tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post1865982231166952718..comments2024-03-27T07:18:58.033+00:00Comments on Frances Garrood: Still waitingFrances Garroodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-34209655374435184562011-01-08T22:06:54.180+00:002011-01-08T22:06:54.180+00:00Thanks, Len. I'm a third of the way through Fi...Thanks, Len. I'm a third of the way through Finkler, and I'm still not sure. It is certainly<br />beautifully written, and often very witty, but I'm not sure that's enough. So far, there doesn't seem to be much in the way of plot. I'd love to know what you think.Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-2251304522813367412011-01-08T19:39:10.240+00:002011-01-08T19:39:10.240+00:00Just to say (mainly) good luck with the book. Als...Just to say (mainly) good luck with the book. Also (incidentally) I had the Finkler Question for Christmas, but haven't started reading it yet - we'll have to comare notes later in the year. As for the Archers - words fail me!Len Tylerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14998938558543525457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-29228393896779213232011-01-06T21:50:02.507+00:002011-01-06T21:50:02.507+00:00If you're in this game, you'll have to get...If you're in this game, you'll have to get good at it, Nevets. Just needs lots of practice (says she, biting her nails and reaching for the wineglass).Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-63269714008596934962011-01-06T15:58:40.867+00:002011-01-06T15:58:40.867+00:00It's nice to be a bit back in the swing of thi...It's nice to be a bit back in the swing of things!<br /><br />And I can't even imagine how jumpy I'm going to be when I'm in a similar spot. Egads. I'm terrible at waiting. Terrible, terrible, terrible.C. N. Nevetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375714948653196993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-86801511754108418792011-01-06T14:34:20.271+00:002011-01-06T14:34:20.271+00:00Thanks, guys. I hope it's a good sign. My agen...Thanks, guys. I hope it's a good sign. My agent is brilliant in that she understands the waiting thing so well. Without my contacting her again, she let me know that the publishers all want a little longer, so that I had at least something from her before the week-end.<br /><br />Nevets - I've missed you!<br /><br />Tim - I'd be really interested in your verdict on The Finkler Question. I started by finding it very funny indeed, but now I'm not so sure. Amazon reviews are very mixed (but that seems to be par for the course with Booker winners).<br /><br />Keith - good luck with your "things out there", and I hope you have good news soon.Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-58099081423559575922011-01-06T13:11:32.650+00:002011-01-06T13:11:32.650+00:00I always like to think that the longer a manuscrip...I always like to think that the longer a manuscript is at an agent then it's being passed round the other assessors. If the first reader decides it's a definite rejection then it will come back to you pretty quickly.<br />Or is this just wishful thinking as I have several things that have been out there for a while?Keith Havershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05133563220362208820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-20572576788744826892011-01-06T08:14:16.770+00:002011-01-06T08:14:16.770+00:00Publishing moves slowly. But we knew that already...Publishing moves slowly. But we knew that already... Keep calm and carry on!<br /><br />Downloaded the first chapter of Finkler to the Kindle and enjoyed it - but waiting for the price to drop before I go for the whole thing.Tim Strettonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08598897603628943741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-16442283461239435012011-01-05T23:26:07.033+00:002011-01-05T23:26:07.033+00:00I hope your waiting ends soon. I will say this: I...I hope your waiting ends soon. I will say this: It seems unlikely that they would have to collect their guts before breaking to you they don't want the book. So I don't think I would read into the delay itself.C. N. Nevetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375714948653196993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-3745558435183515282011-01-05T20:02:48.770+00:002011-01-05T20:02:48.770+00:00Oh, Alis - I hope so!Oh, Alis - I hope so!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-56023235713195414812011-01-05T19:04:22.730+00:002011-01-05T19:04:22.730+00:00Frances, chill! I'm sure the agent's right...Frances, chill! I'm sure the agent's right - everybody was just snowed under before Christmas, I'm sure none of the publishers have even looked at it yet. But they will, and when they do, the champagne can come out!Alishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18406189984167289987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-65673838697274557762011-01-05T14:06:29.843+00:002011-01-05T14:06:29.843+00:00Aliya, I know. And I've been thinking of you. ...Aliya, I know. And I've been thinking of you. You and Alis and I. All waiters (waitresses?).<br /><br />And thanks, Liz!Frances Garroodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614916006798375706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-38596521986803475862011-01-05T13:09:32.879+00:002011-01-05T13:09:32.879+00:00Fingers crossed for you.
lxFingers crossed for you.<br /><br />lxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02744937536946299450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3132582821010486689.post-6098706877971602202011-01-05T10:18:26.492+00:002011-01-05T10:18:26.492+00:00I'm still waiting too, Frances. Waiting waitin...I'm still waiting too, Frances. Waiting waiting waiting. Waiting is not good for my inner self. <br /><br />Fingers crossed for you. But we can't expect people in publishing to not have a long Christmas and a slow return to work, I reckon.nohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00398443646324855212noreply@blogger.com