tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post1139495542902473464..comments2023-05-06T05:29:31.469-04:00Comments on The Knotted Thicket: Small press booksK.C. Shawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12467201304235217944noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-59923414451347410432009-12-22T10:29:21.128-05:002009-12-22T10:29:21.128-05:00In regards to small presses and quality...I'm ...In regards to small presses and quality...I'm no expert - but I do work for a small press as an intern (Same one who handles Michael Sullivan who you are reading and how I found your site). So I'll give you my impression.<br /><br />As for Ridan Publishing (the one I work for) we are VERY VERY VERY picky. I read 100's of slush pile submissions and I'm lucky to get 1 or 2 of them to go to "the next level". There are a lot of people who are "not ready for prime time" but are trying. <br /><br />Some small pressess will take "anything that is close" and are hoping to have a lot of titles throwing a bunch of stuff out there hoping one will hit.<br /><br />I'm of course really glad people are looking to support small presses - I think they are willing to take more of a risk. My advice is if you find a small press and you like one of their books - you're pretty safe trying other from them because you know their level of quality. The reverse is true for picking one you don't like - again you already know where they set the bar.<br /><br />Since there are so many small presses you'll not run out of choices...I'm pretty proud of the quality of the Ridan works I've read since joining them (6 of their 10 books) <br /><br />Please feel free to look us up at www.ridanpublishing.com - we offer discounted orders and the ability to get signed copies from the authors which is a pain to administrate (I do this ;-p) But ultimately good for the customers which is great.<br /><br />Thanks for letting me share a bit.Susan Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16690588870636051189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-73636493647172962272009-12-20T19:17:02.216-05:002009-12-20T19:17:02.216-05:00Sometimes you gotta go for the important things. :...Sometimes you gotta go for the important things. :)K.C. Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12467201304235217944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-19968704622121660692009-12-20T18:45:30.122-05:002009-12-20T18:45:30.122-05:00Great choice for essentials :)Great choice for essentials :)Danielle Birchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11796467053451208102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-44602531962264939642009-12-20T13:19:00.012-05:002009-12-20T13:19:00.012-05:00Awesome! Tell him I'm enjoying it. :)
I recom...Awesome! Tell him I'm enjoying it. :)<br /><br />I recommend hot chocolate with lots of marshmallows for snowed-in days.K.C. Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12467201304235217944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-71700724251550218412009-12-20T13:17:07.813-05:002009-12-20T13:17:07.813-05:00We are also snowed in so a great weekend to curl u...We are also snowed in so a great weekend to curl up warm and read - glad to see you are liking The Crown Conspiracy -- My husband wrote it ;-)<br /><br />Keep safe!<br />RobinRobin Sullivanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00613910688999698522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-85652598681387297812009-12-20T10:37:58.062-05:002009-12-20T10:37:58.062-05:00Could I put marshmallows in the Irish cream? Becau...Could I put marshmallows in the Irish cream? Because that might make it even better. :)K.C. Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12467201304235217944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-24038759311800027152009-12-20T09:39:17.982-05:002009-12-20T09:39:17.982-05:00Substitute Irish Cream for the marshmallows. Delic...Substitute Irish Cream for the marshmallows. Delicious.Jamie Eyberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875759697016701358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-51452776144984228372009-12-20T09:38:24.177-05:002009-12-20T09:38:24.177-05:00Aaron--Absolutely!
Cate--You can't have snow ...Aaron--Absolutely!<br /><br />Cate--You can't have snow without s'mores and brownies!<br /><br />Jamie--I was shocked when I realized we were out of marshmallows. How can we have hot chocolate without them?K.C. Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12467201304235217944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-526153141324973272009-12-20T09:21:07.113-05:002009-12-20T09:21:07.113-05:00It is a good thing to never let those things go ou...It is a good thing to never let those things go out of stock in your pantry, ever. Just in case. Sorry you had some stinkers in your TBR pile.Jamie Eyberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05875759697016701358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-55285020048179883012009-12-20T04:15:41.407-05:002009-12-20T04:15:41.407-05:00Good to see you rushed out and bought essentials. ...Good to see you rushed out and bought essentials. :DCate Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634397106201021055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6034944370161032319.post-33733317047040637732009-12-19T22:29:23.619-05:002009-12-19T22:29:23.619-05:00Together, we will feret out all the gems and share...Together, we will feret out all the gems and share them with anyone who will listen. <br /><br />Onward!Aaron Polsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15173267932358617304noreply@blogger.com