Comments on: I’m home! http://www.annaguirre.com/archives/2008/03/19/im-home/ National bestselling author Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:58:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Rene http://www.annaguirre.com/archives/2008/03/19/im-home/#comment-3917 Rene Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:47:37 +0000 http://www.annaguirre.com/archives/2008/03/19/im-home/#comment-3917 Hey, I was 1/2 of that couple at OmegaCon! And, you know, it was true. That was an amazing panel. Based solely on the enjoyment I got out of hearing you talk, I picked up Grimspace (that actually happened with a lot of the authors there, I totally blew my book budget ((and my beer budget!)) for the next couple of months) and I am reading it right this second. I am only on Chapt. 5, but didn't want to wait any longer to tell you how much I am enjoying it. You've done a great job sucking me in with the characterization and the world-building. You mentioned short chapters in the P vs P panel, and you were right; they are the crack cocaine of reading. I must have my next hit. Thanks for what is already an enjoyable read. Hey, I was 1/2 of that couple at OmegaCon! And, you know, it was true. That was an amazing panel. Based solely on the enjoyment I got out of hearing you talk, I picked up Grimspace (that actually happened with a lot of the authors there, I totally blew my book budget ((and my beer budget!)) for the next couple of months) and I am reading it right this second. I am only on Chapt. 5, but didn’t want to wait any longer to tell you how much I am enjoying it.

You’ve done a great job sucking me in with the characterization and the world-building. You mentioned short chapters in the P vs P panel, and you were right; they are the crack cocaine of reading. I must have my next hit. Thanks for what is already an enjoyable read.

]]> By: Karen http://www.annaguirre.com/archives/2008/03/19/im-home/#comment-3906 Karen Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:55:00 +0000 http://www.annaguirre.com/archives/2008/03/19/im-home/#comment-3906 Just finished Grimspace this weekend, and loved it! Dare I admit that I read it twice? (was out of new books) and it was just as good the 2nd time! Now I can't wait until Sept! Thank you for writing such an awesome book! Just finished Grimspace this weekend, and loved it! Dare I admit that I read it twice? (was out of new books) and it was just as good the 2nd time! Now I can’t wait until Sept! Thank you for writing such an awesome book!

]]> By: Ann Aguirre http://www.annaguirre.com/archives/2008/03/19/im-home/#comment-3879 Ann Aguirre Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:43:15 +0000 http://www.annaguirre.com/archives/2008/03/19/im-home/#comment-3879 Thanks, Azteclady. MK, I'll take that as a compliment. Jaime, I was really impressed by her manner. If I am ever half that successful, I would like to interact with the same genuine warmth and sincerity. And thanks for saying you're not surprised we sold out. I was thrilled and astonished. There were a LOT of books there! LiJuun, I can't wait to hear what you think of it. No, Danette. I bought a copy of Dream Chaser while I was there, and she signed it for me. QB, Azteclady has answered the question already. But yeah, pantsers just write the book without planning or outlining first, and what happens, happens. Plotters generally do pre-work, which may include outlines, synopses, story boards, character cards... and other stuff I probably don't know about, not being one. Fantastic, Tina! I'm so happy you liked it. I hope you enjoy Wanderlust as much; that's coming out in September. Bonnie, I was nervous before I got there, but once I sat down in front of the room, I went into calm, clear mode. Apparently I'm a natural; a number of people came up to me afterward and said that they were buying Grimspace because they enjoyed hearing me speak so much. I'm actually better at working a whole room than I am socializing in a party context. I hate approaching people and trying to start a conversation. Talking about a specific topic is much easier, particularly when you have an enthusiastic audience. Thanks, Azteclady.

MK, I’ll take that as a compliment.

Jaime, I was really impressed by her manner. If I am ever half that successful, I would like to interact with the same genuine warmth and sincerity. And thanks for saying you’re not surprised we sold out. I was thrilled and astonished. There were a LOT of books there!

LiJuun, I can’t wait to hear what you think of it.

No, Danette. I bought a copy of Dream Chaser while I was there, and she signed it for me.

QB, Azteclady has answered the question already. But yeah, pantsers just write the book without planning or outlining first, and what happens, happens. Plotters generally do pre-work, which may include outlines, synopses, story boards, character cards… and other stuff I probably don’t know about, not being one.

Fantastic, Tina! I’m so happy you liked it. I hope you enjoy Wanderlust as much; that’s coming out in September.

Bonnie, I was nervous before I got there, but once I sat down in front of the room, I went into calm, clear mode. Apparently I’m a natural; a number of people came up to me afterward and said that they were buying Grimspace because they enjoyed hearing me speak so much. I’m actually better at working a whole room than I am socializing in a party context. I hate approaching people and trying to start a conversation. Talking about a specific topic is much easier, particularly when you have an enthusiastic audience.

]]> By: Bonnie Dee http://www.annaguirre.com/archives/2008/03/19/im-home/#comment-3878 Bonnie Dee Thu, 20 Mar 2008 14:12:31 +0000 http://www.annaguirre.com/archives/2008/03/19/im-home/#comment-3878 How did you feel about being on the panels? Are you a natural public speaker or were you really nervous? I could deal with the one on one of signing, but think I'd really hate being in front of a room full of people, thinking on my feet and fielding questions. Glad the con was such a success for you. You'll enjoy RT. It's a great time. How did you feel about being on the panels? Are you a natural public speaker or were you really nervous? I could deal with the one on one of signing, but think I’d really hate being in front of a room full of people, thinking on my feet and fielding questions.

Glad the con was such a success for you. You’ll enjoy RT. It’s a great time.

]]> By: azteclady http://www.annaguirre.com/archives/2008/03/19/im-home/#comment-3877 azteclady Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:32:42 +0000 http://www.annaguirre.com/archives/2008/03/19/im-home/#comment-3877 BevQB, I have a feeling that Pantsing is the writerly technical term for "flying by the seat of your pants"--and that in the context it's being contrasted with plotting a book/series before actually writing it. Experts are welcome to come and correct me anytime, though. :wink: BevQB, I have a feeling that Pantsing is the writerly technical term for “flying by the seat of your pants”–and that in the context it’s being contrasted with plotting a book/series before actually writing it.

Experts are welcome to come and correct me anytime, though.

]]> By: Tina http://www.annaguirre.com/archives/2008/03/19/im-home/#comment-3876 Tina Thu, 20 Mar 2008 13:29:23 +0000 http://www.annaguirre.com/archives/2008/03/19/im-home/#comment-3876 Hi there! I just wanted to let you know that Grimspace caught my eye at the library the other day. Although I don't read as much sci-fi as I used to I decided to give it a go anyway. I absolutely loved it! I'm definitely going to pick up a copy at the bookstore, because I know this is one that I'm going to want to read again and again. :) Hi there! I just wanted to let you know that Grimspace caught my eye at the library the other day. Although I don’t read as much sci-fi as I used to I decided to give it a go anyway. I absolutely loved it! I’m definitely going to pick up a copy at the bookstore, because I know this is one that I’m going to want to read again and again. :)

]]> By: BevQB http://www.annaguirre.com/archives/2008/03/19/im-home/#comment-3875 BevQB Thu, 20 Mar 2008 11:49:13 +0000 http://www.annaguirre.com/archives/2008/03/19/im-home/#comment-3875 Okay, I gotta ask... What is "Pantsing vs Plotting"? :question: I've never heard the term pantsing before. And congrats on enjoying the con. Alas, I've decided not to go to RT Con (must remember to cancel hotel reservations), but I think you are gonna have a crazy, wonderful time there. Okay, I gotta ask…
What is “Pantsing vs Plotting”?

I’ve never heard the term pantsing before.

And congrats on enjoying the con. Alas, I’ve decided not to go to RT Con (must remember to cancel hotel reservations), but I think you are gonna have a crazy, wonderful time there.

]]> By: danette http://www.annaguirre.com/archives/2008/03/19/im-home/#comment-3874 danette Thu, 20 Mar 2008 09:11:17 +0000 http://www.annaguirre.com/archives/2008/03/19/im-home/#comment-3874 Glad to hear you fun first con. I'm stoked that you sold all your copies,thats frickin awesome. Green-eyed about getting Sherrilyn's autograph,is it an ARC? :mrgreen: Hugs, Danette Glad to hear you fun first con.
I’m stoked that you sold all your copies,thats frickin awesome.

Green-eyed about getting Sherrilyn’s autograph,is it an ARC?

Hugs, Danette

]]> By: LiJuun http://www.annaguirre.com/archives/2008/03/19/im-home/#comment-3873 LiJuun Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:35:59 +0000 http://www.annaguirre.com/archives/2008/03/19/im-home/#comment-3873 Awesome that you ran out of books! Seriously, congrats on that. I've got a $50 gift card coming from B&N, so I'll finally get to pick up a copy. I tell ya, the waiting sort of sucks. But it's almost over! Awesome that you ran out of books! Seriously, congrats on that.

I’ve got a $50 gift card coming from B&N, so I’ll finally get to pick up a copy. I tell ya, the waiting sort of sucks. But it’s almost over!

]]> By: JaimeK http://www.annaguirre.com/archives/2008/03/19/im-home/#comment-3872 JaimeK Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:09:12 +0000 http://www.annaguirre.com/archives/2008/03/19/im-home/#comment-3872 I am totally glad, but not surprised at all, that you sold out before you sat down to sign. I also think it is cool that Sherrilyn Kenyon was so awesome with her fans. How cool to sign a book for her and to get a book signed by her. Too cool! Welcome back to the non-con world... I am totally glad, but not surprised at all, that you sold out before you sat down to sign.

I also think it is cool that Sherrilyn Kenyon was so awesome with her fans. How cool to sign a book for her and to get a book signed by her. Too cool!

Welcome back to the non-con world…

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