tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post8727100986708058269..comments2024-03-29T05:11:45.296-04:00Comments on S.R. Johannes: Why I love the Indie Life!Shelli (srjohannes)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17123227845032402600noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-26323171127938851352013-10-09T11:04:20.854-04:002013-10-09T11:04:20.854-04:00Yes, I love getting to know all of the smart, witt...Yes, I love getting to know all of the smart, witty women authors--and hey, some guys too! I just joined an author collective, which is helpful and fun. Your #9 comment made me laugh. Catherine Stinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131569196977321229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-79104064958094266682013-08-14T14:08:27.802-04:002013-08-14T14:08:27.802-04:00You've pretty much covered what a lot of write...You've pretty much covered what a lot of writers like about being indie. I like the flexibility of not having to write to a formula. It makes for more interesting stories, I think. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-41451247856353426572013-07-11T07:08:31.404-04:002013-07-11T07:08:31.404-04:00Some great points! I love indie publishing for man...Some great points! I love indie publishing for many of those reasons too! And getting my book out there more quickly. And being able to see the stats of how I'm doing in real time. And so many others!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.rinellegrey.com" rel="nofollow">Rinelle Grey</a> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05651744055513494283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-82752010525769400162013-07-10T14:25:22.072-04:002013-07-10T14:25:22.072-04:00What a great list! I'm on cloud 9 just thinki...What a great list! I'm on cloud 9 just thinking about all these possibilities. :)Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17323788304469008867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-1815483079026740772013-07-10T13:13:51.498-04:002013-07-10T13:13:51.498-04:00I write fantasy, with forays into sci-fi, contempo...I write fantasy, with forays into sci-fi, contemporary, urban fantasy and paranormal. Crossing genres! :)<br /><br />LaurenLaurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04137538450232783883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-90258311259368655472013-06-13T22:38:25.509-04:002013-06-13T22:38:25.509-04:00Great list, and nice to meet you! Have a great mon...Great list, and nice to meet you! Have a great month. :)J.R. Pearse Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00163199989017556255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-71233944733104451702013-05-08T17:45:33.234-04:002013-05-08T17:45:33.234-04:00The control is what sucks me in... but your whole ...The control is what sucks me in... but your whole list is why I love it, too.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-16259792903603985962013-05-08T15:15:25.913-04:002013-05-08T15:15:25.913-04:00I definitely agree with #3. I only want to write ...I definitely agree with #3. I only want to write science fiction, and if I'm ever branded as a science fiction-only writer, I'll be okay with that. But the freedom to write whatever kind of science fiction I want, not necessarily the kind that's selling well at the moment, means a lot to me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-27419028120491053372013-05-08T11:17:46.258-04:002013-05-08T11:17:46.258-04:00Awesome! Agree with all of them!Awesome! Agree with all of them!Laura Paulinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06503090226508079501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-16118593284442998752013-03-14T13:31:33.478-04:002013-03-14T13:31:33.478-04:00Loved this ... it was helpful, positive, and hopef...Loved this ... it was helpful, positive, and hopeful. I'm wavering between the two right now, and would love to experience both, but have been hesitating! Thank you for this post with its perfect timing. :-)Kelly H-Yhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324529762031928328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-9246400017318524262013-03-14T08:42:24.362-04:002013-03-14T08:42:24.362-04:00Thanks for the shout-out! :) I love being indie to...Thanks for the shout-out! :) I love being indie too - can't imagine it any other way, honestly. And yay for joining Indie Life!Susan Kaye Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348197999397141067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-31860672011272636822013-03-14T05:11:41.728-04:002013-03-14T05:11:41.728-04:00Agreed on all ten! Since my work is crossgenre, it...Agreed on all ten! Since my work is crossgenre, it's damn hard to get a traditional contract. Another plus for going indie!Sean McLachlanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09778503397743759469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-4006838466113633472013-03-13T23:54:25.683-04:002013-03-13T23:54:25.683-04:00Thanks guys!
sounds like we all agree on the 10 :...Thanks guys!<br /><br />sounds like we all agree on the 10 :) control and freedom seem to be popular - <br /><br />kinda of funny huh considering they are opposites :)Shelli (srjohannes)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17123227845032402600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-25031759196377350002013-03-13T20:57:06.441-04:002013-03-13T20:57:06.441-04:00Ten reasons you make me want to jump in feet first...Ten reasons you make me want to jump in feet first!Yvonne Osbornehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18212188414972694795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-30100038469871807392013-03-13T20:00:19.846-04:002013-03-13T20:00:19.846-04:00Love this list--so true!!!Love this list--so true!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-84408458191829681702013-03-13T19:25:02.677-04:002013-03-13T19:25:02.677-04:00It's exciting feeling like there are choices o...It's exciting feeling like there are choices out there. So glad this is working for you. And so many other people who are happy with this.Natalie Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756087804171246660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-28582894757092481822013-03-13T18:02:14.251-04:002013-03-13T18:02:14.251-04:00I absolutely love point number one. I love that wh...I absolutely love point number one. I love that what I say goes when it comes to my writing. Thanks for a great post.K. A. Lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02289258780351316515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-79047845198781663402013-03-13T17:57:55.773-04:002013-03-13T17:57:55.773-04:00Awesome list.
Hugs and chocolate,
Shelly
Found y...Awesome list.<br /><br />Hugs and chocolate,<br />Shelly<br /><br />Found you thru Indie Life.shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09596621767297173021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-46545998246276312992013-03-13T16:40:14.419-04:002013-03-13T16:40:14.419-04:00I also love the control and the ability to bring o...I also love the control and the ability to bring out your book the way you envision it. It's not just better for the authors, but the readers as well.Sandra Ulbrich Almazanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365908651235829765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-68120654254659009762013-03-13T16:20:57.891-04:002013-03-13T16:20:57.891-04:00Yes, the support is awesome and like you, I enjoy ...Yes, the support is awesome and like you, I enjoy being in control and seeing my books providing an extra source of income. J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-51321846176597991132013-03-13T15:39:23.361-04:002013-03-13T15:39:23.361-04:00What a great list! I agree with them all. Indie Pu...What a great list! I agree with them all. Indie Publishing is both a totally engaging profession and an incredible opportunity. I LOVE IT, too!heidigarretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12684405482442123534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-54049036925353417842013-03-13T14:33:21.820-04:002013-03-13T14:33:21.820-04:00Great list, it's all true! Especially the part...Great list, it's all true! Especially the part about being able to write whatever genre strikes your fancy. I like owning what I write and being able to release it when I think it's the right time... which I suppose comes back to control, too.Larry Kollarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08317037795075278427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-31956507144096546412013-03-13T14:11:12.232-04:002013-03-13T14:11:12.232-04:00The community does rock but so does the desert.The community does rock but so does the desert. Intangible Heartshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05047040538015079182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-52421884686124116002013-03-13T13:41:28.064-04:002013-03-13T13:41:28.064-04:00Hooray for your top 10 list! I couldn't agree ...Hooray for your top 10 list! I couldn't agree with you more! I LOVE this life :) Claudia Lefevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02591547986192202834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33821110.post-19292253031643339592013-03-13T13:05:33.373-04:002013-03-13T13:05:33.373-04:00I love your list! Number 3 is especially true for ...I love your list! Number 3 is especially true for me. I don't want to be stuck with one genre. :)Cherie Reichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16663147386014122939noreply@blogger.com