tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post4089447611371752668..comments2009-01-06T13:12:08.261-08:00Jami Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05259390150273030284noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-52460633686681626262009-01-06T13:12:00.000-08:002009-01-06T13:12:00.000-08:00I do have some adult fiction ideas that would revolve around horses, so I won't be giving it up. I agree about distribution. I would love to have a book store up on EqInk. I'm not sure how t set it up though. I think for now, the best way to get the books is via online stores like amazon, bn.com or booksense. If you want to buy boks from an indie store, which i always like to support, you can always get books from mysteriousgalaxy.com.<BR/><BR/>Thank You for all of the support. I loved writing the series, so it's been kind of a hard blow to take. I may be able to find abother home for it. We'll see.<BR/><BR/>Cheers,<BR/>MicheleMichele Scotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02365909229606536388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-23194177186152139772009-01-06T11:15:00.000-08:002009-01-06T11:15:00.000-08:00Is there a way to make your books available through the blog? An equine bookstore right here?mugwumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-81622413631276547222009-01-06T08:23:00.000-08:002009-01-06T08:23:00.000-08:00Michele, I just saw your comment about possibly pursuing a children's book idea that includes horses. I hope that you will not give up the idea of writing adult fiction with a horse theme. Perhaps the recently popular TV shows like Heartland and the brand new Wild Roses series will spark public interest in this area. The actors in the WR series said that they had to learn to ride horses for the TV show. They enjoyed it so much that they miss being around the horses when they are not shooting the show. <BR/><BR/>It's so nice to be able escape the world for a while by reading a book that was written for adults who love horses. I don't own my own horse and it will be a while before I do. At the moment, my visits to the barn are confined to a weekly riding lesson. Reading horse themed fiction is my way of escaping to the barn and to be around horses.luv2ridenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-84731186154448378222009-01-06T08:12:00.000-08:002009-01-06T08:12:00.000-08:00Michelle, I'm so sorry that your horse mystery series has been cancelled. What a shame. I bought every one of them and loved them all. <BR/><BR/>I think one of the problems with equine fiction book sales is distribution. I have a hard time finding books written by yourself, Laura Crum or many of the Equine Ink writers for that matter, in our local bookstores - particularly the large chain or warehouse style stores. There is a local mystery book store where I like to buy my books from and I end up special ordering your books from there. I hope you can find another publisher for your equine series.luv2ridenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-60303684910188168832009-01-05T19:04:00.000-08:002009-01-05T19:04:00.000-08:00Thanks Michele, it seems like such a struggle. I think I see one of the connections between writing and horses. Patiencemugwumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-1538260164011300862009-01-05T13:32:00.000-08:002009-01-05T13:32:00.000-08:00Yes - horses are like the "calgon take me away" for my brain too. You forget the everyday worries when you are with your horses...<BR/><BR/>Glad the lameness is gone! <BR/><BR/>Good luck with submitting! I hear patience is essential - you have a great attitude.Shansterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04397551985965117012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-16709676547506651692009-01-05T13:16:00.000-08:002009-01-05T13:16:00.000-08:00Thanks for the comments. As far as what I'll write next...well, I won't stop writing I can say that much. What I write next depends on a few factors. The first factor depends on if any of the completed books I have out sell. If so, I will likely do a sequel. If the proposals go then I'll write a new series or two (all depends). If more wine books are asked for and I get what I'd like out of it, then I'll write more of those. The good news is that everything I currently have out on submission I like, so if any of the new work gets picked up I'll be happy. If more wine mysteries are signed, then I'm good there, too, because I love my characters and I know the series realy well at this point. I am bummed that there won't be any more Michaela Bancroft books as she was one of my favorite characters to write. But I never say never. Who knows what the future holds.<BR/><BR/>If nothing gets picked up that is out currently, then I'll write something new. At this time I have three more ideas I could run with. One is a historical based on a real life event, one is a thriller and the other would be another children's book (with horses).<BR/><BR/>Right now, I'm focusing on marketing the two books I have coming out next month through as much grass roots efforts as I can. I'm also working with two schools. I teach creative writing programs at a local public school to fifth graders and I also teach a program at a separate school to eigth graders.<BR/><BR/>I'm not too worried. I know that I'll continue to write no matter what happens, but I also feel sure that I'll have more books hit the shelves in the years to come. The drive to write has been inside of me since I was a kid and I don't ever see giving it up. It took me 12 years to get published, so I've goten used to being patient.michelehttp://www.michelescott.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-68267470689579896652009-01-05T10:51:00.000-08:002009-01-05T10:51:00.000-08:00Glad to hear about your mare. Injuries are never fun. I understand what you mean about your mind getting quiet. I call all that self talk "mind chatter" and the only time it's completely silent is when I ride. What a relief! Good luck on the writing, I hope this is a hugely successful year for you in spite of all the challenges here at the start!Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00977898784588176802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-62869755504236704872009-01-05T10:16:00.000-08:002009-01-05T10:16:00.000-08:00Best wishes on the new book proposals and the new book! Crummy they cancelled the horse mysteries! <BR/>Leslie~LJS82http://www.blogger.com/profile/00224646742863478548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-64844412658762275712009-01-05T10:13:00.000-08:002009-01-05T10:13:00.000-08:00Hi Michelle<BR/>So how will this effect your writing? Will you change what you write? Will you write what you want and figure out what niche it fits in? <BR/>Will you just take a break and see what happens?<BR/>I hope I'm not bugging you, I'm curious, learning and a little nosy, I admit.<BR/>Janetmugwumphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00319060800328355056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5037107797013641705.post-6109379400763108592009-01-05T09:13:00.000-08:002009-01-05T09:13:00.000-08:00Michele, I am so happy to hear that Krissy is better. I have known rope horses who have cracked their pelvis and returned to full work, and obviously rope horse is a pretty stressful job description. It sounds like you and your daughter are having great fun--reminds me of me and my son with our two steady trail horses.<BR/><BR/>I hope you get out of writer's limbo soon. If its any consolation, I know some big names who are in the same place. Times are tough in the publishing business.Laura Crumhttp://www.lauracrum.comnoreply@blogger.com