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Out of the closet

November 11, 2009 by karenskelley

I’m coming out of the closet long enough to write my blog.  Yes, I’m getting organized—again.  I really doubt I’ll ever be truly organized but I’m getting rid of a lot of stuff and trying to contain everything else rather than having it scattered all over the house.  This is what I love about finishing a contract.  I always feel as though I’m starting new again. 

 

I’m putting fresh shelf paper in the kitchen.  I got the sticky kind.  Karl was cutting up peppers from the garden that is still producing and I decided to tackle the cabinats.  Karl is the type that if I start something, he’ll try to finish it.  I’m not sure why.  Anyway, I had this long piece of sticky shelf paper and was trying to get it on the far back corner and work from there.  He decides to help.  About three minutes later we looked like flies on flypaper.  Although it’s a little wrinkled in places we did manage to get a few cabinets done.  Onward and upward. 

 

The bad news is being out of work.  I’ve sent my 3 new proposals to my agent and he loved them—whew!  Now to see if the editor feels the same way.  This is always the scary part.   Prayers are welcome 🙂

 

Okay, I’m off to tackle another cabinet. 

Karen Kelley

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  1. on November 11, 2009 at 9:23 am LuAnn McLane

    Oh Karen these times are tough for mid-list authors! It sucks because it’s not because of the quality of the stories… just the stupid economy! And we are all at the same point in our career when things were taking off. It also sucks for readers who aren’t getting to read authors that they’s come to know and enjoy. We can only hope to ride this out and keep on plugging away.


  2. on November 11, 2009 at 10:10 am Karen Kelley

    You said it all! Hopefully, everything will turn around soon.

    Karen


  3. on November 11, 2009 at 10:19 am Deb's Book Nook

    Karen, sending prayers that you get another contract for your books. I know they certainly make me smile and I love introducing your work to others.

    LuAnn is correct. The economy is making everybody suffer. Not only do fabulous authors not get their work picked up again but we, the readers, are really hurting. Hurting for the authors that don’t have the contracts and hurting for ourselves because we don’t get the wonderful books from our favorite authors.

    With the romance genre selling a majority of the books out there, it would seem they could come up with a reasonable solution, like putting the trade size books in mass market size so more can afford it. As a former bookseller and now working in the library, I know that more books would be sold if they were a more reasonable price.

    I do splurge for my favorite authors on trade size, but I have to be very selective on what and when I buy. As much as I’d love a cart full of books on release date, I just can’t afford it.

    Praying that things pick up for everybody!


  4. on November 11, 2009 at 10:47 am Lisa Freeman

    Ditto what Deb said! Good luck on getting a new contract, Karen. I received DOYD yesterday and hope to start it before the weekend.


  5. on November 11, 2009 at 11:05 am Karen Kelley

    I have to admit, I’m always a little nervouse between contracts 🙂 The economy could be great and I’d still sweat bullets. Romance is still selling well, though so there is hope 🙂

    Lisa—I hope you enjoy the book!


  6. on November 11, 2009 at 4:45 pm Lisa

    Just keep at it! You’ll get want you want and then some!Think positive!


  7. on November 11, 2009 at 5:30 pm Judy F

    Karen I hope your stories get picked up. I agree with Deb. From working at the bookstore 15.00 is hard for some to come up with.


  8. on November 11, 2009 at 7:17 pm Karen Kelley

    LOL Being a writer is a lot like being an elected official—you wonder if you did a good enough job that you’ll get re-elected.


  9. on November 11, 2009 at 7:21 pm Deb's Book Nook

    You definitely have my vote.

    deb


  10. on November 11, 2009 at 8:24 pm Patricia Sargeant

    Hi, Karen.

    I’m keeping my fingers and tones crossed that your proposals sell and sell well. You definitely deserve another contract. *We* definitely deserve for you to get another contract. LOL!

    Please, please, please keep us posted.

    Hugs!

    Patricia


  11. on November 11, 2009 at 11:29 pm Karen Kelley

    And I’ll take it, Deb! LOL

    You’re so sweet, Patricia! And yes, I’ll definitely keep everyone posted. I feel like you’re all my family 🙂



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