Comments on: Author Q&A: Author/Publisher Vivian Zabel, “Midnight Hours,” “Prairie Dog Cowboy”

By: Susan Wigden

Susan Wigden — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:38:35 +0000

I doubt that there is anything better that an author/publisher can do than offer their honest and professional help. It is quite unique and I am sure I am not the only one that appreciates the advice.

By: Heidi M. Thomas

Heidi M. Thomas — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:10:49 +0000

Thanks for the advice, Vivian, and I admire your courage in becoming a publisher. It’s a LOT of hard work!!
Heidi

By: Dallas Woodburn

Dallas Woodburn — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:38:41 +0000

I love the motto of your publishing company: “working one on one with authors and artists.” That seems like just the philosophy to produce top-notch books and nourish wonderful creative careers of writers and artists!

By: Debra Eckerling

Debra Eckerling — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:13:43 +0000

Thanks, everyone!

I think if you are fortunate enough to have objective friends and family – who “get” that you’re a writer – you should go for it! I believe the key toward receiving an effective critique is to know your stuff well enough before sending it out to the universe – and people you know – for feedback. That way you can discern what is constructive.

By: Brigitte Thompson

Brigitte Thompson — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:13:53 +0000

Wonderful interview! Thanks for sharing.

By: Margaret Fieland

Margaret Fieland — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:44:59 +0000

Debra, thanks for the interesting interview. Vivian, it’s inspiring to read about someone like you who manages to keep so many balls in the air. I don’t usually pass my writing by my friends and family — maybe I should try it ..

By: kathy stemke

kathy stemke — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:18:05 +0000

Thanks Vivian and Debra. I’m glad there are independant publishers with high standards like you Vivian.

By: Janet Ann Collins

Janet Ann Collins — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:13:39 +0000

Vivian sounds both creative and courageous. Thanks for letting us get to know her.

By: Magdalena Ball

Magdalena Ball — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:57:49 +0000

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Vivian. I’m not sure I entirely agree about family and friends – some of my best critiques have come from those two groups, and the line between critique group and friends has become increasingly blurry (and no one in my family ever spares my feelings–they’re usually very astute critics!). But I completely agree with the idea of reworking and rewriting.

By: Dana Donovan

Dana Donovan — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 23:04:29 +0000

Wow, a powerhouse posting. Lot’s of great info, but that’s what you get when you put two amazing women together. Thanks for that interview Vivian and Debra!