I spent the day going over the first three chapters of my urban fantasy. I’m sending out queries, so I wanted to be sure it was the best I could make it. Talk about time consuming. :-O
I just heard back from one my readers/critique partners about the Blaze. She loved it. Thank the stars. I have one more to hear from and then this sucker is going in the mail. Woo Hoo!!!
Tomorrow we’re going to see Pirates again. Can’t wait. A friend of mine is planning to join us. She hasn’t seen it yet, so that should be fun. 
I plan to finish typing up queries when I get back, then read through contracts for the Phantom Warriors.
Next week will be busy as I get ready for Nationals. I plan to take a ton of notes and will report back with my findings. Hope everyone has a great weekend.
July 14th, 2006
Woohoo! Good to hear they liked your Blaze story. *g* I’m hoping to see Pirates 2 tomorrow. Gosh, everyone has seen it but me, and I feel so left out. *lol* Last night I even sat down to watch the first one on DVD. I can’t get enough of Jack Sparrow! He has so many good one-liners. *g*
by Tempest Knight July 15th, 2006 at 7:35 amI plan to take a ton of notes and will report back with my findings.
Oh, good, for those of us unable to go! (I’d be interested in hearing how ‘legitimate’ erotica is suddenly becoming…)
by raine July 15th, 2006 at 9:05 amTempest, We’re leaving to see it again shortly. *ggg* You need to get yourself to the theater.
by Jordan July 15th, 2006 at 10:39 amRaine, Snort. Yes, it should be interesting. I’ll let you know what I find out. Personally, I think the erotic romance market is on a down turn. I just don’t think it’ll show up until the end of 07. By then, it’ll be well and truly saturated. :-/
by Jordan July 15th, 2006 at 10:41 amI’ll BE there in Atlanta but will most likely still check back with you, because you take fabulous notes! - lol
by Sunny Lyn July 15th, 2006 at 12:30 pmYeah Sunny! Thanks.
Someone else who can take notes too.
by Jordan July 15th, 2006 at 5:15 pmGlad the crit partners liked your Blaze, I’m sure it rocks! I’ll be sure to hit you up for a copy of those great notes from Nationals
by Tina Gerow July 15th, 2006 at 6:35 pmNo problem, Tina. I take it that means you’re not going this year..?
by Jordan July 15th, 2006 at 7:37 pmNope, not going. It’s one of those Murphy’s Law things. Last year I got little value out of Nationals other than networking since I was pubbed with a non RWA recognized publisher. So, I put all my money into RT. Then of course when it was too late to change my vacation schedule etc, Triskelion became RWA recognized, I got an agent and also sold to Kensington and everyone wanted to meet with me at Nationals. Sigh… I’ll be there next year…lol.
by Tina Gerow July 16th, 2006 at 8:16 amWhooHoo on the Blaze!
And I haven’t seen Pirates either - probably won’t until DVD, but miracles can happen.
Looking forward to your notes.
by Bailey Stewart July 16th, 2006 at 8:45 amTina, Oh no…(((Hugs))) I did the same thing, but the opposite. I decided not to go to RT because I had so much to work on. I figured by the time Nationals rolled around more things would be settled. HA! Nothing is settled. (shaking head) The only things I’ve managed to do is get two and a half books written and partials submitted.
by Jordan July 16th, 2006 at 10:40 amBailey, I hope you can make it to the theater. It’s so much better on the big screen.
I’ll take the best notes I can. 
by Jordan July 16th, 2006 at 10:42 amDon’t the queries take forever! I always think: “I’ll just polish this up.” Ha! Hours later, still at it. I suppose it’s a good thing.
by Saskia July 17th, 2006 at 12:31 amWill be looking forward to your reports from RWA.
Saskia, I have to force myself to just walk away after I’ve gone through something so many times. Seriously. I can pick and pick forever if I don’t.
by Jordan July 17th, 2006 at 4:39 pm