tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post3603148693223901802..comments2024-03-26T05:15:39.663-07:00Comments on Equestrian Ink: Options for Publishing Equestrian FictionJami Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-42175525970387929992011-07-20T12:47:58.032-07:002011-07-20T12:47:58.032-07:00Would you be able to give me the names of some sma...Would you be able to give me the names of some small press publishers that print young adult equine fiction? I currently blog and write for Hubpages.com and I'm working on my first YA fiction manuscript. I've done some research online, but I thought maybe you could point me in the right direction. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-37036457505234445572010-05-03T19:31:37.513-07:002010-05-03T19:31:37.513-07:00There's always genre fiction, especially fanta...There's always genre fiction, especially fantasy fiction. Horses might not be the main focus of your story in fantasy, but they are certainly a strong element (and I wince every time I hit a clinker in fantasy). Interestingly, there's a lot of dressage riders in fantasy and science fiction...and a lot fewer Western riders!joycemochahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14432039547225718943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-75203025729473032952010-05-03T19:13:44.882-07:002010-05-03T19:13:44.882-07:00Jami and Laura, I really appreciate the informatio...Jami and Laura, I really appreciate the information and encouragement. The past year has certainly been a learning experience.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04986249712144982103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-34115091982257757442010-05-03T15:47:04.951-07:002010-05-03T15:47:04.951-07:00Jami - Thanks for this post. There are so many typ...Jami - Thanks for this post. There are so many types of publishers out there, that not only the general public but authors themselves can barely keep it all straight. I'll just chime in to say that my first two books are with a small educational publisher that sells primarily to schools. At least they are getting to their target market! The Horse Jar is, at this moment, not available on Amazon, but if anyone would like a copy, shoot me an email - linda (at) lindabenson.net - and I can arrange it.<br /><br />Jami - I'm so glad Gailey is better and you are riding her. Good deal!Linda Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17948970237555890150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-45607740739352276372010-05-03T09:48:11.384-07:002010-05-03T09:48:11.384-07:00Susan--believe me, I was astonished at how much fr...Susan--believe me, I was astonished at how much friends didn't buy my books when I started out. I've been in the author trade for twenty years now, published by "respectable" publishers the whole time, and I've learned that you can't take it personally when people for whatever reason, don't buy your book. I've done booksignings where people chatted to me endlessly, and didn't buy my book. Lots of people who read my blogs don't buy my books. My family members (mostly) don't buy my books. Some of myy friends don't buy my books. Sometimes people don't like the genre, or like me, have virtually no time to read in their lives. Sometimes they can't afford to spend extra money, and buying books is one of the things they eliminate from the budget. And, no matter how much I think my books are good books, there are people who like them and people who don't. This is inevitable. And, though I sell enough books that I have been able to stay published, my books never "caught on" to the degree that I became well known. I wish you good luck in your career as an author--and "luck is mostly attitude and timing".Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-19699885019468331472010-05-03T07:51:02.711-07:002010-05-03T07:51:02.711-07:00My two cents:I self-published A STORY OF THE WEST ...My two cents:I self-published A STORY OF THE WEST because I didn't want to become discouraged by rejections. Also, I didn't realize the implications of self-publishing. Since it's only me doing the publicity, it's been slow getting my book out there. But the feedback has been excellent. It seems every time I do start becoming discouraged someone will tell me what a good book it is. Right now selling regionally as local history by a local author has helped me most, even though it's fiction. Around here those books sell, and tourists buy them, which means they can end up anywhere (I signed one that went to Australia). It seems people on the internet, even those who follow my blog and friends on facebook are reluctant to buy. I will continue to push my book through both those avenues and know eventually it will catch on as it is a quality book.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04986249712144982103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-75488335775901493552010-05-02T12:24:48.287-07:002010-05-02T12:24:48.287-07:00You're right, Jami, I'm currently being pu...You're right, Jami, I'm currently being published by a traditional small press that specializes in mysteries, particularly mystery series (Perseverance Press). I did eight books with a large NY press (this would be St Martin's Press) and three with Perseverance Press. Both companies pay an advance, both companies pay roylaties. The publishing process is much the same. St Martin's paid a slightly larger advance; I have gotten better royalty checks from Perseverance. All my books have been reviewed by the major reviewers and are available through the big online booksellers and the major distributors. The books I've done through Perseverance are still in print, the ones through St Mart's are out of print and can be bought used through Amazon and others. If anybody has any interest in asking questions about this part of the business, I'm happy to give more info.Laura Crumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200878892304748308noreply@blogger.com