tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3225509207139912540.post600579279759316835..comments2023-12-10T22:06:31.504+01:00Comments on Riley Quinn: BummedRiley Quinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02363595230073330154noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3225509207139912540.post-82583495609290787052010-05-26T18:43:50.913+02:002010-05-26T18:43:50.913+02:00So sorry you didn't get in. One day I hope to...So sorry you didn't get in. One day I hope to go to a conferance. So far, my health (fighting cancer and cdiff) and finances has prevented me. Bummer. Anyways, hang in there. I know its not the same thing, but whenever I get discouraged for not being able to attend any conferences, I tell myself that some day will be my turn. Take care,<br />Debjoviangeldebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274812185743313543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3225509207139912540.post-7935914606595005252010-05-26T08:01:21.052+02:002010-05-26T08:01:21.052+02:00Don't worry, you'll make something happen,...Don't worry, you'll make something happen, you always do. I'll even help you skulk if that's what it takes. BTW-Yes, I am going to Nat'l, I believe I'm staying with Y-O-U, but I plan on taking this year to just absorb it all in wide-eyed wonder. No agent appoinments for me! :)<br />I have to tell you about this amazing friend I have and her mad skills at crocheting or whatever the crap it is that one does to create an afghan. It's AMAZING!!!!! Hang in there kiddo!!Autumn Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04783445897373737521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3225509207139912540.post-13155325686336677212010-05-26T00:33:02.789+02:002010-05-26T00:33:02.789+02:00Riley, sorry you didn't get an appointment. Bu...Riley, sorry you didn't get an appointment. But don't give up hope yet! Go to where the editor/agent appts are being held and ask the coordinator if there are any cancellations or openings. A lot of times, they'll keep a list in case of a last minute cancellation. Sometimes, people will finish early leaving a quick spot. And don't forget to have a great elevator pitch. I seen stories pitched and requested in a hallway.Shayla Kerstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03712434264545304766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3225509207139912540.post-61365413486991529882010-05-25T23:09:02.419+02:002010-05-25T23:09:02.419+02:00Thanks everyone for your support. As for the PRO s...Thanks everyone for your support. As for the PRO status, you have to have completed a work of 40k or more and submitted it. So far, OOTS is the only work that meets that requirement and it's not ready to be sent out yet. My other works are novellas. I think I'm more comfortable querying by email anyway, although should I happen to wander down to the area where the appointments are being held and just happen upon an agent, well, let's just say that I'll be ready.Riley Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02363595230073330154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3225509207139912540.post-35528508440788874792010-05-25T22:46:33.742+02:002010-05-25T22:46:33.742+02:00Ok, so I'm with everyone else, why don't y...Ok, so I'm with everyone else, why don't you have your pro status? It's free and you qualify. But never worry, hang out at the bars( I know that sounds terrible) all agents/editors hit the bars and know that by doing so they will be pitched to. Strike up a conversation and go from there. I'll be there, and have appointments with Dorchester and Lucinne Diver. Looking forward to all the madness adn the road trip down there.Sayde Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09664956969739224557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3225509207139912540.post-61910764401562140222010-05-25T22:02:43.281+02:002010-05-25T22:02:43.281+02:00So sorry you missed getting an appointment Riley. ...So sorry you missed getting an appointment Riley. I'm not PRO, though I qualify, nor am I going to national. But we do still have several openings available here in Oklahoma for June 5th to meet with Charles Griemsman (editor) and Lucienne Diver (agent). Hope you get to pitch that baby soon.Calisa Rhosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743891437445099016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3225509207139912540.post-58539423995453397272010-05-25T21:40:45.259+02:002010-05-25T21:40:45.259+02:00I'm not going to Nationals but I can sympathiz...I'm not going to Nationals but I can sympathize. I would definitely try skulking. Good luck!Gale Stanleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05204257353139908750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3225509207139912540.post-49501616630391668942010-05-25T21:03:41.803+02:002010-05-25T21:03:41.803+02:00Aw, sorry to hear that--I think the skulking idea ...Aw, sorry to hear that--I think the skulking idea sounds good :-) I don't think I'd be good at pitching because I get too nervous and tongue-tied, but querying has gotten so easy now that most agents accept them via e-mail and respond quickly. Go for it!Suzanne Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14180604715572075576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3225509207139912540.post-65249322221003900652010-05-25T21:01:47.581+02:002010-05-25T21:01:47.581+02:00Too bad, Riley. Hopefully something else works out...Too bad, Riley. Hopefully something else works out in your favor!<br />Best of luck :)<br />Kaylea CrossKaylea Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09865705591442097978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3225509207139912540.post-26893099890631119672010-05-25T20:25:48.859+02:002010-05-25T20:25:48.859+02:00Angie - I had an agent appt. five years ago due to...Angie - I had an agent appt. five years ago due to GH finalist and I was so nervous that I blew it. Here's my experience: send a query. They really do read them. I always get a response even if it isn't the one I want.<br />Good luck.<br />Ann Yost<br />THAT VOODOO THAT YOU DO<br />The Wild Rose PressAnn Yosthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08655673237379672260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3225509207139912540.post-75085995072348717022010-05-25T20:24:29.925+02:002010-05-25T20:24:29.925+02:00Sorry Riley :(
But why aren't you a PRO member...Sorry Riley :(<br />But why aren't you a PRO member? I filled out the form right after I submitted Ring of Lies and already have my pin. Now that I've sold it I'm going to submit to RWA so I can have the little thing on the badge that says I've made my first sale.Rachel Lynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15558320176729409822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3225509207139912540.post-6341763217472085582010-05-25T20:09:48.231+02:002010-05-25T20:09:48.231+02:00It happens that way every year, sweetie. Chin up. ...It happens that way every year, sweetie. Chin up. I got my appt. last year 10 minutes before I met with an editor. I pitched on the fly and was asked for a partial then after she read that, a full. The full is with the pub now. So, you just never know. Skulking is good. I highly recommend it.Kat Mancoshttp://www.mystickat.comnoreply@blogger.com