Yes, I have been trying. I have two finished fantasy novels now, and Patti Lee Gauch (used to run Philomel) has become a fan and is trying to do what she can, but editors who say they will read it never get back to us. We just fall into black holes. I feel my novels, in their own way, are important, like Geography Club, and the world needs them. So if you have any connections you would be willing to recommend me to, Brent, I would be very grateful.
Thanks so much Claudia. And I'm so glad! I've been meaning to reach out and ask, but I wasn't sure where you were in the process. The industry is very screwed up right now (and has been a while) but I still don't understand why there has been a place for you...
No, they purchased the rights many years ago, and they handled the translation. (I don't speak Thai.) But I was flattered to hear from many fans in Thailand! I did wonder how many of the cultural issues translated.
Yes, I have been trying. I have two finished fantasy novels now, and Patti Lee Gauch (used to run Philomel) has become a fan and is trying to do what she can, but editors who say they will read it never get back to us. We just fall into black holes. I feel my novels, in their own way, are important, like Geography Club, and the world needs them. So if you have any connections you would be willing to recommend me to, Brent, I would be very grateful.
Oh, man, I wish I could help. Alas, I'm trying to sell my own books. You probably saw this article I wrote earlier?
https://www.brenthartinger.com/p/its-not-you-its-really-really-hard
Yes they were wrong! That book is a great legacy, Brent. It has done so much good. (ps--still working on getting my novels published.)
Thanks so much Claudia. And I'm so glad! I've been meaning to reach out and ask, but I wasn't sure where you were in the process. The industry is very screwed up right now (and has been a while) but I still don't understand why there has been a place for you...
Such a great book. And thankfully writers never age. Right? Right?
On the contrary, I am currently aging BACKWARD! lol
And thanks!
Did you have any input too the Thai version of the Geography Club?
No, they purchased the rights many years ago, and they handled the translation. (I don't speak Thai.) But I was flattered to hear from many fans in Thailand! I did wonder how many of the cultural issues translated.
Oh gosh, all of this is kind of a downer for someone still trying to break through!