tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post5144393657437056463..comments2023-09-25T02:24:22.087-07:00Comments on Anne R. Allen's Blog: FOOD OF LOVE is available on Amazon!Anne R. Allenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-77880126183203481962012-12-20T09:27:19.997-08:002012-12-20T09:27:19.997-08:00Gina and Maddy--Thanks much!Gina and Maddy--Thanks much!Anne R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-3230878035733590332012-12-20T09:15:41.252-08:002012-12-20T09:15:41.252-08:00Sounds like just the thing to read over the holida...Sounds like just the thing to read over the holidays. Well done you.Maddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05828186178060722812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-51057496339279045722012-10-02T15:39:17.923-07:002012-10-02T15:39:17.923-07:00Anne -- Congrats! I can't wait to read it.
ww...Anne -- Congrats! I can't wait to read it.<br /><br />www.modernworld4.blogspot.comGina Gaohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032273127593718883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-9820260089118057752012-09-24T15:26:48.786-07:002012-09-24T15:26:48.786-07:00Melissa--It sounds as if they're being arbitra...Melissa--It sounds as if they're being arbitrary and mean, but it mostly means the editors they know aren't looking for this particular kind of book. Took me a while to realize they weren't talking about anything deficient in my book, but something missing in their own contacts. Also, trad publishing is 100% trend driven. One year EVERYBODY is supposed to want zombie books, and then next steampunk. They don't allow for diversity of taste. But if you happen to be in on what's trending, you can make a huge name for yourself, so it's worth trying for an agent--at least until you find out your book is not trendy this year.Anne R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-81433698555387540912012-09-24T13:55:24.807-07:002012-09-24T13:55:24.807-07:00"Some agents were kind enough to send persona..."Some agents were kind enough to send personal notes to say they loved it but there was no way it could ever be published."<br /><br />Comments like these are the kind that have me shaking my head at traditional publishing and edging closer and closer to indie.<br /><br />Congrats! & Thanks for visiting my blog. :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-89957878056083425362012-08-17T09:00:39.139-07:002012-08-17T09:00:39.139-07:00Jody--Thanks for your two great comments. We sure ...Jody--Thanks for your two great comments. We sure do have a similar background! I just realized that the links in this post are out of date. I hope you found the book through the links in the sidebar. The book is no longer with Popcorn Press, who closed their doors in June. The ebook is now available from MWiDP and the paper book should be re-issued soon. <br /><br />The Gatsby Game is also set at Bryn Mawr (with some mentions of Mount Holyoke :-) Anne R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-19089190507134449412012-08-17T07:35:09.514-07:002012-08-17T07:35:09.514-07:00I am just discovering you, as you'll see from ...I am just discovering you, as you'll see from my other comment, and I'm going to buy this book right now. We write similarly, and maybe that's because I went to Mt. Holyoke and then got my M.A. in Lit from BRYN MAWR!Jodyhttp://www.threekingsbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-45620503621593322072011-09-29T10:26:15.486-07:002011-09-29T10:26:15.486-07:00Sounds like a lot of fun to read. Will check it ou...Sounds like a lot of fun to read. Will check it out as soon as my Kindle is back in commission.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-29959551197136873332011-09-28T10:57:47.612-07:002011-09-28T10:57:47.612-07:00nina--Sure hope you like it!
Karen--You, too. I&#...nina--Sure hope you like it!<br /><br />Karen--You, too. I'm looking forward to guest blogging for you next week!<br /><br />Danielle--No Nook yet, alas. I'm working on it. I'll be in touch.Anne R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-30519642274531798952011-09-27T22:00:03.849-07:002011-09-27T22:00:03.849-07:00Congratulations Anne!!! How exciting! I'll def...Congratulations Anne!!! How exciting! I'll definitely have to make mention of this elsewhere. ;o)<br /><br />Quick Q? Is it available for the Nook yet?The1stdaughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03701783270303914306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-11472447008906056512011-09-27T17:31:11.517-07:002011-09-27T17:31:11.517-07:00Wonderful!! Many congrats and best wishes for much...Wonderful!! Many congrats and best wishes for much success! This sounds like my kind of book, I'm adding it to my to-read list!Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-4486939236421243882011-09-27T10:50:36.540-07:002011-09-27T10:50:36.540-07:00I'm SO excited to read it, Anne!!! Will pre-or...I'm SO excited to read it, Anne!!! Will pre-order the paperback when I'm home! (I don't like putting my CC in when on a public wireless)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-36348432853093412762011-09-27T10:50:35.302-07:002011-09-27T10:50:35.302-07:00I'm SO excited to read it, Anne!!! Will pre-or...I'm SO excited to read it, Anne!!! Will pre-order the paperback when I'm home! (I don't like putting my CC in when on a public wireless)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-15459875047709325552011-09-25T09:57:13.293-07:002011-09-25T09:57:13.293-07:00Gwen--Thank you so much!
Alison and Elaine--if yo...Gwen--Thank you so much!<br /><br />Alison and Elaine--if you like to laugh I think you'll like FOOD.<br /><br />Michelle--Yup. I've broken just about every rule there is. We'll still have to see if it's going to work for me, but at least I (cue the Sinatra music) did it my way.<br /><br />Florence--Is Blogger making you anonymous again? How annoying. And HAPPY BIRTHDAY!Anne R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-54362970389847012482011-09-25T09:02:58.880-07:002011-09-25T09:02:58.880-07:00Great news, Anne. I will be sure to check it out. ...Great news, Anne. I will be sure to check it out. Just got a gift cert. for amazon for my B-day :) Florence once again anon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-26653968039394726672011-09-25T08:57:49.183-07:002011-09-25T08:57:49.183-07:00Oh, Anne, I've been waiting FOREVER for this!!...Oh, Anne, I've been waiting FOREVER for this!!! I just went and bought it. I can't wait to get to it. Unfortunately I have like 8 books ahead of it, but I will get there! Your journey is so amazing, and what I love most about you is that you write what you want and you go to the right channels places to get your work published. You know what fits you and your work best, and that is no small feat in a publishing world which pushes us to think there is only one right way. <br /><br />Congratulations, Anne!Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-52390215741578809072011-09-25T02:53:23.313-07:002011-09-25T02:53:23.313-07:00Wow! This sounds hysterical and I love a little hu...Wow! This sounds hysterical and I love a little humour in anything I read :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459671422564355990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-2193180963118675012011-09-24T15:22:39.300-07:002011-09-24T15:22:39.300-07:00Congrats Anne!! It sounds like a hoot, I'll h...Congrats Anne!! It sounds like a hoot, I'll have to check it out.Alison Pensyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12959829218826102175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-66463114098054487832011-09-24T15:19:50.907-07:002011-09-24T15:19:50.907-07:00Food of Love is being whispersync'd to me as I...Food of Love is being whispersync'd to me as I type this. Congrats on never giving up:)Gwenhttp://chewdigestbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-59051801887363607502011-09-24T13:54:59.797-07:002011-09-24T13:54:59.797-07:00Judith--Thank you so much! I sure hope you like it...Judith--Thank you so much! I sure hope you like it.<br /><br />Mari--I remember the old joke Q. "Do you know the Women's Movement has no sense of humor" A. "No, but if you hum a few bars..." People who don't have a sense of humor about themselves end up looking pretentious (and annoying.)Anne R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-45495130262037956862011-09-24T13:43:12.548-07:002011-09-24T13:43:12.548-07:00Yay! Congratulations! And, for the record, I lov...Yay! Congratulations! And, for the record, I love writers who are funny about women's issues.Mari Passanantihttp://thelittlegrape.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-78586780886512709632011-09-24T11:10:47.789-07:002011-09-24T11:10:47.789-07:00Okay, I've downloaded it. I look forward to lo...Okay, I've downloaded it. I look forward to lots of laughs. And the accompanying wisdom, which I am sure will be there.Judith Mercadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739476600999112092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-55439819916823678312011-09-24T10:05:27.555-07:002011-09-24T10:05:27.555-07:00Thanks so very much EVERYBODY! It's kind of a ...Thanks so very much EVERYBODY! It's kind of a crazy feeling to get something you've been wanting for such a long time.<br /><br />Les--Thank you from the bottom of my heart for having faith in this book and in me.<br /><br />Rick--There's a lot for men to like in this book. There's lots of action/adventure, lots of laughs, and the men aren't jerks. Something you don't find in all women's fiction.;-)<br /><br />Cathryn--It is hard to read Food of Love without chocolate handy. I should probably put that warning on the cover.<br /><br />Claudia--thanks a bunch for the heads-up. I've put a link in the post now. That other book wasn't out there when I first wrote this. It's always a good idea to Google your title before you choose it, but nothing can prevent other people from using it. Titles can't be copyrighted.Anne R. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02420000168356370825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-88878024905830030502011-09-24T10:04:12.960-07:002011-09-24T10:04:12.960-07:00Refuse to be stuck in a box! I for one will be che...Refuse to be stuck in a box! I for one will be checking it out.Icy Sedgwickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11501193571425442406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8385052143211121638.post-69791500176382319322011-09-24T07:23:21.469-07:002011-09-24T07:23:21.469-07:00Thanks for sharing your story of perseverance. I l...Thanks for sharing your story of perseverance. I love the cover.Donna Volkenannthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04540727800410234483noreply@blogger.com