Blogger: Mary Keeley
Location: Books & Such Midwest Office, Illinois
In a productive brainstorming meeting with a client about two weeks ago, three necessary parts of a writer’s whole proposal “package” came into clear view. They are not new concepts; they are…
By Mary Keeley on Jan 24, 2012 in Agents, Authors, Blog, Book Proposals, Writing Life | 11 Comments
Blogger: Mary Keeley
Location: Just back from Agency Summit in Wine Country
No, the title of this blog isn’t about the software program. I’m referring to my view of 2012. At the beginning of each new year we’re used to feeling encouraged…
By Mary Keeley on Jan 23, 2012 in Agents, Authors, Blog, Business of writing, Writing Life | 4 Comments
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: Books & Such main office; Santa Rosa, Calif.
Friday pick: The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
Here is the link to the movie page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1482459/
The Lorax is a children’s book written by Dr. Seuss back in the 1970′s. It’s basically the story…
By Rachel Kent on Jan 20, 2012 in Blog, Children's books, Writing Life | 3 Comments
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Today’s pick: Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
Here’s the link to the movie page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1731141/
Ender’s Game, from my understanding, is a book that many filmmakers have wanted to option, but author…
By Rachel Kent on Jan 19, 2012 in Blog, Teen books, Writing Craft | 7 Comments
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: Books & Such main office, Santa Rosa, Calif.
Next up: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
I’m sure many of you have seen the trailer for The Hobbit (part 1), but for those who’ve missed it, here’s the link: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0903624/
While I…
By Rachel Kent on Jan 18, 2012 in Blog, Marketing & Publicity, Writing Craft | 14 Comments
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: The Lodge @ Sonoma in Sonoma, Calif. for day 2 of the Books & Such Agent Summit
Today’s book: Austenland by Shannon Hale
I am extremely excited about Austenland‘s upcoming film release, and a sequel is in the works too! Sadly…
By Rachel Kent on Jan 17, 2012 in Blog, Fiction, Reading, Writing Craft | 15 Comments
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Location: The Lodge @ Sonoma in Sonoma, Calif. for the Books & Such Agents’ Planning Summit
I’d like to spend this week talking about books that soon will be movies. We can discuss what we think has given them…
By Rachel Kent on Jan 16, 2012 in Blog, Fiction, Teen books, Writing Craft | 13 Comments
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Location: Back in the Central California Books & Such Office
I’m back home, fondly remembering my time away and savoring my return home. That’s your final word for this week– savor.
I thought a lot about that word over Christmas.…
By Wendy Lawton on Jan 13, 2012 in Blog, Life, Writing Craft | 10 Comments
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Location: Round Top, Texas
This last fall my husband and I went to a prayer retreat that had one purpose– to help us learn to listen. I was shocked to discover how powerful listening is. I’ve been trying to…
By Wendy Lawton on Jan 12, 2012 in Blog, Fiction, Life, Writing Life | 16 Comments
Blogger: Wendy Lawton
Location: Round Top, Texas
Yesterday at our meeting here in Texas I gave the morning meditation. It was titled, “So What Do You Want?” Earlier this year I read the account in Mark 10:51 of Jesus leaving Jericho, followed…
By Wendy Lawton on Jan 11, 2012 in Blog, Life, Writing Life | 11 Comments
