tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post748174289028376787..comments2023-11-03T06:20:06.604-05:00Comments on Lesa's Book Critiques: Putting a Face on HarlequinLesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-45222731537051256982009-11-27T14:35:27.998-06:002009-11-27T14:35:27.998-06:00Nancy,
I'm with you, hoping for a win-win. L...Nancy,<br /><br />I'm with you, hoping for a win-win. Let's hope it won't be too long!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-88520007408249318272009-11-27T14:32:57.119-06:002009-11-27T14:32:57.119-06:00Hi Michelle!
I'm on my way over to read your ...Hi Michelle!<br /><br />I'm on my way over to read your blog now. Thanks.<br /><br />See you Thursday! I'm looking forward to meeting you.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-63869332554663424742009-11-27T14:31:46.053-06:002009-11-27T14:31:46.053-06:00Caite,
Not being on the inside of Harlequin, or a...Caite,<br /><br />Not being on the inside of Harlequin, or any of the other organizations, it sounds like money to me. But, what do I know? That's just how it appears to those of us who are outsiders.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-89959926706875043802009-11-27T11:14:42.722-06:002009-11-27T11:14:42.722-06:00Most of my favorite authors write for MIRA ~ as yo...Most of my favorite authors write for MIRA ~ as you scan my bookshelf there are a lot of stars on the spines of my keepers.<br /><br />I know Harlequin embraces the wonderful authors that write for them and I have to believe that the publisher and organizations will soon come to an agreement that is a win for everyone.<br /><br />At the end of the day -- it's still about writing wonderful books that get into the hands of readers, and Harlequin does that. I'm not sure the readers care one way or the other about the author orgs or other business ventures the pubs want to pursue.<br /><br />Fingers crossed and high hopes that it all shakes out to a win-win.<br />:)Nancy Naiglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884226543770991550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-3688871745757171712009-11-27T10:40:36.075-06:002009-11-27T10:40:36.075-06:00I'm actually blogging about this today over on...I'm actually blogging about this today over on TKZ...thanks, Lesa!Michelle Gagnonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757760335203540717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-83250913662866991172009-11-27T09:58:51.485-06:002009-11-27T09:58:51.485-06:00I have read so many scathing write ups on the inte...I have read so many scathing write ups on the internet about this decision by Harlequin that you really have to wonder what they were thinking. Is it all about money? Do you destroy the reputation of a company to make more money?<br /><br />It seems so very short sighted.caitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824538078958999767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-5939740254452802652009-11-25T11:29:27.565-06:002009-11-25T11:29:27.565-06:00Hi Jason,
I know none of you write to be recogniz...Hi Jason,<br /><br />I know none of you write to be recognized with awards, however, the awards do bring you additional recognition by readers and reviewers who might not have otherwise known about your works, or paid attention.<br /><br />Yes, I've seen the statements by MWA. I haven't seen the ITW response. I think everything will turn out OK in the end. I hope so!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-90990248636995514872009-11-25T10:32:35.803-06:002009-11-25T10:32:35.803-06:00Hi Lesa -
Thank you for your kind words of support...Hi Lesa -<br />Thank you for your kind words of support. I don't know any authors who write in order to be recognized for awards, yet it is a true honor to be considered for them by readers and peers. I'm not speaking for all Mira/HQ/Luna authors, but my only hope is that my books will be judged fairly and on the same level as other authors. There are some wonderfully talented writers affected by this--including Hank!--many of whom have worked hard to bolster the very organizations that are now turning their backs on them. I'm thankful that Mystery Writers of America and International Thriller Writers--the two organization I'm most active in--have been very reasoned in their response. I wish other organizations had given their members the same considerations.<br />Jason PinterUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02078335611043376177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-71700371256769101972009-11-25T08:43:07.456-06:002009-11-25T08:43:07.456-06:00Hi Hank,
I agree with you. I do think it will al...Hi Hank,<br /><br />I agree with you. I do think it will all work out in the end. But, I don't think the people at Harlequin thought they'd get the reaction they are receiving from their decision.<br /><br />Good luck with the new book!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-86954757308214230192009-11-25T08:41:56.857-06:002009-11-25T08:41:56.857-06:00Thank you, Elizabeth. I understand that Debbie Ma...Thank you, Elizabeth. I understand that Debbie Macomber will continue to have books published. But, I also know how the awards assist with author recognition. I can't imagine Macomber, Hank Phillippi Ryan, Kate Wilhelm, Jason Pinter, not able to win awards if they continue to publish with Harlequin.<br /><br />I just thought I'd point out to readers that Harlequin's decisions affect the authors, and the readers.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-58780058500339641862009-11-25T08:12:40.836-06:002009-11-25T08:12:40.836-06:00Thanks so much, Lesa. Yes, it's very--distress...Thanks so much, Lesa. Yes, it's very--distressing. I just have to figure that cooler heads will prevail, and that it'll all work out. Somehow. Reasonably and fairly.<br /><br />I'm starting my next book Sunday. Just moving forward. And we'll see where it goes.<br /><br />Again..thank you for your very thoughtful perspective. (As usual!)Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-82689032392730243512009-11-25T07:35:31.268-06:002009-11-25T07:35:31.268-06:00Good point, Lesa. There are writers whose careers...Good point, Lesa. There are writers whose careers would be badly affected--and readers who would miss them!<br /><br />Elizabeth<br /><a href="http://mysterywritingismurder.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow"> Mystery Writing is Murder</a>Elizabeth Spann Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15625595247828274405noreply@blogger.com