Comments on: My First Sale by Cody McFadyen

By: Cody Mcfayden

Cody Mcfayden — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 04:40:01 +0000

Hi everyone,

I’m sorry I didn’t post a reply sooner… I was in the air today, flying to Baltimore for Bouchercon. I’m sitting here in a hotel, was about to head for bed, and saw this and all of your wonderful comments.

Thanks for the very kind words. I’m glad the story was enjoyed,and that it could provide comfort/inspiration for some. We do indeed live in difficult times right now. I have friends who just lost their house and moved into an apartment. I have another friend who is moving out of state for work. I’m currently re-reading Walden by Thoreau for perspective.

Anyway, thanks again. Now off to bed. Gotta rest up for the next 4 days!

Cody

By: SonomaLass

SonomaLass — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:38:47 +0000

Cody, as Patty L. says, your story is particularly poignant consider the current economy. I’ve got two 20-somethings who are both dreamers, and I’m doing my best to subsidize their dreams when their hard work alone can’t seem to do the trick. I was feeling the strain a bit this week, to be honest, and your story was exactly what I needed.

Tell your parents for me that they are fabulous people.

I’m sorry for your suffering, but glad to know that you’ve come out the other side still writing. Thanks for sharing your tale.

By: EC Sheedy

EC Sheedy — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 23:36:03 +0000

Cody, what a great first-sale–and ongoing sales–story. You are an inspiration. We always hear about the never-give-up-your-dream advice, but never has it been proven so wonderfully right! May your success continue!

EC (off to buy Shadow Man.)

By: Patty L.

Patty L. — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 18:47:52 +0000

This is the best and most honest story I have read in a while. With the economy the way it is now and the prospect of getting a second job this really hits home.

I normally write in the evenings when the kids and hubbie go to bed, but with both of us working extra hours to keep our current lifestyle and not have anything effect our kids I forget that I can still dream. Thank you for this inspiring story. I want to go home and write and I haven’t wanted to do that in sometime. THANK YOU!!!!!

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:02:18 +0000

@MayaM - me too. If you’ve got recommendations of stories you’d like to hear, let me know and I’ll try to track them down.

By: Maya M.

Maya M. — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:59:37 +0000

Cody: “screaming at the moon” - I hear you. I’m still in the tough decision phase. Thanks so much for sharing.

Jane: nice to see some male authors in these pages.

By: Bookwormom

Bookwormom — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:55:22 +0000

“It’s not that the universe is stacked against you, see? It’s just waiting for you to get it right.”

That’s a great thought. Food for thought for the day. Thanks for sharing your story. Best wishes for future sales.

By: vanessa jaye

vanessa jaye — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:38:12 +0000

What a great First Sale story. If nothing else it’s inspired me to check out Shadow Man.

By: Gennita Low

Gennita Low — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:41:36 +0000

Cody,
Thank you for sharing your first sale story. What a touching story, and so inspirational.

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 13:33:29 +0000

@Gennita Low: Nope. It’s bonus First Sale.