tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post4459018769591064661..comments2024-03-27T08:18:53.376-07:00Comments on JustJoshin Publishing, Inc.: SNEAK PEEK - THE PARTING GLASSJosh Lanyonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-5771085188819510892013-09-28T08:16:35.816-07:002013-09-28T08:16:35.816-07:00Thank you for the kind words, Paola. Having contro...Thank you for the kind words, Paola. Having control of my cover art has been one of the best parts of self-publishing. I don't believe publishers realize quite how important this is to writers. Not that I haven't made some mistakes, but the mistakes are mine and that still feels better than being at someone else's mercy.<br /><br />I honestly don't know what readers will make of the AE Christmas project. Some will be disappointed that it's not a new novel, some will be delighted and amused. I'm certainly having fun revisiting the characters. I hope you will too! Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-19086053182874704762013-09-27T09:14:14.264-07:002013-09-27T09:14:14.264-07:00Hello Josh,
Sorry I've been away for a few mo...Hello Josh, <br />Sorry I've been away for a few months from your blog and Goodreads group, due to pressure at work and family obligations, but I'm slowly back on track. Recently I bought your wonderful print anthology In Sunshine and in Shadow. I devoured it. I liked it so much (including the cover). There were stories I'd read before in ebook format (including In a Dark Wood, which I didn't know it was your first short story in this genre), and others you'd already published but that I hadn't read before. And I thought the new story In Plain Sight was a pure gem. So many understated emotions. Wonderful writing. <br />This excerpt from the new book sounds very intriguing. I'd been wondering if there might be any future for Tim and Luke after their trip to the woods and what transpired there. I'm also looking forward to reading Haunted Heart and the other new books you released this year. <br />I also wanted to compliment you on the great art covers you've chosen for your books since you started self-publishing. They're all beautifully evocative and tasteful. Must be a great feeling knowing you can control and have final say on how your books are presented and illustrated. <br /><br />When I read here you might one day revisit Adrien and Jake, my heart did a little leap. No words can describe my devotion to these characters. I appreciate you'd want to do them justice and not simply revisit them to do a sort of "where are they now" catch-up, but would rather have a fleshier story to tell. <br /><br />Hope you had a great summer. <br />All the best. <br />Paola Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-11548390927213371372013-09-25T08:42:22.417-07:002013-09-25T08:42:22.417-07:00It came in at 23K+ change. So...a little novella. ...It came in at 23K+ change. So...a little novella. ;-)Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-6823117288136424452013-09-25T08:32:25.998-07:002013-09-25T08:32:25.998-07:00I'm late for this, but I had to comment. In a ...I'm late for this, but I had to comment. In a Dark wood is your favorite short story of mine and I can't tell you how happy it makes that we'll se Tim and Luke again. How long is this, if you don't mind me asking? Another short or...? Also, that cover is simply wonderfull. :)LadyMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-18255321970982553392013-09-23T15:02:22.065-07:002013-09-23T15:02:22.065-07:00Well, keep your fingers crossed because it is tric...Well, keep your fingers crossed because it is tricky going back after so long! Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-60576913747522960712013-09-23T15:01:54.322-07:002013-09-23T15:01:54.322-07:00I think this is frightening too, but in a very dif...I think this is frightening too, but in a very different way. ;-)Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-69999979175785157782013-09-23T01:38:57.830-07:002013-09-23T01:38:57.830-07:00Can't wait. I re-read In a Dark Wood last nigh...Can't wait. I re-read In a Dark Wood last night and it scared the Bejebus out of me again!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789162652616405783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-62501213643428143592013-09-22T13:18:13.155-07:002013-09-22T13:18:13.155-07:00I am in awe of revisiting characters from so long ...I am in awe of revisiting characters from so long ago and pounding out such quality at such speed! MLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17792529621472571120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-54199504627965996592013-09-20T08:43:12.405-07:002013-09-20T08:43:12.405-07:00Thanks, Tony. It feels like I'm perhaps findin...Thanks, Tony. It feels like I'm perhaps finding some kind of balance. Right now the words are pouring out, but I will not be shocked -- and hopefully not alarmed -- when it's time to just think and dream again. I'm coming to see that's part of the process.Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-40195860722834841232013-09-19T14:07:44.553-07:002013-09-19T14:07:44.553-07:00Hey Josh - Here I am, late to the party again - ju...Hey Josh - Here I am, late to the party again - just read your teaser for Parting Glass. What a great hook you threw out there. Even though just like the others above I can hardly wait, just do what you think you need to do. Don't worry, we're gonna read it whenever it's finished.<br />TonyTony Anoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-31915893882544079762013-09-18T09:48:48.787-07:002013-09-18T09:48:48.787-07:00Thank you! I'm letting the story lie quiet for...Thank you! I'm letting the story lie quiet for a few days before I tackle the final draft. I'm so hopeful I can do it justice.Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-59892482112690318522013-09-18T09:47:10.227-07:002013-09-18T09:47:10.227-07:00Hi K.,
Those would all be great elements to addre...Hi K.,<br /><br />Those would all be great elements to address in a future novel -- they would be elements I *would* address -- but they are not a plot. :-) And that's the hold up. I'm waiting for the day that I have a plot that I feel is strong enough, compelling enough to drag A&J out of retirement.<br /><br />In the meantime I'm glad the characters continue to capture your imagination! <br />nly Adrien and Jake cJosh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-11117852254737855752013-09-18T04:40:54.936-07:002013-09-18T04:40:54.936-07:00I want! I want! I want!
I am so excited to get m...I want! I want! I want! <br />I am so excited to get more of Luke & Tim! I too had thought after going through the things they did in IADW they would still be together, so it's going to be interesting to read what happened since Tim left rehab. Beautiful excerpt, Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-44906983901653464322013-09-18T03:31:47.439-07:002013-09-18T03:31:47.439-07:00Mr. Lanyon, I'm not comfortable addressing you...Mr. Lanyon, I'm not comfortable addressing you as Josh because I'm a stranger to you, so I'll get to it. I appreciate that you're continuing with these characters. I love the pace of your writing, the way you develop and resolve mystery and horror, and how at times you insert awkwardness and humor in intimate scenes. I know that sex is a “timeless dance,” but it isn't always flawless to the end. I’m saving my gift card for all of your books listed on Goodreads to be published. My favorite book written by you is Death of a Pirate King but they’re all wonderful. I don’t know if you care to do another, Adrien English. I can understand if you feel that story has been told. I can’t help but wonder a few things (not expected, but feel free to give a flimsy excuse for my curiosity). How did the members of his family react? Did Jake ever have the child he wanted (maybe his wife was pregnant for their last encounter but kept quiet after his announcement)? How did Jake and Adrien acclimate to living in his childhood home? I can’t imagine independent Jake staying at the mansion and getting a discount if not free rental space for his office at Adrien’s bookstore without taking a hit to the male ego and acting out. Well, I failed at getting to the point but this all amounts to one thing. I love the way you write and as long as you write I will read it. <br /><br />K.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-22455530455508001902013-09-17T20:44:50.919-07:002013-09-17T20:44:50.919-07:00Maybe I should go read that story again! ;-P Maybe I should go read that story again! ;-P Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-30813615054184512372013-09-16T21:50:01.281-07:002013-09-16T21:50:01.281-07:00Looks great! Can't wait to read it! Will have ...Looks great! Can't wait to read it! Will have to go reread "In A Dark Wood" until then. Maitenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-87512635284377563732013-09-16T08:12:44.308-07:002013-09-16T08:12:44.308-07:00Most likely mid-to-late November. The narrator is ...Most likely mid-to-late November. The narrator is not due to turn it in until October, there are always edits, and then it takes ACX a while to approve, so...realistically November. Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-75978490259888835872013-09-16T08:11:42.514-07:002013-09-16T08:11:42.514-07:00Thank you, Sharon.Thank you, Sharon.Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-51939312358439624192013-09-16T08:11:26.854-07:002013-09-16T08:11:26.854-07:00Thank you, Ashley. It's a real challenge to wr...Thank you, Ashley. It's a real challenge to write a character like Tim, who's voice is fueled by alcohol and not caring -- and then try to capture the essence of that voice now that he is sober. And cares so much.Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-30515117081914302352013-09-16T08:10:14.113-07:002013-09-16T08:10:14.113-07:00They are such different stories! But yes, you must...They are such different stories! But yes, you must absolutely read the first to appreciate the second, I suspect.Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-68076105628899006462013-09-16T08:09:39.749-07:002013-09-16T08:09:39.749-07:00It helps hearing this because it's such a simp...It helps hearing this because it's such a simple story. It's just all about the emotions. Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-18815543976803228542013-09-16T08:09:16.191-07:002013-09-16T08:09:16.191-07:00My goodness. That's so lovely, Pam. Thank you....My goodness. That's so lovely, Pam. Thank you.Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-48281882392515394362013-09-16T08:08:52.146-07:002013-09-16T08:08:52.146-07:00Thank you, Dianne!Thank you, Dianne!Josh Lanyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11944091956589831656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-70544690977171489512013-09-16T06:51:02.620-07:002013-09-16T06:51:02.620-07:00When is the next Adrien English Audiobook coming o...When is the next Adrien English Audiobook coming out?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16038368940265728442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1411894864312049426.post-30908018065736261192013-09-16T06:40:18.837-07:002013-09-16T06:40:18.837-07:00so much said in so few words...so much said in so few words...Sharon Stognerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12732141088637958862noreply@blogger.com