Description: Tonight on Will Write for Wine… it’s our longest podcast ever! We’re published, and we can’t get up! Tips on how to prepare yourself for the wild ride of publication. How to pitch, Lani and Sam’s diverse
approaches to promotion (Lani does nothing, Sam does everything), and the scary places people find inspiration from. Plus, nouveau wine, Mrs. Giggles, and the release of the first Wiffer book! (Little Ray of Sunshine, which Lani wrote live on Will Write for Wine last year.) Plus, a surprise podcast for next week. Nothing but good times ahead!

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What are we drinking?

Lani had a 2004 Chilcas Chardonnay from Casablanca Valley, Chile.
Wine notes: Clean nose, melon, lime and refined oak aromas. Palate is dry and mid-weight, non-imposing oak flavors integrate well with citrus and peach notes. Clean, lingering finish. 13.5% alcohol, $10.99 from MyWinesDirect

Sam had a 2007 Georges Dubeuf Beaujolais nouveau from France.
Wine notes: A rich magenta colour. The nose has a compote of strawberry, blackberry and blueberry aromas, with notes of subtle spice and vanilla. A luscious strawberry mid-palate is framed with silky, fine-grained American oak. 14% alcohol, $10.

This week on the forums:

The hot topics were Sam’s spreadsheet downloads, revisions, authors we love, discussion on what every writer needs including our full list posted, what to have ready for a conference pitch, and ugly ducklings. And A Little Ray of Sunshine by Lani Diane Rich is available now!! RUN to the store, RUN! ISBN-10: 0451222962!

Listener question:

From Stephanie: Can you tell us about making a pitch to an editor/agent at a conference. How much time you get, how much to prepare, etc?

We Recommend!

Sam: Bruce Springsteen’s Magic CD
Lani: Goddess tarot deck.

This episode’s theme: Help! I’m published and I can’t get up!
Random Etcetera: Random Google Search

When I need inspiration, I…

Write In: The week’s progress

Lani: Wish you were here copyedits & RITA judging.
Sam: Out of Time galleys & RITA judging.

Last Call:

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See you next week!

Apologies to: Quilters! Again! Anyone offended by literary laxatives or dirty movies. Metallica fans–we just don’t see the inspiration.

Music:

Stress – Jim’s Big Ego (open; close)
Walking the Dogg – dejunair (PSA)
No Sleep Funk – Beau Hall (CIL)
Raven’s Theme – Tom Dishaw (Sight Unseen)
Being a Fool – Dorian Spencer (Websites Promo)

Our voice:

The Amaaazing Wanda Woodard