vigournet

The Eden Tree will be available from July 19th. 2016. And now breathe!

michaelcahill: Be sure and remind us and let us know how to get a copy. :)) Congrats!! A loooooong hard battle!

May 26, 2016 at 1:18PM

My computer upgrade would have been a few weeks disaster apart from FanStory having 22 chapters of my sequel! Thank you!

My final manuscript is with the publishers. Cover designs are being created. It's all systems go for "The Eden Tree".

Cant wait for my editor's final draft, and look at my publisher's new book cover. It's all happening here!

michaelcahill: Let us see it when it's ready!

December 23, 2015 at 8:46PM

Thrilled to hear today that my editor is enjoying my novel. That's great while she works on the edit. !

My editor says she might complete the structural edit by Christmas. I guess I have a busy 2016!

michaelcahill: Wow. They're really making you WAIT!!! Have you thought about alcohol to soothe your nerves? :))

November 24, 2015 at 1:50PM

Signed the publisher's contract. Waiting for structural edit.

michaelcahill: Good luck. Keep us posted!

November 18, 2015 at 9:21PM

Looking and cutting "as he's" in my manuscript: bit like my hair, there were lots now not so many.

Linda Engel: you're too funny!

November 2, 2015 at 1:32PM

I have taken a very real step forwards to getting my book published, and have even spoke with the CEO at length!

I am in a bit of a dilemma as I have not heard from Novum Publishing since I signed the contract, their London office is not manned and I have read some criticism on the internet. If it is a scam it is a very good one, and I would be gutted. I await their responses. Rest assured it has cost me nothing but wounded pride and some confusion about what I felt sure was a fulfillment of promises.

Cumbrianlass: I read your comment and then did some searching on the net. Novum Publishing are an Austrian firm, apparently, with a London address that is 'unmanned'. Actually, they have several similar 'unmanned' addresses in other European countries. They are also a 'vanity publisher'. Unfortunately, vanity publishers don't make money from publishing. They make money from producing - at the author's expense. I would proceed with extreme caution if I were you. Personally, I wouldn't touch them with a 10 foot pole.

October 26, 2015 at 9:39AM

vigournet: Thanks for your input. I am researching myself, and still nervous.

October 26, 2015 at 4:15PM

I am busy revising and acting on the great reviews I have had on here. My publisher still expects my manuscript to be ready in a few weeks for their editing.

Ok, so I get my publishing contract this week, then have about three weeks to re-edit. I want far more "show not tell" so any advice is great!

nor84: This may help. Do a word search for these words and those similar: looked, saw, felt, heard, was, were -- and, as I said, anything similar. Why? If the character sees something, show it to the reader. Don't stand outside the character as a reporter -- get inside his skin and show through his senses. Not so simple to do, takes practice. Don't say, "he was sweating" say "Stinging sweat dripped into his eyes." YOU are the character you're talking about. Stay in his skin and experience the story yourself.

October 18, 2015 at 3:42PM

vigournet: Thanks that is great advice. I will look over the next few weeks.

October 18, 2015 at 3:54PM

May not post much for next three weeks as I revise The Eden Tree before final manuscript is sent to publishers.

I have received today my publishing contract! Thank you FanStory for all your reviews, help and encouragement.

Linda Engel: YEA!!!!!!!!! Woo Hoo. So happy . Are you going to sell it through a large chain store or Amazon? I am always bragging to my friends about the authors I know on Fan Story. Best Wishes to you.

October 13, 2015 at 9:19AM

vigournet: Thanks to all. The release date is 6 months away, so watch this space.

October 13, 2015 at 3:45PM

Still waiting to hear from the publishers about my novel "The Eden Tree". In the meantime I am working on the sequel.

Linda Engel: It's that watched pot thing.. In the mean time, keep writing. :)

October 13, 2015 at 12:03AM

I am still waiting to hear from the publishers. One of my friends has nearly topped a million sales since she published her first book. Here's hoping!

I received a great response today from a publisher. Two more weeks and it is being reviewed by Editorial team. Keep your fingers crossed!

nor84: Before you sign a contract, check out the publisher's reputation. I hope it isn't the same company the writer's going on about in the General Forum. Good luck.

September 22, 2015 at 5:48PM

rooghevn: That's fantastic news! I'll bet you're excited. I'll be holding a positive thought for you. Please let me know if I can be of any help, and let me know how it turns out for you. And again, let me know if I can do anything to help. Susan

September 30, 2015 at 4:38AM

Trying to get my novel revised and ready to approach publishers before my next OU module starts on Oct 4th.

vigournet: My OU module does not now start till January 2016. Breathe.

September 30, 2015 at 8:39AM

I am back! My studies and other work has taken up time this year!

I know my short stories have SPAGS and need work, but it is warming to hear my neighbour say she "couldnt put down" one of my tales!

Short story posted to publisher to review and consider for inclusion in a special edition.

redrider6612: Special edition of what?

November 23, 2012 at 4:33PM

vigournet: Its a special e-edition of the publisher's best-selling author's latest novel. I will also get my other works looked at, which is brilliant!

November 24, 2012 at 7:28AM

I have just heard that my entry been judged one of the best! So now I have to submit a short story to be assessed for publication.

William Walz: Prepare for re-entry!

November 19, 2012 at 6:10PM

Still not got back to writing: I am waiting to hear if I won a couple of comps, if so book is published ... if not its back to solid graft!

Joy Graham: crossing my fingers for you!

November 10, 2012 at 9:35AM

Don't provoke a dragon ... you may be toast!

DIS-illusioned: 'Roast' you mean--I'm not bread. :)

October 26, 2012 at 8:40PM

I should be back writing and reviewing soon: I have been busy.

DIS-illusioned: *Sobbing inconsolably* We've so missed you! :)

October 1, 2012 at 4:16PM

Reading and trying to assimilate 'Penguin Guide to Punctuation'. It's a good job penguins won't read my book!

Eliza M: LOL!

September 15, 2012 at 9:58AM

Lady & Louis: Also LOL!

September 15, 2012 at 7:34PM

I haven't done much reviewing or writing: I've been busy with other stuff.

DIS-illusioned: Mmm, 'other stuff' sounds so incredibly exciting! :)

September 13, 2012 at 11:54AM

shelley kaye: better clean up all the evidence.... ;-)

September 13, 2012 at 12:02PM

vigournet: Thanks, DIS-illusioned and shelley kaye, my 'other stuff' is quite innocent - honest.

September 15, 2012 at 4:56AM

Heard this week that I won a holiday to Jordan... I also won a contest on here, which means loads!

Melspoems: Congratulations!!

August 31, 2012 at 6:01AM

vigournet: thank you!

August 31, 2012 at 10:47AM

back from my hols in devon...red-face and head from sun...sang Amarillo too loud in the entertainment bar...glad all traffic was goin other way on M5..woot!

Off on my hols on Saturday, so wont be able to post or review.

Grammies: If hols means holidays I wish you happy times. ;)

August 15, 2012 at 9:17AM

vigournet: Yup, hols is a week's holidays in Devon, thanks for the good wishes.

August 15, 2012 at 5:20PM

Okay:- so in The Rescue, Eileen became Doreen, became Karen. It's easier to correct in Word, with "Replace all", so bear with me!

Been self-editing my novel and learning a lot from your reviews! I'm still hoping to go to print by the end of 2012.

Okay, it's happening, we are off to daughter's for a few days child-minding. Cya all when I get back.

Been busy revising my novel...looking after my grand-son for four days next week, so may not be able to post here.

DIS-illusioned: You just ruined the rest of my year with that news. :( Have fun with your grandson. :))

July 29, 2012 at 6:39PM

Cozycoleman: Enjoy him. :)

July 29, 2012 at 11:41PM

vigournet: Thanks. I should have mentioned, I guess, that I am tied up wed-sat., after that I am back!

July 30, 2012 at 6:02AM

My t-shirt arrived today, with Logos and "The Eden Tree" as Headline. My book is in PRINT..even if its only the Title on a t-shirt..haha

Had a publisher/agent, that I was hopeful about, turn my novel down...boo hoo!

bookwatcher: different strokes for different folks. try someone else. yah just gotta find that special someone

July 14, 2012 at 4:53AM

DIS-illusioned: Do take heart ... there'll be lots more of that. :)

July 14, 2012 at 8:21AM

vigournet: Thank you both for your kind encouragement!

July 15, 2012 at 8:41AM

I only joined this site a couple of months ago and am finding the friendship and advice very helpful. I believe my writing is improving.

DIS-illusioned: Good for you! :)

July 8, 2012 at 4:34PM

robyn corum: Welcome!

July 8, 2012 at 5:18PM

jesukayode: Keep your head up don't give-up

July 25, 2012 at 9:41AM

adding two chapters a day to site here, slow work but valuable...

Found another publisher who will look at my manuscript.

Isnt it great when we are watching Inspector Frost and Mrs says, "he did it, I have seen it before"...

I am still coughing and sneezing. Am reviewing my novel chapter by chaper in a small way, using reviews.

My cold is coming out now, so hope to start seriously revising my novel next week.

DIS-illusioned: Did you really mean 'coming out', or easing off?

June 21, 2012 at 5:43PM

vigournet: DIS, coming out, means to me that I am sneezing and blowing my nose, so hope it easing.

June 22, 2012 at 10:01AM

MadameSparkle: Congratulations on winning the Havoc at Church competition.

September 4, 2012 at 3:35AM

I am busy making friends who will help my writing to become better.

DIS-illusioned: They have their work cut out for them. God bless you all, as they help you better get become. :)

June 19, 2012 at 3:56PM

gramalot8: Thanks for becoming a fan of mine. I hope you enjoy my different styles. They vary a lot. :)Gramalot8

June 20, 2012 at 12:37PM

vigournet: I look forward gramalot to read your work.

June 20, 2012 at 4:36PM

Think I have caught a chill...I blame the Euro.

shelley kaye: wish i could - been in the high 80s here :-P

June 19, 2012 at 2:24PM

DIS-illusioned: The dinosaurs blame it too for their extinction. :)

June 19, 2012 at 4:11PM

vigournet: Shelley, I envy you!

June 20, 2012 at 7:49AM

vigournet: DIS-illusioned, it was probably early man that gave the Dinos the bug, so you are right!

June 20, 2012 at 7:50AM

I have found the comments and reviews here very helpful to my writing.

DIS-illusioned: You must be new here. :)

June 17, 2012 at 9:12PM

vigournet: I have been on a few months I guess, but the suggestions that reviewers have made have truly helped my writing.

June 18, 2012 at 3:05PM

am finding it VERY hard to revise my novel.

Feeling bit better today, so may start on self-editing my novel.

purrfect tale: Good for you!

April 10, 2012 at 3:18PM

Got a recommended book on self-editing, but still feeling poorly, so hope to start on monday

The nurse says I'm not bad for an eighty-year old...Hang on! How many candles did I have last birthday?

Still feelin crook. It may be man flu or Bubonic plague...not much reviewing today. :(

Lady & Louis: Rest and get better!

April 1, 2012 at 5:16AM

vigournet: Thanks!

April 1, 2012 at 8:48AM

In response to readers, I have deleted my synopsis, as it was giving too much away!

Feeling a bit crook today, so just posted synopsis and third chapter of The Eden Tree. No writing today, head is spinning.

Aarrgghh! The more I read about creating good fiction the more I see my short-comings. Seriously good advice, though, and helpful exercises, so I will press on!

Two books have arrived from Amazon, recommended by friends, for self-editing. Can't wait...but don't want to CUT..CUT..CUT! lol

Got a very busy day today..may just finish entry into Contest.

Only swim naked when the tide is in. Just a lesson I learned. :P

Joy Graham: lol! That is good information to know :)

March 28, 2012 at 3:15PM

Hope to post my second chapter of The Eden Tree soon...be kind!

LancsLass: Morning, I'm wondering if you have found the Forum yet. I only ask because it took me months to realize there even was one! It is found under the Profile tab -- no I have no idea why -- but I find useful information there and altogether it is quite enlightening. Cheers, Anna

March 27, 2012 at 6:01AM

vigournet: Thanks, Anna, I appreciate your help!

March 27, 2012 at 6:04AM

vigournet: I have no option under Profile tab. It just opens to my profile page nowt else.

March 27, 2012 at 12:58PM

LancsLass: Ah, maybe tab is the wrong word. Eight words written across the top part of the page, black words white background. List starts with Home, Read, etc. seventh is Profile.

March 27, 2012 at 3:31PM

Joy Graham: Yes, Profile tab at the top of the page. It has a drop down menu and forums is the second from the bottom I believe.

March 27, 2012 at 4:52PM

Joy Graham: Oopsie! The Profile drop down menu lists: View my Profile Profile Thoughts Find a member Forum

March 27, 2012 at 4:54PM

vigournet: Thanks I have found it..woot!

March 27, 2012 at 5:02PM

The help that I have received with my writing has been great. My novel, I know, need lots of improvement, and people here are helping!

WOOT! My little story has won a recognition award. Thanks to ALL who reviewed!

I run out of dollars so quickly! Story of my life..haha

The comments and pointers have been very helpful on my first day on the site. I look forward to learning and experiencing more!

I am new to writing so be kind!

Joy Graham: Welcome! Looking forward to reading your posts.

March 24, 2012 at 10:48AM

LancsLass: Welcome to writing and to FanStory. Hope you will be very happy here lol

March 24, 2012 at 12:13PM

Torrence Winter: I shall be nice to you, not your stories. :) Welcome aboard.

March 24, 2012 at 4:51PM

LAFraser: Welcome to FanStory. :) ~Eilish

March 25, 2012 at 9:45AM