tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post5376568968250918730..comments2024-03-28T02:00:11.260-05:00Comments on A Newbie's Guide to Publishing: Fifty Shades of Alice in WonderlandJA Konrathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-11847103118370983782014-06-10T02:35:37.457-05:002014-06-10T02:35:37.457-05:00Pretty good post. I just stumbled upon your blog a...Pretty good post. I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed reading your blog posts. Any way I’ll be subscribing to your feedto chuc su kienhttp://daianevent.com/to-chuc-su-kien/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-10796250545811165102013-02-05T21:58:20.561-06:002013-02-05T21:58:20.561-06:00This is exactly what i've looking for all day,...This is exactly what i've looking for all day, thanks for posting, i like it baby plazahttp://baby.net.vnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-32050511837452756332012-08-22T20:50:31.987-05:002012-08-22T20:50:31.987-05:00What I want to know is how she got away with purlo...What I want to know is how she got away with purloining two book titles and one story. Don't get me wrong, the book is frocking hilarious and I loved it...but is this some kind of public domain thing? Could someone write, say, an erotic version of Dumas's "Count of Monte Cristo", a la "Fifty Shades of Edmond Dantes" without getting their pants sued off?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-62416610959189913122012-08-14T06:42:44.619-05:002012-08-14T06:42:44.619-05:00The cover wow! Amazing! It's hilarious. Thanks...The cover wow! Amazing! It's hilarious. Thanks Melinda!Xlibrishttp://www.fxpal.com/?p=xlibrisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-47574112478457100962012-08-01T16:20:26.087-05:002012-08-01T16:20:26.087-05:00This is proof of what a good cover can do. I got ...This is proof of what a good cover can do. I got it just because of the cover art, and after reading some of the other comments and reviews on Amazon, it looks like I am clearly not the only person to do so.<br /><br />Can't wait to read it!smoberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09901670574133915346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-32017095225380197222012-08-01T08:51:20.293-05:002012-08-01T08:51:20.293-05:00This is sort of interesting. She's at 816 toda...This is sort of interesting. She's at 816 today. High in some weird categories for porn, but, hey, maybe the erotica charts are too high for the book to climb. That said, there is clearly two things at work: 1) Joe's promotion of the book to his 10,000s of readers, which has given it a bounce due to a % of them downloading it. 2) A good cover, blurb and lots of 4-5 star reviews (15 atm). is Joe the new king maker? Maybe, he'll try again so we can see.Acid Witchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-14530515677495530302012-07-31T19:32:46.450-05:002012-07-31T19:32:46.450-05:00Hi Melinda - yes, it is pretty obvious.
"I&#...Hi Melinda - yes, it is pretty obvious.<br /><br />"I'm thrilled that Alice is doing so well! Joe is a dear. I also simply must thank NYT bestselling romance writer Ruth Cardello. She generously gave Alice a big push to her fanbase, and also a terrific review. You are the best, Ruth!"<br /><br />(Sigh) If only... Ah well, one day I'll get someone like Ruth or Joe as well. I dare not ask anymore after a few hurting rejections (i.e. you DO NOT send cold e-mails, most said). But the Goodreads community is absolutely fantastic so there is always a way to readership.<br /><br />Anyway, I am genuinely happy for you Melinda and just now reading your book.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09537045183162581098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-52607636114678123972012-07-31T19:21:08.597-05:002012-07-31T19:21:08.597-05:00The above was me, Melinda DuChamp, if that wasn...The above was me, Melinda DuChamp, if that wasn't obvious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-73503493973843941142012-07-31T19:20:12.250-05:002012-07-31T19:20:12.250-05:00Hey Joe, it helped! Excellent stuff.
I'm thri...<i>Hey Joe, it helped! Excellent stuff.</i><br /><br />I'm thrilled that Alice is doing so well! Joe is a dear. I also simply must thank NYT bestselling romance writer Ruth Cardello. She generously gave Alice a big push to her fanbase, and also a terrific review. You are the best, Ruth!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-69232065540664449662012-07-31T18:10:52.979-05:002012-07-31T18:10:52.979-05:00Just checked "Movers and Shakers in Kindle St...Just checked "Movers and Shakers in Kindle Store UK" and Fifty shades of Alice in Wonderland is number 1 (from unranked to 137) with eight 5* reviews.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/movers-and-shakers/digital-text" rel="nofollow">Movers and Shakers in Kindle Store UK</a><br /><br />Hey Joe, it helped! Excellent stuff.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09537045183162581098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-66241377505456298252012-07-31T14:50:32.678-05:002012-07-31T14:50:32.678-05:00Is the any other download link except amazon? It d...Is the any other download link except amazon? It doeanst allow to download for european region. =(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01111402056857107085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-77405038625804313782012-07-31T14:46:28.976-05:002012-07-31T14:46:28.976-05:00Melinda DuChamp is a nice pen name, my man.
If I ...<i>Melinda DuChamp is a nice pen name, my man.</i><br /><br />If I ever do an erotica book, I'd go with Jocelyn Kolt as a pen name. Initials JK, to go along with JA Konrath, Jack Kilborn, and Joe Kimball. <br /><br />I get emails from people thinking Blake Crouch is one of my pseudonyms. Jake Krouch, maybe, but not BC.JA Konrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-34770352627494272182012-07-31T13:59:39.158-05:002012-07-31T13:59:39.158-05:00Just finished reading this book and loved it. Can...Just finished reading this book and loved it. Can't wait for the next one!!! :o)Ann Crosbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00460287203013100810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-81928804734863592072012-07-31T11:05:43.290-05:002012-07-31T11:05:43.290-05:00Melinda DuChamp is a nice pen name, my man.Melinda DuChamp is a nice pen name, my man.Gary Dobbs/Jack Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10935686140719743351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-87582980640782023592012-07-31T00:00:01.983-05:002012-07-31T00:00:01.983-05:00JA: Any thoughts about this:
http://www.guardian....JA: Any thoughts about this:<br /><br />http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2012/jul/30/tweet-about-cats-just-writeJPhttp://www.jamesphelan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-78785348065867063282012-07-30T23:58:41.506-05:002012-07-30T23:58:41.506-05:00By Monday, July 31, 11:56 CDT, Melinda's book ...By Monday, July 31, 11:56 CDT, Melinda's book is ranked at #7 Free on Amazon. I'd say it shows a plug by our host, Mr. Konrath, works. *grin*Onne Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05958677618948452160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-6223401642596176182012-07-30T22:22:53.130-05:002012-07-30T22:22:53.130-05:00This is exactly what i've looking for all day,...This is exactly what i've looking for all day, thanks for posting, i like itbanh trung thu 2012http://banhtrungthu.biz/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-89364135533798482732012-07-30T17:31:52.695-05:002012-07-30T17:31:52.695-05:00Will there be backlash?
Yes.
There is a small, b...Will there be backlash?<br /><br />Yes.<br /><br />There is a small, but very vocal group of readers that wince and cringe when sex is brought up. Not just in things they read, but in general.<br /><br />They will complain. I'm surprised it hasn't show up already in the reviews for Melinda's book.<br /><br />(Then I haven't checked those today.)P.S. Powernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-43996563338489756262012-07-30T15:00:37.925-05:002012-07-30T15:00:37.925-05:00Oh my. Oh my. Oh me, oh my. What a cover. I ne...Oh my. Oh my. Oh me, oh my. What a cover. I need to fan myself and have glass of lemonade under the shade of a big strong Oak tree in order to cool down.<br /><br />Well, not too big and strong an Oak tree.<br /><br />So, I downloaded, will read, recommend and also wish Melinda the best of luck! She sounds like both a good writer and a smart cookie, always a good combination.<br /><br />I am finding this mainstreaming of erotica absolutely fascinating. It's a good thing, but it's sort of startling to me. Where did it come from? Although, I wonder if people felt safer buying erotica on e-books and reading it privately, which then lead to bigger sales, which is now leading to mainstream acceptance.<br /><br />But will there be backlash?<br /><br />Always so interesting to watch our culture at work!Mirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02558405035294107657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-76174594076831655652012-07-29T20:14:49.729-05:002012-07-29T20:14:49.729-05:00Joe,
Just wanted to say thanks for sharing this o...Joe,<br /><br />Just wanted to say thanks for sharing this on my WTRAFSOG (What to read after Fifty (50) Shades of Grey) author promotion / book recommendation Facebook page.<br /><br />For the authors - the WTRAFSOG page was setup with the general idea of capitalizing on the influx of new readers to the genre as a result of 50 Shades - and to point those readers in the direction of other erotica authors - myself included. It has surpassed my expectations and grown into a very active community with over 90 book sales a day resulting from links on the page.<br /><br />There truly are some voracious readers being created by the 50 Shades phenomenon - regardless of what you might think of that series itself. As an author of erotica I am thankful for the "exposure" this series has gotten in the media - as it has led to renewed interest in the genre.<br /><br />Just thought you might like to know there have been 516 clicks on the Fifty Shades of Alice in Wonderland link on the What to Read page since your posting last night.<br /><br />Wishing you much success Melinda - I have downloaded and started reading it as well. Funny and erotic will draw me in every time.<br /><br />Thanks for your blog Joe - I'm a big fan.<br /><br />SummerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05081851829122947255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-78069342827406180112012-07-29T19:45:11.705-05:002012-07-29T19:45:11.705-05:00I downloaded the book a couple of hours ago so I c...I downloaded the book a couple of hours ago so I cannot say much but so far I am thoroughly enjoying it! The cover is fascinating and deep on so many levels and I honestly believe this book will be a total success. Excellent work Melinda!<br /><br />As for Joe, what can I say, your blog is my bible and your books are my entertainment. Just pure fabulous stuff, thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09537045183162581098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-91886928480642822722012-07-29T19:05:49.111-05:002012-07-29T19:05:49.111-05:00You have got to be kidding me? What is this? I don...You have got to be kidding me? What is this? I don't understand why you did this. A plug for your designer etc? Joe, I LOVE your blog. I don't know what this is. Amazing cover, but IMO this is the kind of thing that has given digital publishing a bad name. Piggybacking and cheap erotica. Great.<br />Still love your blog. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-6756467068418496042012-07-29T16:15:57.059-05:002012-07-29T16:15:57.059-05:00On the subject of originality: I think Melinda...On the subject of originality: I think Melinda's book looks interesting and I'll read in part because I read Caroll's original, and the first chapter of 50 Shades.<br /><br />That said, I just posted the latest installment of one of my parody novels on my blog, and I can say without a doubt that no one has seen has ever seen woman-on-dinosaur ghost action like this before.<br /><br />End shameless promotion.christamarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04967381105282205039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-66155785081022815152012-07-29T09:33:25.234-05:002012-07-29T09:33:25.234-05:00The above comment was from Melinda, via email. For...The above comment was from Melinda, via email. For some reason she can't post comments, so I posted it and didn't sign her name.JA Konrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-76816054485531596072012-07-29T09:28:05.207-05:002012-07-29T09:28:05.207-05:00Thank you, Joe, for the lovely interview. What a t...Thank you, Joe, for the lovely interview. What a terrific blog you have!<br /><br />Thank you, all who have downloaded Alice and wished it, and me, success. Though I have had my share of bad publishing experiences, I am always uplifted by the generosity of other writers. <br /><br />*Melinda writes much better than E.L. James,but the same sadist-masochist content sucks.*<br /><br />As I stated in the interview, Mrinal, I approve of any kind of intimacy between consenting adults. Though I may not be personally titillated by the many kinky experiences in Alice, or in 50 Shades of Grey, I know others are, and don't find anything wrong with that. In fact, this wonderful, vibrant diversity is part of what makes human sexuality so strange and wonderful. <br /><br />Besides, the theme of the novel is that sexual fantasy is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, it is a necessary part of existence. Alice may do things that many people would never do, but those people might still enjoy the vicarious experience of Alice's adventures. Some may not, and that is okay too. If we were all the same, what a boring world this would be!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com