Author: Jenn J McLeod

Australia's nomadic novelist living on the road a purple and white caravan called Myrtle the Turtle. Come home to the country: House for all Seasons (#5 top selling novel in 2013), Simmering Season (2014), Season of Shadow and Light (2015), The Other Side of the Season (2016), A Place to Remember (2018), House of Wishes (2019)
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All advice is not good advice

There’s the old saying – “all advice is good advice”.
I think it’s true 99% of the time, and that’s about how much notice I take when I ask and receive advise on my writing.
But as this picture proves, you also have to go with your instincts.
It might be good advice, but maybe not for you at your particular place in your journey.
Always take a minute to consider the impact of any advice you receive, not just in the immediate future, but further down the road as well.
PS sorry I’ve been away so long. I’ll try and do it better.
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My say

March 2011
My short story, dedicated to flood victims everywhere — Swept Away— wins third place in this year’s anthology. One of 16 short stories from a record 82 entires. I’m stoked! (Do we still say ‘stoked’!!!!)

October 2010
TODAY I signed an agreement for my novel – House For All Seasons – with one of Australia’s best literary agents – Clare Forster of Curtis Brown. It’s a very good day indeed!

August 2010
PUBLISHED IN SHORT STORY – A Penny For Your Thoughts is one of fourteen sensational short reads selected by Romance Writers of Australia for the 2010 Little Gems Anthology – Topaz Edition.

I’m thrilled to be among these great Australian and New Zealand authors.
Jennifer Kay
Dorothy Martin
Shona Husk
Cath Ryan
Lilian Begelhole
Helen Ellis
Cara Gabriel
Fiona Gregory
Alicia Hope
Sandra Linklater
Maggie Mundy
Shayne Sands
Bronwyn Stuart

March 2010
FINALIST- RWA READER’S AWARD ‘THE EMERALD’ – with my novel: A Life UNDONE

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Pitch Perfect – Have you got it?

Liza Minelli does. But what does Liza (with a Zee) have do so with pitching our mss?

Tonight I heard her say,

“Magic happens when luck and preparation meet.”

I think that’s so relevant to preparing for our pitches and submissions.
Be as prepared as you can and let the magic happen.
Wishing you all the PERFECT PITCH!
PS
It’s now 2012 and with a two-book deal with Simon & Schuster publishing I think I can add my own quote. I don;t believe in magic, but I do believe in luck and:
“Luck happens when preparedness and opportunity meet.”
So to move to that next step (publication) start seeking out opportunites by joining a writers group (local or online), attend writers/readers conferences and festivals, and ask around. You’ll be surprised how generous and supportive people in this business really are.