tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post1859426788500981415..comments2024-02-25T10:47:13.049-05:00Comments on Susanna Leonard Hill: Oh Susanna! - Does A Similar Book Mean I Should Not Submit My Story?Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-53059667440634680472013-06-09T20:04:43.390-04:002013-06-09T20:04:43.390-04:00So glad if it was helpful, Belinda! :)So glad if it was helpful, Belinda! :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-24698232981937457602013-06-09T18:41:43.398-04:002013-06-09T18:41:43.398-04:00reassuring to know that many of us encounter simil...reassuring to know that many of us encounter similar obstacles and discouragements—but also good to know we can find a way through.Belinda Brocknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-85459259560943992032013-06-05T19:43:38.061-04:002013-06-05T19:43:38.061-04:00Oh, I'm so glad! I missed her :)Oh, I'm so glad! I missed her :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-38550138608685720452013-06-05T17:35:21.720-04:002013-06-05T17:35:21.720-04:00She's back today, apparently! LOL!She's back today, apparently! LOL!Teresa Robesonhttp://teresarobeson.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-24187026998677836902013-06-04T23:19:31.883-04:002013-06-04T23:19:31.883-04:00That was my plan! :)That was my plan! :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-15369745637130722982013-06-04T22:41:55.730-04:002013-06-04T22:41:55.730-04:00Thanks for the laugh! Now when I'm blocked I&#...Thanks for the laugh! Now when I'm blocked I'll picture Dory, "Just keep writing, just keep writing..." LOL!disqus_bENDymTlMvnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-38024208416505447302013-06-04T22:23:09.288-04:002013-06-04T22:23:09.288-04:00That is a good way of thinking about it, Carrie :)...That is a good way of thinking about it, Carrie :) Although, when it happens, I always wish I'd thought of it first :) <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />SettingsSusanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-87480706526464652092013-06-04T22:21:59.737-04:002013-06-04T22:21:59.737-04:00Glad if it was helpful, Pam! And so enjoyed your ...Glad if it was helpful, Pam! And so enjoyed your guest post over at Laura's! :) <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />SettingsSusanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-39888972966676489822013-06-04T21:43:25.501-04:002013-06-04T21:43:25.501-04:00Thanks for clarifying this, Susanna! I had wonder...Thanks for clarifying this, Susanna! I had wondered the same thing.PamBrunskillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-70001813489602079932013-06-04T21:36:42.453-04:002013-06-04T21:36:42.453-04:00Thank you, Susanna! This has happened to me - once...Thank you, Susanna! This has happened to me - once with a story I'd worked for a long time on, and a few other times with ideas I'd jotted down, but (fortunately) hadn't done anything with yet. The bright side (if there is one) is that it gives me confirmation that at least some of my ideas are, in fact, "good." :-)Carrie Fnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-72287250034298413812013-06-04T21:18:49.753-04:002013-06-04T21:18:49.753-04:00I'm so glad if the answer inspires you, Romell...I'm so glad if the answer inspires you, Romelle. It really is true that you can always look for ways to make a story more your own. As for my annuals, time will tell, but so far they have survived 2 whole days! :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-82607107573848465372013-06-04T21:16:36.907-04:002013-06-04T21:16:36.907-04:00Wow, Kimberley - what a lovely thing to say. You ...Wow, Kimberley - what a lovely thing to say. You have made my day! I'm so glad if my blog helps you feel inspired and I'm glad to know you're still out there reading :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-72189571561789525012013-06-04T16:43:53.147-04:002013-06-04T16:43:53.147-04:00P.S. i hope your annuals survive. That IS crazy we...P.S. i hope your annuals survive. That IS crazy weather!<br />Romelle Broasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-6668024732239149612013-06-04T16:42:41.081-04:002013-06-04T16:42:41.081-04:00Great question and an even greater response! Thank...Great question and an even greater response! Thanks Susanna for putting it into perspective. I see from the comments that this happens quite often. It has happened to me but I do see that there is a difference in execution or slight change in plot. Your answer is inspiring to a potentially discouraging question.Romelle Broasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-66108412167350842992013-06-04T16:07:10.677-04:002013-06-04T16:07:10.677-04:00So true, Leigh! Glad if the post helped. Are you...So true, Leigh! Glad if the post helped. Are you working on a romance these days? Or a YA with romance?Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-12739772068447867342013-06-04T16:03:12.539-04:002013-06-04T16:03:12.539-04:00Oh, golly! I feel your pain, Deb! But good for y...Oh, golly! I feel your pain, Deb! But good for you for sticking it out and making the necessary changes to put a unique spin on your story and keep on going!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-27241912587020075552013-06-04T15:02:16.296-04:002013-06-04T15:02:16.296-04:00This happened to me. I had a children's chapte...This happened to me. I had a children's chapter book all finished, polished, and was ready to market for a publisher. Then I reviewed a children's book by for a friend that was identical! Since her's was already published and doing well, I had to re-write the whole story. Actually, I'm still re-writing. I did change it to put another spin on it but I was discouraged for a while!Deborah Hockenberrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-53586500571575607512013-06-04T14:05:07.061-04:002013-06-04T14:05:07.061-04:00Thank you for this Susanna. Lest you think I don&#...Thank you for this Susanna. Lest you think I don't keep track of this fantastic blog because I'm so quiet, I want you to know that each and every time I think I should stop pretending I know anything about writing--I come on here and feel inspired. You and this lovely blog are very dear to my heart.Kimberleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-81116612709391763752013-06-04T12:28:55.116-04:002013-06-04T12:28:55.116-04:00That is the perfect question for today. I really n...That is the perfect question for today. I really needed this post. Lately I've been worrying about how to make mine completely different. Really, the point is to make it your own. You can't completely escape all similarities, especially when it comes to romance! :)Leigh Covingtonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-2131321400179666962013-06-04T07:51:24.995-04:002013-06-04T07:51:24.995-04:00Glad you liked the advice, and I hope the garden g...Glad you liked the advice, and I hope the garden grows good too! Tell Josie to keep her eye out for a wandering woolly white sheep :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-62129620951142076762013-06-04T07:23:31.193-04:002013-06-04T07:23:31.193-04:00What great advice! :D There are a lot of different...What great advice! :D There are a lot of different branches to choose from in the form of writing about a certain topic!<br /><br />Erik<br /><br />P.S. I hope the garden grows good! ;)This_Kid_Reviews_Books_Eriknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-76750767642865240472013-06-04T06:34:09.661-04:002013-06-04T06:34:09.661-04:00Thanks, Janie! And you're right - it's al...Thanks, Janie! And you're right - it's all about getting that twist (and shout!) in there! :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-21980440570117726832013-06-04T06:33:27.078-04:002013-06-04T06:33:27.078-04:00Oh, what a great point you bring up that I didn...Oh, what a great point you bring up that I didn't think to mention! You are so right that sometimes you can tweak a story to work for a slightly older or younger audience! Thanks for reminding us of that! I'm not good about Publisher's Marketplace either... I seem to have more to do in a day than I can realistically get done and things like checking in with PM fall through the cracks...Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-10007833484357673982013-06-04T06:28:29.725-04:002013-06-04T06:28:29.725-04:00Thanks, Vivian - glad you like the Q&A. And t...Thanks, Vivian - glad you like the Q&A. And the fact that we are all individuals with a unique set of personality traits and experiences helps us to write the same stories differently! :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-36160265963976332602013-06-04T00:10:50.933-04:002013-06-04T00:10:50.933-04:00Enjoyed reading your answer and examples. We are a...Enjoyed reading your answer and examples. We are always looking for that new twist (and shout). :)Janie Reinartnoreply@blogger.com