Comments on: Query me this

By: Balance, Enlightenment and Other Unholy Grails | One-Woman Show by Susan Courtad | writing, juggling, life, laundry, love

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:15:28 +0000

[...] and insights from friends, family, and even Oprah. (Yes, I’ve poked fun of her here and here, but she has the right idea.) I just don’t always do what I should. Maybe I’m wondering [...]

By: kweenmama

kweenmama — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:02:53 +0000

This is a funny post. I wish I could be that creative!

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:13:56 +0000

Everyone: thanks for the encouragement, and, yes, I was quite amused with myself writing this post.

Liz (and Mini): I’m sure I’ll get used to it…but I wasn’t sure if you meant the voices in my head, anxiety, or looming rejection.

By: writesome

writesome — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:57:22 +0000

Perfectly brilliant! I love it. Have you ever written a screenplay?

Release the query with loving kindness and then believe…that’s what I was taught in yoga/writing school, but I’ve yet to practice. Oh, and save any PFOs, Stephen King saved every one. And, write yourself a post-dated cheque…

By: Mini

Mini — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:38:53 +0000

Um. Susan? Do you always hear voices in your head? It seems like you might need a little rest, hon.

By: Judy Schneider

Judy Schneider — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:46:45 +0000

Way to go, Susan! Good luck!

By: Littlemansmom

Littlemansmom — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 01:45:39 +0000

You’re done…YOU’RE DONE!!!! Yay!!!…now go sit back, relax with a glass of wine and let Oprah come to you….

By: Burgh Baby

Burgh Baby — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:33:07 +0000

Hook you uP. Gah! I can’t proofread for crap lately.

By: Burgh Baby

Burgh Baby — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:32:45 +0000

With friends like those, who needs a book deal? Oprah will hook you us, no problem.

GOOD LUCK!

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 03:50:45 +0000

lol! What a wonderful conversation!

A query letter! My goodness! How wonderful it must feel to be at the point of needing a query letter!

Best of luck in this endeavor. And also, MySpace is an absolute cesspool. I feel like I’m contracting something every time I log in.