tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post4216015634839865186..comments2024-03-25T20:27:04.181-04:00Comments on Alex J. Cavanaugh: How to Make it as an Author, Black Sea Review, Submarine Movie Trivia, Battle of the Banned, and Ninja NewsAlex J. Cavanaughhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comBlogger157125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-85506968251335715252015-10-30T13:08:01.860-04:002015-10-30T13:08:01.860-04:00Thanks for mentioning Beautiful Betrayal, Alex. XX...Thanks for mentioning Beautiful Betrayal, Alex. XXShah Whartonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04997125261145672115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-9638966970414300292015-10-28T16:16:08.986-04:002015-10-28T16:16:08.986-04:00I actually got to meet Cathrina in Buffalo last Fe...I actually got to meet Cathrina in Buffalo last February during a very harsh winter. Central Oregon is prone to winter too, so I keep extra food/meals in the house in the winter.<br /><br />The list of Star Wars sayings is hilarious. My cat would like if I upholstered things in ewok, because their fur is probably warm.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-90034678766673750832015-10-25T11:09:29.901-04:002015-10-25T11:09:29.901-04:00I think it does not matter how many books you writ...I think it does not matter how many books you write to be a successful author.<br />It is the question how you define success.<br /><br />When you look at your books, IWSG, your blog, your followers, your readership AND to the feedback you get, it is without question that you are a successful author.<br /><br />Of course I understand the reasons why you don't want to write more books.<br />Nevertheless I would like to read more books written by you.<br />Maybe we get some short stories from you. I still love the idea to read a steampunk story written by Alex J. Cavanaugh.<br />There is one thing I learned ..... never say never.<br /><br />"May the force be with you"ediFanoBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11129248787624088717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-36318655689135115232015-10-22T01:47:33.234-04:002015-10-22T01:47:33.234-04:00I didn't know that tidbit about writing. But w...I didn't know that tidbit about writing. But whose rules are those anyway. <br />I think we define our own success. <br /><br />Thanks for rocking with us. Colette Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04844522784600855200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-67721499885149618182015-10-21T16:48:44.008-04:002015-10-21T16:48:44.008-04:00You've sold more novels than I have and look a...You've sold more novels than I have and look at this blog and it's followers/commenters. I agree with you! You are a success! Not to mention inspiration.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-41244021771612522472015-10-21T08:02:56.359-04:002015-10-21T08:02:56.359-04:00I've always heard it takes at least four books...I've always heard it takes at least four books to "make" it!Jennifer Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300124780126853962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-40959116113145614242015-10-18T17:13:12.237-04:002015-10-18T17:13:12.237-04:00Stormy Rob Zombie! Good!
Limbo Delirium
Black &...Stormy Rob Zombie! Good!<br /><a href="http://limbodelirium.blogspot.com.es/" rel="nofollow"> Limbo Delirium </a><br /><a href="http://leovi-bw.blogspot.com.es/" rel="nofollow"> Black & White Abstract </a>Leovihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14970831445283294241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-21061492330858421222015-10-18T14:26:29.888-04:002015-10-18T14:26:29.888-04:00I think you've made it as well, but another id...I think you've made it as well, but another idea might just scratch it's way to the surface. ;) Ideas can't be denied.kimlajevardi.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15560936098715470719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-10281141050897390632015-10-18T12:05:35.949-04:002015-10-18T12:05:35.949-04:00I think it makes sense that it takes 5 years to &q...I think it makes sense that it takes 5 years to "make it"; small businesses share the same statistic. <br />While I am excited about more Marvel Movies, I'm really hoping D.C. can join the game and actually contend. <br />I'm definitely not up on my submarine movie trivia. To the Google machine. Toi Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07493934864387695248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-74229903264772103042015-10-18T09:00:40.719-04:002015-10-18T09:00:40.719-04:00Crystal, I was afraid of that...
Libby, I like th...Crystal, I was afraid of that...<br /><br />Libby, I like that!<br /><br />Jeffrey, that's how I feel.<br /><br />Tyrean, a fun journey!<br /><br />Mary, over a hundred books and she had to give up being a full time author? That's sobering.<br /><br />Michael, I miss Dungeons and Dragons.<br /><br />Thanks, Marie. And I will be posting music October 26 that is Halloween-related.<br /><br />Mason, good thing I don't want to be a full time author.<br /><br />Al, thanks for the chuckle.<br /><br />Madilyn, you are correct!<br /><br />Donna, I think you're right when it comes to those genres. We can't just pitch out stories quickly. And thanks for voting.<br /><br />Michael, doubt that will happen...<br /><br />Elizabeth, thank you! What you just said is success to me.<br /><br />Elizabeth, I appreciate that.<br /><br />Jess, music is important.Alex J. Cavanaughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09770065693345181702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-45191279234519327722015-10-18T06:40:41.344-04:002015-10-18T06:40:41.344-04:00My comment went up in smoke... Congrats, Alex. Doe...<b>My comment went up in smoke...</b> Congrats, Alex. Doesn't time fly? So, yes, you will have to write another book. How about a mystery in outer space. That'll make you a buck or two. I bet you can do it too.Blue Grumpsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106493133778319165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-30159179238822417302015-10-18T06:37:29.800-04:002015-10-18T06:37:29.800-04:00First of all congratulations, Alex (plus October 1...<b>First of all</b> congratulations, Alex (plus October 19 is my Mom's birthday so it's easy to remember). Doesn't time fly? So, yes, you'll have to write another book. How about a mystery in outer space? That'll get you a buck or two. I bet you could do it too. Is number 5 the one with the submarine?Blue Grumpsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03106493133778319165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-79488979149174812172015-10-17T20:51:24.812-04:002015-10-17T20:51:24.812-04:00I don't know what it takes to be a successful ...I don't know what it takes to be a successful author, but I know the friends I'm making on this journey make the whole adventure worth the effort.Patricia Stolteyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17192369425956406122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-27343846689777958672015-10-17T19:22:52.249-04:002015-10-17T19:22:52.249-04:00It sounds like you have made it to me! I think th...It sounds like you have made it to me! I think the fact that you are writing what you love and enjoy is awesome and that you continue to pursue all of your dreams (music too). :) <br />~JessDMShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04202502753961748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-59954041800544063162015-10-17T16:01:02.764-04:002015-10-17T16:01:02.764-04:00I'm not sure I can wholly agree with Jamie on ...I'm not sure I can wholly agree with Jamie on the "making it" as an author after five years or books. That is a matter of opinion, though it was the conclusion drawn from listening to others.<br /><br />I think you are already there. What author has the audience you have, Alex? What author has the influence you have, Alex? I think an author has "made it" if they are able to achieve what you have, you know? Or if they are at a point where they are happy.<br /><br />You on the other had, are there. You don't need to question yourself, seriously, and that is the honest truth.<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by my blog and leaving a comment! :)Elizabeth Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06028099814857743134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-3250725569215814432015-10-17T15:31:12.318-04:002015-10-17T15:31:12.318-04:00I have friends who have more than five and don'...I have friends who have more than five and don't believe they've made it, yet. I'm at three, so I have a ways to go. Joylene Nowell Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04497637513532136615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-9840586192755443752015-10-17T13:32:49.788-04:002015-10-17T13:32:49.788-04:00Alex, you have such a great relationship with your...Alex, you have such a great relationship with your blog readers and I appreciate the interest that you show in helping others through the IWSG and your efforts to comment back to everyone. I read CassaStar and I hope to finish the other two in that series soon. I really enjoyed your character development; Byron and Bassa were very relatable and realistic and those are things I enjoy the most in books I read. I think you are a successful author! I hope you had a great vacation, you deserve it :)Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15165210377903518274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-47339070399728496432015-10-17T08:55:36.902-04:002015-10-17T08:55:36.902-04:00I loved your sentimental thought about you having ...I loved your sentimental thought about you having already made it. Although I would like to see you take on the trashy romance genre ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09063165966816632456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-32207984939475112582015-10-16T20:30:40.341-04:002015-10-16T20:30:40.341-04:00I would say you've definitely been successful ...I would say you've definitely been successful in your five years! That is a really interesting concept. Hmmm, I assume that means five years starting from when you first publish? If so, I've got about five years to go, LOL :) Have fun on vacay!alexiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07122487552931794871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-60024209298348650632015-10-16T12:05:31.317-04:002015-10-16T12:05:31.317-04:00I've heard two different pieces of advice on g...I've heard two different pieces of advice on genres. One is write what you know and the other is write what you love. Both are sound like good ideas to me. The other advice i could give you is that you'll never know what will make you that fortune. Think Harry Potter!<br /><br />Wishing you the success you deserve. ~~ElizaEliza Marchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10152388657173829855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-90870600211072696192015-10-16T03:09:08.675-04:002015-10-16T03:09:08.675-04:00When it comes to certain genre's (fantasy and ...When it comes to certain genre's (fantasy and sci fi) I think it takes more than five years. I like both genres, fantasy better than syfy, and the books/series I like best take a long, long time for all the world building. That's not just the amount of time between first book publication and the readers becoming addicted; thats like 20 years of developing the world and backstories so the first and second novels in the epic series catch on. Just my opinion though. <br /><br />So what I'd say to you, Alex, is forget time-lines to "make it." Your world is very intricate, flows well/consistent between the stories (regardless of MC's), but is quite easily understood. Many of the fantasy and syfy series authors that are my favorites (Piers Anthony, Jack Chalker, Anne McCaffrey, Raymond E Feist, Terry Brooks, David Eddings) became more popular after their entire FIRST series was published, rather than book by book. Know what I mean?<br /><br />Here are two apt quotes from Piers Anthony:<br /><br />All things make sense; you just have to fathom how they make sense.<br /><br />Have a working spouse, because you won't earn a living from writing - not at first, if ever. My wife worked for years to support us.<br /><br />As for the battle: ah, two of my favorites. And the video's are both well done to suit the songs. Not that the video sways my vote. My vote is going to Rob Zombie. The song itself has more of a story line than Ozzy's; though if you were to pit different songs against the same two artists the vote might go differently.<br /><br />I hope you and your wife are having a great vacation. Stay safe and have lots of fun.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-48550241234151483492015-10-15T23:10:43.703-04:002015-10-15T23:10:43.703-04:00Well, Margaret Mitchell and Harper Lee only wrote ...Well, Margaret Mitchell and Harper Lee only wrote one book each, so yeah, I think a person is a successful auther with only one book, never mind four. I see what you have done as being very successful. I've read Harper Lee has had a new/old book published recently. "To Kill A Mockingbird," was my favorite book as a kid.<br /><br />I listened to a little of each record and liked, "Bark at the Moon," the best. I used to watch Ozzy's reality show. I came to love that family.Belle Unruhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15534921097025050238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-90660914144532880022015-10-15T14:28:15.078-04:002015-10-15T14:28:15.078-04:00Five years/five books? Dunno, maybe? Seeing as I h...Five years/five books? Dunno, maybe? Seeing as I haven't published anything, I couldn't say.<br /><br />Haven't seen Black Sea, don't really plan to. A few of those Marvel movies sound cool.<br /><br />Rob Zombie, definitely.<br /><br />I'm thinking number four is Hunt for Red October, but I'm only saying that because Sean Connery as I've never actually seen the movie. I didn't realize there were that many movies about subs hahaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-70033699261933706112015-10-15T13:54:04.249-04:002015-10-15T13:54:04.249-04:00You most certainly have made it! I think that five...You most certainly have made it! I think that five year, five book thing has been messing with my head all summer/fall. I like the way you think way better. Thanks so much for the reminder. Elizabeth Seckmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00045076826326574984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8699262959296846764.post-4287213678237350882015-10-15T12:40:46.057-04:002015-10-15T12:40:46.057-04:00Five years or five books to truly ‘make it'? M...Five years or five books to truly ‘make it'? Mmm. It depends on the definition of 'making it', which differs from person to person. I also wonder if five books means five full length novels, or does it include novellas/short story collections? <br />But I think the true measure is more than just the books...<br />Hope you had a good vacation, Alex!Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.com