tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850524524995973615.post3905147841140638426..comments2023-05-24T09:45:52.821-05:00Comments on Title Magic: Against All OddsSavanna Kougarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15698138048388102279noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850524524995973615.post-60709409078110224802013-08-01T21:38:37.833-05:002013-08-01T21:38:37.833-05:00Pat, so much of Hollywood is controlled as far as ...Pat, so much of Hollywood is controlled as far as what is even allowed to be made. So, there is NO fair playing field whatsoever. Sure, the Divine can intervene, and does. However, if you listen to those in the know who are part of that world, Hollywood is basically CIA controlled right now, and has been for a long time. And there are directors who do their best to circumvent that control like with the film, Oblivion, and Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut... and guess who got assassinated before that film could be released? <br /><br />Remember X-Files? Most of the stories were given to the writers by the CIA... which is one reason they had the ring of truth. I sensed it at the time. It was just too real. The name of the actor eludes me at the moment -- who broke the story, and testified to what he witnessed. He was one of the lone gunmen. <br /><br />Anyhoo, look at the news story that just broke about Hollywood being controlled by Hitler sympathizers. One mucky muck was forced to divorce his Jewish wife at the time. Well, if you ever saw the Disney film, Rocket Man, I think it was... yeah, it was basically a true story about that time period. <br /><br />Hollywood, the Media Industrial Complex... that's serpent's nest I don't want to be part of. Hell, look at Jim Marrs. He's a top selling investigative author, been the NY bestseller list several times... and he has battle the publisher to get the truth out. They put the kibosh on some of his documented info... that is, if he wants his book published traditionally. <br /><br />The reason I know I'll never reach those rarefied heights is because of my writing style. And 'whoever in publishing' would figure out real fast, I won't play ball. Hell, the contract would likely be crap. Besides, I can't write the type of romance books they want... the books they think their readers want to read. Of course, some of them do. But, since my books do sell moderately -- certainly enough to be in PAN at RWA -- I assume there are some readers who prefer something different. <br /><br />If it was a matter of simply being appreciated by readers, well sure, bring it on. But when you listen to authors who have been in that world -- like the truths they reveal on the Indie loop -- and some of them had topselling books... also, some of them still have books they publish that way, along with their Indie books... honestly, overall, it's not a pretty picture. Some of them have been screwed every which way but loose, at times. And, really, these are NOT isolated examples. <br /><br />I respect dreams, having dreams of success. I've always been a dreamer myself, stars in my eyes, head in the clouds, but trying to be practical in my approach. However, when reality slaps you in the face, I think you need to pay serious attention. And get the message. <br /><br />The world is NOT as it's advertised to be. It's a fantasy that's been sold to us as real. <br /><br />That said, I truly wish everyone success, the success they desire. And especially when it's you and Serena. All GOOD to both of you. <br />Savanna Kougarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698138048388102279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850524524995973615.post-72949548239792325592013-08-01T18:30:00.549-05:002013-08-01T18:30:00.549-05:00Oh add me to the list of phenomenal selling book d...Oh add me to the list of phenomenal selling book dreams. I'd love to have that happen to me with my writing. To be sought after and to have readers love my stuff...yeah, that's a dream I'd love to have come true - even if I'd have to deal with the less than happy parts of it all.Serena Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17959664736807639363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850524524995973615.post-58033804109086869132013-08-01T15:23:21.047-05:002013-08-01T15:23:21.047-05:00Sort-of on topic: back around 2000, when pro wrest...Sort-of on topic: back around 2000, when pro wrestling was huge, the WWE had their own reality/competition show, "Tough Enough." I think there were three seasons, with three winners hired by the WWE. I have no idea what happened to them, if they ever appeared on the show or if they're still in the business.<br /><br />However: around the same time I watched a documentary about young wrestlers in training, including one young man named John Cena. Cena got hired the old-fashioned way: hard work and a dollop of luck. He's currently the WWE's champ and top name, and he was never even on the reality show.<br /><br />Out of the talented thousands who never make it, there's always one who does. Why? You got me. God flipped the coin and it came up heads. I'm going to work at finding God and giving Him a two-headed coin.Pat C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10531462055912377327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850524524995973615.post-86400898086426844152013-08-01T15:14:37.309-05:002013-08-01T15:14:37.309-05:00How do you know it won't happen? If I might qu...How do you know it won't happen? If I might quote William Goldman, author of "Adventures in the Screen Trade": "Nobody knows anything." He was talking about Hollywood, but it holds true all around. Nobody knows what's going to be the Next Big Thing until the Next Big Thing appears. It could be your next book. Or mine. Or Serena's or Rebecca's or Solara's. Who knows?<br /><br />If you don't want the money, I'd like to reserve my place in line right now. Third from the front, next to the bathroom.Pat C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10531462055912377327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850524524995973615.post-7719436056720768602013-08-01T14:28:20.659-05:002013-08-01T14:28:20.659-05:00It's sort of like luring children with candy.....It's sort of like luring children with candy... here have a lollipop... oh, and all you have to do is go through hell, win... and the world is your oyster. Nooooooooo!!! It ain't. Actually, it's all fundamentally a scam, as I've discovered by going down the rabbit hole of searching for the truth. <br /><br />Because how many of those girls get preyed upon in some horrific way? The behind the scenes stuff that comes out about what really happens to models, wannabee actresses, and actresses... good lord! RUN! in the opposite direction! It ain't worth it. <br /><br />None of it. Not even if you hit the so-called heights. <br /><br />However, GOOD POINT, about how the dynamics work when compared to writing a book. Although, there's so much manipulation by the BIG BOY publishers, what would truly sell phenomenally... well, who really knows??? If it was actually a fair playing field for all of us. <br /><br />And, like I've said, even though I know it won't happen anyway... however, at this point, I don't want a phenomenally selling book. It would be an absolute hell to try to deal with... the IRS would try take most of it. Everyone would have their hand out... and I'm not talking about those in real need, either. <br /><br />So, bless anyone in that position. Because it's not a life I want. Savanna Kougarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15698138048388102279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8850524524995973615.post-61122176545584681242013-08-01T08:27:16.362-05:002013-08-01T08:27:16.362-05:00Oooh, I know the answer to that question! It'...Oooh, I know the answer to that question! It's my favorite show of all time...and yes the eye candy doesn't hurt either! ;)<br /><br />Nice job making the writing connect there and Amen...write the best damn novel we can and hope for the best! Scary, but true!<br /><br />Now if I can just get this lazy butt to do the writing part! heheSerena Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17959664736807639363noreply@blogger.com