Tag Archives: Authonomy

Elation and Revelation

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Susannah J. Bell

A loaded gun won’t set you free (Moby cover) It’s rare in a writer’s life that it happens:  a moment that is so beyond coincidence it would seem you are connected with the Truly Divine. Not to appear too slack, I … Continue reading →

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Sinking without a trace

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Susannah J. Bell

Commences is dying a death on Authonomy.  The whole idea, I think, is to go and sell myself to others in the Authonomy community.  Read their stuff, comment on it, ask others to read your stuff – preferably others who … Continue reading →

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Commences submitted to Authonomy

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Susannah J. Bell

“…don’t forget the violence”  (MM) Yesterday I submitted the first six chapters of my Fleet novel Commences to the Authonomy website.  I felt some trepidation, not least of which was inevitable plagiarism, but also:  would anyone actually like it?  Since … Continue reading →

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Commences: Book Cover

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Susannah J. Bell

One of the holdups in downloading Commences on the Authonomy website is the lack of book cover.  People tell me that the book cover doesn’t matter, it’s the blurb that imparts the important information, but still….it’s hard not to want … Continue reading →

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Pitch for Commences

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Susannah J. Bell

“…it is done”  (MM)   I’ve sweated blood over this and I know it’s still not right.  I don’t know how to grab the attention of an editor.  Wouldn’t it be nice if someone else can read the (entire) novel … Continue reading →

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Commences

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Susannah J. Bell

“the angel has spread his wings”  (MM)   I think I’m going to submit Commences to Authonomy.  It is the most challenging novel I’ve written and I’ve had the most difficulty trying to publish it (i.e. it’s been submitted more … Continue reading →

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