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Post by monkeyshines on Jul 11, 2018 11:35:07 GMT
I'm an escapee from kboards as well. I write science fiction and fantasy.
Have knocked around playing at the indie publisher thing but now I'm ready to buckle down and get to work.
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Post by gaylordfancypants on Jul 11, 2018 14:55:53 GMT
I'm Gaylord Fancypants, and as you might expect, I mainly write gay erotica and romance, though I work in other genres and hetero stuff sometimes (I've even dabbled in the lesbianic arts, though I got out of that before I went in too deep).
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Post by K'Sennia Visitor on Jul 11, 2018 15:50:15 GMT
Hello, you might know me from KBoards. So glad to find another writers' forum for indies and I hope the mods here don't reach for the smelling salts at the first sign of a disagreement. Anyway, I write mostly historical fiction. I am thinking of starting a new pen name soon for romantic thrillers in the shape of Minette Walters or Mary Higgins Clark. Still considering. Hi Doglover, I recongize you! I'm the only admin here, for now, and nope, no smelling salts. Or cattle prods, either. Disagreements are par for the course with a healthy and active message board. No one should be silenced for a difference of opinion, even if it isn't stated as nicely as possible.  Historical fiction is really fun, and as a bonus it requires tons of research, too. I love history and learning about other eras. So if I ever tried to write it I'd get so sucked into my research I'd never write the story. *teehee* I read some very good historical YA fic when I was a teen that I still remember fondly. Romantic thrillers could be a nice change of pace. (nods head) Good luck with the deciding! |
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Post by K'Sennia Visitor on Jul 11, 2018 16:02:14 GMT
I'm an escapee from kboards as well. I write science fiction and fantasy. Have knocked around playing at the indie publisher thing but now I'm ready to buckle down and get to work. Hey Donovan, your escape secret is safe with me. I won't call the Kboards authorities, I swear. Not even if Betsy was offering a sweet, sweet reward for your capture. Nope, I cannot be bribed. I am an honest citizen and a lover of my fellow forumers. I believe in FREEDOM, you hear?  It's good to see another SFF author here. I hope we can help with that indie buckling problem I hear you have. I used to have those problems, but now I use velcro like the cool kids, and it's all good. That should be the name of my WSO. "Velcro Your Way to Kindle Trillions" I'm Gaylord Fancypants, and as you might expect, I mainly write gay erotica and romance, though I work in other genres and hetero stuff sometimes (I've even dabbled in the lesbianic arts, though I got out of that before I went in too deep). Hiya Gaylord. My, aren't you fancy? Your pants, especially. I am sooo jelly. Gay erotica and romance are great niches. You ever try Mpreg? Hetero is popular, too, I hear. (nods head) I've written two lesbian smutty shorts, and one "all the parts mixed up smutty short", but only one is still published. My sex writing sucks cos I'm Ace, so I really don't get it. But maybe one day we'll be both be the best of the best cos we try so damn hard and are cuter and fancier than everyone else. |
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Post by gaylordfancypants on Jul 11, 2018 16:50:04 GMT
I'm Gaylord Fancypants, and as you might expect, I mainly write gay erotica and romance, though I work in other genres and hetero stuff sometimes (I've even dabbled in the lesbianic arts, though I got out of that before I went in too deep). Hiya Gaylord. My, aren't you fancy? Your pants, especially. I am sooo jelly. Gay erotica and romance are great niches. You ever try Mpreg? Hetero is popular, too, I hear. (nods head) I've written two lesbian smutty shorts, and one "all the parts mixed up smutty short", but only one is still published. My sex writing sucks cos I'm Ace, so I really don't get it. But maybe one day we'll be both be the best of the best cos we try so damn hard and are cuter and fancier than everyone else.
My pants are so fancy you couldn't even look at them! You need to wear special glasses...
No mpreg is one genre I haven't tried yet, it was definitely a big market at one point. Lately it's been about the DILFs and chubby guys for me. People are digging a full-figured man.
Agreed. My fancy pants will get me over the top eventually I've come close to selling a television pilot, I'm still working on that too, there's an outside chance that will sell. Of course no one can know how fancy my pants are, if I work in television, but hopefully that will happen.  |
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Post by K'Sennia Visitor on Jul 11, 2018 22:25:44 GMT
gaylordfancypants, that's exciting about the TV Pilot. Do Dilf's already have children? I know secret baby, and widower finds a mother are popular in straight romance. I'm not sure if it would be popular in gay romance, too. But if Mpreg is, then maybe? Do you write gay for straight woman or gay for gay men? I believe the audiences are quite different. If your TV Pilot gets picked up, you can send your pants to accept your academy award. Then everyone shall know and adore them.
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Post by gaylordfancypants on Jul 11, 2018 23:10:57 GMT
gaylordfancypants , that's exciting about the TV Pilot. Do Dilf's already have children? I know secret baby, and widower finds a mother are popular in straight romance. I'm not sure if it would be popular in gay romance, too. But if Mpreg is, then maybe? Do you write gay for straight woman or gay for gay men? I believe the audiences are quite different. If your TV Pilot gets picked up, you can send your pants to accept your academy award. Then everyone shall know and adore them. DILF implies they already have a child yeah, but that isn't really the point. It's just about older guys, sometimes the fact that they have a kid is only barely mentioned or even just implied.
I have two MM pen names, one mainly appeals to women, the other to gay men, but there's some crossover in either direction. DILF stuff is definitely mainly for gays. Women don't mind older guys in the right kind of story, but "DILF" isn't really a selling point for them -- as you said, "widower falls in love" is a great trope for straight romance but those are never labeled "DILFs", women would see it as trivializing IMHO. But gays love older guys.
Plus hot DILFs abound in coffeeshops, where we do a lot of writing, so it comes natural.  My latest DILF story is about a hunky UPS guy who delivers marketing junk to Dunkin' Donutses -- that storyline is not a coincidence.
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Post by K'Sennia Visitor on Jul 12, 2018 0:48:29 GMT
gaylordfancypants , that's exciting about the TV Pilot. Do Dilf's already have children? I know secret baby, and widower finds a mother are popular in straight romance. I'm not sure if it would be popular in gay romance, too. But if Mpreg is, then maybe? Do you write gay for straight woman or gay for gay men? I believe the audiences are quite different. If your TV Pilot gets picked up, you can send your pants to accept your academy award. Then everyone shall know and adore them. DILF implies they already have a child yeah, but that isn't really the point. It's just about older guys, sometimes the fact that they have a kid is only barely mentioned or even just implied.
I have two MM pen names, one mainly appeals to women, the other to gay men, but there's some crossover in either direction. DILF stuff is definitely mainly for gays. Women don't mind older guys in the right kind of story, but "DILF" isn't really a selling point for them -- as you said, "widower falls in love" is a great trope for straight romance but those are never labeled "DILFs", women would see it as trivializing IMHO. But gays love older guys. Plus hot DILFs abound in coffeeshops, where we do a lot of writing, so it comes natural. My latest DILF story is about a hunky UPS guy who delivers marketing junk to Dunkin' Donutses -- that storyline is not a coincidence. What is it with coffee shops and hookups? Starbucks should start advertising as a dating service, what with all the hookups starting in them in erotica and romance books. And that's good you can be a Dilf even if you aren't technically a daddy. Of a biological child, at least. |
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Post by gaylordfancypants on Jul 12, 2018 1:55:27 GMT
DILF implies they already have a child yeah, but that isn't really the point. It's just about older guys, sometimes the fact that they have a kid is only barely mentioned or even just implied.
I have two MM pen names, one mainly appeals to women, the other to gay men, but there's some crossover in either direction. DILF stuff is definitely mainly for gays. Women don't mind older guys in the right kind of story, but "DILF" isn't really a selling point for them -- as you said, "widower falls in love" is a great trope for straight romance but those are never labeled "DILFs", women would see it as trivializing IMHO. But gays love older guys. Plus hot DILFs abound in coffeeshops, where we do a lot of writing, so it comes natural. My latest DILF story is about a hunky UPS guy who delivers marketing junk to Dunkin' Donutses -- that storyline is not a coincidence. What is it with coffee shops and hookups? Starbucks should start advertising as a dating service, what with all the hookups starting in them in erotica and romance books. And that's good you can be a Dilf even if you aren't technically a daddy. Of a biological child, at least. Yeah I dunno, coffeeshops are just crawling with them... One of my regular haunts is near a big gym, a military base and a college campus, so it is usually bursting with hot guys, it's crazy. I don't get any work done. |
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Post by theprosepolisher on Jul 12, 2018 14:42:24 GMT
Hey all, another kboarder and chronic procrastinator here 😁 I haven't published anything yet, I'm working on a supernatural suspense series right now but finding it difficult to get the writing done-I think because I'm allowing myself to become too bogged down by the 'crappiness' of the first draft. I'll get there. I think. I hope. 🤔 Hmmm about me...have kids, cats, rabbits, I live rural which is awesome being an introvert because I don't have neighbours breathing down my neck. And there are always roos at my front door. 🤗 Love metal and rock, mariokart, coffee and warm weather... but only because it's freezing here right now. In summer I'll be bitching about how winter can't come soon enough. Happy to see this board start up, kboards has been invaluable but I'm a little disheartened by some of the moderating on particular topics over there, and when so many people seem to know each other I almost feel sometimes like I'm intruding on threads lol. Anyhoo...so yeah, nice to meet you all 😁 Hi! Keep in mind that first drafts are where you can get all the "crappiness" out; I'm in the process of doing that now. I was thrilled to see this board, as I'd only recently registered on KBoards and felt a bit out of place. I love the welcoming "feel" here. My husband and I were fortunate enough to spend the month of April in Australia, as our son-in-law was there on sabbatical at ANU in Canberra. We simply adore your magnificent country. It was our second visit and we've only barely scratched the surface. Best of luck to you in your writing! Marie |
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Post by abgwriter on Jul 12, 2018 18:23:01 GMT
Hey, there!
Just wanted to drop by and say hi! I have been looking for other author communities beside Kboards that go beyond just the fundamentals of writing and tackle the actual problems of publishing so I'm happy someone made this happen. I write mainly speculative fiction and haven't really dipped my toe into publishing yet (I have 1 book out but haven't done anything with it, advertising-wise) but I always enjoy the discussions that revolve around market topic and I'm sad such discussions and disclosures have been steadily drying out in Kboards.
Look forward to meeting everybody!
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Post by EllieL on Jul 16, 2018 1:45:06 GMT
Hi, another newbie to the board. I've been publishing since about 1999, then opened my own company in 2005. After 11 successful years as an indie publisher, I finally sold it two years ago so I could actually do some writing again, and have been happily doing so ever since. Started out writing contemporary romance (the rom com variety cause I'm a smartass in real life) then recently migrated to historical romance. Love the western romances, but a scottish historical is kicking ass right now so I might have to write another of those. Ohhh, the stress! lol
Just happy to be here!
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Post by K'Sennia Visitor on Jul 16, 2018 4:12:19 GMT
Hi, another newbie to the board. I've been publishing since about 1999, then opened my own company in 2005. After 11 successful years as an indie publisher, I finally sold it two years ago so I could actually do some writing again, and have been happily doing so ever since. Started out writing contemporary romance (the rom com variety cause I'm a smartass in real life) then recently migrated to historical romance. Love the western romances, but a scottish historical is kicking ass right now so I might have to write another of those. Ohhh, the stress! lol Just happy to be here! Hi Ellie, great to meet you. Thanks for joining. I'm impressed that you've been at this since 1999. Self publishing back then was so much harder back then! When did you first hear about kindle? Were you one of the first adopters? Scotland is a very romantic country. I've had an idea for a gothic romance/horror story set in a Scottish castle, for a long time. Maybe I'll write mine and you'll write yours, and we'll be Scottish Twinsies. |
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Post by EllieL on Jul 16, 2018 16:33:50 GMT
Hi! Yes, self pubbing was harder, but indie publishing was easier, if that makes sense at all. Way back in the early days, we used to sell through a few core vendors, one being Mobipocket, which was later bought out to form the basis for Amazon's DTP, the first version of KDP. So yes, been selling on Amazon for ages. Our other best place to sell was Fictionwise. We sold more there than at any other vendor (including Mobipocket/Amazon), but then they were bought out by BN so it could be killed off to make way for Nook. Yep, seen a lot of things over the years. Hi, another newbie to the board. I've been publishing since about 1999, then opened my own company in 2005. After 11 successful years as an indie publisher, I finally sold it two years ago so I could actually do some writing again, and have been happily doing so ever since. Started out writing contemporary romance (the rom com variety cause I'm a smartass in real life) then recently migrated to historical romance. Love the western romances, but a scottish historical is kicking ass right now so I might have to write another of those. Ohhh, the stress! lol Just happy to be here! Hi Ellie, great to meet you. Thanks for joining. I'm impressed that you've been at this since 1999. Self publishing back then was so much harder back then! When did you first hear about kindle? Were you one of the first adopters? Scotland is a very romantic country. I've had an idea for a gothic romance/horror story set in a Scottish castle, for a long time. Maybe I'll write mine and you'll write yours, and we'll be Scottish Twinsies. |
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Post by kateelizabeth on Jul 16, 2018 21:03:56 GMT
Hi, I'm Kate Elizabeth, a long-time lurker on Kboards, but I do participate in Romance Divas occasionally. I write mainly short stories, from sweet to erotic romance, along with some sci-fi, fantasy, and a little horror. As you can probably guess, I have a few pen names. Due to ongoing health issues, I've had to change my writing career to my writing hobby, but at least I'm still writing. So glad to be here!
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Post by K'Sennia Visitor on Jul 17, 2018 1:14:47 GMT
Hi @kateelizabeth, great name! Welcome to the forum. Feel free to jump in and post whereever and whenever you want. 3 cheers for short stories. I love them, they're my favorite story length. I'm sorry you have health issues that take up a lot of your time. Stupid health issues - *grrrs* - but yay that you can at least still write as a hobby! |
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Post by K'Sennia Visitor on Jul 17, 2018 1:17:03 GMT
Hi! Yes, self pubbing was harder, but indie publishing was easier, if that makes sense at all. Way back in the early days, we used to sell through a few core vendors, one being Mobipocket, which was later bought out to form the basis for Amazon's DTP, the first version of KDP. So yes, been selling on Amazon for ages. Our other best place to sell was Fictionwise. We sold more there than at any other vendor (including Mobipocket/Amazon), but then they were bought out by BN so it could be killed off to make way for Nook. Yep, seen a lot of things over the years. Hi Ellie, great to meet you. Thanks for joining. I'm impressed that you've been at this since 1999. Self publishing back then was so much harder back then! When did you first hear about kindle? Were you one of the first adopters? Scotland is a very romantic country. I've had an idea for a gothic romance/horror story set in a Scottish castle, for a long time. Maybe I'll write mine and you'll write yours, and we'll be Scottish Twinsies. Wow, you're a true indie pioneer!!!!! I think it's awesome that you've kept at it for so long, held on through so many storms of change, and sailed on to vistory! Or at least status quo, which hopefully isn't too shabby. |
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Post by corabuhlert on Jul 18, 2018 0:42:36 GMT
I'm Cora and I also came over from KBoards. I have been self-publishing since 2011 and write in lots of genres, mostly science fiction, fantasy and mystery/thriller. In my day job, I'm a teacher and technical translator.
I also run two indie and small press promo sites, the Speculative Fiction Showcase (for science fiction, fantasy, horror and their subgenres) and the Indie Crime Scene (mystery, crime fiction, thrillers and adventure), so if anybody has a new release in those genres they want featured, give me a shout.
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Post by Percival Constantine on Jul 20, 2018 8:59:45 GMT
I'm Perry, also came over from KBoards. I started publishing in 2007, back in the pre-Kindle days when the only option was vanity press or print on demand via Lulu. I took it slow at first but have upped my output in recent years. I've published over twenty books and had a few stories in anthologies in all sorts of genres--action/adventure, mystery, sci-fi, superhero, steampunk fantasy, horror, but these days I focus mostly on my Luther Cross books, an urban fantasy series. I've also done work as an editor, book formatter (print and digital), and I've written and lettered comic books.
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Post by possiblyderanged on Jul 22, 2018 15:09:39 GMT
Wow, it's great to see so many folks I know joining up here! And all those I don't! This board is growing, and it looks like it's going in a great direction. Like someone mentioned, it's hard to find a forum that still discusses the basics. Writing forums are all over the place, but good info for indies isn't that common. I still like kboards, but I'm always looking for new places. It's also great to know I'm not the only one who has been at this since 2011. I was starting to feel old. |
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Post by rickgualtieri on Jul 23, 2018 21:27:34 GMT
I'm Rick. I write stuff. It's probably not any good, but I still shovel it out there.
Anyway, I'm not entirely giving up on kboards, but I do appreciate a new forum and opportunity to talk about things which might get modded away elsewhere.
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Post by carlabaku on Jul 24, 2018 21:09:39 GMT
Carla here. Writer. Yes, another Kboards habitue. What Rick Gualtieri said above, plus I appreciate being able to post as I speak, which often entails salty language.
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Post by K'Sennia Visitor on Jul 24, 2018 21:39:45 GMT
Carla here. Writer. Yes, another Kboards habitue. What Rick Gualtieri said above, plus I appreciate being able to post as I speak, which often entails salty language. Hey Carla, great to see ya! You're looking damn fine. Damn fine, I say. |
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Post by DD on Jul 24, 2018 23:37:19 GMT
Carla here. Writer. Yes, another Kboards habitue. What Rick Gualtieri said above, plus I appreciate being able to post as I speak, which often entails salty language. I'm fluent in salty |
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Post by rhubarbhead on Jul 26, 2018 2:02:36 GMT
Hello...I'm Jessie and I've escaped here from KBoards too. I write SFF and have been sort of indie since 2013. (waves)
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Post by K'Sennia Visitor on Jul 26, 2018 2:07:06 GMT
Hello...I'm Jessie and I've escaped here from KBoards too. I write SFF and have been sort of indie since 2013. (waves) Hi Jessie! *waves back* SFF rhubarbhead refugees are always welcome here. |
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Post by flayotters on Jul 26, 2018 2:09:08 GMT
Hey everybody. I post once in a while on KB. Thanks K'S for the invitation.
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Post by K'Sennia Visitor on Jul 26, 2018 2:10:49 GMT
Hey everybody. I post once in a while on KB. Thanks K'S for the invitation. Hey Flay, the pleasure was mine. It's great to see you here. |
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Post by rhubarbhead on Jul 27, 2018 2:07:23 GMT
Hello...I'm Jessie and I've escaped here from KBoards too. I write SFF and have been sort of indie since 2013. (waves) Hi Jessie! *waves back* SFF rhubarbhead refugees are always welcome here. Excellent! I wonder if there's a story in there? "Rhubarbhead refugees!" |
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Post by K'Sennia Visitor on Jul 27, 2018 2:11:27 GMT
Hi Jessie! *waves back* SFF rhubarbhead refugees are always welcome here. Excellent! I wonder if there's a story in there? "Rhubarbhead refugees!" There is always a story! Perhaps the Rhubarbheads were born on a planet where most citizens had eggplant heads, and so they were persecuted for their difference, which led to a might civil war, which led a great many Rhubarbheads to band together to build the first spaceship to fly away to a kinder planet where those with Rhubarb heads were loved and accepted. |
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My latest DILF story is about a hunky UPS guy who delivers marketing junk to Dunkin' Donutses -- that storyline is not a coincidence.
