tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post9099114771329845387..comments2024-03-28T02:00:11.260-05:00Comments on A Newbie's Guide to Publishing: Guest Post by Mike DennisJA Konrathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-78309152343448978672013-07-04T07:09:06.897-05:002013-07-04T07:09:06.897-05:00I've read all of Mike's books and the Key ...I've read all of Mike's books and the Key West Nocturne Series is my favorite, especially Ghosts of Havana and Setup on Front Street In Ghosts of Havana, the plot is so well crafted, so hidden in plain sight that I don't know anyone who was not impressed when the underpinnings were revealed. Very satisfying! Mike is truly underappreciated so I'm happy to see him profiled on your blog. Jessicahttp://www.jessi.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-75375155517553228882013-07-01T06:48:42.542-05:002013-07-01T06:48:42.542-05:00In your opinion, Joe, would it be necessary for me...In your opinion, Joe, would it be necessary for me to use a pen name if I went from Fantasy, to Crime Drama, to Zombie fiction. These are just examples, but I feel like it would make it harder for an unknown like me. <br /><br />@Jason D. Morrow - FWIW, I'll throw in my 2 cents and say go with pen names if there's a huge difference in genres. For instance, if you're going to write fantasy, science fiction (SF), and horror, don't bother with pen names; they're all under the spec fic umbrella anyway.<br /><br />If you're going to write fantasies and thrillers, go with a pen name with one of them.<br /><br />I'll suggest to go to Dean Wesley Smith's and Kris Rusch's sites for suggestions/advice. In fact, I think Kris just talked about that not too long ago.<br /><br />Me? I primarily write in fantasy, but I've also written a couple of romantic comedies - using a pen name. Because in my mind, the fantasy I write is way differnt than the goofy romantic comedies I write.<br /><br />But, then again, this all my take on it. YMMV.<br /><br />Good luck! :-)<br />Nancy Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06214579721075450777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-11008072341450839552013-06-30T10:29:07.786-05:002013-06-30T10:29:07.786-05:00A good writer can write any genre. An example of ...A good writer can write any genre. An example of that is Louis L'Amour when he wrote outside the Western genre.Walter Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03221874622830527655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-91093142371558044212013-06-30T08:52:34.105-05:002013-06-30T08:52:34.105-05:00In your opinion, Joe, would it be necessary for me...In your opinion, Joe, would it be necessary for me to use a pen name if I went from Fantasy, to Crime Drama, to Zombie fiction. These are just examples, but I feel like it would make it harder for an unknown like me. <br /><br />It seems like that instead of one unknown author name to build up, I then have two, or three. Jason D. Morrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04473532447312789024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-1910193418313914032013-06-29T22:45:04.136-05:002013-06-29T22:45:04.136-05:00fyi, it's a good read
Thanks!
And as a fello...<i>fyi, it's a good read</i><br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />And as a fellow drummer, I have to say your band is really cool. Bagpipes, man!Jude Hardinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09994813046526310594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-26651722725024598532013-06-29T21:35:25.845-05:002013-06-29T21:35:25.845-05:00Mike, I gotta finish up Jude's COLT first :)
...Mike, I gotta finish up Jude's COLT first :)<br /><br /><br />(fyi, it's a good read)Alistair McIntyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08549555602692910018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-59106846678028444762013-06-29T21:07:42.280-05:002013-06-29T21:07:42.280-05:00Hey, Mike. I'm currently reading "Setup o...Hey, Mike. I'm currently reading "Setup on Front Street" and I'm enjoying it. I highly recommend it.Merrill Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00164361657325279390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-32278900811621452142013-06-29T18:27:22.364-05:002013-06-29T18:27:22.364-05:00Irnbru--Hope you enjoy my books. Please let me kno...Irnbru--Hope you enjoy my books. Please let me knowMike Dennishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12124608976443034287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-87733863810700962732013-06-29T17:02:33.545-05:002013-06-29T17:02:33.545-05:00Like someone else said, I like your blog post, so ...Like someone else said, I like your blog post, so I'm sure I'll enjoy your stories.<br /><br />Good luck with trying out a different locale/genre.Alistair McIntyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08549555602692910018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-30846782324657386892013-06-29T16:39:06.766-05:002013-06-29T16:39:06.766-05:00Had to kill anonymous posting for a bit.
If you w...Had to kill anonymous posting for a bit.<br /><br />If you want to post anonymously but fear industry repercussion (you're an agent, editor, writer with Big 5) just email me your comment and I'll post it. <br /><br />If you want to post anonymously because you need to fill your empty life with cowardly potshots, email me and I'll try to point you to a good psychiatrist. JA Konrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-81865713658117534482013-06-29T13:00:25.214-05:002013-06-29T13:00:25.214-05:00Hi Mike,
Like the concept of using Key West as yo...Hi Mike,<br /><br />Like the concept of using Key West as your setting. Lot's of history and perfectly placed when things change with our neighbor to the south. Imagine the plots; drug smuggling, gun running, international bank scams, I'm sure you've thought of a lot. I really like the idea of using a pen name, especially when writing outside your genre. My first book was a cozy, but I have another which is more of a thriller, and for that I will probably use a pen name. Picks by Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03210946161490466694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-37757100090376569362013-06-29T12:09:46.378-05:002013-06-29T12:09:46.378-05:00Jill-- Thanks so much for the support.Jill-- Thanks so much for the support.Mike Dennishttp://mikedennisnoir.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-2017532070642838322013-06-29T12:07:00.957-05:002013-06-29T12:07:00.957-05:00Joe--
Thanks for the sound advice. I only recently...Joe--<br />Thanks for the sound advice. I only recently started taking books out of Select because of an extremely disappointing BookBub/Select promo I did last month for SETUP ON FRONT STREET. But after reading your suggestion and some of your previous posts on the subject, I think I'll reverse course and go back in Select.<br /><br />I actually do have another genre going right now. It's a private eye series set in Las Vegas. Currently, I have two novelettes and a full novel in the series. The first book in the series, a novelette, is scheduled for an Ebookbooster/Select promo next week. Here's hoping.<br /><br />Jude--The offer still stands. Just let me know.<br /><br />Andrea--Thanks for the good words on my covers, but the guy who deserves the praise is Jeroen ten Berge, the sensational cover designer from New Zealand. Check out his website.Mike Dennishttp://mikedennisnoir.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-67830354342817272882013-06-29T12:01:04.924-05:002013-06-29T12:01:04.924-05:00Mike, if your books have the flavor of your blog p...Mike, if your books have the flavor of your blog post I'll be buying them all. I love Key West as a locale. The covers are awesome too.Jill Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754506629717417267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-9402355622215249632013-06-29T11:42:58.877-05:002013-06-29T11:42:58.877-05:00Mike, your book covers are fantastic. Who's yo...Mike, your book covers are fantastic. Who's your cover designer?Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05490759375036511747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-53384809782466193632013-06-29T11:34:04.621-05:002013-06-29T11:34:04.621-05:00Nice post, Mike. My agent says the category I'...Nice post, Mike. My agent says the category I'm writing in (which is similar to what you're doing, I think) seems to be struggling right now, so Joe's advice to experiment with different genres might be something to think about. For me, I know that whatever I try will still have something of a gritty edge to it, because that's just who I am as a writer. And I think there's room for that kind of thing in any genre, even romance.<br /><br />Anyway, best of luck with your books. They look great. And I swear I'm going to take you up on your offer to come down and hang out at your place sometime, :)Jude Hardinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09994813046526310594noreply@blogger.com