Mike Stoner's Blog: Mike Stoner
April 24, 2019
Second book looking for an agent
So it all starts again. After finally getting a publisher for Jalan Jalan, they now aren't interested in number two as it isn't Asia themed, so the hunt for an agent has started once more.
The next one is very different to Jalan Jalan, more fun and not aimed at such an adult audience, although I hope adults will still enjoy I Am Book.
I've already had one agent rejection; Jack London got over 600, so a few to go and a lot of perseverance needed.
The next one is very different to Jalan Jalan, more fun and not aimed at such an adult audience, although I hope adults will still enjoy I Am Book.
I've already had one agent rejection; Jack London got over 600, so a few to go and a lot of perseverance needed.
December 12, 2014
winning and losing
You write a book for three years (Jalan Jalan), send it to all the agents, get an MA distinction for it, end up self-publishing, win Guardian Self-published book of the month award, and still only sell a handful of copies (and none since winning-huh?).
What do you have to do??
Anyway mustn't grumble, it's all been fun and I like it. I'm going to try and get into the community more (sounds a little strange and worrying) and start enjoying being a writer even if I'm not a successful one.
If anyone has any questions about getting self-published and whether it's a pain in the bum or not, please feel free to ask and I'll share experiences. Trying to fit all this in in work time too, none of it's easy, I tell you.
What do you have to do??
Anyway mustn't grumble, it's all been fun and I like it. I'm going to try and get into the community more (sounds a little strange and worrying) and start enjoying being a writer even if I'm not a successful one.
If anyone has any questions about getting self-published and whether it's a pain in the bum or not, please feel free to ask and I'll share experiences. Trying to fit all this in in work time too, none of it's easy, I tell you.
