Comments | tapratt: Bone Shop: A Reader-Supported Novella

tapratt

Bone Shop: A Reader-Supported Novella

Jun 25, 2009 07:19

As I mentioned yesterday, my wife was laid off this week, and while we both hope she finds a new job soon (and that I sell some more novels, as far as that goes), we're in sudden need of money now. I could have just straight-out asked for financial help -- and for those who've offered that, thanks, it's appreciated -- but I'm a writer, and if there ( Read more... )

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bigherman June 26 2009, 05:47:30 UTC

Whoah boy. I feel guilty that I'm so happy that you're writing this. And that you sent me an e-mail about it, which means you didn't think my fan letter sounded crazy and my e-mail address worthy of your block list. Take it the right way?

And... good luck.

novella anonymous June 27 2009, 15:58:03 UTC

I think this is a great idea (although possibly I am not completely objective since I am eager for more Marla). Donation completed!

fiamme June 29 2009, 18:06:38 UTC

I love the Marla stories, and I love the model you're using for selling your work to the people that want it (and BOY do we want it), while cutting out the middle man. I'm a little curious about how you got the contract stuff works out (ie, nobody at your publishers gets their nose out of joint about this?) but I'm too happy to get access to more Marla to worry too much.

I hope your wife finds a new job soon.

tapratt June 29 2009, 18:13:58 UTC

Oh, there's no contractual issue here. Bantam gets first look at my next Marla novels -- and they're still considering my proposals -- but I've written and sold other short stories about Marla to anthologies, etc. The characters and world are mine. Bantam wouldn't publish a standalone novella anyway. The whole of "Bone Shop" will probably be about half the length of one of the novels.

Now, if I went and self-published the fifth Marla novel on my own, before my publisher made a decision about it, noses would understandably get out of joint!

Spread the Word fiamme June 29 2009, 21:54:03 UTC

Hiya- this is a great idea and as a fan I will participate. However, do you know how so many sites have a facebook or twitter symbol to add to the number of readers? This would be a great idea for you too. Also, I don't know if you have a site on Facebook but highly recommend. Don't advertise--get a site. Good example is HBO True Blood. Now onto something to look forward to on Monday....xxooCherylanne Farley Bakersfield, CA (ONL 108 degrees!!)

fiamme July 5 2009, 21:18:22 UTC

Glad to hear it. And hey, I can see why novellas aren't a money spinner for traditional publishing houses, but their loss is (I hope) your gain.

gerbilicous June 30 2009, 13:26:14 UTC

Hey Tim, it's Rachel Aaron! I gotta say, this is a veeery interesting idea! I would be in to read the origins of Marla. Good luck in your endeavor, and I hope that things turn up!

Facebook anonymous July 5 2009, 01:37:00 UTC

I've made a Cause for this on Facebook, it's called Support T.A. Pratt. It won't actually generate money like some Facebook causes do, but it points you to this site where you can donate.