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  • Do I need an agent?

    Do I need an agent?

    February 4, 2011 25
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    P. writes: Do you use an agent/did you use one when submitting your first novel for publication? Do you think one is necessary for hammering out a contract? If an editor asks you for a revision of your unsolicitied mss, is it likely he’ll actually buy it once the problems have been cleared? Thanks We…

  • FAQ

    June 4, 2010 39
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    Paraphrasing a dozen or so emails: Will there be more in Days of Swine and Roses/Silent Blade/ A Mere Formality worlds? Will there be a novel set in Days of Swine and Roses/Silent Blade/ A Mere Formality worlds?  Why don’t we have a novel now? Because we’re hard-pressed by deadlines.  We’re really not short story…

  • A quick note on libraries

    May 28, 2010 36
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    We got a couple of emails about getting books from libraries and I just wanted to drop a really quick note about it. Never, ever, ever apologize about getting a book from the library.  Library is a place dedicated to books and there is a reason why librarianship is a noble profession. When I was…

  • Oh for the love of God!

    May 19, 2010 84
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    Madeline writes: “Please, please, please release Magic Bleeds on Kindle format. I live in a small town. We don’t even have a bookstore! The closest bookstore is half an hour away, and it takes too long too order the print version. I love your books. I’ve been waiting for Magic Bleeds forever. Please don’t make…

  • Signing and Interviews

    March 31, 2010 51
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    Several people emailed questions: i’m in NZ n u guys don’t do signing here, do u?  any plans in Australia? I was wondering if y’all ever come out around Florence, AL for book signings Right now we have a signing scheduled On May 25th in Portland and We will be at the ArmadilloCon in Texas…

  • Novel Length and Writing Questions

    February 7, 2010 3
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    R writes: I had a question about word counts. I’m trying to figure out what the proper format for a manuscript is and came across a snag. What would you consider to be an average word count for your books or at least a word count for a new author? The story I’m working on…

  • Price of Books and Discounts

    January 23, 2010 19
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    Disclaimer: All of the information below is based on my personal experience and that of my friends.  Your mileage may and will vary. Price Question: And on the earlier post you mentioned how much you make on a average book. Do you know the general breakdown of costs? like how much goes to the publisher,…

  • Deadlines

    Deadlines

    January 23, 2010 24
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    Disclaimer: All of the information below is based on my personal experience and that of my friends.  Your mileage may and will vary. Deadlines Question: I am curious about deadlines, as I’ve read a lot of complaint/comment on them by authors. Mostly about missing them. So, first, when you’re doing a contract, do you normally…

  • Publishing or Writing Questions

    January 17, 2010 14
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    First, thank you so much for all the show of support on the delay post.  Gordon and I really appreciate it. We read every comment and it’s so nice to hear that you guys don;t think we’re totally nuts. Just to clarify things, when I wrote of the delay, I was referring to MAGIC BLEEDS…

  • Questions From The Forum

    November 30, 2009 8
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    M writes: Magic Bites:  260 Magic Burns:  260 Magic Strikes:  310 On the Edge:  336 (according to Amazon) I noticed some series start out small paperback and eventually turn into decent sized hardbacks (Dresden Files and Mercy Thompson come to mind).  Do you know if your page counts will continue to increase?  Is there a…