tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post5963675343823524569..comments2023-10-18T05:40:06.329-04:00Comments on Mark Koopmans: Only Happens To Me: IWSG - My book is published... What Now? #YikesMark Koopmanshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comBlogger61125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-59122832786487779362015-12-04T18:09:20.294-05:002015-12-04T18:09:20.294-05:00Sounds like you have a great plan for going into 2...Sounds like you have a great plan for going into 2016. I was surprised to see you guest-hosting with all the blogging you've done over the last month. You just have a lot of energy.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-70671028414487121922015-12-04T04:15:09.047-05:002015-12-04T04:15:09.047-05:00Good strategy to start finishing some of your othe...Good strategy to start finishing some of your other projects. The best thing to do when done with one book is to get into another one, I've found.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-31926000917659838882015-12-03T19:42:22.791-05:002015-12-03T19:42:22.791-05:00I had that same "what now" feeling right...I had that same "what now" feeling right after my book finally came out. And you're doing just the right thing: lose yourself in another story!Samantha Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17684962313482409801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-88898627157012519372015-12-03T18:54:54.091-05:002015-12-03T18:54:54.091-05:00Just gotta move on to the next project, Mark! That...Just gotta move on to the next project, Mark! That's always fun. Congrats again on your new book :)<br /><br />Thanks for co-hosting!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-66086445586228335642015-12-03T14:54:36.809-05:002015-12-03T14:54:36.809-05:00After every triumph, there's a point where the...After every triumph, there's a point where the high wears off and you're left feeling a little low. You're like: "Wow. It's over already. Now what do I do with myself?" (I know that feeling well, having completed the third book in a 3-book deal this year.) The answer is two-fold. One, you already know. You keep writing. Two, you keep promoting your book whenever and however you can. :)Dianne K. Salernihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16459839567235304842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-46717829771022066812015-12-03T14:50:54.176-05:002015-12-03T14:50:54.176-05:00I felt that way, too, after my debut. Don't wo...I felt that way, too, after my debut. Don't worry. You'll come up with something. We writers have to write. :)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08516493326566981116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-21519606132866943382015-12-03T14:49:09.355-05:002015-12-03T14:49:09.355-05:00Best of luck with the release of your first book, ...Best of luck with the release of your first book, Mark! I hope it proves to be a major success for you. Nice to co-host with you this month!Sandra Hooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799317489516225795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-9812852054604974512015-12-03T14:46:09.359-05:002015-12-03T14:46:09.359-05:00I'm suddenly reading everyone mentioning how i...I'm suddenly reading everyone mentioning how it's the end of the year. How has that escaped my notice? Odd how I've finally decided to start working on a new writing schedule. No, it's not a New Year resolution, but it might as well be, it's the end of this year and the beginning of the new one!<br />Congrats on your book release this year.Jeffrey Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06973104877310669196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-85470927034182279652015-12-03T14:45:12.721-05:002015-12-03T14:45:12.721-05:00Thanks for co hosting Mark :) I hope you get those...Thanks for co hosting Mark :) I hope you get those WiPs whipped into shape next year. Merry Christmas.dolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-38277865784555883192015-12-03T14:12:45.344-05:002015-12-03T14:12:45.344-05:00And thanks for co hosting this month!And thanks for co hosting this month!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-77226904193019274702015-12-03T14:12:18.395-05:002015-12-03T14:12:18.395-05:00Oh darn, I still haven't done my review yet ei...Oh darn, I still haven't done my review yet either!!! I will I promise!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-37288973815544929422015-12-03T14:11:50.516-05:002015-12-03T14:11:50.516-05:00What next indeed?! A question we all ask I'm s...What next indeed?! A question we all ask I'm sure. Just gotta keep on keepin' on and see what happens next! I'm sure you and Carrie are working on getting more "marketing" efforts out there... I won't forget this year either, but not for the same reasons!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06658507579160418855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-53429144804448606172015-12-03T13:05:42.464-05:002015-12-03T13:05:42.464-05:00Congratulations on your book! I wouldn't be su...Congratulations on your book! I wouldn't be surprised if the warm Hawaiian winds bring you many new ideas for Christmas.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-71353998732716228232015-12-03T13:05:36.753-05:002015-12-03T13:05:36.753-05:00Congratulations on your book! I wouldn't be su...Congratulations on your book! I wouldn't be surprised if the warm Hawaiian winds bring you many new ideas for Christmas.Bish Denhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13359927719391990534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-69936106027119264612015-12-03T10:20:48.327-05:002015-12-03T10:20:48.327-05:00Congratulations on your book release! You are so r...Congratulations on your book release! You are so right, the years really are going faster I don't care what they say, it is true!<br />It is so nice to co-host this month. Keep moving forward until you figure out what comes next:)Doreen McGettiganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11691803968607905576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-16092568209443345662015-12-03T09:13:57.505-05:002015-12-03T09:13:57.505-05:00"Dude walks up to Dude-ette..." Ha! Love..."Dude walks up to Dude-ette..." Ha! Love it! Congratulations on your book release:-) Merry Christmas and Write on!diedre Knighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12772557495518846226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-40469447925683367692015-12-03T04:14:39.202-05:002015-12-03T04:14:39.202-05:00Nice of you to co-host Mark. Congrats on your book...Nice of you to co-host Mark. Congrats on your book and take your WIP work one step at a time.Sheena-kay Grahamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17712661419116636671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-38720258166950620432015-12-02T22:17:44.797-05:002015-12-02T22:17:44.797-05:00Congrats on your book!
I get that feeling when I c...Congrats on your book!<br />I get that feeling when I complete a WIP. After spending so long in one world, it's a little weird to be done with it. At least you already have an idea of what you want to do. Good luck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-12696857645561099692015-12-02T21:07:15.510-05:002015-12-02T21:07:15.510-05:00So much anxiety to deal with before, during and af...So much anxiety to deal with before, during and after publication. Good luck! Thanks for co-hosting!Donna McDinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00959673932828354020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-732357760754248742015-12-02T20:42:46.601-05:002015-12-02T20:42:46.601-05:00Time to start again, then repeat. :-)
Anna from ...Time to start again, then repeat. :-)<br /><br /><a href="http://emaginette.wordpress.com/2015/12/01/iwsg-20-december-is-full-of-good-things" rel="nofollow"> Anna from Elements of Writing</a>emaginettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03324981140248692448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-65242430337654141972015-12-02T18:53:38.606-05:002015-12-02T18:53:38.606-05:00His Royal Typewriterness????? Where do you come up...His Royal Typewriterness????? Where do you come up with these things Mork? I do hope Revival takes off like a rocket. <br /><br />Just write.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087140585742801854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-62444236514533437502015-12-02T18:39:22.984-05:002015-12-02T18:39:22.984-05:00Congrats on your release! I'm sure you'll ...Congrats on your release! I'm sure you'll figure out something great to do next. :)<br /><br />Thanks for co-hosting!Loni Townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05126958230703180761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-88149561861659217262015-12-02T15:49:27.725-05:002015-12-02T15:49:27.725-05:00Congrats on publishing your book! Sounds like you&...Congrats on publishing your book! Sounds like you've got enough to keep you busy for a little while with those half-finished WIPs. Good luck with them, and thanks for co-hosting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-7381009316885019492015-12-02T15:36:04.395-05:002015-12-02T15:36:04.395-05:00Congrats on your book. It's always disorientin...Congrats on your book. It's always disorienting when such a huge project is over. Now it's time for a new story, and a new book. Good luck with them in the new year. Olga Godimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358026814685611301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347493753441352036.post-51571012679124897052015-12-02T15:34:52.414-05:002015-12-02T15:34:52.414-05:00The years do pass more quickly, and I've been ...The years do pass more quickly, and I've been assured the effect only accelerates with time. Congrats on the book, and I hope 2016 treats you well. Merry Christmas!L.G. Keltnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07624902347418621283noreply@blogger.com