Comments on: My First Sale by Meljean Brook, Geek Girl Makes Good

By: Just Joe

Just Joe — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:01:59 +0000

Your enthusiasm about writing is refreshing and inspiring!
Thank you for giving aspiring writers hope!
Wonder Twin Powers, ACTIVATE!

By: Suisan

Suisan — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 09:00:59 +0000

Gee, I guess I’m like Cindy. I loved her blog, and then was excited to find out that she was going to be published.

That Tempting Hugh cover is too funny. Is there any hope that you’ll work He-Man and She-Ra into an upcoming novel? Think of the endless hours wasted in Photoshop!

Great story Meljean.

By: CindyS

CindyS — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 09:27:50 +0000

Awwww, I didn’t know that was how you got your start! Super cool and you are so funny because I totally believe you wrote back with a ‘You Suck!! but if this is for real…’

Teddy, she had a bunch of pictures on her blog for us readers to look through and help her decide which was the best for her ‘author shot’. I’m telling you there wasn’t a bad photo in the bunch. Not only hot, but she’s hilarious and down to earth.

Sorry, I’m a fangirl from before her anthology – I found her blog first and discovered she wrote romance after.

And Sandra – I’m thinking you just won the award for most money spent on a book spree! Day-am.

CindyS

By: Sandra Schwab

Sandra Schwab — Sat, 02 Jun 2007 07:36:00 +0000

Lovely, lovely story, Meljean! I mean, wow! to be snatched up by a NY editor even before you’ve submitted something! Awesome! I’ll need to check your books out (again, right after my bank account has recovered from that 350-Euro order at abebooks).

But –

What bad hair are you talking about??? :)

By: seton

seton — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 23:38:01 +0000

I love how you tell a story, Meljean :-)
While I am waiting for UNDERWEARLD, I might have to hunt down these WW/Batman fanfics. . .

By: kardis

kardis — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 23:24:00 +0000

Man, I was all set to steal Karen’s bit about cake, but she beat me to it! I am dying to read Demon Moon, Ms. Brook. (soon precious, soon) hmm, that reads creepier than I intended- oh well!

By: Janine

Janine — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 21:25:59 +0000

As a straight woman, I’m with Teddy. Meljean is beautiful.

By: Charlene Teglia

Charlene Teglia — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:52:32 +0000

Awesome first sale story! Can’t wait to read Demon Moon, it looks fantastic.

By: Karen Scott

Karen Scott — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 18:15:55 +0000

Nothing to add except, I love you like a fat kid loves cake.

By: Ciar Cullen

Ciar Cullen — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 17:19:06 +0000

Wow, what a nice story for what seems like a really nice person. I’ll go hunt down a book of yours now.

By: Dawn C

Dawn C — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 16:15:55 +0000

M -
Your story inspired me! I know all about being stuck in construction here in New Orleans, and though its a good thing to help to re-build the city I love. I still sneak and write whenever I can. Shhh.. I can’t wait to buy your book!

By: Jennifer Estep

Jennifer Estep — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:51:33 +0000

What a way to catch an editor’s eye … what a great story! Being a superhero geek really does pay off. :grin:

By: Jennie

Jennie — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:37:32 +0000

Cool story! That must be every aspiring writer’s dream. :)

By: bam

bam — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:14:37 +0000

Umm… isn’t “The Call” what they call it when the JLA asks you if you want to join them? Geek!

Let’s point and laugh at the nerd-girl! :P

By: TeddyPig

TeddyPig — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 14:09:56 +0000

As a gay man I would like to point out one thing I think might be missed here.

You did not need to write a thing, in fact her publisher needs to just put her picture on the cover of every book she has ever written.
They would sell the fuck out.

She’s HOT! Damn HOT!

By: Shiloh Walker

Shiloh Walker — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 12:10:34 +0000

oh i love the story, meljean. wunnerful. ;)

By: Dalia

Dalia — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 11:53:12 +0000

Great story :-) I haven’t read any of your work but I like your voice here so maybe I’ll give it a try if you have them out in e-book format because for sure for sure, my bookstores don’t carry it (their idea of romance begins with danielle steele and ends with nora roberts. In between the two, they have johanna lindsey contemporaries).

At a previous job where I was locked away and almost forgotten in a nice back room, I had a great time of writing my fanfics as well ha ha. But mine were Westlife-related. I’m not a geek but I am a lame-o.

By: Tara Marie

Tara Marie — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 10:15:26 +0000

It was Falling for Anthony in the Hotspell Anthology that completely hooked me. Demon Angel and Demon Moon have solidified my belief that Meljean is going to be a star. And, honestly how many people have a senior editor hunt them down?