Comments on: Welcome Guest Blogger Leslie Parrish!

By: Cher Gorman

Cher Gorman — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:44:13 +0000

Leslie, so sorry I’m a day late posting. I have the deepest respect for you and all the Plotmonkeys. You guys put your hearts out there every day and never pull any punches. I’m so proud of your tenacity, you willingness not to give up, to keep mushing forward. Damn the torpedoes!
I’m so glad you flew through that open window!

Take care and hope you and the Plotmonkeys are having fun plotting at National.

Cher

By: andrea

andrea — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 22:12:46 +0000

By talking about a painful situation you have helped us all. The good news is you made lemonade out of the lemons you received. Yes! Another strong woman. We’d love to review your books
Andrea@armchairinterviews.com and give you some promotion.

By: Roxanne St. Claire

Roxanne St. Claire — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:32:08 +0000

I’m so sorry that I couldn’t get on here yesterday and post a comment – am at RWA and found myself without access to wireless for the day. Anyway, Leslie handled the hosting duties quite well. Thank you so much for sharing your story, Leslie, you have no idea how many people you’ve inspired. At the conference there is already a lot of talk about name changing/genre changing/numbers reality, etc. This is so timely and so true.

Can’t wait to see the Black Cats series soar!!

xoxo
Rocki

By: Karen Ingraham

Karen Ingraham — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 14:01:46 +0000

I’m so proud of you! I can’t imagine having the confidence to write again, much less finding another niche to fill. You are truly blessed.

By: Patricia Barraclough

Patricia Barraclough — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:17:38 +0000

Funny how things work out. To many people take news like yours very badly and give up. You took advantage of the situation to take a new direction and it has worked out well for you. Good luck and may you have a successful writing future with the New York Times list and everything else.

By: toni mcgee causey

toni mcgee causey — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 02:40:15 +0000

Leslie, it is great to have you here! Sorry for the late welcome… but these books sound like books I *must* have, right now. I am annoyed I don’t have the first in my hands as I fly out tomorrow, but I will be ordering it! Fingers crossed for you and what a terrific lesson.

By: Jill James

Jill James — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 22:25:14 +0000

Tomorrow is B&N, I must look for this book, it sounds just like I love to read. Congratulations on not only finding the window but being brave enough to fly through it.

By: Kristina

Kristina — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:29:53 +0000

I don’t know if I could make a career as a writer just because of the rejection factor alone (and not counting my lack of writing ability)! Glad to hear that you’ve been able to breathe new life into your career.

I loved Fade to Black and can’t wait for Pitch Black. Keep up the good work!

By: Leslie Kelly-Parrish

Leslie Kelly-Parrish — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:47:33 +0000

Thanks Jen! (I actually commented too far down in reply to you!)

By: Leslie Kelly-Parrish

Leslie Kelly-Parrish — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 20:47:01 +0000

lol Ev…you know, it really is just business, unfortunately. The midlist is such a tight squeeze right now. If a series doesn’t do well out of the gate, they really aren’t inclined to stick with it with the hopes that things will turn around.