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
Vamps and Scamps 
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.
You said it all! Hopefully, everything will turn around soon.
Karen
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!
Ditto what Deb said! Good luck on getting a new contract, Karen. I received DOYD yesterday and hope to start it before the weekend.
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!
Just keep at it! You’ll get want you want and then some!Think positive!
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.
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.
You definitely have my vote.
deb
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
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 🙂