tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post1044357278790388409..comments2024-03-29T11:29:56.764-04:00Comments on Jungle Red Writers: How To Create an AWESOME Anthology in Ten Not-so-easy StepJungle Red Writershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16646429819267618412noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-29556813249715605382014-07-09T15:29:42.231-04:002014-07-09T15:29:42.231-04:00Spelliing-challenged...Susan MACNEALSpelliing-challenged...Susan MACNEALKaren Pullenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17702326169877991079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-31087397304026280692014-07-09T15:28:23.286-04:002014-07-09T15:28:23.286-04:00Following up on my offer of a free copy of Carolin...Following up on my offer of a free copy of Carolina Crimes, I drew the name of one commenter at random. Congratulations, Susan McNeil! http://www.blogger.com/profile/00349842866995778987<br />I will email you to get a mailing address.Karen Pullenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17702326169877991079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-51200250644610536902014-07-03T15:54:10.547-04:002014-07-03T15:54:10.547-04:00Used to find lots of anthologies such as Cozy Cat ...Used to find lots of anthologies such as Cozy Cat Crimes and a lot of stories that appeared in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine. I have quite a few books of new Sherlock Holmes stories. Haven't found many good ones in recent years. The Mammoth Books are good. They have all kinds.<br /><br />I've heard that contracts can be complicated. I think we skipped that chapter in Legal Terminology.Michelle F.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12177153343842684190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-30467565826884735382014-07-02T21:47:07.501-04:002014-07-02T21:47:07.501-04:00I read anthologies now—since discovering New Engla...I read anthologies now—since discovering New England Crime Stories 2013: Blood Moon last year. This year I bought New England Crime Stories 2014: Stone Cold. Wow! Now I must get all of them!Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-75411096554104239012014-07-02T21:13:19.710-04:002014-07-02T21:13:19.710-04:00Sounds like it was worth it. :)
pmettert@yahoo.co...Sounds like it was worth it. :)<br /><br />pmettert@yahoo.comAnn Metterthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02290723620871351744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-67605857712055526902014-07-02T16:58:17.943-04:002014-07-02T16:58:17.943-04:00Deb, I have a 1988 anthology called "Lady on ...Deb, I have a 1988 anthology called "Lady on the Case" which is fantastic - Paretsky, Grafton, Christie, Muller, Eberhart, Davis, McGerr and Dunlap.clpauwelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17593765516891634999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-57118112250293355242014-07-02T16:48:48.045-04:002014-07-02T16:48:48.045-04:00A few years ago I ran across an old (maybe 20 year...A few years ago I ran across an old (maybe 20 years old) anthology at a library book sale. I can't remember the name of the anthology but the contributions were all written by women mystery authors. And that's how I discovered a lot of people who are now among my favorite mystery writers!Deb Romanonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-71206169327512445262014-07-02T15:09:58.771-04:002014-07-02T15:09:58.771-04:00Thanks for all the great comments. Jungle Red read...Thanks for all the great comments. Jungle Red readers are the best! And no, Kathy, Hank doesn't sleep. Not much, anyway.<br /><br />You all had two questions. Hallie - wish we could've had a panel at Malice - there were 4 of us there - but it didn't happen. Probably my lack of planning. But a Malice program on anthologies in 2015 is a great idea. <br /><br />Lisa - that's right, the two stories weren't included. One author said she didn't have time to revise. The other disagreed with most of my requests. I wished him good luck in placing the story elsewhere. <br /><br />Molly Weston has asked me to expand this post into an article for inSinC. Your comments have given me ideas I can use. Thanks!Karen Pullenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17702326169877991079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-6907527008153243542014-07-02T14:41:32.095-04:002014-07-02T14:41:32.095-04:00Wow, this is amazing. I'd love to have SinC Po...Wow, this is amazing. I'd love to have SinC Portland do an anthology, but I shudder at the thought of all the work!<br /><br />I'm curious about the two authors who declined to make changes -- did their stories not go into the anthology then? If that's the case, they missed a great opportunity. Professionalism counts for a lot (if lack thereof was what the issue was).Lisa Alberhttp://www.lisaalber.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-28486676140678809832014-07-02T12:07:50.311-04:002014-07-02T12:07:50.311-04:00Hi Karen! Congrats on Carolina Crimes. The chapter...Hi Karen! Congrats on Carolina Crimes. The chapter is fortunate to have you in charge. <br /><br />Like any group project, some members play more nicely than others. I'm in the middle of editing my 7th short story anthology. I think the phrase "Please remember, there are 22 of you and 1 of me" will be emblazoned on my tombstone. <br /><br />Just kidding--anthologies are a lot of work, but when the stories start rolling in, it is such fun. I am always blown away with how x number of writers can interpret a single theme xxx number of ways.Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00627775403015684868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-600553814345156452014-07-02T11:50:16.144-04:002014-07-02T11:50:16.144-04:00Karen, Congrats on CAROLINA CRIMES! I was lucky en...Karen, Congrats on CAROLINA CRIMES! I was lucky enough to work on the first Guppy Anthology, and now the Los Angeles Chapter of SinC has a call out for our next anthology: LADIES' NIGHT. Great to hear of the success you've had with yours.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07754229648422848542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-65043052655353542952014-07-02T11:12:41.024-04:002014-07-02T11:12:41.024-04:00Like Debs, I'm so impressed with the organizat...Like Debs, I'm so impressed with the organizational skills you possess and used during the process of creating the anthology. And, thanks, Karen, for outlining so clearly the steps involved in turning out a successful compilation of authors' works. This book sounds like a great read, and so, look out TBR pile, here comes another one.<br /><br />Oh, and Hank, in view of your recent editing of Writes of Passage, I have only one question. Do you ever sleep?Kathy Reelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17004247271452356577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-46212612170010212392014-07-02T09:37:43.506-04:002014-07-02T09:37:43.506-04:00Karen, excellent post! The teensy bit I did was gr...Karen, excellent post! The teensy bit I did was great fun, and I think it's a terrific anthology. Thank you for all the hard work you put into it - and for the original idea and push. Well done!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535695542961577318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-5109944132045559962014-07-02T09:28:55.963-04:002014-07-02T09:28:55.963-04:00830SO wonderful!
And I can envision chapters print...830SO wonderful!<br />And I can envision chapters printing out this blog to save for future reference. What a marvelous resource.<br /><br />And didn't editing an anthology change your consciousness as an author? To see the process from another point of view is quite revealing.<br /><br /> I just edited an anthology of essays for SIsters in Crime called WRITES OF PASSAGE (watch this space for more on that!)..its incredibly hard work. But so rewarding. And truly life-changing.<br /><br /> Twin Cities, we hope you'll come do a guest blog for us when your anthology comes out!Hank Phillippi Ryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420701704169428286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9625754709246205622014-07-02T09:20:04.219-04:002014-07-02T09:20:04.219-04:00Congrats, Karen! The Pittsburgh chapter of SinC di...Congrats, Karen! The Pittsburgh chapter of SinC did an anthology in 2013. We did it all ourselves though, after a majority vote. Were we to do it again, I'd lobby for contacting someone like Wildside. Yes, there are a lot of steps. We made our decision with the same kind of teenage naivete and enthusiasm. Eighteen months later, we finally had a completed project. We were happy - but exhausted!Liz Millironhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04919409969263609919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-9179602162021731502014-07-02T09:19:46.746-04:002014-07-02T09:19:46.746-04:00The Twin Ciites Sisters in Crime have put together...The Twin Ciites Sisters in Crime have put together our first anthology, Festival of Crime, coming out this fall. Would love to read the Carolina one!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01086228037314913493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-41619810968692858862014-07-02T09:18:04.891-04:002014-07-02T09:18:04.891-04:00PS THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A STANDARD CONTRACT j...PS THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A STANDARD CONTRACT just in case any of you thought so. <br /><br />Every contract is different (at least slightly so, but that could be an important "slightly.") The one exception is small publishers who are too cheap to retain a lawyer and have "borrowed" their contract from one they (or someone else) signed with another publisher. Again, if you're not a lawyer, you do not know the import of the words contained in the agreement, some of which may be based in some historic ruling. <br /><br />And lest you think it doesn't matter, I was just a member of a class in someone else's class action suit that involved the first paid article I ever wrote, back in 1978, and it netted almost as much as some book contracts. <br /><br />(End of rant.)Ellen Kozaknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-69156320972637258012014-07-02T09:18:00.406-04:002014-07-02T09:18:00.406-04:00Congratulations on the pub!
My writing group is t...Congratulations on the pub!<br /><br />My writing group is trying to assemble a themed anthology now - this is great information to have. Thank you for sharing.clpauwelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17593765516891634999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-54060724693159677612014-07-02T09:16:35.385-04:002014-07-02T09:16:35.385-04:00And I should also add that I've known Karen fo...And I should also add that I've known Karen for many years now, and can vouch for both her writing (very entertaining) and her Bed and Breakfast (very relaxing.) Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-32505600993469990702014-07-02T09:14:47.688-04:002014-07-02T09:14:47.688-04:00Yay, Karen! I have no idea how you managed an anth...Yay, Karen! I have no idea how you managed an anthology project while doing your own writing AND running the B&B - I'm bowled over!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09553268569509053159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-68085337058364518942014-07-02T09:09:05.837-04:002014-07-02T09:09:05.837-04:00Yes, always negotiate your book contract. NO, DO ...Yes, always negotiate your book contract. NO, DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU WORK WITH WORDS YOU UNDERSTAND WHAT THOSE WORDS MEAN TO A LAWYER. A short consult with an experienced publishing lawyer can save you a lot of grief in the future. (Aaarrrrggghhh from this publishing lawyer. If I had a nickel for every person who has come to me with a problem they discovered AFTER they signed the contract... and there is little I can do once it is signed, and what I CAN do is costly. A pre-signing review is minimally expensive, can save you a lot of heartache, and if you decide to sign anyway, at least you know where the potential problems lie.)<br /><br />By the way, BEFORE EDITING, anthology editors need a contract with their authors, and should NOT draw that up themselves either. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU ONCE SIGNED A CONTRACT FOR A CONTRIBUTION TO AN ANTHOLOGY THAT THE ONE YOU SIGNED WAS A GOOD ONE. (More aaarrrrgggghhhh.)Ellen Kozaknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-72151963068176789512014-07-02T08:59:52.230-04:002014-07-02T08:59:52.230-04:00Congratulations, Karen and everyone! That picture ...Congratulations, Karen and everyone! That picture with the baby kid of says it all, doesn't it? P.S. The B&B looks fantastic -- maybe even the perfect place to work on a novel.... Hmmm......Susan Elia MacNealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00349842866995778987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-13559553837887871772014-07-02T08:59:33.848-04:002014-07-02T08:59:33.848-04:00Oops. Did I say SEX? I meant "longing", ...Oops. Did I say SEX? I meant "longing", of course...Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-80419672728366877312014-07-02T08:55:13.829-04:002014-07-02T08:55:13.829-04:00Way to go, Karen and SinC NC! You obviously have ...Way to go, Karen and SinC NC! You obviously have great organizational skills! And who can resist stories about love, lust, and SEX? Can't wait to read it!Deborah Crombiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988750789088153601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1001156153899984046.post-31172157590518601292014-07-02T08:50:56.659-04:002014-07-02T08:50:56.659-04:00Funny! I love your attention grabbing themes!Funny! I love your attention grabbing themes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com