Comments on: In the beginning http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/ Official Blog of Caridad Pineiro, Author of paranormals, romantic suspense, women's fiction and all other kinds of good stuff! Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:08:04 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 by: Lois Winston http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1768 Thu, 08 Feb 2007 22:36:49 +0000 http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1768 Hi Stacy-- Could you tell us if there's anything new on the Silhouette/Harlequin horizon for those of us who write humorous single title? And what's the status of NEXT, RDI, and HQN? Are they still buying new manuscripts on a regular basis? Anything in particular they want or don't want? Hi Stacy–
Could you tell us if there’s anything new on the Silhouette/Harlequin horizon for those of us who write humorous single title? And what’s the status of NEXT, RDI, and HQN? Are they still buying new manuscripts on a regular basis? Anything in particular they want or don’t want?

]]> by: Caridad http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1633 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 13:22:50 +0000 http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1633 I want to say thanks to all of you for dropping by! Also, thanks for all your kind comments about the books. So glad to hear from you that they are moving off the shelves. I'm so happy that Stacy's belief in not only THE CALLING, but paranormals helped lead to Nocturne. Thanks again to Stacy and to all of you for dropping by! I want to say thanks to all of you for dropping by! Also, thanks for all your kind comments about the books.

So glad to hear from you that they are moving off the shelves. I’m so happy that Stacy’s belief in not only THE CALLING, but paranormals helped lead to Nocturne.

Thanks again to Stacy and to all of you for dropping by!

]]> by: Amanda Brown http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1626 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 08:33:42 +0000 http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1626 Hi Caridad i LOVE your books!! and i entered your contest on writterspace would definatly love one of those purses ^_^ You are a wonderful writter keep them coming and i will keep buying hehe!!! Hi Caridad i LOVE your books!! and i entered your contest on writterspace would definatly love one of those purses ^_^ You are a wonderful writter keep them coming and i will keep buying hehe!!!

]]> by: Maria Duncan http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1620 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 04:22:09 +0000 http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1620 Hi Stacy, I'd love to know what your favourite genre of romance is and who your favourite authors are Hi Stacy, I’d love to know what your favourite genre of romance is and who your favourite authors are

]]> by: All mixed up http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1603 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 02:53:17 +0000 http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1603 A purely - ahem - hypothetical question for Stacy. If an author were to pitch to you at a conference (and you asked to see the work) and realized after pitching to you that she had submitted the book to the Nocturne line (at the advice of another editor at HQ), but said author also learned after the fact that her book did not fit Nocturne at all (length/tone) and tried to withdraw the submission from Nocturne, but was alas, too late...If that book were then rejected by Nocturne for the very reasons noted above, would Stacy still wish to see the book. Word on the street is that once rejected by HQ, always rejected by HQ. Any advice? From a purely hypothetical standpoint, of course. A purely - ahem - hypothetical question for Stacy. If an author were to pitch to you at a conference (and you asked to see the work) and realized after pitching to you that she had submitted the book to the Nocturne line (at the advice of another editor at HQ), but said author also learned after the fact that her book did not fit Nocturne at all (length/tone) and tried to withdraw the submission from Nocturne, but was alas, too late…If that book were then rejected by Nocturne for the very reasons noted above, would Stacy still wish to see the book. Word on the street is that once rejected by HQ, always rejected by HQ. Any advice? From a purely hypothetical standpoint, of course.

]]> by: Jeannie Donnelly http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1591 Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:05:13 +0000 http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1591 Hello Stacy, If Chick lit is dead...then whats hot? If I have a book I would have sold as chick lit....what should I call it? Romantic Humor & Suspense? Thanks, Jeannie Hello Stacy,
If Chick lit is dead…then whats hot? If I have a book I would have sold as chick lit….what should I call it? Romantic Humor & Suspense?
Thanks,
Jeannie

]]> by: Berta Platas http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1578 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:17:42 +0000 http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1578 Hi, Stacy! I've Cari's side of the work that goes into writing a series, what's it like on the editorial side? It's great to hear there will be more Calling books - they're great, and I adore the new covers. Berta Hi, Stacy! I’ve Cari’s side of the work that goes into writing a series, what’s it like on the editorial side? It’s great to hear there will be more Calling books - they’re great, and I adore the new covers.

Berta

]]> by: Mary Castillo http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1577 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 21:05:27 +0000 http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1577 Cari, I was at the bookstore the other day and the owner mentioned your series. She complained that she can't keep up with the demand! Way to go, dude! Best, Mary Cari, I was at the bookstore the other day and the owner mentioned your series. She complained that she can’t keep up with the demand!

Way to go, dude!

Best,
Mary

]]> by: Tessa Bamberg http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1575 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 20:26:35 +0000 http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1575 Hi Stacy! Working as an editor must be such an exciting job. And to work closely with an author and leanr to know her, even better. Great to hear your thoughts of everything which has to do with your job. Hi Stacy! Working as an editor must be such an exciting job. And to work closely with an author and leanr to know her, even better. Great to hear your thoughts of everything which has to do with your job.

]]> by: Melissa_G http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1566 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 19:02:57 +0000 http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1566 Hi Stacy, reader/writer here! I just wanted to take a fast moment to thank you for taking the time and working so closely and devotedly with a lady who has fast become one of my new favorite writers. Did I see a glimmer of a mention additional books in <i>The Calling</i> series awaiting contract? Could we maybe have a small hint? Hi Stacy, reader/writer here! I just wanted to take a fast moment to thank you for taking the time and working so closely and devotedly with a lady who has fast become one of my new favorite writers. Did I see a glimmer of a mention additional books in The Calling series awaiting contract? Could we maybe have a small hint?

]]> by: Yolanda http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1562 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 18:48:53 +0000 http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1562 Hi Stacy, Thank you for taking the time to chat with us. I'm wondering what types of work you're looking for and if you think there's a market for romantic comedy and or books along the lines of what RDI prints. My understanding is that the market has decreased somewhat. Thanks again and have a great day! Hi Stacy,

Thank you for taking the time to chat with us. I’m wondering what types of work you’re looking for and if you think there’s a market for romantic comedy and or books along the lines of what RDI prints. My understanding is that the market has decreased somewhat.

Thanks again and have a great day!

]]> by: Judith F. http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1560 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 18:40:14 +0000 http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1560 Hi Stacy, So excited you are on Caridad's blog. I too want to know about how much time you usually spend to edit a new author's work. Do you work with other editors and/or assistants? Caridad's work is wonderfully emotional and I can see why you worked with her. If you like an author's work and no one else does, is it usually a no for that book? Finally, I know we'd all love to hear more about one of the days of your life as an editor. Thank you so much for being here, an aspiring to be published writer, Judith Hi Stacy, So excited you are on Caridad’s blog. I too want to know about how much time you usually spend to edit a new author’s work. Do you work with other editors and/or assistants? Caridad’s work is wonderfully emotional and I can see why you worked with her. If you like an author’s work and no one else does, is it usually a no for that book? Finally, I know we’d all love to hear more about one of the days of your life as an editor.
Thank you so much for being here,
an aspiring to be published writer, Judith

]]> by: Carol M. http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1556 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:52:14 +0000 http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1556 Hi Stacy! I'm a reader but I would love to know how you decide if a manuscript is good enough to publish? Are you more careful about publishing a book from a new author than one you already know? Do you find it hard to turn down someone's work? Do you make the decision yourself or do you work with others? As you can see, I'm filled with questions? lol Hi Stacy! I’m a reader but I would love to know how you decide if a manuscript is good enough to publish? Are you more careful about publishing a book from a new author than one you already know? Do you find it hard to turn down someone’s work? Do you make the decision yourself or do you work with others? As you can see, I’m filled with questions? lol

]]> by: Jackie http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1551 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:44:46 +0000 http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1551 Hope you have a cheery Valentine's Day Hope you have a cheery Valentine’s Day

]]> by: kathy fawcett http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1550 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:31:11 +0000 http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1550 Hi Stacy, I'd love to hear about a day in the life of a romance editor. Hi Stacy,

I’d love to hear about a day in the life of a romance editor.

]]> by: Irene Peterson http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1549 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:00:22 +0000 http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1549 Stacy, here's a tough one for you! What are the five top things a writer can do to completely turn you off a manuscript????? Stacy, here’s a tough one for you!
What are the five top things a writer can do to completely turn you off a manuscript?????

]]> by: Caridad http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1547 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 16:46:32 +0000 http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1547 Hi Stacy and thanks so much for blogging with us! I think you know how much I loved THE CALLING and it has been such a delight to work with you on this project -- it's a piece of my heart, really and I can't say thanks enough for giving me the opportunity to share it with others. Hi Stacy and thanks so much for blogging with us!

I think you know how much I loved THE CALLING and it has been such a delight to work with you on this project — it’s a piece of my heart, really and I can’t say thanks enough for giving me the opportunity to share it with others.

]]> by: Charlene Sands http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1546 Mon, 05 Feb 2007 16:41:59 +0000 http://caridad.com/blog/2007/02/05/in-the-beginning/#comment-1546 Hi Stacey, Just wanted to drop by and say hello. I write for Desire and Harlequin Historical and Demetria Lucas is my editor. It's good to see you here! Charlene Sands Hi Stacey,
Just wanted to drop by and say hello. I write for Desire and Harlequin Historical and Demetria Lucas is my editor. It’s good to see you here!
Charlene Sands

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