Pop-Up Submissions, 2nd December

[AgentPete]

On today's Pop-Ups there's a work of an unknown genre from Thomas, a thriller from James, illustrated middle grade fiction from Christian, speculative fiction novelettes from Kirsten, children's fiction inspired by 4500 bee stings from Gerry and YA fantasy from Jackie.

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[Rachel Caldecott]

I enjoyed that. Thanks. But I would like to add one thing. I know publishing is a business and all agents/publishers look at manuscripts in terms of saleability, but as a reader I do like to see something that is different and a bit more challenging... more lyrical and surprising... more intelligent. It was tricky (for me) to decide which offering to name as favorite of the week: the more obviously commercial thriller or Kirsten's short stories.

I also get Pete's point about it being difficult to place short stories nowadays, so Kirsten I wish you lots of luck.

Good luck to all the writers on the show tonight

 

[Emily]

I agree, @Rachel Caldecott-Thornton ; I understand that aspect of the business but it IS very frustrating. On the other hand, @Kirsten, I'd really like to know what happens next!

Well done Rachel, @Amber and @AgentPete !

 

[Rachel Caldecott]

What I should have said yesterday in answer to Pete's question. (Although the winning lottery numbers would be good too... I have a lot of debts).

 

[NickP]

Don't know about impeaching Trump, but I think Linus will get his 2nd wish.

 

[Rachel Caldecott]

Don't know about impeaching Trump, but I think Linus will get his 2nd wish.

Fingers crossed.

 

[Leonora]

Shall we keep Litopia a Brexit free zone? Please?

 

[Rich.]

Politics free, please. In the context of writing, discuss what you will. But personal political opinions have no place here on Litopia. Thank you.

 

[Rachel Caldecott]

Politics free, please. In the context of writing, discuss what you will. But personal political opinions have no place here on Litopia. Thank you.

I've deleted the cartoon. Sorry for upsetting anyone.

 

[Rich.]

@Rachel Caldecott-Thornton, forgive me but I've undeleted it. Deleting the cartoon at this stage would leave this thread making no sense at all. But it really isn't a big deal; don't worry about it. I was simply offering a gentle reminder of Litopia's policy when it comes to politics. If you, @NickP and @Leonora would like me to delete all the posts from the cartoon onwards, I will. But I suggest we leave things as they are and move on. Thanks.

 

[Leonora]

No I'm happy to keep it as a reminder.

 

[Rachel Caldecott]

It really wasn't meant to start a whole discussion about politics, but I guess it did It was meant to be a funny reference to Pete's question to me on the pop-up session... what did I want Santa to bring me? Anyway, I'm sick to death of Trump and Brexit, so I'll happily let it go and stick to writing issues.

 

[NickP]

It's Peter's site, if he wants to restrict conversation, up to him. Personally, I think there's a difference between predicting that there will be no Brexit and expressing a preference one way or another.

If you think politics and writing don't intersect, well, good luck with that!

 

[Carol Rose]

It's Peter's site, if he wants to restrict conversation, up to him. Personally, I think there's a difference between predicting that there will be no Brexit and expressing a preference one way or another.

If you think politics and writing don't intersect, well, good luck with that!

Hey, @NickP, your feelings aside, Litopia isn't the place to discuss politics. Thanks.

 

[Rachel Caldecott]

Can we all stop this now?Litopia is my lovely haven where I have invisible friends who help me on my writing journey. I'm sure no one wants to fall out over this... there's enough strife in the world as it is.

I'm going back now to making my fictional fight scene a little more violent

 

[Amber]

Good grief.

 

[NickP]

Blimey! Call that a falling out?

You should have been here back in the bad old days.