tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post684363298469613675..comments2024-02-16T02:33:26.141-08:00Comments on Rebecca Knight: Writer In Progress: Work In Progess Wednesday: Blog Party!Rebecca Knighthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15214077952378770753noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-87525524335687487772009-07-05T18:00:24.585-07:002009-07-05T18:00:24.585-07:00I am only up to blogging. Aspiring to do more eve...I am only up to blogging. Aspiring to do more eventually!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604687906788800639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-68149833097952960842009-07-03T07:26:27.243-07:002009-07-03T07:26:27.243-07:00I'm the late comer to the party - but here it ...I'm the late comer to the party - but here it goes:<br /><br />I read anything and everthing. Lately I've been reading YA cause I write it, but my interests are wide.<br /><br />My current project is a YA urban fantasy and I'm having a blast with it.<br /><br />Rejection is a hard thing toget used to. I modeled when I was young, so you'd think I'd have gotten used to it...but NOPE. Thank goodness for my friends - it is the only way I get through it.<br /><br />No pitch to share...<br /><br />And yep, I blog...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-58316755156197023302009-07-02T18:27:34.322-07:002009-07-02T18:27:34.322-07:00Hi Rebecca! Love your blog. I'll be back often...Hi Rebecca! Love your blog. I'll be back often (and not just 'cause you have such an awesome name).<br /><br />I love to read speculative fiction (like The Giver, Unwind, and more fantasy-type stories like Inkheart). I love to write it too, though I also write picture books and poetry.<br /><br />My current big project is a novel in verse titled Sharra's War.<br /><br />Best pitch? This is the hardest part about writing! I don't have a good pitch ready, but I'll try. Sharra's War is a coming of age story about a girl's quest to save her family and her country from an invading army. The invading warriors want her for her unique ability to communicate with animals--a gift Sharra has only begun to discover. After escaping from her captors, Sharra sets out on a dangerous journey home, making unexpected allies on the way. The closer she gets to home, the more she understands her gift and she begins to work out a plan to turn use it against her enemies. (I'll have to work on that)<br /><br />Yes, I blog. Mainly about this crazy writing journey of mine.<br /><br />My favorite way to deal with rejection is to send a story out again. Or send a new story out if the rejected one has been rejected enough to warrant revisions.Rebecca Gomezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06842712720778708758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-19692965272295961412009-07-02T15:29:04.616-07:002009-07-02T15:29:04.616-07:00I live for YA speculative fiction. That's what...I live for YA speculative fiction. That's what I read/write.<br /><br />Current project I'm querying: Control Issues.<br />Current project I'm writing: Dying to Live<br /><br />Pitch? I don't play baseball. ;-)<br /><br />I blog. I live to blog. Breathe to blog. Love it. Need it. Crave it.<br /><br />Deal with rejection? You mean there's a way to deal with rejection???? Spill, girl!Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-28241462897120761772009-07-02T14:11:07.186-07:002009-07-02T14:11:07.186-07:00Water is always good! Or I can mix you up a virgi...Water is always good! Or I can mix you up a virgin daiquiri ;). <br /><br />When Fire Burns Black is an awesome title, by the way! I love swords & dragons.Rebecca Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15214077952378770753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-16297492490537010722009-07-02T12:42:46.916-07:002009-07-02T12:42:46.916-07:00What do you love to read/write? Fantasy, Sci-fi. I...What do you love to read/write? Fantasy, Sci-fi. If it has music, cryptology, jewelry, or magic in it I'm hooked.<br /><br />What is your current project? When Fire Burns Black, swords and dragons fantasy<br /><br />Give us your best pitch ;)! Still thinking of one!<br /><br />Do you blog? www.cordax.webs.com/<br /><br />What is your favorite way to deal with rejection? Revise my query letter, eat sweets..<br />As for the drinks...I'm too young, so I'll stick with water, thanks. :)Cipherqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386244158313306782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-53587627996607257122009-07-02T10:11:07.971-07:002009-07-02T10:11:07.971-07:00Hells yes, Birthday Girl! *hands Tere pina w/ umb...Hells yes, Birthday Girl! *hands Tere pina w/ umbrella* Hope you're off to do something fun this weekend ;).Rebecca Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15214077952378770753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-53224407592308911912009-07-02T08:44:54.998-07:002009-07-02T08:44:54.998-07:00LOL, since you've broke out the blender, think...LOL, since you've broke out the blender, think I can get a pina colada? ;)Tere Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562750950130316280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-82689447961365623092009-07-02T08:43:43.571-07:002009-07-02T08:43:43.571-07:00Mmm, a cold one. Partay! (Did you know I'm t...Mmm, a cold one. Partay! (Did you know I'm turning 30 today? I needed a drink!) Hope the in-laws are treating you well. <br /><br />What do I love to read/write? Mostly YA fantasy and sci-fi. The more unlikely the story, the more likely I am to like it. Can't wait to pick up Pretties and Specials this weekend. ;)<br /><br />What is my current project? Untitled YA Paranormal. It's a ghost story of sorts. <br /><br />My best pitch? I'm terrible at this, but here goes: <br />A ghost-seeing girl with a violin searches for her childhood friend at a Parisian Music Hall, hoping that the next time she sees him he'll still be alive...<br /><br />My blog is a writing blog called the Lesser Key.<br /><br />What is my favorite way to deal with rejection? Looking at emails requesting partial and reading compliments of my work. I wouldn't say it's my favorite, but it keeps me going. Better than saying the word subjective so many times it loses all semblance of meaning. ;)<br /><br />Thanks for the e-beer, Bec! See ya later.<br />~TereTere Kirklandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13562750950130316280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-8503328416433292082009-07-02T08:42:47.404-07:002009-07-02T08:42:47.404-07:00Well, I just started up the blender for Scott ;), ...Well, I just started up the blender for Scott ;), and we have a wide variety of microbrews for Shield Maiden. Enjoy!<br /><br />I love hearing about your projects--this is awesome!Rebecca Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15214077952378770753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-2028582419723264712009-07-02T08:28:04.314-07:002009-07-02T08:28:04.314-07:00oooh! I'd love to have something to drink! So ...oooh! I'd love to have something to drink! So what's on tap?<br /><br />What do you love to read/write: <br /><br />I read almost anything but my main "loves" is fantasy. I'm starting to get my hands dirty science fiction and am starting to love that too! <br /><br />I write what I love, which is fantasy and science fiction.<br /><br />What is your current project: <br /><br />I have three at the moment. I'm currently revising The Dragon's Daughter (YA fantasy). Vampyres: Project Melaina (sci-fi based off of a Norse myth) is only at the concept stage. My last work doesn't even have a title. It's going to be a spoof on traditional fantasy (but in a very loving and fun way!).<br /><br />Give us your best pitch ;):<br /><br />Ummm...I don't have one at the moment.<br /><br />Do you blog:<br /><br />Yes, I try my best. I probably read more blogs than I write but I have a couple I like to update when I get the chance. I have a writing blog called "Beyond the Event Horizon" and a gaming blog called "Asserting Reality".<br /><br />What is your favorite way to deal with rejection:<br /><br />Haven't been there yet. I'll get back to you on that one!shield maidenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03758091283778981848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1341936379982803463.post-2324158500218207642009-07-02T05:09:37.435-07:002009-07-02T05:09:37.435-07:00What, no margaritas? I haven't I taught you an...What, no margaritas? I haven't I taught you anything??? : )<br /><br />Love to Read - mainly fantasy, but give me a Carol Goodman mystery any day, Mary Higgins Clark, oh, and I love Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum.<br /><br />Love to Write - once upon a time it was fantasy, but in recent years it's more mainstream (here/now) fiction.<br /><br />Current Project - out to query is Margarita Nights, in editing phase is Wicked Games, and currently writing is It's Not a Wonderful Life (title subject to change).<br /><br />Do I blog? - silly, silly question. I blog far too much for my own good and follow far too many blogs, which may be why I drink margaritas! ; )<br /><br />Rejection - "the agent just wasn't right for me" is my standard phrase when the rejection letter (or no response) happens.<br /><br />ScottScotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06905515473737579937noreply@blogger.com