tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post7882944548513229404..comments2024-03-22T14:36:03.503-04:00Comments on Tonya Kappes : Author + One Published eBook Per Year = SLACKER?Tonya Kappeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-18203826722206033452013-10-03T23:44:00.742-04:002013-10-03T23:44:00.742-04:00My plan is to actually not publish anything until ...My plan is to actually not publish anything until I've finished a series. If it takes one year or five, fine, but when they do come out, readers who want more will be quickly gratified. This is my way of taking the pressure off. I'm a SAHM and it would seem like I have all the time in the world, but there's my freelance work, and of course my kid!Shannon J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03256636447774274839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-67351081908021488452012-06-02T17:18:39.910-04:002012-06-02T17:18:39.910-04:00I don't feel the pressure at all. To me, a sto...I don't feel the pressure at all. To me, a story takes as long as it takes. I can't imagine rushing a story just to get it out there. As a photographer as well, I don't rush the process of creating images just to get it done. Crafting good stories and creating great images takes patience and time, and for me, that's what works.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-8685797317776738232012-05-26T00:30:06.650-04:002012-05-26T00:30:06.650-04:00The best part of the experience is that you contro...The best part of the experience is that you control how many books you publish and when. I am a laggard when it comes to tec stuff so the e-reading bug has not bit me yet. However, it is a cost effective way to get your work out to the public. <br /><br />I have always wondered what the average number of books an author should release in a year. I get nervous just thinking about it. I write in two similar genres, Children PB and YA paranormal books. So, I figure if i put out two of each a year, I'm okay. What do you think?Mila A. Ballentinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09892425951968156682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-72068877877800285092012-05-25T20:44:59.921-04:002012-05-25T20:44:59.921-04:00Very few have the ability to write full time. If t...Very few have the ability to write full time. If they like what you wrote, they will come back when the next book comes out. Of course, it has to be written for them to do that.<br /><br />John<br /><br />www.johnpoindexter.comJohn M. Poindexterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02842954786124625575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-34483546292343649262012-05-24T10:10:55.363-04:002012-05-24T10:10:55.363-04:00Great post! And YES I feel that pressure, but I (t...Great post! And YES I feel that pressure, but I (try to) think of it positively: I need to keep focused on the writing. THAT is what readers want, more than anything. Speaking of which ... back to the writing cave. :)Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-9084304250536482432012-05-24T08:10:26.591-04:002012-05-24T08:10:26.591-04:00Just the other night, a fan said, "I've r...Just the other night, a fan said, "I've read all your books and I keep looking to see if the next one is out. When is it coming out, anyway?" Pressure? What pressure? (Especially when it's coming out a month later than what I'd planned.) I like the saying: Do your best and forget the rest!<br /><br />Thanks for the post, Tonya!<br /><br />~Nancy Jill<br />"Queen of Afternoon Tea"Nancy Jill Thameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18089542041601366071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-44642156436672032412012-05-24T07:22:23.957-04:002012-05-24T07:22:23.957-04:00Balance is the key in lift....right?!Balance is the key in lift....right?!Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-58150150970876130222012-05-24T07:21:59.298-04:002012-05-24T07:21:59.298-04:00I think it depends on the author.I think it depends on the author.Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-81325247426357291352012-05-24T07:21:33.113-04:002012-05-24T07:21:33.113-04:00Laura, being self-published is so great because we...Laura, being self-published is so great because we know we can get our books into the reader's hand in a short period of time. I love connecting with my readers!Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-81583486593096565822012-05-24T07:20:36.092-04:002012-05-24T07:20:36.092-04:00I think I'd pick writing stories I love;))I think I'd pick writing stories I love;))Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-78160919561427371452012-05-24T07:20:08.243-04:002012-05-24T07:20:08.243-04:00Gosh, KT. That's a loaded question. My average...Gosh, KT. That's a loaded question. My average word count is between 2-3k words a day and I have a full life with a job and four teenagers....But I believe that whatever you can get on a page is good enough for that day!Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-88195557352266632542012-05-24T07:19:17.250-04:002012-05-24T07:19:17.250-04:00Yes we can, Christina!! Good luck and I can't ...Yes we can, Christina!! Good luck and I can't wait to read your debut!!Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-48251977139679865942012-05-24T07:18:53.590-04:002012-05-24T07:18:53.590-04:00Great points, Jim!! I am putting out those shorts ...Great points, Jim!! I am putting out those shorts and loving getting to know those characters better:)Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-19873702956064606532012-05-24T07:18:14.429-04:002012-05-24T07:18:14.429-04:00GREAT work count, Aubrie! That's a wonderful g...GREAT work count, Aubrie! That's a wonderful goal and no doubt you are going to get those books out!Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-27948026855266260532012-05-24T07:17:42.469-04:002012-05-24T07:17:42.469-04:00Alannah, it's such an added pressure. But once...Alannah, it's such an added pressure. But once you write more and more, your writing gets stronger which will help in your production. BUT quality is the most important!!Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-51076345565297750622012-05-24T07:16:50.042-04:002012-05-24T07:16:50.042-04:00Hi, PJ! Yes, I have found that those short stories...Hi, PJ! Yes, I have found that those short stories do keep my readers happy....but the downside is that the new readers HATE the short stories. They feel they are a tease, but they aren't invested in my novels like my readers.Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-44414506532132548472012-05-24T07:15:45.891-04:002012-05-24T07:15:45.891-04:00Stacey! I get that so much. I have so much pressur...Stacey! I get that so much. I have so much pressure on writing the second Olivia Davis Mystery, the follow up to my bestseller Splitsville.com, and I'm NOT feeling it. So I've put that on the back burner and working on something that has a fire under me. As long as I got something that I love going, I know it will be good and my readers will love it, letting me hold off until I do get the mojo to write that second novel in the series.Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-34699986511011031782012-05-24T07:12:52.923-04:002012-05-24T07:12:52.923-04:00Yes they will, Athena!Yes they will, Athena!Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-20388251934136294592012-05-24T07:12:26.041-04:002012-05-24T07:12:26.041-04:00I agree about quality. BUT five years??? That even...I agree about quality. BUT five years??? That even makes me forget someone as a reader.Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-72875495137535692852012-05-23T21:58:58.503-04:002012-05-23T21:58:58.503-04:00Hi Tonya! I do feel the pressure, and I know a lot...Hi Tonya! I do feel the pressure, and I know a lot of other authors do, too. But I think just like everything else, there has to be a balance. Otherwise, you start losing quality - and in that end, that's what it's all about. I refuse to think of writing/publishing as a race - I'm just not built that way. It's about providing the best story possible for readers, (and keeping my sanity, too!!) I think that with today's crazy lifestyle pace, sometimes that's forgotten.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16969112221083320172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-64934379523621252462012-05-23T21:07:57.967-04:002012-05-23T21:07:57.967-04:00Do I feel pressured? Not really. I don't expec...Do I feel pressured? Not really. I don't expect my favorite authors to spew new titles like word vomit. I'd rather wait a year for a well-written book than have access to 5 that are a hot mess, and I'm sure most readers agree with me.Melissa Landershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11621739221799816467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-89661897939379014732012-05-23T17:33:19.659-04:002012-05-23T17:33:19.659-04:00Definitely. How could a writer not? But at the sam...Definitely. How could a writer not? But at the same I find it exhilarating, knowing that what I'm writing will definitely be published within the year - not maybe, if I'm lucky, if lightning strikes...etc.<br /><br />it's exciting!Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-44899058961018408192012-05-23T16:36:06.927-04:002012-05-23T16:36:06.927-04:00I love being able to buy books, but as a writer I ...I love being able to buy books, but as a writer I hate the demand. I have a life, a job, kids... I can't write 13 books a year a la James Patterson. I can't write three novels a year. I might be able to put out two novellas and some short stories, but that has yet to be proven. <br /><br />It makes me a slacker. It's probably going to kill my career. And it's forcing me to choose between writing the stories I love, or taking care of my family. I hate this new demand.Liana Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587774916354749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-38727462224120158472012-05-23T13:39:42.983-04:002012-05-23T13:39:42.983-04:00What do you consider an average word count these d...What do you consider an average word count these days?KT Bankshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03040615356849269972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-79373760049330141472012-05-23T13:27:15.324-04:002012-05-23T13:27:15.324-04:00I feel the pressure also! My first novel is due ou...I feel the pressure also! My first novel is due out in December but I have my betas already asking about the next book in the series...OMG! We can do this!Christina M. McKnighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09556438221251810456noreply@blogger.com