tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post6132929355518436469..comments2024-03-28T03:53:12.942-05:00Comments on QueendSheena: My Self-Publishing Decision and Book Release: Jewel of ShaylarSheena-kay Grahamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-45133992073048520172013-05-14T12:19:31.575-05:002013-05-14T12:19:31.575-05:00That's a big decision! But one I'm very gl...That's a big decision! But one I'm very glad to have made myself a couple years ago! Good luck and let me know when your book comes out!<br /><br />Also, thanks for introducing us to the Jewel of Shaylar!Ali Crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15907289209780628314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-62935631093508922642013-05-13T18:40:59.516-05:002013-05-13T18:40:59.516-05:00I've made the same decision about self publish...I've made the same decision about self publishing, but my dream cover designer is booked months in advance. I love her stuff so I'm willing to wait. I just sent my ms to a freelance editor, and plan to publish the book late October (official release is November). This gives me time to get the sequel written for release next April (I don't believe in flooding the market with too many books too quickly). And it gives me time to work on other projects and work on the promotion of my book. :)Stinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11415189347501942340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-8095576520514725622013-05-13T18:21:34.868-05:002013-05-13T18:21:34.868-05:00Sheena, best of luck...even though I'm sure yo...Sheena, best of luck...even though I'm sure you won't need it. I look forward to hearing about how your journey goes :)Mark Meanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029920604932980141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-66923665863450537312013-05-13T16:11:47.250-05:002013-05-13T16:11:47.250-05:00How exciting for you to follow the path of your ow...How exciting for you to follow the path of your own choosing. May you be blessed with tons of success!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04419944234795666194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-35956881466435186922013-05-13T15:46:39.257-05:002013-05-13T15:46:39.257-05:00I really enjoy reading thoughtful posts by people ...I really enjoy reading thoughtful posts by people who have debated--and then chosen--a publishing path. Thanks!<br /><br />And congrats to Laura (again)!Jeff Hargetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14198367021884647821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-9458636304555123752013-05-13T15:39:48.524-05:002013-05-13T15:39:48.524-05:00That is a very exciting decision to self-publish! ...That is a very exciting decision to self-publish! I've certainly enjoyed the journey :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06181241692016438730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-75945710779764879092013-05-13T14:11:34.872-05:002013-05-13T14:11:34.872-05:00There is a lot to learn with self-publishing but i...There is a lot to learn with self-publishing but if you do it right it can be a very successful venture.L. Diane Wolfehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06425864276166334896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-82655429009995100072013-05-13T14:06:19.948-05:002013-05-13T14:06:19.948-05:00Good luck! I know people who have agents and also ...Good luck! I know people who have agents and also do some self-publishing. It's that kind of world now. Isn't it awesome?Donna K. Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763832177263927311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-63652291538604649132013-05-13T12:51:20.235-05:002013-05-13T12:51:20.235-05:00Congrats to Laura!
And I enjoy self-publishing to...Congrats to Laura!<br /><br />And I enjoy self-publishing too. So I think it's great to explore multiple paths of publication. :)Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-35075628232999441212013-05-13T12:31:13.579-05:002013-05-13T12:31:13.579-05:00Great review. I really wish you the best with sel...Great review. I really wish you the best with self publishing. I look forward to seeing your book in print!Mary Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05364984522554522146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-1355296260695764162013-05-13T11:49:07.866-05:002013-05-13T11:49:07.866-05:00I've been seeing this book EVERYWHERE and I ju...I've been seeing this book EVERYWHERE and I just met Laura today. So awesome!Jennie Bennetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17331827076858223497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-72390064435484932692013-05-13T11:15:33.776-05:002013-05-13T11:15:33.776-05:00I think you need to follow whatever dream via what...I think you need to follow whatever dream via whatever path your heart pulls you toward.<br /><br />Love seeing Laura all over!Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-62144561285928794002013-05-13T10:44:23.468-05:002013-05-13T10:44:23.468-05:00My self-publishing friend Mimi Furst is in the top...My self-publishing friend Mimi Furst is in the top 100 of Amazon and making like $10,000 a month or something ridiculous like that. She writes erotica like Fifty Shades of Gray. I was chatting with her about it the other day.Michael Offutt, Phantom Readerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10557969104886174930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-33713342441286191652013-05-13T10:22:40.245-05:002013-05-13T10:22:40.245-05:00This is a great interview! Jewel of Shaylar sounds...This is a great interview! Jewel of Shaylar sounds awesome.<br /><br />www.modernworld4.blogspot.comGina Gaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032273127593718883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-28807577556035540322013-05-13T09:13:37.560-05:002013-05-13T09:13:37.560-05:00Sounds like the kind of story I can wrap my head a...Sounds like the kind of story I can wrap my head around. Awesome to meet you, Laura! <br /><br />I gave you a Shout-Out on my blog today, Sheena! :)David P. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259276981865439853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-26183287093863583702013-05-13T07:47:43.207-05:002013-05-13T07:47:43.207-05:00If it feels right, go for it and all the best publ...If it feels right, go for it and all the best publishing your manuscripts. I have no doubt it will happen. (: <br />Jewel of Shaylar sounds like a great fantasy read. Congrats to Laura! Elise Fallsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14734537117333738468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-59254355695770623022013-05-13T06:44:33.045-05:002013-05-13T06:44:33.045-05:00Congratulations, Laura!
You have to go with what w...Congratulations, Laura!<br />You have to go with what works best for you right now. No reason you can't do both in the future.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-19008951368681010432013-05-13T05:51:18.712-05:002013-05-13T05:51:18.712-05:00Congrats to Laura. The book sounds full of action ...Congrats to Laura. The book sounds full of action and excitement. Just the sort of stuff I like. <br /><br />Congrats on making your decision. Yes, it will be a challenging road, but well worth the journey. I'll be here cheering you on and helping in any way I can. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-84998707442979722272013-05-13T05:45:03.223-05:002013-05-13T05:45:03.223-05:00Thanks so much for featuring my book today, Sheena...Thanks so much for featuring my book today, Sheena-kay!<br /><br />I'm happy you sound like you've made a forward step with your decision! We can do and be whomever we want!Laura Enohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09982794146667832204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-64666075957960995992013-05-13T03:29:05.522-05:002013-05-13T03:29:05.522-05:00You sound so positive it must definitely be the ri...You sound so positive it must definitely be the right decision for you :) Lots of luck with it x<br />Suzanne @<a href="http://suzannes-tribe.blogspot.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">Suzannes Tribe</a>Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15210964582774377295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-50423190564497645942013-05-13T03:00:06.036-05:002013-05-13T03:00:06.036-05:00Yay that's a great decision, and not an easy o...Yay that's a great decision, and not an easy one to make, but from your excitement, I'm guessing it's the right decision. Best of luck with your self-publishing endeavours. <br /><br />And congrats to Laura too!Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-44715584486141591342013-05-13T02:12:11.655-05:002013-05-13T02:12:11.655-05:00Congrats on making this decision! I think it's...Congrats on making this decision! I think it's a great time for writers to be self-pubbing, though definitely traditional publishing is a nice thought as well...particularly for those who only query a few times before having success. ;) Oh to be one of those!<br /><br />I also want to self-publish, mostly 'cause I don't much care about trying to make a killing, I just want to get my work out there. :)Trishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927558937796802496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-44422967501991253472013-05-13T01:56:48.706-05:002013-05-13T01:56:48.706-05:00Congratulations, Laura! And way to go, Sheena-kay!...Congratulations, Laura! And way to go, Sheena-kay! That's a tough decision to make, and I'm sure you won't regret it. Go get them! :)Tonja Dreckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07683717853264134466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5452907821353988622.post-49717060985268800912013-05-13T01:31:15.469-05:002013-05-13T01:31:15.469-05:00I'm so happy for you, Sheena-kay! It always fe...I'm so happy for you, Sheena-kay! It always feels good to make a decision like that. :)<br /><br />And congratulations, Laura!Carrie Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01540590799406170410noreply@blogger.com