Team Vamp Chat – March 22, 2010 (with guest Sarah Jane Stratford, author of The Midnight Guardian)
| 2:59 am | VampTeam: | Coffin mates – the time is now! come join special guest Srah Jane Stratford at http://tweetchat.com/room/teamvamp #teamvamp |
| 3:00 am | stratfordsj: | hello! #teamvamp |
| 3:00 am | KattyVamp: | Hello everyone… #teamvamp |
| 3:01 am | jterzieff: | RT @VampTeam: Coffin mates – the time is now! come join special guest Srah Jane Stratford at http://tweetchat.com/room/teamvamp #teamvamp |
| 3:01 am | VampTeam: | Our guest tonight is author Sarah Jane Stratford, author of The Midnight Guardian #teamvamp |
| 3:01 am | vampwriter25: | Hiya all!!! #teamvamp |
| 3:02 am | stratfordsj: | How is everyone? #teamvamp |
| 3:02 am | jterzieff: | @stratfordsj perhaps you can start by telling us all a bit about The Midnight Guardian? #teamvamp |
| 3:02 am | ThePreyers: | Heidee-ho, writer-inos! #teamvamp |
| 3:03 am | stratfordsj: | sure! It’s about British vampires fighting Nazis on the eve of World War II. #teamvamp |
| 3:05 am | VampTeam: | Folks if u are in tweetchat, go check your “refresh speed” – put it down to 5 seconds #teamvamp |
| 3:06 am | vampwriter25: | @VampTeam Heh…. just did that…. didn’t realize it reset each time :0) #teamvamp |
| 3:07 am | stratfordsj: | Ah – look at that! 🙂 #teamvamp |
| 3:07 am | ThePreyers: | #teamvamp Tweetdeck is slow to update tonight, too. |
| 3:07 am | VampTeam: | @stratfordsj can u tell us a bit about the genesis of the book? the writing process? #teamvamp |
| 3:08 am | stratfordsj: | My heroine came to me first – Brigit – and she really told me what to do. I just followed her. It was fun! #teamvamp |
| 3:09 am | VampTeam: | how long did it take you to write? and was the process what you thought it would be when you started out? #teamvamp |
| 3:09 am | stratfordsj: | The writing process was great. I wrote scenes as they came to me for a while, then went back and did a proper outline #teamvamp |
| 3:10 am | VampTeam: | yes @ThePreyers is absolutely correct – all twitter apps seem slow tonight; i think partly b/c health care bill just passed …. #teamvamp |
| 3:10 am | stratfordsj: | It was surprisingly quick. the initial draft took just a few months. #teamvamp |
| 3:10 am | Beekeeper12: | Hello everybody…. #teamvamp |
| 3:10 am | VampTeam: | @stratfordsj Nice! how much additional work did you have to put in on the initial draft b4 u felt it was ready for querying? #teamvamp |
| 3:10 am | stratfordsj: | Yup, #HCR getting a lot of chat 🙂 #teamvamp |
| 3:11 am | vampwriter25: | @Beekeeper12 Glad ya came….. #teamvamp |
| 3:11 am | VampTeam: | Hello @Beekeeper12 and welcome! thank you for joining us! #teamvamp |
| 3:11 am | Beekeeper12: | Oh oh, I just saw the grannie…. #teamvamp |
| 3:11 am | Beekeeper12: | @vampwriter25 Yes, hon… Did it 4 u. #teamvamp |
| 3:11 am | KattyVamp: | *winks* #teamvamp |
| 3:11 am | VampTeam: | Writers, vampire fans author Srah Jane Stratford is spilling blood in the coffin right now! #amwriting #wipfire #teamvamp |
| 3:11 am | stratfordsj: | I ran it by two very trusted friends and got some feedback, then did another surprisingly quick draft. #teamvamp |
| 3:12 am | Beekeeper12: | @VampTeam Hello!! #teamvamp |
| 3:12 am | stratfordsj: | @Beekeeper12 Welcome! #teamvamp |
| 3:12 am | VampTeam: | ugh… that’s Sarah Jane Stratford, live in the coffin as I type – come join us at #teamvamp |
| 3:14 am | VampTeam: | how did the query process work for you? how long did it take before you found an agent/publisher? #teamvamp |
| 3:14 am | VampTeam: | Coffin mates, twitter is slow tonight – make sure you’ve got the “refresh speed” set to 5 seconds on tweetchat #teamvamp |
| 3:15 am | stratfordsj: | I was VERY lucky. Had an agent for screenwriting & tho he’d left agenting, he was still producing. Loved MS & sent it to an agent #teamvamp |
| 3:15 am | Beekeeper12: | @stratfordsj Hello and thank u 😉 #teamvamp |
| 3:16 am | stratfordsj: | Margaret O’Connor – the fab @mzmaggz – & I just loved each other at once & it was all go pretty fast. #teamvamp |
| 3:16 am | VampTeam: | wow! @stratfordsj so you sold it on the first try? that’s amazing! #teamvamp |
| 3:17 am | VampTeam: | how much marketing have you done for Midnight Guardian? and what would say has really “worked” for you? social media? in person? #teamvamp |
| 3:17 am | vampwriter25: | @VampTeam Wow… that is amazing! You always hear how the querying process is so stressful! #teamvamp |
| 3:17 am | stratfordsj: | I was lucky! Margaret loved it at once and sent it out to a slew of pubs. We got a lot of soft passes, but St. Martins loved it! #teamvamp |
| 3:18 am | VampTeam: | Yes! @vampwriter25 I think the query process is the scariest part for many writers! (at least it is for me! LOL) #teamvamp |
| 3:18 am | stratfordsj: | I have not done enough marketing cause I was writing the sequel while prepping TMG and that was a bit too much at once 🙁 #teamvamp |
| 3:19 am | stratfordsj: | I did send out some agent queries and got no responses before my screenplay manager got me Margaret. That was stressful! #teamvamp |
| 3:20 am | VampTeam: | Interesting @stratfordsj you sent out a bunch and got no responses … yet u were ultimately published (so there’s hope 4 us all) #teamvamp |
| 3:21 am | stratfordsj: | Absolutely!!!!!! #teamvamp |
| 3:21 am | vampwriter25: | @VampTeam hehe…. lets hope there’s some hope for us all!!! hahaha #teamvamp |
| 3:21 am | VampTeam: | Coffin mates – b/c twitter is slow this evening, I’ll go ahead n open the floor for others who want to ask @stratfordsj questions #teamvamp |
| 3:21 am | aspiringmama: | @stratfordsj hola #teamvamp |
| 3:21 am | Beekeeper12: | @VampTeam That’s a total stress…. #teamvamp |
| 3:22 am | stratfordsj: | I do find that so much of it is having a good agent. Once you have someone in your corner, it makes a big difference #teamvamp |
| 3:22 am | ThePreyers: | How has TMG performed? Curious b/c it’s not typical modern vamp novel. #teamvamp |
| 3:22 am | stratfordsj: | @aspiringmama Welcome! #teamvamp |
| 3:22 am | aspiringmama: | RT @VampTeam: wow! @stratfordsj so you sold it on the first try? that’s amazing! #teamvamp |
| 3:23 am | vampwriter25: | @stratfordsj You were a screenwriter previously? #teamvamp |
| 3:23 am | VampTeam: | RT @vampwriter25: @VampTeam hehe…. lets hope there’s some hope for us all!!! hahaha #teamvamp |
| 3:23 am | VampTeam: | RT @stratfordsj: I do find that so much of it is having a good agent. Once you have someone in your corner, it makes a big difference #teamvamp |
| 3:23 am | stratfordsj: | @ThePreyers I don’t know the numbers, but it’s a slow process. #teamvamp |
| 3:23 am | aspiringmama: | @stratfordsj thanks for the welcome. I’m following now! #teamvamp! |
| 3:24 am | ThePreyers: | You have a multiple contract, right? So awesome! #teamvamp |
| 3:24 am | stratfordsj: | @vampwriter25 I was – didn’t sell, but got a number of meetings and placed in contests. enough to get an agent 🙂 #teamvamp |
| 3:24 am | stratfordsj: | @ThePreyers It was amazing – SMP gave me a 2-book deal. Still don’t believe it! #teamvamp |
| 3:24 am | aspiringmama: | @VampTeam totally agree! I can write the hell outta my #wip. But a query? A synopsis? #shootmenow #teamvamp |
| 3:25 am | vampwriter25: | @stratfordsj Wow…. what did you do previously? #teamvamp |
| 3:25 am | stratfordsj: | @aspiringmama Thanks for the follow! 🙂 #teamvamp |
| 3:25 am | ThePreyers: | I can. It’s so different from what’s on the shelves; and wonderfully written. #teamvamp |
| 3:25 am | aspiringmama: | RT @stratfordsj: @ThePreyers It was amazing – SMP gave me a 2-book deal. Still don’t believe it! #teamvamp (amazing!) |
| 3:26 am | VampTeam: | @stratfordsj for those who lurk around agents of twitter, marketing and platform are big subjects with them – what is your take? #teamvamp |
| 3:26 am | stratfordsj: | @vampwriter25 I’d been doing copywriting and short stories and struggling with plays – all that writery stuff. #teamvamp |
| 3:26 am | jterzieff: | RT @stratfordsj: @ThePreyers It was amazing – SMP gave me a 2-book deal. Still don’t believe it! #teamvamp |
| 3:26 am | ThePreyers: | Curious how your agent queried TMG. As para romance or historical fantasy or? #teamvamp |
| 3:27 am | stratfordsj: | @ThePreyers Thank you!!!!! It’s hard for me to look at it now, but I’m pleased. Though would probably change a lot if given chanc #teamvamp |
| 3:27 am | jterzieff: | Authors, come ask Sarah Jane Stratford your questions now, live at the coffin! #teamvamp #amwriting |
| 3:27 am | aspiringmama: | @stratfordsj I wish I had the creativity to write vampire books. I love reading them. But I just can’t make stuff up in my head! #teamvamp |
| 3:27 am | ThePreyers: | @stratfordsj LOL! Of course! (Never satisfied, right?) #teamvamp |
| 3:27 am | stratfordsj: | @ThePreyers More like a vampire thriller/historical fantasy. she thought it could have wide appeal and editor agreed. #teamvamp |
| 3:28 am | stratfordsj: | @aspiringmama We need readers!!! But I will say, the character came to me when I was least expecting, so you never know. Patience! #teamvamp |
| 3:28 am | VampTeam: | Do you think being “different than what is on the shelves” per @ThePreyers helped get your work published? there is so much >> #teamvamp |
| 3:28 am | ThePreyers: | @stratfordsj Very nice! #teamvamp |
| 3:28 am | VampTeam: | >> vampire material out there. Seems like being different would be an advantage?? #teamvamp |
| 3:29 am | stratfordsj: | I don’t know – I think it’s mixed. some ppl don’t like it cause it’s not the usual vampire fare. #teamvamp |
| 3:29 am | jterzieff: | RT @stratfordsj: @aspiringmama We need readers!!! But I will say, the character came to me when I was least expecting, so you never know. Patience! #teamvamp |
| 3:29 am | stratfordsj: | Other ppl think it’s interesting but don’t like the vampires – can’t please everyone! (though i’m afraid i want to in a way) #teamvamp |
| 3:29 am | aspiringmama: | @stratfordsj oh I am more than happy to remain a happy reader. My reality is crazy enough. 😉 #teamvamp |
| 3:29 am | Beekeeper12: | @stratfordsj Wow, ur book have 5 stars on amazon… That’s great! I will get it, definately. #teamvamp |
| 3:30 am | ThePreyers: | @stratfordsj Are you getting decent cross-over in readership? #teamvamp |
| 3:30 am | stratfordsj: | @Beekeeper12 Aw, thank you! I know – the Amazon reviews blow me away. Make me cry! #teamvamp |
| 3:30 am | jterzieff: | so identify w/ @aspiringmama – i feel like i’ve got zombies and vamps galloping thru my head, but no story to put them on paper! #teamvamp |
| 3:31 am | ThePreyers: | @jterzieff LOL! I have the book, but no agent! #teamvamp |
| 3:31 am | stratfordsj: | @ThePreyers I don’t know! Some friends have said they don’t like vamps but love TMG. Of course, they are my friends, so…. #teamvamp |
| 3:31 am | jterzieff: | 4 time being, i’m jotting notes and working on my nonfiction book #teamvamp but it’s frustrating to have these characters clawing 2 get out |
| 3:31 am | Beekeeper12: | @stratfordsj Ur welcome, and well what can I say, I can’t imagine ur emotion! #teamvamp |
| 3:31 am | ThePreyers: | @stratfordsj LOL! Count them, even if they are your friends! #teamvamp |
| 3:32 am | stratfordsj: | @Beekeeper12 It’s pretty overwhelming. #teamvamp |
| 3:32 am | Beekeeper12: | @stratfordsj Following u, already… Yes, I just had to. #teamvamp |
| 3:32 am | stratfordsj: | @ThePreyers Oh, I do! That’s a great readership! #teamvamp |
| 3:32 am | aspiringmama: | RT @Beekeeper12: @stratfordsj Wow, ur book have 5 stars on amazon… That’s great! I will get it, definately. #teamvamp (me too! Tonight!) |
| 3:33 am | ThePreyers: | Any idea what the market is like for vamp books now? Keep hearing agents & eds are tired of them. True? #teamvamp |
| 3:33 am | stratfordsj: | You are all fabulous! #teamvamp |
| 3:33 am | aspiringmama: | @jterzieff if there’s ever an invasion, I’m going to your house. #teamvamp |
| 3:33 am | Beekeeper12: | @stratfordsj No question about it. Wish we all have the same luck with our writings… #teamvamp |
| 3:33 am | jterzieff: | @ThePreyers well that’s one more than me!! LOL 😉 #teamvamp |
| 3:33 am | stratfordsj: | @ThePreyers I’ve heard that they are moving more towards angels, but a good story always gets attention #teamvamp |
| 3:34 am | ThePreyers: | RT @Beekeeper12: @stratfordsj No question about it. Wish we all have the same luck with our writings… >> Absolutely! #teamvamp |
| 3:34 am | aspiringmama: | @jterzieff I’d freeze time for you to write your vamp book if I could! #teamvamp |
| 3:34 am | ThePreyers: | @stratfordsj When does sequel hit the shelves? #teamvamp |
| 3:35 am | stratfordsj: | @ThePreyers Spring 2011 – not sure exact date. #teamvamp |
| 3:35 am | Beekeeper12: | @stratfordsj Moving towards Angels? Anne (Rice) is writing about angels now. Some people say Angels r the new vampires #teamvamp |
| 3:35 am | jterzieff: | Ive seen some talk about vampire-fatigue in the publishing world; do u think that should affect a writer’s plans? #teamvamp |
| 3:36 am | stratfordsj: | @Beekeeper12 Yes, angels are becoming very big. Don’t know when that started. #teamvamp |
| 3:36 am | ThePreyers: | You mentioned contests; which ones did you enter? How did it fare? #teamvamp |
| 3:36 am | jterzieff: | RT @aspiringmama: @jterzieff if there’s ever an invasion, I’m going to your house. #teamvamp << you got it!!! space on permanent reserve! 😉 |
| 3:36 am | stratfordsj: | @jterzieff Absolutely not – again, there is always space for a good story. #teamvamp |
| 3:36 am | ThePreyers: | RT @stratfordsj: @ThePreyers Spring 2011 – not sure exact date. >> Definitely will buy. 😉 #teamvamp |
| 3:37 am | aspiringmama: | @Beekeeper12 like 40 is the new 30 ? #teamvamp |
| 3:37 am | aspiringmama: | RT @jterzieff: Ive seen some talk about vampire-fatigue in the publishing world; do u think that should affect a writer’s plans? #teamvamp |
| 3:37 am | stratfordsj: | @ThePreyers My screenplay topped the Fade In Magazine contest, and I entered a number of other screenwriting contests. #teamvamp |
| 3:37 am | jterzieff: | RT @ThePreyers: You mentioned contests; which ones did you enter? How did it fare? #teamvamp << yes! yes! good question! |
| 3:37 am | Beekeeper12: | @aspiringmama Yes, exactly! #teamvamp |
| 3:37 am | jterzieff: | And is the one authors should NOT miss?!? RT @ThePreyers: You mentioned contests; which ones did you enter? How did it fare? #teamvamp |
| 3:38 am | aspiringmama: | @jterzieff no. I think a writer should tell the story they need to tell regardless of the market. If it sells, it sells. Right? #teamvamp |
| 3:38 am | Sparrowbug: | Oh… for those that don’t know, there is an excellent discussion going on at #teamvamp right now. SERIOUSLY. Go check it out. |
| 3:38 am | Beekeeper12: | @stratfordsj Any plans to publish ur books in other languages? #teamvamp |
| 3:38 am | stratfordsj: | I never entered contests for fiction, but I’m a big believer in them – i think they can really help. Got queries from agents after #teamvamp |
| 3:38 am | VampTeam: | Author @stratfordsj says: “there is always space for a good story” (hope for us all!) #teamvamp |
| 3:39 am | stratfordsj: | @Beekeeper12 The book is out in Brazil and coming out in Latin America next week! #teamvamp |
| 3:39 am | ThePreyers: | RT @aspiringmama: @jterzieff … a writer should tell the story they need to tell regardless of the market. > Is there a choice? #teamvamp |
| 3:39 am | jterzieff: | RT @Sparrowbug: Oh… for those that don’t know, there is an excellent discussion going on at #teamvamp right now. SERIOUSLY. Go check it out. |
| 3:39 am | jterzieff: | RT @aspiringmama: @jterzieff no. I think a writer should tell the story they need to tell regardless of the market. If it sells, it sells. Right? #teamvamp |
| 3:39 am | aspiringmama: | @jterzieff hear that people? I’m first in line if there’s an invasion, #teamvamp |
| 3:39 am | jterzieff: | RT @stratfordsj: I never entered contests for fiction, but I’m a big believer in them – i think they can really help. Got queries from agents after #teamvamp |
| 3:39 am | vampwriter25: | @stratfordsj Yeah, that’s one thing I really worry about, so many vamp books in the market now… #teamvamp |
| 3:39 am | Beekeeper12: | @stratfordsj Wow, that’s awesome!! Congrats. #teamvamp |
| 3:40 am | VampTeam: | RT @Sparrowbug: Oh… for those that don’t know, there is an excellent discussion going on at #teamvamp right now. SERIOUSLY. Go check it out. |
| 3:40 am | stratfordsj: | @vampwriter25 Yes, but ppl want to read them if they are good and original #teamvamp |
| 3:40 am | stratfordsj: | @Beekeeper12 Thank you! #teamvamp |
| 3:40 am | ThePreyers: | @stratfordsj Anything on your docket after the sequel? #teamvamp |
| 3:41 am | VampTeam: | For the unpublished writer who is plugging away but unsure – what advice would you give? #teamvamp |
| 3:41 am | stratfordsj: | @ThePreyers Hoping for #3, writing a play & have ideas for 2 non-vamp books #teamvamp |
| 3:41 am | vampwriter25: | @stratfordsj heh, yeah, I’m worried people will think it’s twilight-like…. But it’s not!!!! hahah #teamvamp |
| 3:42 am | ThePreyers: | @vampwriter25 I think having something unique/different is the important factor in this market. #teamvamp |
| 3:42 am | Beekeeper12: | @vampwriter25 Yes, the market’s saturated with vamp books, but a real good book it’s always gonna shine by it’s own #teamvamp |
| 3:42 am | stratfordsj: | @VampTeam LOTS of patience & good friends & perseverence #teamvamp |
| 3:42 am | VampTeam: | Reminder: @strafordsj online http://www.sarahjanestratford.com/ and http://bit.ly/91daaN for > info on #teamvamp chat guest #teamvamp |
| 3:42 am | ThePreyers: | @stratfordsj I’ll cross my fingers for #3 & looking forward to your other projects. #teamvamp |
| 3:42 am | stratfordsj: | RT @Beekeeper12: @vampwriter25 Yes, markets saturated w vamp books, but a real good book its always gonna shine by its own YES! #teamvamp |
| 3:43 am | VampTeam: | Those who have not bought/read The Midnight Guardian yet (*a-hem*) … go get it!!!! #teamvamp |
| 3:43 am | stratfordsj: | @ThePreyers You’re lovely, thank you! #teamvamp |
| 3:43 am | vampwriter25: | @ThePreyers Yes…. uniqueness is essential!! #teamvamp |
| 3:43 am | vampwriter25: | @Beekeeper12 :0) #teamvamp |
| 3:43 am | simplywriting: | Really great discussion going on over at #teamvamp right now – useful for any type of writer. |
| 3:44 am | jterzieff: | @stratfordsj interesting b/c i have several wips and ideas that are in completely different genres – do u think >> #teamvamp |
| 3:44 am | Beekeeper12: | @ThePreyers Hey, thank u for following 😉 #teamvamp |
| 3:44 am | stratfordsj: | @simplywriting Thanks! Hi! #teamvamp |
| 3:44 am | aspiringmama: | RT @VampTeam: Those who have not bought/read The Midnight Guardian yet (*a-hem*) … go get it!!!! #teamvamp |
| 3:44 am | Beekeeper12: | @vampwriter25 Hehe what dear? #teamvamp |
| 3:44 am | ThePreyers: | @stratfordsj Well, I enjoyed TMG! It was so nice to read something unique & different. (Wouldn’t say it if it wasn’t true, hon.) #teamvamp |
| 3:44 am | jterzieff: | @stratfordsj >>>that makes it harder to get/keep an agent/publisher? does a writer get “cast” in a certain genre? #teamvamp |
| 3:45 am | ifollowthenight: | #teamvamp I think that there is always a market for a wonderful story. Besides, who can resist the lure of the vampire? |
| 3:45 am | stratfordsj: | @aspiringmama Hee – thanks! #teamvamp |
| 3:45 am | jterzieff: | RT @simplywriting: Really great discussion going on over at #teamvamp right now – useful for any type of writer. |
| 3:45 am | jterzieff: | RT @VampTeam: Those who have not bought/read The Midnight Guardian yet (*a-hem*) … go get it!!!! #teamvamp |
| 3:45 am | ThePreyers: | @Beekeeper12 Welcome! #teamvamp |
| 3:45 am | Beekeeper12: | @ThePreyers Following back 🙂 #teamvamp |
| 3:45 am | ThePreyers: | @Beekeeper12 xoxo #teamvamp |
| 3:46 am | stratfordsj: | @jterzieff I don’t think so. Once ppl like your work, they want to see what else you have. #teamvamp |
| 3:46 am | VampTeam: | RT @ifollowthenight: #teamvamp I think that there is always a market for a wonderful story. Besides, who can resist the lure of the vampire? |
| 3:46 am | aspiringmama: | @stratfordsj welcome! I’m loving this! #teamvamp |
| 3:47 am | jterzieff: | RT @aspiringmama: @jterzieff hear that people? I’m first in line if there’s an invasion, #teamvamp |
| 3:47 am | ThePreyers: | RT @stratfordsj: @VampTeam LOTS of patience & good friends & perseverence >> Twitter friends to hold your hand while you cry! #teamvamp |
| 3:47 am | jterzieff: | RT @stratfordsj: @jterzieff I don’t think so. Once ppl like your work, they want to see what else u have. #teamvamp <<thank the heavens! 🙂 |
| 3:47 am | jterzieff: | RT @ifollowthenight: #teamvamp I think that there is always a market for a wonderful story. Besides, who can resist the lure of the vampire? |
| 3:48 am | aspiringmama: | @stratfordsj I’m loving this! @jterzieff #teamvamp @teamvamp |
| 3:48 am | stratfordsj: | Seriously, do keep working – good work really does get rewarded. It’s very hard & can be disheartening, but don’t give up. #teamvamp |
| 3:48 am | aspiringmama: | RT @jterzieff: RT @simplywriting: Really great discussion going on over at #teamvamp right now – useful for any type of writer. |
| 3:48 am | vampwriter25: | @jterzieff I know I can’t!!!! <resist the lure of the vamp> #teamvamp |
| 3:48 am | VampTeam: | @stratfordsj Re-cap for us: The Midnight Guardian is out (and has a Facebook fan page) sequal coming ….?? #teamvamp |
| 3:49 am | ThePreyers: | RT @stratfordsj: Seriously, do keep working – good work really does get rewarded. >> A pep talk we can all use! #teamvamp |
| 3:49 am | VampTeam: | RT @stratfordsj: Seriously, do keep working – good work really does get rewarded. It’s very hard & can be disheartening, but don’t give up. #teamvamp |
| 3:49 am | VampTeam: | RT @aspiringmama: @stratfordsj I’m loving this! @jterzieff #teamvamp @teamvamp |
| 3:49 am | aspiringmama: | RT @ifollowthenight: #teamvamp I think that there is always a market for a wonderful story. Besides, who can resist the lure of the vampire? |
| 3:49 am | VampTeam: | RT @ThePreyers: RT @stratfordsj: Seriously, do keep working – good work really does get rewarded. >> A pep talk we can all use! #teamvamp |
| 3:49 am | jterzieff: | RT @stratfordsj: Seriously, do keep working – good work really does get rewarded. It’s very hard & can be disheartening, but don’t give up. #teamvamp |
| 3:49 am | ifollowthenight: | @stratfordsj #teamvamp That was exactly what I needed to hear tonight. You are lovely and congrats on your successes. |
| 3:50 am | jterzieff: | RT @VampWriter25: @jterzieff I know I can’t!!!! <resist the lure of the vamp> #teamvamp >> LOL – me neither!!! *evil grin* |
| 3:50 am | ThePreyers: | @stratfordsj How much marketing has the publisher done for TMG? #teamvamp |
| 3:50 am | stratfordsj: | Yes, please be a FB fan! The sequel is due Spring 2011. #teamvamp |
| 3:50 am | jterzieff: | RT @ifollowthenight: @stratfordsj #teamvamp That was exactly what I needed to hear tonight. You are lovely and congrats on your successes. |
| 3:50 am | stratfordsj: | @ifollowthenight Oh, thank you! that’s a lovely thing to hear! #teamvamp |
| 3:50 am | aspiringmama: | I just think it’s incredible when a published author makes the time to converse with us dreamers. Gives me hope. #teamvamp |
| 3:51 am | VampTeam: | RT @ifollowthenight: @stratfordsj #teamvamp That was exactly what I needed to hear tonight. You are lovely and congrats on your successes. |
| 3:51 am | stratfordsj: | @ThePreyers 2009 was a bad year, no $$ for publicity. So do please talk the book up – word of mouth is key! SMP sent me to blogs. #teamvamp |
| 3:51 am | vampwriter25: | @stratfordsj Was the title changed? Or is it what you picked? #teamvamp |
| 3:51 am | VampTeam: | RT @stratfordsj: @ThePreyers 2009 was a bad year, no $$ for publicity. So do please talk the book up – word of mouth is key! SMP sent me to blogs. #teamvamp |
| 3:51 am | VampTeam: | RT @aspiringmama: I just think it’s incredible when a published author makes the time to converse with us dreamers. Gives me hope. #teamvamp |
| 3:51 am | stratfordsj: | They offered free copies for giveaway to get notice and set me up for interviews and the like. And sent out review copies too. #teamvamp |
| 3:51 am | VampTeam: | RT @stratfordsj: Yes, please be a FB fan! The sequel is due Spring 2011. #teamvamp |
| 3:52 am | ThePreyers: | @stratfordsj I wondered about that. 🙁 I’m trying to remember how I heard about it. Sorry to say I can’t recall. #teamvamp |
| 3:52 am | Beekeeper12: | @stratfordsj U really gives us hope… Thank u! #teamvamp |
| 3:52 am | vampwriter25: | I know it’s an odd question, but I am totally ‘in love’ with my title and fear it’s going to be changed some where along the line. #teamvamp |
| 3:52 am | stratfordsj: | @VampTeam @aspiringmama We’re all dreamers – never stop #teamvamp |
| 3:52 am | vampwriter25: | @aspiringmama Gives us all hope mama!!! hahah #teamvamp |
| 3:52 am | VampTeam: | LOL @ThePreyers I know how *I* heard about it! *winks* thanks! #teamvamp |
| 3:52 am | stratfordsj: | @vampwriter25 My title got changed, but at that point, I didn’t care – trust me, you won’t either! #teamvamp |
| 3:53 am | vampwriter25: | Ugh, my question didn’t post……. damn it #teamvamp |
| 3:53 am | ThePreyers: | RT @stratfordsj: @VampTeam @aspiringmama Were all dreamers – never stop >> Can’t be a writer w/o being a dreamer. #teamvamp |
| 3:53 am | vampwriter25: | Oh it did…. oops #teamvamp |
| 3:53 am | jterzieff: | RT @stratfordsj: They offered free copies for giveaway to get notice and set me up for interviews and the like. And sent out review copies too. #teamvamp |
| 3:53 am | stratfordsj: | @vampwriter25 Sorry – it’s speeding up! #teamvamp |
| 3:53 am | jterzieff: | RT @stratfordsj: @VampTeam @aspiringmama We’re all dreamers – never stop #teamvamp |
| 3:54 am | jterzieff: | RT @stratfordsj: @VampTeam @aspiringmama We’re all dreamers – never stop #teamvamp >> well spoke, m’lady! thanks! |
| 3:54 am | ThePreyers: | @stratfordsj What was original title? (If you don’t mind. Just being nosy.) #teamvamp |
| 3:54 am | vampwriter25: | @stratfordsj Well, I have three books ‘in mind’ for this particular mc, I have the first book really ‘locked in’ and…. #teamvamp |
| 3:54 am | ThePreyers: | @VampTeam Hee-hee! Welcome! #teamvamp |
| 3:54 am | Beekeeper12: | @stratfordsj I think at that point that’s the last thing we care about, i mean it’s going to be published! #teamvamp |
| 3:54 am | stratfordsj: | @ThePreyers ‘Gods and Monsters’ – worked for idea, but had been used before 😉 #teamvamp |
| 3:55 am | jterzieff: | @stratfordsj how did u find the interviewing? i know writers can be introverts …. #teamvamp |
| 3:55 am | aspiringmama: | @stratfordsj I won’t. Thank you for the inspiration. #teamvamp |
| 3:55 am | vampwriter25: | @stratfordsj and ideas for the titles for the other two… I’m not sure I could get past it, it sounds too ‘perfect’ to me #teamvamp |
| 3:55 am | stratfordsj: | @Beekeeper12 Exactly. They could have called it PolkaDotQueens or something and I’d have been happy. Sort of #teamvamp |
| 3:55 am | ThePreyers: | @stratfordsj LOL! Rather well-known film. #teamvamp |
| 3:56 am | jterzieff: | RT @stratfordsj: @Beekeeper12 Exactly. They could have called it PolkaDotQueens or something and I’d have been happy. Sort of #teamvamp |
| 3:56 am | vampwriter25: | @Beekeeper12 Oh, I don’t think it’s the last thing I’d care about. The title is so important, it might make/break the book #teamvamp |
| 3:56 am | stratfordsj: | @jterzieff I’m not an introvert, but I’m still trying to be good with interviews. Most have been online, so time to practice. 🙂 #teamvamp |
| 3:56 am | aspiringmama: | @jterzieff I’ll review. And do a giveaway.! #teamvamp |
| 3:57 am | stratfordsj: | @aspiringmama That would be FANTASTIC!!!!! #teamvamp |
| 3:57 am | Beekeeper12: | @stratfordsj Hehe… U’re awesome. Really thank u 4 taking this time and share with us. #teamvamp |
| 3:57 am | jterzieff: | @stratfordsj some agents have suggested writers NOT indicate a book is series potential – did u pitch as a series right away? #teamvamp |
| 3:57 am | stratfordsj: | I love giving interviews – it’s just a learning curve to give great answers that people care about without boring them. #teamvamp |
| 3:57 am | ThePreyers: | @vampwriter25 Ah, but marketing & pub teams have a strong say in titles. Better on the shelves than not, don’t you think? #teamvamp |
| 3:58 am | VampTeam: | @aspiringmama Absolutely! that would be fab!!!! 🙂 word of mouth, chica, word of mouth! #teamvamp |
| 3:58 am | stratfordsj: | @jterzieff I wrote it as a one-off but had an idea for a sequel. SMP bought it wanting at least one more. Very cool. #teamvamp |
| 3:58 am | vampwriter25: | @ThePreyers Yes…… I think I’m just nutz…. I know I am. My title came to me in an epiphany!!! hahhahah #teamvamp |
| 3:58 am | VampTeam: | RT @stratfordsj: I love giving interviews – it’s just a learning curve to give great answers that people care about without boring them. #teamvamp |
| 3:58 am | aspiringmama: | @stratfordsj but of course! #teamvamp |
| 3:59 am | ThePreyers: | @stratfordsj Did SMP make/request any major changes before publishing? #teamvamp |
| 3:59 am | vampwriter25: | Yeah, I don’t think I’ll elude to the fact that there’s two more being written…. #teamvamp |
| 3:59 am | Beekeeper12: | @vampwriter25 Well yeah, so i’m gonna speak 4 ,myself, if they wanna change the name, ok, then do it.. Next time, they won’t #teamvamp |
| 3:59 am | stratfordsj: | Also, re: interviews. It’s impt to me to be truthful and properly answer, but again, not go overboard. or Bored #teamvamp |
| 3:59 am | jterzieff: | RT @stratfordsj: @jterzieff I wrote it as a one-off but had an idea for a sequel… #teamvamp >nice! @aspiringmama we taking notes?! *grins* |
| 4:00 am | stratfordsj: | @ThePreyers Very little! My ed had a few changes, all of which made it much better. #teamvamp |
| 4:00 am | VampTeam: | RT @stratfordsj: Also, re: interviews. It’s impt to me to be truthful and properly answer, but again, not go overboard. or Bored #teamvamp |
| 4:00 am | Beekeeper12: | @vampwriter25 coz after all, the important thing is to secure the first one. #teamvamp |
| 4:00 am | ThePreyers: | @stratfordsj Nice! #teamvamp |
| 4:01 am | stratfordsj: | @ThePreyers Thx 🙂 #teamvamp |
| 4:01 am | VampTeam: | Gosh I could do this all night! Even w/ the delays and twitter weirdness! We are, tho, at the top of the hour …. #teamvamp |
| 4:01 am | ThePreyers: | @stratfordsj Do you work with critique group or solo? #teamvamp |
| 4:01 am | stratfordsj: | i hope i answered all the questions! #teamvamp |
| 4:01 am | vampwriter25: | @Beekeeper12 Well…… yes….. hahaha, they’d have to come up with something pretty damn good to sway me! hahahahah #teamvamp |
| 4:02 am | stratfordsj: | @ThePreyers I work solo, but have a few friends I really trust who give good feedback #teamvamp |
| 4:02 am | aspiringmama: | Time for a snack and getting my kiddo in bed. Thanks to @teamvamp for this great chat! #teamvamp |
| 4:02 am | ThePreyers: | @stratfordsj Thanks for taking the time, hon! #teamvamp |
| 4:02 am | VampTeam: | So please keep chatting – but I will express collective gratitude to Sarah Jane Straford @stratfordsj for taking time 2 chat w/ #teamvamp |
| 4:02 am | stratfordsj: | Thank you everyone – this has been great fun! #teamvamp |
| 4:02 am | aspiringmama: | @stratfordsj and thanks to you for your time and willingness to share! #teamvamp |
| 4:03 am | ThePreyers: | @VampTeam Thanks for arranging this one! Was a good one, fo sho. #teamvamp |
| 4:03 am | VampTeam: | This was amazing! thank you Sarah Jane! (everyone else, go buy the book!!!! or face my wrath! LOL ) #teamvamp |
| 4:03 am | vampwriter25: | @stratfordsj Yes, thank you so much!!! #teamvamp |
| 4:03 am | vampwriter25: | @VampTeam You mean face the pimp canes and cyber smacks… #teamvamp |
| 4:03 am | VampTeam: | Next week @vampireFaust author Gabrielle Faust will join us in the coffin! #teamvamp |
| 4:03 am | stratfordsj: | @VampTeam You’re so welcome – so much fun. Look forward to tweeting with you all more! #teamvamp |
| 4:04 am | stratfordsj: | Have a wonderful night everyone! #teamvamp |
| 4:04 am | Beekeeper12: | @stratfordsj Thank u!!! Hope 2 have u around again very soon! #teamvamp |
| 4:04 am | VampTeam: | Closing the lid for now … until next time … happy hunting! *winks* #teamvamp |
| 4:04 am | ThePreyers: | Wish I could stay, but work beckons. Good night, #teamvamp! #teamvamp |
| 4:04 am | Beekeeper12: | @stratfordsj G’nite!!! #teamvamp |