tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post6619767892989377910..comments2024-02-22T05:37:41.257-05:00Comments on Christine Rains - Writer: IWSG for June 2015Christine Rainshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-52651412355772217442015-06-05T16:17:07.782-04:002015-06-05T16:17:07.782-04:00Those royalties are grounding, aren't they? Of...Those royalties are grounding, aren't they? Of course it was worth it - pushing out of our comfort zones keep us excited for life. Otherwise we'd stagnate.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-69757145854308203542015-06-05T14:33:41.866-04:002015-06-05T14:33:41.866-04:00Sorry for your let down, Christine, BUT, at least ...Sorry for your let down, Christine, BUT, at least you tried and that is just this check... Perhaps, this collection needs more time and nurturing. We ALL take risks with our writing. Hay, wasn't taking the first step setting the words on "paper" for our first time writing a major risk?Michael Di Gesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17047267262428143113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-27726502356005856312015-06-04T10:38:46.392-04:002015-06-04T10:38:46.392-04:00Man, that's rough. But good news is, you did g...Man, that's rough. But good news is, you did get a paycheck so that means you did sell some books. I think you're an amazing author. Keep on writing, even the stuff outside your usual genre!Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-28071654870288205202015-06-04T02:37:01.809-04:002015-06-04T02:37:01.809-04:00That is the beauty of being a glass-half-empty gir...That is the beauty of being a glass-half-empty girl. I get the disappointment over with, and then can look at the bright side :) I'm glad you decided taking the risk was the right thing, no matter the outcome. And, it could still get better. The more your name gets published in the genre, the more readers you will acquire. Slow steps is still steps forward.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-39710765404372454752015-06-04T00:42:19.691-04:002015-06-04T00:42:19.691-04:00You've got to do what's right for you, and...You've got to do what's right for you, and yes, you would have regretted not doing it. Nothing great would happen if we just stayed doing the same things. Keep going with your series and be proud of everything you're doing!Nick Wilfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03841776353790635132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-11253667365170941712015-06-03T22:46:13.206-04:002015-06-03T22:46:13.206-04:00I'm so sorry! I think it's good you took a...I'm so sorry! I think it's good you took a risk. Your next book will be better for it. Keep risking. When you think about books that do well, it's not the ones that played it safe, it's the ones that took a risk and tried something new. Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13139361928785566916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-4758967804577206812015-06-03T22:10:23.251-04:002015-06-03T22:10:23.251-04:00What incredible responses from everyone. Thank you...What incredible responses from everyone. Thank you so much. You are why I love the IWSG. Ice cream for everyone! :)Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-57502650690617232532015-06-03T20:23:53.953-04:002015-06-03T20:23:53.953-04:00That feeling you felt, I totally understand where ...That feeling you felt, I totally understand where you're coming from. But even though I haven't received some super payout, I know I would regret not trying, so here's to trying, trying and trying some more.Angela Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324366495151363782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-75231498827953698022015-06-03T20:20:40.473-04:002015-06-03T20:20:40.473-04:00If you hadn't taken the risk, then you would h...If you hadn't taken the risk, then you would have regretted it. Things don't always live up to expectations, but at least you tried and the book is still out there. You have plenty of chances to keep selling it and rocking it.<br /><br />~Patricia Lynne aka Patricia Josephine~<br /><a href="http://storydam.com/" rel="nofollow">Story Dam</a><br /><a href="http://www.patricialynne.com/blog.html" rel="nofollow">Patricia Lynne, Indie Author</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-45487977177446712402015-06-03T20:06:45.108-04:002015-06-03T20:06:45.108-04:00Aw, I'm sorry. I can easily see how something ...Aw, I'm sorry. I can easily see how something like this would get you down. *hugs* No writer has ever progressed by avoiding risks, though, so this was still a chance worth taking, I think, even if it didn't pan out the way you had hoped...Heather R. Holdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04309060285955963459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-18394314906570708702015-06-03T19:50:52.761-04:002015-06-03T19:50:52.761-04:00Gotta take that leap of faith. Can't put a pri...Gotta take that leap of faith. Can't put a price tag on experience, learning, and moving forward in this journey. Hey, at least you got a check! Jay Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04757777693161610861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-31667986596806073402015-06-03T15:42:39.361-04:002015-06-03T15:42:39.361-04:00Taking risks is tough, especially when the initial...Taking risks is tough, especially when the initial "revenue" from them just seems way too small for the giant leap, but you're an amazing writer. Keep writing one day after another!Tyrean Martinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15356604721537744361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-63035637107979601002015-06-03T15:33:52.361-04:002015-06-03T15:33:52.361-04:00You're doing better than some, definitely bett...You're doing better than some, definitely better than I do. You should still do that happy dance. And the best is yet to come, I'm sure, as long as you continue taking risks. Keep going!Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-10863478692493373052015-06-03T14:49:35.085-04:002015-06-03T14:49:35.085-04:00Crystal's right, buy ice cream. I'm sure t...Crystal's right, buy ice cream. I'm sure that's was she means. ;)<br /><br />You write what comes out, no much can be done about that, and you never know what the future holds.H. R. Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06715450637785127208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-17659540958740451562015-06-03T12:07:33.819-04:002015-06-03T12:07:33.819-04:00Ice cream... Anyone who believes writing will pay...Ice cream... Anyone who believes writing will pay the bills is either delusional or has spent over a decade making it happen. Don't be discouraged. Every work published is a work published. Every book out there has the potential to bring in revenue. You are awesome, even if sales aren't what they should be. Crystal Collierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03912469552483168148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-53881032817200419382015-06-03T12:07:27.618-04:002015-06-03T12:07:27.618-04:00You're a published author. I know it's har...You're a published author. I know it's hard to see little come back in the paycheck, but you are putting yourself out there and you are successful. It sucks, but I'm so proud that you are doing this. :)Krista McLaughlinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09230770035490273428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-4159951876720563562015-06-03T11:06:13.462-04:002015-06-03T11:06:13.462-04:00Maybe it didn't succeed on the level you hoped...Maybe it didn't succeed on the level you hoped for, but it will help you. Every effort we make helps us on our way. I think you're major awesome.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-61147229666341865122015-06-03T10:57:14.942-04:002015-06-03T10:57:14.942-04:00At least you got a paycheck, however paltry! I ha...At least you got a paycheck, however paltry! I haven't sold anything since November, and my sales were extremely embarrassing and almost nonexistent before then as well. I didn't even write off any of my expenses for taxes, since I took such a huge loss. At least there's the thought that you could sell many more books once you've built more of a reputation and been out there for awhile in that new genre.Carrie-Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05810154378449825641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-12762447057729007382015-06-03T10:44:03.434-04:002015-06-03T10:44:03.434-04:00You have a brilliant attitude. You are just amazin...You have a brilliant attitude. You are just amazing. I'm not published yet, but maybe it will just take a little longer for your new series or books to get the attention they need and hopefully get you great sales. Don't give up. Murees Dupèhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11781339206465690961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-80880045098039678632015-06-03T10:39:07.122-04:002015-06-03T10:39:07.122-04:00Amen to the picture at the end of the post. I'...Amen to the picture at the end of the post. I'm sorry your sales weren't what you had hoped but they may get there still - the series is so new and you never know when it might catch on and the sales will take off. Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-68011356491207487232015-06-03T10:33:44.987-04:002015-06-03T10:33:44.987-04:00Hi Christine, our cheques never match up to our ex...Hi Christine, our cheques never match up to our expectations. Glad you took the chance with the stories else you would be regretting it for ever. We writers learn the hard way that we need a day job to sustain us.<br /><br />Rachna Chhabria<br />Co-host IWSG <br /><a href="http://rachnachhabria.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Rachna's Scriptorium</a><br />Rachna Chhabriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900999965919504282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-71519425862844509072015-06-03T10:02:11.764-04:002015-06-03T10:02:11.764-04:00Taking risks helps you to grow. I had to chuckle b...Taking risks helps you to grow. I had to chuckle because I did the same thing when I received my first royalty statement!!! I don't think authors roll in the dough unless your book makes it to the big screen...but it would be nice if book sales at least let us live without having two jobs...Cathrina Constantinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16960849263181625782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-44605101014232720952015-06-03T09:44:35.316-04:002015-06-03T09:44:35.316-04:00I remember how depressing my first sales report wa...I remember how depressing my first sales report was! Now I've been publishing a while, I try not to panic when I have bad sales months. At least the manuscripts aren't languishing in a drawer, and some readers enjoyed the books! :) ELAdamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11390894357209056149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-37777983835455079972015-06-03T09:42:02.863-04:002015-06-03T09:42:02.863-04:00The sad fact is most books don't sell, no matt...The sad fact is most books don't sell, no matter how good or how bad they are. The fact you got a paycheck means your books are selling, even though it's not as much as you'd hoped. They're fun, geeky, and very sexy. :)<br /><br />And I hate those dreams where you sell a lot and then wake up to find out it's not true.Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7568117157220074400.post-47129113193062083482015-06-03T09:41:18.561-04:002015-06-03T09:41:18.561-04:00So inspirational and just what I need to hear righ...So inspirational and just what I need to hear right now. Thank you for sharing! You are courageous and you never know how your efforts positively affect another writer. S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.com