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First Book Friday: Mindy Klasky

Mar 04, 2011 09:30

Welcome to First Book Friday!

A long time ago, on an internet far, far away, there was an online writing bulletin board called the Rumor Mill. A young writer named Jim used to visit every day, learning about manuscript format and markets and writing scams. One of the people he encountered was a writer named Mindy Klasky (mindyklasky on LJ).

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Comments 13

margaret_y March 4 2011, 17:42:48 UTC

"About halfway through the first act, I was pummeled with a brutal realization."

I gasped out loud when I read this! That second act must have been the longest theater-going experience of your life.

mindyklasky March 4 2011, 19:05:37 UTC

It *was* - and the play was one where they *showed* you the murderer in the first act, so there wasn't even any suspense in finding out who the bad guy was :-)

deborahblakehps March 4 2011, 20:08:56 UTC

I love all of Mindy's books (and even own all 5 of the Glasswright series in actual paper form). She was one of the first authors I reached out to (i.e.--stalked) when I started getting serious about my writing career, and has always been one of the most supportive.

So not just a great author, but a pretty cool person as well. And the books rock. Run out and get them. No, really...I'll wait.

mindyklasky March 5 2011, 00:18:55 UTC

::grin::

I'll pay you later, Deb!

deborahblakehps March 5 2011, 01:50:05 UTC

As always, I am happy to accept payment in chocolate :-)

lady_jade_01 March 4 2011, 23:21:32 UTC

I just plain *stalk* the woman...hehehehee *waves at Mindy* and SOMEday I'll even get to meet her in person!

mindyklasky March 5 2011, 00:19:25 UTC

::waves back::

Looking forward to that in-person meeting, when it happens!

mtlawson March 5 2011, 00:24:53 UTC

That's a helluva story, Mindy. Josh Palmatier reviewed your Glasswrights books, and because of that I've been keeping my eye out for them.

mindyklasky March 5 2011, 02:14:25 UTC

::grin:: I have Mr. Palmetier's books in my to be read pile... If only I could create extra time somehow!

anonymous March 5 2011, 04:36:29 UTC

Oh, how I laughed at this one (I'm sorry!). I hope your agent learned to be more careful about the date in the future. :)

mindyklasky March 5 2011, 21:12:15 UTC

I wonder, sometimes, how many other first offers come in on 4/1 each year! Glad that I gave you a laugh ;-)