Friday, July 15, 2011

Writers Available for Consult!


Last week we started a movement of writers supporting writers. This week I’m displaying these results. What a fabulous group of writers willing to help other writers. Please let us know if you too would like to be added to the list.

Heather McCorkle:  Heather's Odyssey
·      Independent  Publishing via Abbott Press
      Freelance Editor Recommendations
      Querying Questions
      Questions About Agent/Author Relationships
      Writer Workshop/Conference Questions
      Martial Arts Questions
      Equestrian Questions
     
·      Business side of Health Care Delivery Policy
·      Pharmaceuticals
·      Communications.

Christine Hollingsworth: The Novel Mechanic
       Editor
          Horses
          Music
          Pilot. General Aviation.
          Alias Sherlock... can solve any mystery

Tina Moss: Tina Moss
·      NYC city resident
·      Black Belt in Shotokan Karate
·      Japanese culture
·      Works in Higher Education/College scene
·      Taught school abroad
·      Half Irish/ Half Italian Brooklyn baby
·      Buddhist who grew up Catholic
·      Horror movie buff

·      BA in Psychology
·      Professional Actress (Stage)
·      Jewish
·      Open to any religion and culture questions

·      Lived in London, England
·      Worked in Hospitals, and during surgeries
·      Makes dress jewelry
·      Three YA children
·      Catholic: Confession/communion/confirmation

Jo, The Graceful Doe:   The Graceful Doe
·      Lives in Austrailia
·      Primary school teacher
·      Has two young children/ pregnancy and young kids.
·      Lives on a farm.

Julie Musil: Julie Musil
·      Water skier
·      Camper
·      Three sons.
·      Lives in Southern California
·      Rides quads and ATV’s.

Kris YankeeAdventures that Score
·      Editor for small publisher
·      Project manager: proofs, illustrators and layout
·      Hockey Mom Coach: practice, personalities and game related issues.
·      Lives in Michigan
·      Water person
·      Two pre-teen boys and two dogs
·      10 yrs in mortgage industry: rates, under-writing, closing, training, computer manuals.

Robyn Campbell: Putting Paper to Pen
·      Horses: Showing, western, trail riding, endurance writing
·      Has type 1 diabetes
·      Homeschooling (20 yrs)
·      From the Keys
·      Swimming and water skiing
·      Lives on a farm

JC Martin: Fighter Writer
·      Pharmacology
·      Martial Arts
·      Dog breeding: Chihuahuas and Malaysia

·      Teacher
·      Education for non-US-citizens
·      Husband used to be a police officer: jail and arresting procedures.
·      Sports: Basketball, Baseball, Football—Playing or coaching.

Angela Ackerman:  The bookshelf Muse
·      Lives in Calgary, Canada… million plus residents
·      Grew up in a small town.
·      Owned a grain farm: grains, canola seed, etc.
·      Teenage boys
·      Husband is management consultant with large business

Susan Kay Quinn:  Life Liberty and Pursuit
·      Degrees: Aerospace Engineering, M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Ph.D. Environmental Engineering.
·      “Geek”
·      Worked for NASA: Edwards Flight Research, Goddard Space Center and Langley Research Center.
·      Designed Rockets and Scramjet Engines
·      Studied effect of engine pollution on upper atmosphere
·      Rocket scientist… but husband has the shirt.
·      Husband is a Rocket builder
·      Worked for GE designing Aircraft Engines
·      Worked for the National Center for Atmospheric Research
·      Three math-science oriented sons.
·      Entire family has a “Larger than average knowledge of wormholes and quantum mechanics”

Karlene Petitt: Flight to Success
·      International Airline Pilot
·      Type rated on B747-400, B747, B757, B767, B737, B727, and A330
·      Worked for 8 commercial airlines
·      Pilot instructor
·      MBA
·      MHS
·      3 adult daughters.
·      6 grandkids under the age of three
·      Home remodeling: paint, tile… fireplace, showers to patio.
·      Grocery store: Checking, stocking, managing, Deli, Catering, and running groceries.

Last but not least, I would like to introduce you to Eisely Jacobs

Eisley Jacobs is giving away a “Nook” to one lucky blog reader/contest participant. Check out Monday’s post and see how you can win this great prize. What in the heck is a Nook? I guess I’ll find out Monday.

This busy mother of three young children, who is writing YA and MG and inspiring children to read, would love your support and encouragement. Join us Monday and enter the drawing. But we'll all be winners just to know this fabulous woman.

Also... add to our list... it's a work in process. 

Enjoy the Journey!

~ Karlene

12 comments:

  1. Karlene, this is a wonderful idea. You could establish a whole registry of resident expertise! Cool.

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  2. Thanks Linda! And you're on the top of the list. Thanks so much for your support!

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  3. Can I be added as an editor, please? :)

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  4. This is so fun! Thanks for compiling this great list :D

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  5. What a fantastic idea Karlene! To mine you can add freelance editor recommendations, martial artist, horse enthusiast, knowlegable and experienced about/with queries, agents, workshops, and conferences. Ask away, I'm always willing to help!

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  6. Thanks for the great list!

    *waves to Karlene Petit* Glad to see no helicopters on that list! (As you know, helicopters don't fly; the Earth repels them. LOL).

    *waves to Julie* I grew up in So. Cal, but haven't lived there in a long time! I should have consulted with you for my latest MC, who speaks skater slang. :)

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  7. Hi, Karlene.... This is GREAT!

    I would LOVE to be added to the list. Just let me know what I need to do.

    Have a great weekend.

    Michael

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  8. Thank you everyone! Heather and Christine... you're being updated!

    And Michael, all I need is your experience you'd be willing to share should an aspiring author needs help.

    GREAT support! You're all awesome!

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  9. Wow. This is awesome!!!!!!!

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  10. Wow, this is an awesome idea. I'll email you with my specifics. They've already helped out another YA writer.

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  11. I would love to be added to the list. Let's see... I'm an editor, have a BS in chemistry with a forensic science background. Have two young kids and another on the way. Um... I know a fair amount about the Middle Ages. Planned my wedding - Renaissance-themed. That's about all I can think of that might be useful to someone.

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