Comments on: If You Give a Writer a Book Contract, She’s Going to Want…Everything!

By: Cynthia Herron

Cynthia Herron — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 23:21:46 +0000

So insightful! Many heartfelt congratulations on your success, Lisa.

By: Lisa Romeo

Lisa Romeo — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 14:32:44 +0000

In reply to Evelyn Krieger. Thanks, Evelyn. My mom used to always tell me, "Bloom where you are planted," and I thank you for reminding me of that!

By: Evelyn Krieger

Evelyn Krieger — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 14:13:05 +0000

Lisa, I commend you for your bravery to expose this green monster. You’ve skillfully described the rabbit hole we authors must resist falling into. Bloom where you are!

By: Lisa Romeo

Lisa Romeo — Mon, 21 May 2018 16:31:35 +0000

In reply to Diane Byington.

Diana,
HA! Exactly…we all have that grass-is-greener gene! This weekend at a book festival I was seated next to the author of a spy thriller from a major publisher, and by day’s end, I was jealous of how many books he seemed to have sold/signed. But it turned out, we had sold/signed the exact same number. It never ends. Take care.

By: Lisa Romeo

Lisa Romeo — Mon, 21 May 2018 16:28:26 +0000

In reply to Jill Hannah Anderson.

Hi Jill,
Oh, the questions from non-writers that add extra stress (Target, book tour, etc.). I was recently asked why my book wasn’t on the front table at a chain book store in Utah…and what I planned to do about it!!
Glad this resonated with you. Good luck w/your writing projects.

By: Jill Hannah Anderson

Jill Hannah Anderson — Mon, 21 May 2018 00:29:27 +0000

This is a perfect post for all first-time authors, no matter how they are published. Okay, it hits home with second books, third books… it is a tough world out there for authors and the slices of pie for everyone are usually served small, without whipped cream.

I can be flying high on a great book review (or whatever) and come crashing down when someone (okay, usually my mother,) asks why my book isn’t in Target, or why aren’t I flying all over the world for book signings.

You put it all in perspective. Nobody is making us write books, and so we need to go back and remember WHY we are doing it. And be happy.

Thanks for this great reminder!

By: Diane Byington

Diane Byington — Sun, 20 May 2018 22:03:13 +0000

Absolutely true, all of it. I’m even jealous of you. You got a trade publication ad? You have a publicist? Wow. All right, I’ll try to stop this jealousy and appreciate that a true bucket-list moment happened for me when I saw my book in print–even if only a few people ever read it. Thanks so much for telling it like it is.

By: Lisa Romeo

Lisa Romeo — Sun, 20 May 2018 19:12:51 +0000

In reply to DeBonis Karen. Karen, thanks for reading! I'm glad it resonates for you. Wishing you good luck on your WIP. When it makes it way to publication, I hope you celebrate everything!

By: Lisa Romeo

Lisa Romeo — Sun, 20 May 2018 19:11:42 +0000

In reply to Stephanie Weaver, MPH, CWHC. Stephanie, that's what I've come to realize: celebrating ALL the successes, no matter how small! Thanks for reading.

By: Stephanie Weaver, MPH, CWHC

Stephanie Weaver, MPH, CWHC — Sat, 19 May 2018 16:28:06 +0000

Lisa, wow did you NAIL this!!! I have experienced every moment of this too. I do try to celebrate all the successes, and the successes of others. Believe me, you described my experience exactly. “Now it’s MY turn.”