part of the world is finding a publisher! Especially if you're after a local Christian publisher. There's not a lot around and since I started writing seriously, a number have closed doors. I think too that the cost of producing books down here means they're not competitive in the Christian market which is a shame because we have some incredible authors in this part of the world who deserve to be known.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08923641039706647805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128177199799267112.post-30482636291601900712010-06-10T00:13:44.454-07:002010-06-10T00:13:44.454-07:00We wish you were up here too! You'll have to d...We wish you were up here too! You'll have to do an interview for us, Mary!<br />Cheers,<br />WendyWendy Sargeanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07347869801898901839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-128177199799267112.post-17422097945962537702010-06-09T22:43:46.693-07:002010-06-09T22:43:46.693-07:00Another great interview, Wendy. I so agree with so...Another great interview, Wendy. I so agree with so much that Dale has said, especially the importance of writing groups. I only wish Omega wasn't so far from Tassie!Mary Hawkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12603850711168486457noreply@blogger.com