tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post3358228403637127947..comments2024-03-06T05:24:11.328-05:00Comments on Kelly Hashway: Seasons in Publishing?Kelly Hashwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-70117627936929275382013-01-11T17:05:33.155-05:002013-01-11T17:05:33.155-05:00I'm glad others noticed this too.I'm glad others noticed this too.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-89461319004712334912013-01-11T17:04:24.966-05:002013-01-11T17:04:24.966-05:00You know, it did seem like an unusually busy seaso...You know, it did seem like an unusually busy season.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08311305166391446029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-10338289735738204392012-12-26T19:04:08.199-05:002012-12-26T19:04:08.199-05:00It's just a busy time of year in general this ...It's just a busy time of year in general this year.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-48474104249513617242012-12-26T18:04:02.862-05:002012-12-26T18:04:02.862-05:00I haven't been overly busy lately with book re...I haven't been overly busy lately with book related stuff, but other things have been occupying that time.William Kendallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331324250821836822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-20896673808741014922012-12-24T06:31:57.578-05:002012-12-24T06:31:57.578-05:00Aw, thank you, Carol. I'm honored to be the fi...Aw, thank you, Carol. I'm honored to be the first American friend you met online! I'm so glad we've connected. Enjoy your block party!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-6129528527872628582012-12-24T03:06:14.343-05:002012-12-24T03:06:14.343-05:00Just a quick comment from 'the Brit' - I&#...Just a quick comment from 'the Brit' - I'm holding a blog party to celebrate Christmas - and it reminds me that you were one of the first lovely American friends I met online back in June. So I'd like to wish you and your family a Very Happy Christmas, and a successful New Year!! Can't wait for my copy of Touch of Death to arrive. I WILL be the first to review it on Amazon.co.uk!!Carol Hedgeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10359578624109905400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-54535998930317412242012-12-23T10:15:36.298-05:002012-12-23T10:15:36.298-05:00Yay! I hope you enjoy it, Medeia! :DYay! I hope you enjoy it, Medeia! :DKelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-70872553387209214422012-12-23T09:29:06.294-05:002012-12-23T09:29:06.294-05:00I've been hearing about things slowing down in...I've been hearing about things slowing down in publishing, but maybe people are still running strong with current projects.<br /><br />I got an email early this morning that Touch of Death was sent to my Kindle devices. I can't wait to sync my iPad and Kindle to see the book. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-52278953630967135162012-12-22T18:41:44.074-05:002012-12-22T18:41:44.074-05:00I wish you many words then, Roger. :)I wish you many words then, Roger. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-25992852568081500572012-12-22T18:24:34.738-05:002012-12-22T18:24:34.738-05:00My boss has been doing so much networking for the ...My boss has been doing so much networking for the past few weeks, I haven't written a word. Now he's on another continent for a few weeks. I'm heading for my keyboard.Three Hoodies Save the Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14284152429583290408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-74319843556614654222012-12-22T13:38:17.545-05:002012-12-22T13:38:17.545-05:00Thanks, Stephanie. Same to you!Thanks, Stephanie. Same to you!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-8855950866388727282012-12-22T13:29:49.950-05:002012-12-22T13:29:49.950-05:00Sounds like you have been busy! I have heard about...Sounds like you have been busy! I have heard about the seasons of the industry, but only know that I have felt very busy this season- not sure about the publishing world! Wishing you some down time to relax and enjoy your family and friends. :)<br />Stephanie@Fairday's Bloghttp://thesecretdmsfilesoffairdaymorrow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-85966304454574983622012-12-22T08:39:39.777-05:002012-12-22T08:39:39.777-05:00Yes, that's a good way to look at it.Yes, that's a good way to look at it.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-77703779045362150202012-12-22T07:17:18.368-05:002012-12-22T07:17:18.368-05:00Sounds like good news for the book market. Sounds like good news for the book market. Rick Starkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16871269805895470980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-143457301560610312012-12-22T06:14:11.250-05:002012-12-22T06:14:11.250-05:00The holidays are most likely the reason. I think q...The holidays are most likely the reason. I think query responses are definitely going to slow down until after New Years.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-91844229249506517162012-12-21T21:36:50.029-05:002012-12-21T21:36:50.029-05:00I've been hoping the reason I haven't hear...I've been hoping the reason I haven't heard back on queries and fulls is the holiday season. Is no news good or bad? LOLBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09962862566388212238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-12645854974013209002012-12-21T17:23:01.648-05:002012-12-21T17:23:01.648-05:00Thank you, Karen. Happy holidays to you and your f...Thank you, Karen. Happy holidays to you and your family, too!Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-65300706342567097182012-12-21T17:22:29.065-05:002012-12-21T17:22:29.065-05:00Yes, times could be changing. That wouldn't su...Yes, times could be changing. That wouldn't surprise me. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-68524834851264918472012-12-21T15:52:26.234-05:002012-12-21T15:52:26.234-05:00Things are changing a bit, I believe. I agree with...Things are changing a bit, I believe. I agree with Beverly ^^. It's probably because of so many new books out, there is no time for "down time" anymore, which is not the best for writers or the industry. Down time sparks new ideas. <br /><br />Oh, well. Best of luck with everything you have to do, Kelly. Hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday.Karen Wojcik Bernerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12824421839546160653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-55467722981108678562012-12-21T14:43:31.839-05:002012-12-21T14:43:31.839-05:00Maybe you're on to something. Usually the holi...Maybe you're on to something. Usually the holiday season is slower, but this year I've been as busy as ever. Maybe times are changing with so many new publishers.<br /><br />Yeah, I'd not submit anything until after the holidays. I doubt it would get read, so I'm using this time to spiff my story up and get it ready to send.Beverly Stowe McClurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02176195451841801819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-77865422863079984002012-12-21T14:39:44.550-05:002012-12-21T14:39:44.550-05:00LOL. Yes, I guess it's because I'm on the ...LOL. Yes, I guess it's because I'm on the other side now. Things are still done internally, but submissions slow down for most.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-48493603519985559672012-12-21T14:18:39.875-05:002012-12-21T14:18:39.875-05:00Most writers I know began receiving far fewer quer...Most writers I know began receiving far fewer query and submission responses from about Dec 15th, so I think most of the biz slows down. Not you or your pubber though -- you guys keep rockin' it out! :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735576044552810103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-44186589237818354982012-12-21T13:41:04.641-05:002012-12-21T13:41:04.641-05:00That's right, Kiersi. I'm not about to com...That's right, Kiersi. I'm not about to complain about working. I love it. I will definitely make time for my family, though. I consider that one of my jobs, too. I'm Mom first. :)Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-53392292646295645432012-12-21T13:40:10.232-05:002012-12-21T13:40:10.232-05:00Maybe that's it. I'm on the other side now...Maybe that's it. I'm on the other side now. LOL.Kelly Hashwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13936313159809041986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6086062096420008519.post-81412418840234660742012-12-21T13:35:20.072-05:002012-12-21T13:35:20.072-05:00I'm experiencing the same thing, Kelly! It kin...I'm experiencing the same thing, Kelly! It kind of sucks, as I was hoping to have some time off--but the more work, the more money, right? I'm sure you'll power through it, though. Make sure you take plenty of time off this season to spend with your family. :)Kiersihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16033659930186902045noreply@blogger.com