tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489299213410701870.post4235351729939044809..comments2023-12-11T11:55:19.448-08:00Comments on Suzanne Tyrpak--Who's Imagining All This?: 5 Questions for Victorine Lieske--New York Times Bestselling Indie AuthorSuzanne Tyrpakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06235961429684482177noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489299213410701870.post-4747949515020768912011-05-15T12:33:20.840-07:002011-05-15T12:33:20.840-07:00Wow, thank you guys! One thing I love about the in...Wow, thank you guys! One thing I love about the indie community is the support everyone gives. I have the best friends!<br /><br />J.E. - I haven't thought about an episodic series, in fact I never meant The Overtaking to be a series, but my agent thought it would make a good one. Once she planted that in my head I started coming up with new ideas, how I could extend the story out. Hopefully I can come up with enough! :) Good luck with your series!Victorinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06052077366367623323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489299213410701870.post-49393918505030909132011-05-15T07:53:41.175-07:002011-05-15T07:53:41.175-07:00Great interview! Vicki is truly one of the nicest ...Great interview! Vicki is truly one of the nicest people in the internet indie writing community -- and also very funny. Congratulations on the new book and on trying the short story form.LK Rigelhttp://www.lkrigel.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489299213410701870.post-77440721195082015462011-05-15T07:43:33.681-07:002011-05-15T07:43:33.681-07:00Great interview!
I especially understand the bigg...Great interview!<br /><br />I especially understand the biggest disappointment being the best thing that could happen. We all need that someone to point out what we've done wrong. What is commendable is that Victorine took the criticism and used it to her advantage instead of condemning those who were trying to help her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489299213410701870.post-43488424315816887122011-05-14T21:05:08.336-07:002011-05-14T21:05:08.336-07:00Fascinating stuff, Suzanne.
As Cheryl says, an e...Fascinating stuff, Suzanne. <br /><br />As Cheryl says, an example to us all.<br /><br />What particularly intrigues me is that Victorine's second novel is a trans-genre novel that would not sit easily with the traditional publishing model of tick-box categories and what might trend in two years time.<br /><br />This independence to write and publish what you feel readers might want to read, rather than what the gate-keepers think is a safe investment, is what really gives indie publishers the edge.<br /><br />As indie writers like Victorine notch up the sales and become head-hunted by the agencies it raises difficult questions of how far indie writers will be willing to compromise to secure the undoubted benefits of a legacy publisher without losing their independence to innovate and take risks.Mark Williamshttp://www.markwilliamsinternational.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489299213410701870.post-2319662348892007922011-05-14T20:39:51.256-07:002011-05-14T20:39:51.256-07:00Victorine, I've been interested in your work s...Victorine, I've been interested in your work since I saw your guest post on Newbie's Guide.<br /><br />How funny that you also have a phobia of short stories! I only recently felt good about any of my shorts.<br /><br />I'm working on an episodic series now, with novella length episodes. Have you considered anything of that nature? (Besides the single novlette/novella you mentioned.)<br /><br />Even after finding success, your attitude is so refreshing! Please keep up the good work and best of luck!<br /><br />YA: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004RR0WQO" rel="nofollow"><i>Cheat</i></a>, <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004WP4ZOQ" rel="nofollow">Liar</a></i><br />Adult: <i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004OEINV6" rel="nofollow">Shackled</a></i>J. E. Medrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09505810773159064262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489299213410701870.post-20560728767304199922011-05-14T20:04:32.330-07:002011-05-14T20:04:32.330-07:00I have known Vicki for years and she is exactly wh...I have known Vicki for years and she is exactly what she seems...very kind, intelligent and genuine. I also look forward to reading more of her books.Charmaine Kearlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489299213410701870.post-58718608567365815582011-05-14T18:15:30.753-07:002011-05-14T18:15:30.753-07:00I love how Vicki did things right--seeking to impr...I love how Vicki did things right--seeking to improve and do the WORK. Too many beginners want to throw their work out to the world before they (or their book) is ready. <br /><br />The reason she didn't is a huge part of why she's been so successful.<br /><br />Way to go, Vicki! Can't wait to read another one of your books!Annette Lyonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12493583432919249814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489299213410701870.post-50030687863721953902011-05-14T17:00:45.873-07:002011-05-14T17:00:45.873-07:00Victorine is an example for all of us Indies. And ...Victorine is an example for all of us Indies. And I am not talking about her sales (although we all wouldn't mind THOSE). I am talking about her kindness, her willingness to share what she has learned, and her enthusiasm in encouraging other Indie writers. May we all learn to be so kind and genuine!Cheryl Shiremanhttp://cherylshireman.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489299213410701870.post-27714402729363868392011-05-14T16:02:14.178-07:002011-05-14T16:02:14.178-07:00My absolute pleasure, Vicki!My absolute pleasure, Vicki!Suzanne Tyrpakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06235961429684482177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6489299213410701870.post-88958827781970874002011-05-14T15:52:14.554-07:002011-05-14T15:52:14.554-07:00Thank you for the interview! :)Thank you for the interview! :)Victorinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06052077366367623323noreply@blogger.com