tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post2887909962358057918..comments2023-08-16T07:15:32.801-04:00Comments on BookingIt: Interview with Debut Author Katy LeeJessica Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-76733071031460425502012-05-05T00:09:14.561-04:002012-05-05T00:09:14.561-04:00That is sooo true, Anita! And as a reader, I can a...That is sooo true, Anita! And as a reader, I can always tell if the author's heart was really in it. It makes reading the story a total pleasure.<br /><br />I am blessed to have a publisher who read Real Virtue and fell in love with it immediately.Katy Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695502207902033580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-11825949148454949202012-05-04T12:16:47.821-04:002012-05-04T12:16:47.821-04:00Kathy Lee - I agree about the setting being a char...Kathy Lee - I agree about the setting being a character. I believe the main character of the novel "Rebecca" was the estate. It touched everything in the book.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-48402190519293281482012-05-02T14:05:40.609-04:002012-05-02T14:05:40.609-04:00Sometimes our "books of the heart" are t...Sometimes our "books of the heart" are the hardest sells to publishers (I have a book like that--Jessie, you know of which one I speak--heh). But I also believe those are the stories that are the most indelible and rewarding to the readers. Too bad publishers can't always see that! So glad you didn't have that problem w/your "book of the heart"!Anita Grace Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01797870961916148616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-2348682758007421162012-05-01T13:47:01.404-04:002012-05-01T13:47:01.404-04:00Caryn- Glad you liked my answer! :)
Patti- thanks...Caryn- Glad you liked my answer! :)<br /><br />Patti- thanks for Sharing about Real Virtue. I REALLY appreciate that!<br /><br />Nancy - Characters are the driving force of my novels, but a good interesting setting can also be a character.<br /><br />Thanks for commenting!Katy Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695502207902033580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-36225059790931554302012-04-28T10:26:39.199-04:002012-04-28T10:26:39.199-04:00It's good to focus on the characters rather th...It's good to focus on the characters rather than the setting. That was probably her breakthrough moment. I have a passion for great characters.<br /><br />I do appreciate a good setting, though.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-8015721314550553542012-04-27T11:09:26.116-04:002012-04-27T11:09:26.116-04:00Great interview and I loved how she said that she ...Great interview and I loved how she said that she wrote the feelings first.<br /><br />I mentioned your book on my blog today. Sorry it took so long.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685341739870191402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-52128926731416201252012-04-26T17:03:29.377-04:002012-04-26T17:03:29.377-04:00Great interview! I loved it - especially the quest...Great interview! I loved it - especially the question AND answer about if the manuscript that sold felt any different from the previous ones. Thanks for sharing this!Caryn Caldwellhttp://www.caryncaldwell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-24958553099489971962012-04-26T15:59:25.280-04:002012-04-26T15:59:25.280-04:00Thank you, Karen for saying so!
Robyn, think of i...Thank you, Karen for saying so!<br /><br />Robyn, think of it this way...I have a place for my favorite books that I like to reread. I've read them so many times, you would think I am bored with them. I know how the story goes. I know how it will end. So why do I return to them over and over? It's the characters I am returning for, like visiting an old friend.Katy Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695502207902033580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-16641774868730478962012-04-26T10:20:43.525-04:002012-04-26T10:20:43.525-04:00Feelings. Characters first. You're awesome Jen...Feelings. Characters first. You're awesome Jen! I needed this post. You have no idea how timely it is for you to remind me to put my characters first. Thank you, thank you!Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-88468792996264287192012-04-26T10:17:48.218-04:002012-04-26T10:17:48.218-04:00Thanks for the intro to Katy! Her book sounds inte...Thanks for the intro to Katy! Her book sounds interesting. :)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-73669457072789672342012-04-26T09:15:59.572-04:002012-04-26T09:15:59.572-04:00Jessica,
I want to thank you so much for having m...Jessica,<br /><br />I want to thank you so much for having me! You're a great hostess, and I've enjoyed meeting some of your followers. <br /><br />Katy LeeKaty Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695502207902033580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-11080143779665039442012-04-25T20:17:09.357-04:002012-04-25T20:17:09.357-04:00Enjoy Mel and Jeremy's story, Susan. Thank you...Enjoy Mel and Jeremy's story, Susan. Thank you. I really appreciate it! And thanks for your encouraging words, too.Katy Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695502207902033580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-48339469925978098682012-04-25T20:04:01.259-04:002012-04-25T20:04:01.259-04:00Hi Jess & Katy -
I'm having Blogger woes ...Hi Jess & Katy -<br /><br />I'm having Blogger woes as well, Jess. <br /><br />Katy, your blurb hooked me! I'm putting this on my Wish List. :)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SusanSusan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-13522193807763872812012-04-25T16:07:34.511-04:002012-04-25T16:07:34.511-04:00Hello, everyone! Sorry I had to step away for a li...Hello, everyone! Sorry I had to step away for a little while. I homeschool, but I also teach a US History class to homeschoolers at the library on Wednesdays. But I'm excited to respond to each of you, so:<br /><br />Lindsay keep at it. Find your voice. I will read books by great authors and say to myself that I don't write like them. I can really begin to doubt myself and my writing if I don't catch it in time. The fact is I shouldn't write like them. I should write like me.<br /><br />Melissa, if you find a guy that says that, let me know! I would want to study him for my next novel. He would be a species all his own.<br /><br />Stacy, thank you for your comment. Feelings in a book shouldn't just be told, they should come across in the dialogue and mannerisms as well. That way the reader feels as though this is happening to them.<br /><br />Linda, it's nice to meet you, too. And thank you for your well wishes.<br /><br />Julie, glad you liked that. It is so true. Before I would tell the characters what they were going to do and say. Now I let them tell me...and sometimes it's not what I would have done. There is a scene in RV where Jeremy does something that I don't like, but changing it would change him.<br /><br />Sarah, keep learning! I am, too! There is always something new to learn.Katy Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695502207902033580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-78320168491241867932012-04-25T14:58:58.500-04:002012-04-25T14:58:58.500-04:00lol Sarah, I know I still feel like I'm learni...lol Sarah, I know I still feel like I'm learning stuff too. <br /><br />Hi Julie,<br />Glad you found that quote in there! I'm trying to figure out why all the words are mushed together. lol<br /><br />Thanks for commenting, Linda. :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-71288331553366538322012-04-25T14:50:00.523-04:002012-04-25T14:50:00.523-04:00"Don’t just research details and setting, res..."Don’t just research details and setting, research your characters as well." - I loved this quote. Something I'm still learning. :)Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-73082371891405815902012-04-25T13:15:31.661-04:002012-04-25T13:15:31.661-04:00LOVE this: "So, it was the first time I put t...LOVE this: "So, it was the first time I put the characters first and let them tell me their story and why they hurt or what they loved most in their own words and actions." Putting our characters first is the key to getting the story moving! Great interview, thank you both!Julie Daohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13814052162359300933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-73641404034370254042012-04-25T11:53:09.209-04:002012-04-25T11:53:09.209-04:00Congrats on your new release, Katy!! Sounds like q...Congrats on your new release, Katy!! Sounds like quite an adventure to get here. I like your writing advice. It's nice to meet you.Linda Kagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00259042112816376940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-72573936733633507542012-04-25T11:20:58.111-04:002012-04-25T11:20:58.111-04:00Funny Melissa! My hubs doesn't even know that ...Funny Melissa! My hubs doesn't even know that m word. lol<br /><br />Hey Stacy! I like that advice too. It makes sense.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-84697587566155051682012-04-25T11:19:24.216-04:002012-04-25T11:19:24.216-04:00Sounds like an intriguing story! Love your advice ...Sounds like an intriguing story! Love your advice about writing feelings first and then adding in the details that are relevant.Stacy Henriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03303383087338174942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-45630165433547094672012-04-25T10:39:54.808-04:002012-04-25T10:39:54.808-04:00Giggled at this: “Sweetheart, I love your magenta ...Giggled at this: “Sweetheart, I love your magenta silk wrap blouse.” <br /><br />If I heard a man say that, I might ask him to marry me.<br /><br />Loved getting to know you Katy! Thanks for hosting her, Jessica!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17620457068731162013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-48931352474967392702012-04-25T09:29:39.660-04:002012-04-25T09:29:39.660-04:00Me too, Lindsay.Me too, Lindsay.Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-69553054733706782492012-04-25T09:14:50.776-04:002012-04-25T09:14:50.776-04:00Hi Katy! Nice to meet you. :)
Not sure I'm br...Hi Katy! Nice to meet you. :)<br /><br />Not sure I'm breaking the mold quite yet. Still learning and growing.Lindsay Harrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09379628592162011068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-21838238229018060912012-04-25T08:15:49.004-04:002012-04-25T08:15:49.004-04:00That is a great compliment. I've heard many sa...That is a great compliment. I've heard many say they write for the market, what's selling at the current moment, but a reader can tell if the author's heart was in it no matter what.<br /><br />I hope you enjoy RV!Katy Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695502207902033580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-7457263978680885032012-04-25T08:15:48.522-04:002012-04-25T08:15:48.522-04:00That is a great compliment. I've heard many sa...That is a great compliment. I've heard many say they write for the market, what's selling at the current moment, but a reader can tell if the author's heart was in it no matter what.<br /><br />I hope you enjoy RV!Katy Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06695502207902033580noreply@blogger.com