tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post3664830219288834162..comments2023-08-16T07:15:32.801-04:00Comments on BookingIt: Next Debutante Up to Bat: The Lovely Keli GwynJessica Nelsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-8415323167534327832012-04-24T16:24:33.576-04:002012-04-24T16:24:33.576-04:00Keli has great suggestions for first time writers....Keli has great suggestions for first time writers. Six years doesn't sound like a long time from beginning to getting a contract. I think there is lots more help out there now than there used to be.<br /><br />Jessica - I tried to find your book at Family Christian Bookstores this weekend. They didn't have it on their list. Is it on Amazon?Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15163662759281341381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-83906605599516172602012-04-23T16:07:50.697-04:002012-04-23T16:07:50.697-04:00Jessica, I just bought YOUR book today and can'...Jessica, I just bought YOUR book today and can't wait to read it. <br /><br />I'm a huge fan of Love Inspired books and am getting to know their authors through their blogs.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900383840255608898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-75096053252552907602012-04-23T15:52:32.199-04:002012-04-23T15:52:32.199-04:00Another lovely interview. Thank you for sharing.Another lovely interview. Thank you for sharing.Glynis Peters https://www.blogger.com/profile/01175378917872403609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-51381364509885361702012-04-21T10:28:06.691-04:002012-04-21T10:28:06.691-04:00Carol, I love sharing this journey with other writ...Carol, I love sharing this journey with other writers like Katie, Jessie, and YOU. Kudos on all those published articles. I look forward to the day you sell your first novel. I'll whoop it up big time when that happens, you can be sure. =)<br /><br />Ann, it's nice to meet you. Jessie and Terri are awesome women and talented writers. I'm sure you'll enjoy reading their blogs and getting to know them. I look forward to getting to know you.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-8653895664379191172012-04-21T09:51:32.011-04:002012-04-21T09:51:32.011-04:00Hi, Jessica. I just met you via the A to Z Challen...Hi, Jessica. I just met you via the A to Z Challenge via a comment on my post by Terri Tiffany. So nice to meet you! And congratulations on Love on the Range! And now I've also met Keli Gwyn. She IS lovely. I wish both of you much (and continued) success. Enjoy the journey!<br /><a href="http://annbestblog.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow"><i>Ann Best, Author of In the Mirror & Other Memoirs</i></a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-73407266260974323532012-04-20T20:55:22.808-04:002012-04-20T20:55:22.808-04:00I'm so glad to have followed both Keli's a...I'm so glad to have followed both Keli's and Katie's journeys via their blogs and to see them through to their debut novels. Congratulations to both of them, (and to you, Jessica!), and thanks for sharing their interviews.<br /><br />I've had numerous non-fiction articles published, but only began writing novels in 2000. I've done more writing and learning than querying, so it's hard to say how long I think publication will take for me.Carol J. Garvinhttp://careann.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-82359749496890664252012-04-19T15:32:58.039-04:002012-04-19T15:32:58.039-04:00Traci, I'm glad you found the post inspiring. ...Traci, I'm glad you found the post inspiring. I'm amazed at how unique each writer's journey is, just as the stories we write are.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-79069638072995627952012-04-19T15:07:15.338-04:002012-04-19T15:07:15.338-04:00Awesome inspiring story.Awesome inspiring story.Traci Kenworthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336373871521363649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-62594526134703218072012-04-19T13:31:20.167-04:002012-04-19T13:31:20.167-04:00Denise, while I'd love to have a slew of books...Denise, while I'd love to have a slew of books on the shelves already, the book Jessie mentioned is actually my debut novel. I'm glad you're looking forward to reading it and hope you enjoy the story. =)Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-40446099133816678322012-04-19T13:27:27.432-04:002012-04-19T13:27:27.432-04:00I love Keli's books. I would like to thank he...I love Keli's books. I would like to thank her for adding so much enjoyment to my life thru her books. Keep on writing and congratulations to her for her new book.denise petrovichnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-87376818892547249692012-04-19T09:45:28.999-04:002012-04-19T09:45:28.999-04:00Karen, thanks for sharing in my excitement. I hope...Karen, thanks for sharing in my excitement. I hope you enjoy Miles and Ellie's story. Yeah, I know it's really mine, but they seem to think it's theirs. Considering how often they talked to me during it's creation, I figure they're right. And I'd better not forget to mention Ellie's nine-year-old daughter, Tildy. She's convinced the story is all about her dream of getting a new papa and is so eager for her tale to get into readers' hands that she might pop, as she would say. =)Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-56652482412633927872012-04-19T09:23:34.165-04:002012-04-19T09:23:34.165-04:00Thanks ladies, for this wonderful interview and gr...Thanks ladies, for this wonderful interview and great advice! So excited for Keli and her upcoming book. Can't wait to read it! :)Karen Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-86835321497407539772012-04-19T09:22:49.119-04:002012-04-19T09:22:49.119-04:00Thanks for your kind words, Terri! I can't wai...Thanks for your kind words, Terri! I can't wait for the day you have a book coming out and I have the opportunity to interview you again. =)Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-61155870346334021822012-04-19T08:50:45.399-04:002012-04-19T08:50:45.399-04:00Jessica,
You stole what I wanted to say about Kell...Jessica,<br />You stole what I wanted to say about Kelli! LOL She was the first person who interviewed me too and sent me such sweet notes! She is amazing and I wish her so much with her writing!!Terri Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07771622379178654235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-50256391971538955942012-04-18T21:09:26.946-04:002012-04-18T21:09:26.946-04:00Susan, the news that I needed to rewrite three-qua...Susan, the news that I needed to rewrite three-quarters of the book was a shock, but once it wore off, I realized Rachelle was right. I dug in, got the job done, and knew without a doubt that the new and improved version of my story was far better than what I'd had before.<br /><br />Lest I sound like I'm being glib, it helps to remember that I like editing and revising as much as, if not more so than writing a first draft. Now that I've been through edits with my publishing house, I realize the rewrite for Rachelle was good training.<br /><br />Thanks, Diane! I'm thrilled for Jessie and am eager to read her story.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-16582075362552403672012-04-18T21:02:33.077-04:002012-04-18T21:02:33.077-04:00Yeah and congrats to both of you!!! :O)Yeah and congrats to both of you!!! :O)Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604687906788800639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-15909932788859860372012-04-18T19:51:05.292-04:002012-04-18T19:51:05.292-04:00I can't imagine getting representation and the...I can't imagine getting representation and then having to re-write most of the book. You inspire me to persevere, Keli!Susan J. Reinhardthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461276857852409546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-17558073894544408512012-04-18T19:09:37.249-04:002012-04-18T19:09:37.249-04:00Thanks for your kind words and unflagging support,...Thanks for your kind words and unflagging support, Beth. I think you deserve a top cheerleader award--or maybe a bag of jellybeans. I hear they fuel your creativity nicely. =)Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-47785559599094726362012-04-18T19:04:44.828-04:002012-04-18T19:04:44.828-04:00I loved hearing more of Keli's story. She is t...I loved hearing more of Keli's story. She is truly one of the kindest, most caring people I've ever met. And her blog is fun and informative -- a must-read. I can't wait to read her debut novel. I've had it pre-ordered for months!Beth K. Vogthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032849469366266791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-45782451998004999722012-04-18T17:26:02.779-04:002012-04-18T17:26:02.779-04:00Pat, she has the nicest handwriting, doesn't s...Pat, she has the nicest handwriting, doesn't she? :-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-12786287512797527822012-04-18T15:57:07.762-04:002012-04-18T15:57:07.762-04:00Anne, thanks heaps for your kind words. I'm de...Anne, thanks heaps for your kind words. I'm delighted to have met you because you're a delight. I enjoyed having you as my guest and introducing you to some of my blogging buddies.<br /><br />I love the idea of saying my release will be Christmas in July. That's so clever--and works so well. =)Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-9162056137686838752012-04-18T15:34:53.247-04:002012-04-18T15:34:53.247-04:00I loved learning more about you, Keli! You have tr...I loved learning more about you, Keli! You have truly been one of the most encouraging persons I have met online. I can't wait to read your book, especially knowing how much you went through to get it published. <br /><br />I say it is a Christmas present...Christmas in July :) <br />Here in the south, we have events like that every July! Do you have them in CA?Anne Paynehttp://www.duhpaynes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-54954367489164230472012-04-18T14:16:09.235-04:002012-04-18T14:16:09.235-04:00Howdy, Brandy! I reckon I can say that since you&#...Howdy, Brandy! I reckon I can say that since you're a fellow historical writer. :-)<br /><br />I hear you on rewrites. I loved watching my story get better and better as I input the changes my CPs, agent, and copyeditor suggested.<br /><br />I'm looking forward to your debut! Love your cover.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-17756134487898842002012-04-18T14:01:55.067-04:002012-04-18T14:01:55.067-04:00I love the interview, Jessica. Great advice on wri...I love the interview, Jessica. Great advice on writing, Keli. I was surprised by how many edits my manuscript went through, but it helps make me a better storyteller. <br /><br />Can't wait for your book to release!Brandi Boddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08017741568841209088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5429542410238239360.post-60838794351874272592012-04-18T13:03:34.373-04:002012-04-18T13:03:34.373-04:00Just so's ya know, I'd love to have you al...Just so's ya know, I'd love to have you all (or y'all for my southern friends) join me at my launch party. Better yet, I'd love to come to YOUR launch parties, since I anticipate each of you having them when--not if--you sell. And I promise I wouldn't sing. :-)Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.com