Thanks to all!

[seawasp]

I hadn't expected such an outpouring of sympathy. Thanks. I'd just posted that as a whinge and rant, partly to deal with it. I appreciate all of the positive and supportive messages. :)

And yes, hearing that someone bought one of my books is always good news, as are all the other types of ego-boo, like new reviews posted to Amazon and other public locales, etc. However, everyone keep fingers crossed on BIGGER good news, i.e., that the sample chapters and outline will be accepted by Jim Baen and I'll have a new solo novel on the way.

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[cicadabug.livejournal.com]

As an aside, and just as a data point, how long do your outlines tend to be versus the page count of the manuscript? I'm trying to put an outline together and I have no clue if it's too long, too short, or what have you.

I'd tell you...

[seawasp]

... but I don't know, yet. That is, I've only done one outline so far, and as it hasn't been approved and turned into a book, I can't say for sure what the ratio is.

The entire outlines for the Jason Wood stories could all have been written on the palm of my hand. And not in very small print, either.

Re: I'd tell you...

[cicadabug.livejournal.com]

Ah, oh well. You should sell many more books, so you'll know the answers to random questions like that (-:

Re: I'd tell you...

[seawasp]

Let us hope. Let us hope. It is all in the hands of the Great Editor now.

[cateagle.livejournal.com]

Good luck, there. It'll just give Jim another claim to more of my budget than he already gets. :D I can guarantee that I'll buy it when it comes out as you're on my "Must Buy" short list.

You mean..

[seawasp]

... he doesn't get ALL of it yet? Shame, shame.

[(Anonymous)]

Good to hear! Hopefully I'll get the chance to blow some more cash at Webscriptions.

picked up your book :)

[noctyrnus.livejournal.com]

I recently picked up Mountain Magic...

Very cool book :)

I always know you were a good story teller , Ryk , I remember the D&D games and the work you put into them :)

Re: picked up your book :)

[seawasp]

Thanks. If you liked "Diamonds Are Forever", you'll like Digital Knight -- which you can get online, if a paper copy isn't available.

Re: picked up your book :)

[noctyrnus.livejournal.com]

I will keep a eye out for it then :)