tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post7990095827426282540..comments2023-06-20T06:22:38.967-07:00Comments on Eileen Astels <em>-- Writing Faithful Romances To Grow With</em>: Meet Debut Author Sandra Orchard & Book GiveawayEileen Astels Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-39010980322366264102011-08-24T14:11:50.407-07:002011-08-24T14:11:50.407-07:00Love, love, love what you said about God using you...Love, love, love what you said about God using your writer job and connecting you to other writers you never would have met otherwise.<br /><br />Perseverance! YES! That's it. Great interview, ladies. I absolutely loved being here. Even late. :-)<br /><br />Good luck Sandra. Hugs Eileen.Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-38163425409428335092011-08-24T05:35:25.478-07:002011-08-24T05:35:25.478-07:00It's a hard balancing act, between getting boo...It's a hard balancing act, between getting books to press fast enough to satisfy readers and editors' appetites and having the time necessary to make the book shine. And sometimes editors change the book quite a bit, for better or worse.Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-81893424492911538072011-08-24T05:17:04.226-07:002011-08-24T05:17:04.226-07:00Sandra, thanks so much for being my guest this wee...Sandra, thanks so much for being my guest this week. I have to tell you that when I read your suggestion of reading debut books, I had to nod my head. I've long realized that by the majority the debut novels in LI are far more stellar than by many of the authors with very long credentials. If I ever break into this line, I definitely want to hold myself to writing WELL, not just push them out. I can certainly see how the LIS line can be the same.Eileen Astels Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11098531184044931737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-72278002035145818042011-08-23T18:53:24.174-07:002011-08-23T18:53:24.174-07:00Thank you Loree, and congratulations on finishing ...Thank you Loree, and congratulations on finishing your revisions. Is it a civil war historical romance, by chance? :) I cheated and peeked at your profile. I hope your back is feeling better. Of course...blowing a disk in my back probably helped launch my writing career. More time to write and read!Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-14781293466416873332011-08-23T18:47:30.045-07:002011-08-23T18:47:30.045-07:00Great interview ladies, and nice to meet you, Sand...Great interview ladies, and nice to meet you, Sandra. Congratulations on your success!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing some valuable tips with us.<br /><br />I just finished revising a novel that I think I revised at least 4 times. Hoping this time there will be a breakthrough.Loree Huebnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09845600356878587780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-67490036750539137072011-08-23T15:29:07.985-07:002011-08-23T15:29:07.985-07:00Thanks so much for popping over, Jessica, Peggy an...Thanks so much for popping over, Jessica, Peggy and Brenda. I appreciate it!Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-47906876401754795392011-08-23T15:26:02.531-07:002011-08-23T15:26:02.531-07:00What an awesome interview! Those are great tips, S...What an awesome interview! Those are great tips, Sandra. Very succinct. I'm looking forward to reading your book! :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-59785988895129964872011-08-23T15:02:28.353-07:002011-08-23T15:02:28.353-07:00Coming from another very logical thinker, great in...Coming from another very logical thinker, great interview!!Peggy Eddlemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10241451940725996650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-37619937456767465212011-08-23T13:06:42.073-07:002011-08-23T13:06:42.073-07:00Hi Eileen, Thanks for stopping by and leaving a &#...Hi Eileen, Thanks for stopping by and leaving a 'footprint' in my comment box. Lovely to hear from you.<br /><br />All the best to Sandra on her debut! Count me in the giveaway!Brenda @ Its A Beautiful Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955486477303938670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-10477741681017266772011-08-23T12:14:48.850-07:002011-08-23T12:14:48.850-07:00Thanks Jessica :)Thanks Jessica :)Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-32243239052414036512011-08-23T11:34:07.025-07:002011-08-23T11:34:07.025-07:00GREAT interview!
I totally agree, writing Christi...GREAT interview!<br /><br />I totally agree, writing Christian fiction is a ministry. :)<br /><br />Loved getting to "meet" you!Jessica R. Patchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614501794157211301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-72338287718895906342011-08-23T10:57:18.274-07:002011-08-23T10:57:18.274-07:00Did you feel that? We just had an earthquake! Than...Did you feel that? We just had an earthquake! Thanks for stopping by Keli. You've been a wonderful voice for newly published and aspiring writers.Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-61201175725611679302011-08-23T07:19:33.264-07:002011-08-23T07:19:33.264-07:00Sandra, perseverance really is a key element in ge...Sandra, perseverance really is a key element in getting a contract. I also like how you mentioned another key: productivity. Very few first novels are contracted. It can take novelists time to learn craft, develop their voices, and create compelling plot lines.<br /><br />I agree that one of the biggest blessings in being a writer is the friends we make. I've met so many amazing writers and find them to be some of the most supportive and generous people I know.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-42100217138145562672011-08-23T06:30:24.772-07:002011-08-23T06:30:24.772-07:00I have something for you on my blog.I have something for you on my blog.Chatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-91882607125895531472011-08-23T04:54:07.396-07:002011-08-23T04:54:07.396-07:00Thanks, Kav...and Eileen :)Thanks, Kav...and Eileen :)Sandra Orchardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236883194496601011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5046333608458306911.post-46430923875626022392011-08-23T04:07:52.491-07:002011-08-23T04:07:52.491-07:00Great interview, ladies. Thanks for the detailed t...Great interview, ladies. Thanks for the detailed tips on submitting to LIS. I'm constantly amazed how authors of that line manage to find a balance between romance and suspense. It's gotta be hard to do with the lower word count! You did a great job on that by the way, Sandra.<br /><br />Please don't enter me in the draw for Deep Cover. I already have my copy! :-)Kavhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719229222267994577noreply@blogger.com