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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-14 | Tue | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks a loT! |
| 2009-07-23 | am | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-07-18 | Heather | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much! You've been very helpful. |
| 2009-06-30 | Rita | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Cathy's response was excellent. She answered all the questions and concerns that I had, even the questions I hadn't asked. Thank you again! |
| 2009-05-20 | Bonnie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH. yOU DID A GREAT JOB. i LOOKED AND LOOKED AND LOOKED AND COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING. i REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR TIME. thANKS. HOTTUNA2@COX.NET |
| 2009-04-30 | Jade | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for the great answer. I really liked all the detail. Now the whole editor concept is clearer then a mountain lake in my mind. Again, thanks! |
| 2009-04-05 | sasha | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-03-17 | Jake | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks, i was curious. You helped alot with the story I'm writing. I thought i was going to high with my 3rd copy. Thanks,again |
| 2009-02-26 | Yangkun | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Cathy. I am not doing a homework. I am a grown-up. I am now asking you for help in understanding English as a foreigner. I am now in South Korea! Thanks, anyway. |
| 2009-02-26 | Yangkun | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-02-14 | Nancy | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Cathy was helpful with a tricky question. |
| 2009-02-08 | Jan | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Berkley is not taking unsolicited submissions for now but your agency information was very helpful and I think that is the way I will go. Yes, TOR was my dream-of-a-publisher; I was not within their scope of genre. This is a most informative web and thank you for your very quick assistance. Jan |
| 2009-02-04 | Sarah | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks so much for the editing advice! It means a lot to me! :) |
| 2009-01-31 | Luke | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Yes it helps Cathy. Thank you very much for it!!!! |
| 2009-01-31 | Luke | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much for your answer Cathy!!! |
| 2008-11-29 | Heather | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-11-18 | Christine | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-11-14 | jacky | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-11-13 | Bo | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-11-09 | david | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-11-06 | Jay | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-10-23 | Maria | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you very much! What a fast and clear reply - just what I was looking for! |
| 2008-10-11 | Lars | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-10-10 | Lisa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-10-06 | Caitlyn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank-you very much for the suggestion! Very good idea! |
| 2008-09-30 | Virginia | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you Cathy. Your answer was informative. |
| 2008-08-27 | Rudy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-08-12 | Cady | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank-you for your answer and additional advice! |
| 2008-08-08 | Nick | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you. That helps a lot!! |
| 2008-08-03 | Amanda | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | You answered my questions at length and with evident expertise. Thanks a lot, Cathy! I appreciate it! |
Answers by Expert:
Cathy Clamp
Expertise
I'm happy to answer questions about any aspect of writing articles, short stories and novels, from the beginning kernel of an idea through completion. I can help with writing a query letter and synopsis to an agent or editor. I can explain publishing terminology and acronyms. I can also assist with questions about verifying the credentials of agents/publishers and how to proceed once you've been accepted for publication. I can teach the rules of formatting a manuscript, creating viable plots, characterization and flow in the following genres: romance, science fiction, fantasy, thrillers, suspense, horror, women's fiction, mainstream and mystery. I can also answer questions about writing for major print magazines in the outdoor genre (hunting/fishing/boating/travel.)
Experience
I'm a USA Today bestselling author of romance fiction in the Tor/Forge Books paranormal romance line. Along with a co-author, I've published twelve mass market novels since 2004, and have contracts for four more books through 2009. I've also published more than two dozen feature articles in leading outdoor magazines.
Organizations
Romance Writers of America, Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, Western Outdoor Writers, Horror Writers of America, National Association of Legal Assistants.
Publications
Magazines--Guns & Ammo, Fur-Fish-Game, Rocky Mountain Game & Fish, Deer & Deer Hunting. Many others.
Novels--Tor/Forge Books, Western Reflections Publishing
Education/Credentials
Published Author. Published Freelance Writer. Certified Paralegal with specialities in intellectual property (copyright, trademark, patent) and real estate.
Awards and Honors
USA Today bestseller, Waldenbooks Mass Market Paperback Top 20 bestseller, Nielsen BookScan Top 20 bestseller, Romantic Times Best Werewolf Novel, 2005, Write Touch Readers Award, EVVY Award, The Lories Best Paranormal. Many others.
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