Topic: Testing the waters

Hey all, how are you all?

I've been AWOL for a while. I've just finished a fun, lighthearted YA novel, plenty on fantasy and sci fi elements.
I'm unsure if this group is the best place to try and get on board with it. What i mean is, I know most of you ladies and laddets are seasoned writers and i feel my work may be too low brow.
Would you suggest trying the YA group?
Totally not offended if you send me packing.

Thanks

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DA, you are more than welcome. Glad to see you!

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Huh, seasoned writers! I like you already smile Also, the trick around here is to get away, not getting to stay! LOL

Well, to answer your question - I'd strongly recommend sticking round here too. I write romance, PROPER romance (very flowery, and little death, lots of luuuvvvvvv) and I found a place here. Granted, it's historical romance, so it does fit this group a little bit, but other than that, I have very little in common with the fantasy powers, magic stuff, etc., and it doesn't matter one bit - I have learned a lot from this group and have received valuable feedback and help.

I have no idea how active the YA group is, but compared to some of the other groups around here, this group is by far the most active (that I know of). Everyone is great, warts and all! (see what I did here with the warts .... LOL) But unless it gets too hard to manage two groups (and it might be if the YA group is as busy/active as this one), I'd say join both!

Also, if Amy throws a rock at you, don't take it personally, it just means she missed K! wink

I'll check you novel out - I have been reading a few YA novels on the site, so it's not all foreign to me. And soooooo, do you read romance at all?

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I got warts?

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amy s wrote:

I got warts?

You tell us?

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(Plugs fingers in ears) lalalalalalalala

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Just read the first few paragraphs of what you have posted, D.A. I don't think you'll have any troubles. My only issue is the constant urge to put an "E" on the end of Steel, but that's a personal thing. wink

-Elisheva

Re: Testing the waters

d a reynolds wrote:

Hey all, how are you all?

I've been AWOL for a while. I've just finished a fun, lighthearted YA novel, plenty on fantasy and sci fi elements.
I'm unsure if this group is the best place to try and get on board with it. What i mean is, I know most of you ladies and laddets are seasoned writers and i feel my work may be too low brow.
Would you suggest trying the YA group?
Totally not offended if you send me packing.

Thanks

Hey DA, wanted to review the next chapter of Casey Steel, but it looks like you don't want reviews at the moment. Does this mean the YA you're referring to is still coming and I should be patient? Thanks! Janet