tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post8736263566718233312..comments2024-03-28T02:00:11.260-05:00Comments on A Newbie's Guide to Publishing: Jacked Up with Tracy SharpJA Konrathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-40915092989622790512013-11-11T02:17:17.219-06:002013-11-11T02:17:17.219-06:00Very Fantastic Q/A! I love Horror-Thriller books.....Very Fantastic Q/A! I love Horror-Thriller books.. I will grab a copy of your book Tracy and thanks for detailing what's inside of your books... Thanks also Joe for sharing this!Skillbiteshttp://skillbites.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-13232747823607933852013-11-09T06:34:27.467-06:002013-11-09T06:34:27.467-06:00How exciting for you! Well done Tracy. Sounds awes...How exciting for you! Well done Tracy. Sounds awesome. Best of luck with this, hope it grabs all deserved attention. X<br />Shah Wharton.http://shahwharton.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-89694262800490430672013-11-07T10:39:07.770-06:002013-11-07T10:39:07.770-06:00This is really exciting news, can't wait to se...This is really exciting news, can't wait to see the finished products.<br />Good luckTeena Lyonshttp://www.professionalghost.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-81986973668901773822013-11-06T14:58:10.859-06:002013-11-06T14:58:10.859-06:00By the way... my husband just started reading Blak...By the way... my husband just started reading Blake Crouch, and he's so wild about Lettie Dobesh that he's rereading all that he can find with that character. I'll have to make sure that he rereads MY stuff twice, too! ;-)Patrice Fitzgeraldhttp://www.patricefitzgerald.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-57747340253651486972013-11-04T21:42:27.807-06:002013-11-04T21:42:27.807-06:00Congratulations on the new book! It's wonderfu...Congratulations on the new book! It's wonderful when artists of any sort collaborate and find it makes the process faster and more fun, and the ideas even more plentiful.<br /><br />I write in Hugh Howey's world of WOOL, and though his model is simply to open the door to let others build on his universe, it was such a good concept that Amazon created Kindle Worlds based on the success of such books -- and on the money they were already making on WOOL "fan fiction." It's been a goldmine for me personally. <br /><br />In fact, I'm just about to collaborate with another writer on Silo stories created in much the same way Joe is doing here. It's exciting to see all the new things coming out of the self-publishing revolution. Patrice Fitzgeraldhttp://www.patricefitzgerald.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-69623284522907744792013-11-02T10:11:27.576-05:002013-11-02T10:11:27.576-05:00great guide i was inspired because :) i really lik...<br />great guide i was inspired because :) i really like to become a<br /><a href="http://damonza.com/ebook-cover-designer" rel="nofollow">ebook cover designer</a> &<br /><a href="http://damonza.com/book-cover-designer" rel="nofollow">book cover designer</a><br />but im still studying how to become a professional on illustrator.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02685033243693777927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-26669307647505280042013-11-01T23:51:15.752-05:002013-11-01T23:51:15.752-05:00@ AVP...can't wait for your sequel to PTF..! l...@ AVP...can't wait for your sequel to PTF..! loved the first and also really enjoyed your and Joe's Chandler series...great stuff!Laverdadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02854477654768797217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-12091851203581341502013-11-01T23:48:46.142-05:002013-11-01T23:48:46.142-05:00Thanks guys, just picked this one up. looking forw...Thanks guys, just picked this one up. looking forward to more, and hopefully discovering some more terrific indie authors !! Great idea Joe. Laverdadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02854477654768797217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-87860288014824405832013-11-01T20:02:04.615-05:002013-11-01T20:02:04.615-05:00What spreadsheets do you use or software or what??...<i>What spreadsheets do you use or software or what???? </i><br /><br />I have an assistant who uses Excel to custom make templates for me, so I can keep running totals of sales, co-authors, and expenses.<br /><br />She's invaluable.JA Konrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-18704910583101503402013-11-01T16:19:31.444-05:002013-11-01T16:19:31.444-05:00Thanks Daniel and Paul!
Paul, I'm glad enjoye...Thanks Daniel and Paul!<br /><br />Paul, I'm glad enjoyed Leah. She's a joy to write. A lot of fun :)Tracy Sharp - Author of the Leah Ryan Serieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12239533451929739327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-13536953142239940372013-11-01T14:56:49.396-05:002013-11-01T14:56:49.396-05:00This seems like a pretty cool idea. Andrew Leon w...This seems like a pretty cool idea. Andrew Leon was doing something like this with his latest, "Shadow Spinner" -- he asked people to submit stories using some of his characters from another book of his. (I got to do a vampire story! And I managed to work in quantum mechanics and CB radios!)<br /><br />What's fun is taking someone else's characters and giving them a twist, or seeing what someone does with your own guys/gals. It kind of reminds me of the old DC/Marvel crossovers, where you got to see favorite superheroes in unfamiliar situations.<br /><br />I'll probably check out the book -- thrillers like this aren't my usual thing but you guys do a good sell job. Already, since reading this post I've wish-listed the repo books, eaten two Snickers' bars, and orders a "Tebow" jersey from the Jets store. I know you didn't push those last things, but if you would cover for me with my cardiologist and my wife, I'd really appreciate it. Brianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01616494058636881575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-25085411760747658732013-11-01T11:36:01.604-05:002013-11-01T11:36:01.604-05:00Hi Tracy and Joe. Read Jacked Up last week and lov...Hi Tracy and Joe. Read Jacked Up last week and loved Leah. Gets me excited to read the others which I will start on this weekend.<br /><br />DanDaniel Kenneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11607594747105799701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-57790860915098553472013-11-01T09:24:16.240-05:002013-11-01T09:24:16.240-05:00Congratulations, Tracy & Joe!
Just bought a ...Congratulations, Tracy & Joe! <br /><br />Just bought a copy, and cant wait to read it. Wishing you both success with these collaborations. Once again, Joe is forging ahead with an innovative move that we can all learn from.<br /><br />Cheers!Paul Drakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12598834654927530856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-76565838117311909852013-11-01T06:16:21.332-05:002013-11-01T06:16:21.332-05:00Joe: I have a question for you and it's totall...Joe: I have a question for you and it's totally off topic. Now that some of us are making money at this book writing thing, how do you keep track of the business/finance side of things? What spreadsheets do you use or software or what???? I'm getting bogged down with all of this and my old trusty pencil & scratch pad isn't cutting it anymore. Please do a post on how to track & record the business end of things...Thanks! Anna MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-47973684061626084782013-10-31T16:19:29.318-05:002013-10-31T16:19:29.318-05:00Thanks Susanne! Glad you enjoyed Jacked Up :)
LOL...Thanks Susanne! Glad you enjoyed Jacked Up :)<br /><br />LOL D.C! That scene was written by Joe, and it's hysterical!Tracy Sharp - Author of the Leah Ryan Serieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12239533451929739327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-9296897178939681102013-10-31T16:13:09.557-05:002013-10-31T16:13:09.557-05:00"Warning: Contains what may be the funniest s..."Warning: Contains what may be the funniest sex scene ever written."<br /><br />A perfect blurb that immediately pushed me to the Amazon listing page. (Yes I did the "Buy Now With 1-Click trick.) <br /><br />DanD. C. Chesterhttp://1008productions.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-45398837983187086152013-10-31T15:26:51.834-05:002013-10-31T15:26:51.834-05:00Just read your story, Tracy & Joe and it's...Just read your story, Tracy & Joe and it's seamless. It made me laugh out loud in a couple of places, and your fight scene was fabulous. <br /><br />Looking forward to more.<br /><br />SusanneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-19099637073463430642013-10-31T14:14:06.792-05:002013-10-31T14:14:06.792-05:00Thanks Ann! I have all the Chandler books! Outstan...Thanks Ann! I have all the Chandler books! Outstanding!Tracy Sharp - Author of the Leah Ryan Serieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12239533451929739327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-77476064661901474812013-10-31T14:13:24.953-05:002013-10-31T14:13:24.953-05:00This all sounds so amazing. I love Tracy's cov...This all sounds so amazing. I love Tracy's covers. Off to find her books.Jill Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754506629717417267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-12641727547934542982013-10-31T12:12:28.625-05:002013-10-31T12:12:28.625-05:00Congrats, Tracy and Joe! Wishing you outrageous su...Congrats, Tracy and Joe! Wishing you outrageous success. Can't wait to read all four. :)<br /><br />I adore Carl's covers...as always.Ann Voss Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15141783064748972033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-46341548087209583492013-10-31T10:46:34.119-05:002013-10-31T10:46:34.119-05:00Thanks Jason! Jack Daniels books always end up at ...Thanks Jason! Jack Daniels books always end up at the top of my TBR, too! <br /><br />Ken, I love the covers, too! <br /><br />Thanks Alexandra! I did have a blast, and it's been an honor to write for Jack Daniels.Tracy Sharp - Author of the Leah Ryan Serieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12239533451929739327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-15793417953705838292013-10-31T10:27:01.733-05:002013-10-31T10:27:01.733-05:00Hey Tracy and Joe - great to read all about how th...Hey Tracy and Joe - great to read all about how the books happened. I'm sure it was massive fun. Just bought all four - I'm a Jack Daniels fan from way back and can't wait to see what you did with her, T.Alexandra Sokoloffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02881770599534651858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-61658994839790952582013-10-31T10:17:31.758-05:002013-10-31T10:17:31.758-05:00So excited to see this taking off already, can'...So excited to see this taking off already, can't wait to read the new book and dig into the Leah Ryan series. I really dig the new covers as well, very eye-catching.Ken Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12113460297980380216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-58533621544432388172013-10-31T09:44:49.508-05:002013-10-31T09:44:49.508-05:00Congrats Tracy! Good luck with all your books.
J...Congrats Tracy! Good luck with all your books.<br /><br />Joe, you suck! My TBR pile is already a digital mile high, and now you'll be even more prolific with the collaboration releases. JACKED UP! just went to the top of the pile though. :-) Funny how that works...William J. Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03363006166880987871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-78549846216625313692013-10-31T09:41:45.175-05:002013-10-31T09:41:45.175-05:00Thanks Jude! It's been so much fun!
Thanks Co...Thanks Jude! It's been so much fun!<br /><br />Thanks Colin! Actually, Joe suggested that I change the covers, then he had Carl do them up and asked what I thought :) I love Carl's work. And Joe knows his stuff.<br /><br />Thanks Garth!Tracy Sharp - Author of the Leah Ryan Serieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12239533451929739327noreply@blogger.com