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A belated Happy WDC anniversary!
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I just thought of an interesting idea for a short story. I recently was given an 1896 photo of my Miller ancestors. My third great grandparents are in the front of the group, and my second great grandfather and his nine siblings are surrounding their parents. I know they had a hard life on the farm. I wonder what their lives would be like if they were a modern family? My great great grandfather would be sixteen in 2024. That would mean his parents would have grown up in the early '90s. How would they have interacted with modern technology like social media? In their day the only communication was to write letters. My third great grandfather was a blacksmith. Would he be an engineer in 2024? The family lived in a two story farmhouse. What kind of house would they have in 2024? All of my ancestors never finished school past the tenth grade. Would they have college degrees if they lived in modern times? I can't wait to start writing this short story. It seems interesting.
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I agree! If you remember when you write it, please tag me in a post. I'd love to read it!
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I'm very thankful for the kind and helpful reviews regarding the query letter I posted a few days ago. I will take everyone's advice and make improvements. I wish to thank my editor who's been with me since 2018.

To the man who point blank told me the query letter was terrible, and my book will never be published, then promoted your own self-published books for "real inspiration," seek help with your manners.

If I'm reading a story that I can't get into I simply move on. I don't criticize the author, tell them they'll never be published, and then link my portfolio telling them to read my stories to see what a good writer is.
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Sorry you went through that

Did I review it? I seem to remember reading a query letter recently... And I hope I was not that obnoxious (though the tendency can be there).
Steven, no it wasn't you. I blocked this person.
WHOA! That's pretty terrible! I'm so sorry that happened to you! *Care*

Even if I thought that about someone's writing (and I do about some folks on here lol), I definitely wouldn't TELL them that! *Irritated* *FacePalm* Plus, I could be wrong. *Think* And an great editor can do wonders with a mediocre book and a motivated writer. *Geek*

Just so you know, since you blocked them, they'll not see this bit of the note to them. *Wink*

Good luck! Exciting times! *Delight*
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Is there a market for LGBT historical/ supernatural fiction? I stopped uploading my story to this site. I've been working on it in Google docs.
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While I can't say for sure, I can say that the more niche you get, the smaller your potential audience. I'm guessing there are people who don't like to read historical fiction. I know there are people who don't like to read LGBT or supernatural fiction. But with diligent marketing, you can sell just about anything. It's just that some things are harder to sell than others. *Wink* Finding the audience will probably be the hardest part. But also, since it's so niche, if it's well-written, those who love all those genres will probably be thrilled to see them combined. *Smile*

Good luck!
Speaking for myself: Hell, yeah! *Bigsmile* I'd love it.
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Nineteen years ago, a bored Katrina Miller sat in her library aide class at Van Alstyne High School and created a WDC account (Back then it was Stories.com). Over the years, I've met, and lost contact with many great people from this site. I took a break, but came back. Thanks to the awesome feedback, I'm currently writing my third book, and looking for an agent.
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I took about a three year absence to research the town of Sherman, Texas for my newest book, Skeletons in the Attic. Only a handful of people know about this story. I'm really excited to be sharing this story on WDC. As you read it, the story will twist and turn. It's not going to end like you think it will.
COOL! It sounds exciting and I love the name! *Heart*
Thanks! I'm slowly uploading the story to wdc.
I've added a new item to my portfolio:
 
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Skeletons in the Attic Open in new Window. (E)
Four siblings are adopted into a family with a dark past. (Christmas 1904)
To whomever purchased me an upgraded membership... wow! Thank you! I'll be posting my new story soon for feedback.
I apologize for my absence.
It's flooding in North Texas! Staying home to put finishing touches on my book.
I love this time of year! I get to sync my Halloween playlist onto my Ipod, write under a tree in a cemetery (maybe just me), pumpkin flavored everything, and the costumes! Love it!
The local newspaper printed an article I wrote. I'm so excited!
http://vanalstyneleader.com/sections/news/author-uncovers-truth-decades-old-fami...
That's great Katrina! Congrats. The first article is so exciting. Hope the book's coming along.
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I am excited for you Katrina I didn't forget about you sweetheart Love Marcia
I've just edited an item in my portfolio:
 IN SEARCH OF FRANK MILLER (Chapter 1.)  Open in new Window. (13+)
Frank's dad tells his son to get a job within a week, or there will be consequences.-1926
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