I am now into the fifth revision of my story for the Panties book. The original version was way too long, somewhat offensive, and did that thing I hate the most when reading other writers’ stories—I did this, and then that, and then I did that other thing, and… Chronological order. It’s a big pet peeve. And I was conscious of it while writing, but sometimes you just need to use the first draft to get the story out.
It was also more than 2000 some words which has proven to be a big turn off in these humor books.
But as of now, v.5 is down to 1209 words. I’ve got one more day for revisions and then it’s go time.
I met with Larry for the final touches on the book yesterday. We turn it into Susan for production first thing Monday. After this, that’s it. No more nickel and diming her. If I find a funny sidebar, too bad. But I do still have to find a great Intro writer, and I’ll be working on that this week. Along with continuing to book the tour. And somehow, someway, I’m going to find the time to write some rejection and acceptance letters.
Don’t start checking the mail yet, it’ll take me a while to get through everyone.
BTW, I can’t wait for you to see it! The reviews and awards we got for Sand will be a tough act to follow, but there are plenty of stories in Panties that will have you LOL. Now, whether or not you RAOTFLYAO, well, who knows? Humor is so subjective.
Hi Jen, I read Sand in My Bra and am still laughing at some of the crazy stories. It’s wonderful, I am looking forward for the next one to come out.
I have done a ton of traveling mainly in the Americas and have written some great misadventure stories. At the moment I am living in Costa Rica and have met an acquaintance of yours. His name is lenny karpman and he recommended I get in touch with you for the next anthology book. I realize that i am way past the deadline for the second book, but I would truly love to submit my work for your other projects.
I am new to publishing, although I have been writing for years and have finally decided to take the plunge and start submitting. Can you recommend other publications for me to submit too.
Thanks for everything. I hope to hear from you soon. Ciao bella, Marina
Marina! Oh my thank you for the reminder that I am at least a year behind in writing Lenny. Yes, he’s been a good friend to me while I’ve been MIA to him and several others.
TT’s humor books are doing well so we will keep doing them. I do not know their calendar for 2005, but they haven’t asked me to do another one after Panties yet. We’re still trying to get that one out the door. That doesn’t mean that they won’t be doing a coed humor book under a different editor, or that your story woulnd’t fit into another TT book. I think they’re working on a best women’s travel.
Here is a link to their submission guidelines:
https://www.travelerstales.com/guidelines/
As for other publications, just start going through the “Market Leads” category right here on Written Road. There are plenty of open doors there to keep you busy.
And thanks for your kind words about Sand. I hope Whose Panties Are These? will be just as entertaining if not more.
Thanks Jen, for the insight. And I can’t wait to read panties. Hopefully one day we can publish some stories together.
I love your sense of humor and have read a lot of your other stories.
I’ll pass your hello to Lenny.
ciao Marina
Thanks Jen, for the insight. And I can’t wait to read panties. Hopefully one day we can publish some stories together.
I love your sense of humor and have read a lot of your other stories.
I’ll pass your hello to Lenny.
ciao Marina