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The Hobbit Hole XVII - A new road or a secret gate...
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Posted on 11/03/2004 6:16:42 PM PST by HairOfTheDog

Welcome to The Hobbit Hole!

A new road or a secret gate...

New verse:

Upon the hearth the fire is red,
Beneath the roof there is a bed;
But not yet weary are our feet,
Still round the corner we may meet
A sudden tree or standing stone
That none have seen but we alone.
Tree and flower and leaf and grass,
Let them pass! Let them pass!
Hill and water under sky,
Pass them by! Pass them by!

Still round the corner there may wait
A new road or a secret gate,
And though we pass them by today,
Tomorrow we may come this way
And take the hidden paths that run
Towards the Moon or to the Sun.
Apple, thorn, and nut and sloe,
Let them go! Let them go!
Sand and stone and pool and dell,
Fare you well! Fare you well!

Home is behind, the world ahead,
And there are many paths to tread
Through shadows to the edge of night,
Until the stars are all alight.
Then world behind and home ahead,
We’ll wander back to home and bed.
Mist and twilight, cloud and shade,
Away shall fade! Away shall fade!
Fire and lamp, and meat and bread,
And then to bed! And then to bed!

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To: JenB

Howdy there folkses... [sip]

So I suppose everybody's off watching EE, eh? [snif]


7,901 posted on 12/15/2004 5:38:22 PM PST by Ramius (You're just full of surprises, Mister Baggins...")
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To: JenB
Anyway, what I was saying is that at that point I'd love to have you take a look.

Cool! I'd like that.

Actually, with some gentle... ok, some really brutal editing, I think it might be publishable. Or at least, rejectable - we need to start collecting rejection slips, girl!

You really think so? Hm...I wouldn't mind a rejection slip, just to say I tried! Heh...

I wouldn't know where to start. But it would be fun if we both started at least attempting to get published at the same time, wouldn't it?

7,902 posted on 12/15/2004 5:40:14 PM PST by RosieCotton (He is a very shallow critic who cannot see an eternal rebel in the heart of a conservative. - GKC)
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To: Ramius

Not me!

*sniff*

No rental places have it, and I can't buy it.

However, it's looking like Dad is willing to pay part of the cost for us to buy it for a certain sister who-is-not-currently-lurking for Christmas. So if nothing else, I will hopefully see it then!

If no one backs out of the deal, that is.


7,903 posted on 12/15/2004 5:41:57 PM PST by RosieCotton (He is a very shallow critic who cannot see an eternal rebel in the heart of a conservative. - GKC)
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To: RosieCotton

Honestly, yes, it's better than most of what's out there. I'm unfortunately not sure precisely where you should edit. Tighten things up, certainly, and make some of it less - obvious is not the right word. Less foreshadowed, maybe.

Ok, we'll make a deal: I'll try to get something ready for publishing (not this story; this one's got to be perfect) if you do the same...


7,904 posted on 12/15/2004 5:56:54 PM PST by JenB (I will not turn into a snake. It doesn't help.)
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To: Ramius
Yup

*blubber*sniff*

Frodo is just now saying goodbye to the lads.

PJ did a marvelous job.

7,905 posted on 12/15/2004 6:08:33 PM PST by Lil'freeper (Error 404. The page you requested was not found.)
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To: JenB
Ok, we'll make a deal: I'll try to get something ready for publishing (not this story; this one's got to be perfect) if you do the same...

Deal! I have no idea how to go about it, as I've said...but we can share what we find out on the subject, no?

And I'll keep your suggestions in mind when I start into serious editing. I won't have time to really start hacking it apart before Christmas, of course, but there's nothing that says I have to cast it aside after that.

Or I may start another story. Dunno! But in any case, here's extending a cyber handshake on our mutual goal! ;-)

7,906 posted on 12/15/2004 6:18:35 PM PST by RosieCotton (He is a very shallow critic who cannot see an eternal rebel in the heart of a conservative. - GKC)
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To: RosieCotton

You got it!

There are a lot of steps involved, but a good rule of thumb is - figure out who publishes the sort of story you write, and submit it there. So I might eventually try to get a story published with Del Rey or Baen, while your story might be more likely with Scholastic.


7,907 posted on 12/15/2004 6:19:55 PM PST by JenB (I will not turn into a snake. It doesn't help.)
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To: JenB

Isn't Scholastic all PCized anymore, though? I dunno if they'd accept anything with intact families and kids hanging out unsupervised with older ladies...and enjoying it. Heh...but maybe I'm just bein' cynical.

Hm...I'm betting my brother that works for Ignatius Press could tell me what companies to check into...if he'll give me the time of day with regards to my writing.

*sigh*


7,908 posted on 12/15/2004 6:32:20 PM PST by RosieCotton (He is a very shallow critic who cannot see an eternal rebel in the heart of a conservative. - GKC)
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To: RosieCotton

Well, I'm pretty sure they're the American publishers of Harry Potter, and that's not real PC, is it?

Ask your brother... connections don't hurt... even if you ask him without saying why you want to know.

Next time you get to the Borders, spend ten minutes in the kids' section, looking at publishers' names.


7,909 posted on 12/15/2004 6:41:36 PM PST by JenB (I will not turn into a snake. It doesn't help.)
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To: Ramius
So I suppose everybody's off watching EE, eh?

Yeah, but I'm still at TTT. My ROTKEE hasn't made it yet.

Meanwhile...

7,910 posted on 12/15/2004 6:48:14 PM PST by Corin Stormhands (CHRISTmas: One season. One reason.)
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To: JenB
Yeah, I guess Harry Potter isn't exactly mainstream...which is probably why it's so popular!

And the Borders idea is a good one. I also remember my Dad used to have a book called something boring like The Writer's Digest that listed names and addresses of publishing companies along with what kind of books they handled...also had tips on getting published.

I wonder if they still make that book?

7,911 posted on 12/15/2004 6:50:17 PM PST by RosieCotton (He is a very shallow critic who cannot see an eternal rebel in the heart of a conservative. - GKC)
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To: Corin Stormhands

Bummer, dude... :-)


7,912 posted on 12/15/2004 6:51:52 PM PST by Ramius (You're just full of surprises, Mister Baggins...")
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To: RosieCotton

There's a series called, IIRC, "Writer's Market" that has volumes aimed at most major genres. Probably a version for the children's market, too. Definitely should be at Borders.


7,913 posted on 12/15/2004 6:52:03 PM PST by JenB (I will not turn into a snake. It doesn't help.)
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To: JenB

Mmm...excuses to go to Borders...


7,914 posted on 12/15/2004 7:06:16 PM PST by RosieCotton (He is a very shallow critic who cannot see an eternal rebel in the heart of a conservative. - GKC)
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To: RosieCotton

Hehehe... see... I like the way you think.

Aren't we supposed to move hole by now?


7,915 posted on 12/15/2004 7:09:01 PM PST by JenB (I will not turn into a snake. It doesn't help.)
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To: JenB

Shhhhh! If we're very, very quiet, maybe we can stay put for a few more days!


7,916 posted on 12/15/2004 7:15:02 PM PST by RosieCotton (He is a very shallow critic who cannot see an eternal rebel in the heart of a conservative. - GKC)
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To: JenB

Barring unforeseen circumstances, I'm gonna finish this tomorrow. Wow...what will I do with myself after this?


7,917 posted on 12/15/2004 7:17:00 PM PST by RosieCotton (He is a very shallow critic who cannot see an eternal rebel in the heart of a conservative. - GKC)
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To: RosieCotton

Ok... shhh...

Darn it, I need my background music! I miss all the tracks that got lost in the Great Hard Drive failure. All I have now is Christmas music and J-Pop, and what I want is "Third Verse" by Smalltown Poets. Particularly the song "The Lust, the Flesh, the Eyes and the Pride of Life" because it fits my story right about now.


7,918 posted on 12/15/2004 7:17:59 PM PST by JenB (I will not turn into a snake. It doesn't help.)
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To: RosieCotton

Hmm... write the sequel! Write something else! Edit this one... or if I get my act together, read through mine...


7,919 posted on 12/15/2004 7:18:25 PM PST by JenB (I will not turn into a snake. It doesn't help.)
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To: JenB

LOL!

Okayyy...

Wish I could help ya, but mostly what I'm listening to today is weird Celtic stuff with bagpipes. Good stuff, though.


7,920 posted on 12/15/2004 7:19:50 PM PST by RosieCotton (He is a very shallow critic who cannot see an eternal rebel in the heart of a conservative. - GKC)
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