tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858901697484302988.post3100673520705771320..comments2023-10-01T12:21:05.470-04:00Comments on The Book Scout: Introducing 2011: Gae PolisnerKelseyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00085277539073751549noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858901697484302988.post-90465791091783947782010-07-13T17:01:18.181-04:002010-07-13T17:01:18.181-04:00Jane,
you have no idea how exciting it is as a fi...Jane,<br /><br />you have no idea how exciting it is as a first time author to read that the book sounds good to you and that you're excited about the incorporation of classic literature into it (and Star Wars! :)). FYI, I have two boys, ages 12 and 15, and they both thought it was so cool when the permission letter from Lucasfilm came in giving me permission to use the quotes AND asking for a copy of the book when it comes out! They thought that was cooler than me getting the book deal, although they think that's pretty cool too.<br /><br />Gaegae polisnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10491813685110351809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858901697484302988.post-26397631336821289952010-07-12T23:13:11.310-04:002010-07-12T23:13:11.310-04:00The summary makes me really want to read the book....The summary makes me really want to read the book. I really enjoyed the interview... I appreciate you putting parts of classic literature into your contemporary novel, and I also love Star Wars. <br /><br />I am definitely looking forward to The Pull of Gravity now!<br /><br />Jane<br />janestoryblog.blogspot.comJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01978268928014084939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858901697484302988.post-65127466840072191832010-07-11T18:52:45.474-04:002010-07-11T18:52:45.474-04:00After my original agent read an early draft, she h...After my original agent read an early draft, she had me do a revision and I changed the whole ending and made it better. Then FSG first passed on the book (my editor LOVED it, but another editor in house did not and she wanted full house support) and my agent had me do a rewrite and change the chronology. FSG took the book at that point, BUT my editor wanted it restored to the chronology of the original version (and my new agent agreed) (while keeping some of the good additions I had made to the story overall). So I did another rewrite. The rest were just smaller revisions. So, is that like three? But then several smaller edits. It's definitely a process, but for most writers, that process makes a better book. Few of us can write a really good book without several rewrites, and not cursory ones at that. I remind myself of that with every rewrite that is requested of me: that this is making the book better. :)gae polisnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10491813685110351809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858901697484302988.post-53084470379884047342010-07-11T11:07:52.464-04:002010-07-11T11:07:52.464-04:00Gae, how many revisions did you have to do on this...Gae, how many revisions did you have to do on this until you had the story and the ending that you wanted?J. Allen Fielderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06920484225984950584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858901697484302988.post-21315495658541031972010-07-11T06:14:03.796-04:002010-07-11T06:14:03.796-04:00Lauren, me too! Well, not hated, but didn't ca...Lauren, me too! Well, not hated, but didn't care. I reread it as a grown up (read, way old ;)) to write this book and appreciated it much more. Sort of the way I appreciate Beatle lyrics for how much they can make you feel in such a simple way in very few words.<br /><br />I hope Jaycee (and Nick!) make you want to reread it again. Or, have fonder memories of it. <br /><br />Gae<br /><br />p.s. Lori, thanks for the very kind words.gae polisnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10491813685110351809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858901697484302988.post-46343673829824882522010-07-11T05:01:14.629-04:002010-07-11T05:01:14.629-04:00Great interview - I hadn't heard about this bo...Great interview - I hadn't heard about this book but I'll definitely be adding it to my wishlist now. I have to confess I actually hated Of Mice and Men when I read it at school, but maybe this book will make me reconsider that too. :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06483030255023873716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858901697484302988.post-12819474925667877652010-07-10T23:13:28.070-04:002010-07-10T23:13:28.070-04:00Gae is a GORGEOUS writer, with a lot to say. I loo...Gae is a GORGEOUS writer, with a lot to say. I look forward to gifting everyone I know with a copy of her book(s)--I say books, because I know that it's only a matter of time before her other works in progress become published. I love that Steinbeck is being honored in Gae's book, and love her plot & characters.Lori Landaunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858901697484302988.post-38438846817119650622010-07-10T20:39:11.883-04:002010-07-10T20:39:11.883-04:00and I love that there are so many of you out there...and I love that there are so many of you out there championing new authors and YA fiction. How awesome are you guys?!<br /><br />Thanks Kelsey for featuring me, and the rest of you for all the positive feedback. It's exciting to think of you all reading and giving your thoughts one day soon.<br /><br />And to my fellow 2k11'ers, right back atcha! :) <3gae polisnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10491813685110351809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858901697484302988.post-74646376796035049562010-07-10T19:52:22.724-04:002010-07-10T19:52:22.724-04:00I'll definitely have to check out Pull of Grav...I'll definitely have to check out Pull of Gravity! I love that you're featuring 2011 authors, Kelsey.The Book Owlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294811526135516050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858901697484302988.post-57136247337813378042010-07-10T17:24:00.536-04:002010-07-10T17:24:00.536-04:00Great interview!!!--Will keep an eye out for this ...Great interview!!!--Will keep an eye out for this one!!!nymfauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01573887455015014792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858901697484302988.post-10470996628830236912010-07-10T14:43:48.918-04:002010-07-10T14:43:48.918-04:00I think Gae has an amazing writing style and can&#...I think Gae has an amazing writing style and can't wait to read this book!Deb and Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04444390852070865517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858901697484302988.post-72466174159182057962010-07-10T14:32:16.250-04:002010-07-10T14:32:16.250-04:00The Pull of Gravity (AWESOME title, btw) sounds so...The Pull of Gravity (AWESOME title, btw) sounds so good! I will be on the lookout for this one...Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18119179764394966859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858901697484302988.post-71289359141983530502010-07-10T14:26:31.589-04:002010-07-10T14:26:31.589-04:00Great interview! I love Steinbeck's short stor...Great interview! I love Steinbeck's short stories. He really does know how to say a lot with few words.<br /><br />... standing by to pre-order The Pull of Gravity...Scotti Cohnhttp://www.scotticohn.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858901697484302988.post-17044314644336195872010-07-10T14:23:35.671-04:002010-07-10T14:23:35.671-04:00Love this interview and I can't wait to read t...Love this interview and I can't wait to read this book! I'm really looking forward to reading how you incorporated Steinbeck in your storyline, both the excerpts & the message -- I love Of Mice and Men! And I totally agree with you that The Outsiders is a must read. :)<br /><br />Thanks, Gae & Kelsey, for a great interview!Amy Holderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12883850323559851866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858901697484302988.post-84429642752906507022010-07-10T12:55:18.668-04:002010-07-10T12:55:18.668-04:00Great interview, Gae. Makes me want to read the bo...Great interview, Gae. Makes me want to read the book even more!Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16587645299751603897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2858901697484302988.post-54321405276125705362010-07-10T12:11:30.475-04:002010-07-10T12:11:30.475-04:00Wow, her book sounds super interesting and I total...Wow, her book sounds super interesting and I totally love that she pulled from Steinbeck - he's amazing! Thanks for the awesome interview!Samantha R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17107765710414091332noreply@blogger.com