Simon and Schuster cuts 35 jobs - Page 11

Dayton Ward · December 7 2008, 05:40 PM

^ The 4400 license was for four books. Sales will determine anything beyond that. The arrangement is typical of how such licenses work these days.

I can't speak for Margaret and Co., but I imagine it's possible that they could turn to more experienced folk with editing backgrounds for some freelance editorial duties. Keith (for example) has already performed at least some of those tasks on numerous occasions.

I also can't speak for other author-folks, but I imagine we're all trying to figure out how we can help. Dave Mack and I have already had one extensive conversation on how best to assist Margaret with Vanguard during the transition, particularly as Open Secrets is in production and going through revisions, and Dave's Book 5 is at outline stage. I expect we'll have other such discussions in the near future. Fortunately, Marco had already delivered his editorial notes to me prior to the events of last week.

As for the rest? I guess we'll see what we'll see.

FalTorPan · December 7 2008, 06:10 PM

Was he both laid off and escorted out the door in the same day? That royally sucks.

Mr Nighttime · December 7 2008, 08:06 PM

ANyone heard from Marco to see how he is holding up?

Marco Palmieri · December 7 2008, 08:40 PM

Hi, everybody. Sorry to be late for my own shiva.

I’ve been spending the last few days enjoying quality time with my family, but a few well-wishers I’ve spoken with since my last day at Pocket told me about the comments being offered here and elsewhere online, and I just wanted to pop in and let you all know how much I appreciate the incredibly generous sentiments being expressed. Really, it’s very touching, and even a little overwhelming.

As I’ve already communicated to my authors, I'm taking these developments in stride, and staying upbeat. Life’s too short to do otherwise, and I hope to land on my feet as soon as possible.

I had a great job. It was work, but it was also play, and I tried to make the most of the wonderful opportunities that had been given to me, even on the days when I was banging my head on the desk. The friends I made, especially my authors and the great folks I leave behind at Pocket, allowed me to have more fun than I ever imagined would be possible as an editor. I’ll always take pride in the work we did together, and grateful for the camaraderie that came with it. Even against the uncertainty that lies ahead, more than anything I feel truly blessed because of those connections.

So here’s to you, mates.

Now get back to work.

Sci · December 7 2008, 09:02 PM

Marco Palmieri wrote:

Hi, everybody. Sorry to be late for my own shiva.

I’ve been spending the last few days enjoying quality time with my family, but a few well-wishers I’ve spoken with since my last day at Pocket told me about the comments being offered here and elsewhere online, and I just wanted to pop in and let you all know how much I appreciate the incredibly generous sentiments being expressed. Really, it’s very touching, and even a little overwhelming.

As I’ve already communicated to my authors, I'm taking these developments in stride, and staying upbeat. Life’s too short to do otherwise, and I hope to land on my feet as soon as possible.

I had a great job. It was work, but it was also play, and I tried to make the most of the wonderful opportunities that had been given to me, even on the days when I was banging my head on the desk. The friends I made, especially my authors and the great folks I leave behind at Pocket, allowed me to have more fun than I ever imagined would be possible as an editor. I’ll always take pride in the work we did together, and grateful for the camaraderie that came with it. Even against the uncertainty that lies ahead, more than anything I feel truly blessed because of those connections.

So here’s to you, mates.

Now get back to work.

Glad to hear it, Marco! I hope you land on your feet soon and I'm sending good vibes your way!

tranya · December 7 2008, 09:25 PM

Marco Palmieri wrote:

Hi, everybody. Sorry to be late for my own shiva.

I’ve been spending the last few days enjoying quality time with my family, but a few well-wishers I’ve spoken with since my last day at Pocket told me about the comments being offered here and elsewhere online, and I just wanted to pop in and let you all know how much I appreciate the incredibly generous sentiments being expressed. Really, it’s very touching, and even a little overwhelming.

As I’ve already communicated to my authors, I'm taking these developments in stride, and staying upbeat. Life’s too short to do otherwise, and I hope to land on my feet as soon as possible.

I had a great job. It was work, but it was also play, and I tried to make the most of the wonderful opportunities that had been given to me, even on the days when I was banging my head on the desk. The friends I made, especially my authors and the great folks I leave behind at Pocket, allowed me to have more fun than I ever imagined would be possible as an editor. I’ll always take pride in the work we did together, and grateful for the camaraderie that came with it. Even against the uncertainty that lies ahead, more than anything I feel truly blessed because of those connections.

So here’s to you, mates.

Now get back to work.

Totally classy and wonderful sentiments. Thank you for everything you've done for Trek, Marco.

Greg Cox · December 7 2008, 09:51 PM

Good to hear from you, Marco. Hope you find a new and improved gig real soon, and that we'll be seeing you at sf conventions and such for years to come.

Shore Leave's not going to be the same without you . . . .

Turbo · December 7 2008, 09:53 PM

Glad to hear from you Marco, and I'd like to echo the good wishes on your job search.

BrotherBenny · December 7 2008, 10:05 PM

Marco, I wondered when you were going to pop in and say hi. Enjoy Christmas with the family and be sure to join in the conversations still. Don't go too far.

William Leisner · December 7 2008, 11:22 PM

Marco Palmieri wrote:

Hi, everybody. Sorry to be late for my own shiva.

It's a shiva, yet the man can still talk to us!

That must mean...

THEY SAVED MARCO'S BRAIN!!!

TerriO · December 8 2008, 12:29 AM

William Leisner wrote:

Marco Palmieri wrote:

Hi, everybody. Sorry to be late for my own shiva.

It's a shiva, yet the man can still talk to us!

That must mean...

THEY SAVED MARCO'S BRAIN!!!

Margaret is going to go into convulsion if we pitch that as a novel, you realize.

Dayton Ward · December 8 2008, 12:35 AM

McCoy: Jim, where are you going to look in this whole galaxy? Where are you going to look for Marco's brain? How are you going to find it?

Kirk: I'll find it. See? It's right here, in the bottom drawer of his desk, along with some back issues of Hustler and a corn beef sandwich he ordered from the cafeteria last year.

McCoy: It doesn't matter. I can't restore it. I don't have the medical technique!

Kirk: It was taken out. It can be put back in.

McCoy: Wait...his brain, or the sandwich?

Kirk: Um....would anyone know the difference?

(Marco, you know I only do this kinda thing because I love ya. )

Rat Boy · December 8 2008, 02:00 AM

Kirk: "We'll have to take him with us."

McCoy: "Take... Take him where?"

Kirk: "In search of his brain, doctor."

15wss · December 8 2008, 05:49 AM

Double the sentiments that Marco Palmieri has been classy; thanks for the hard work in the ST literatures, and best wishes for the future!

Scott Pearson · December 8 2008, 07:15 AM

Dayton Ward wrote:

I miss Marco as much as the next hopeful writer . . . but that picture is creeping me the hell out.

Thanks, Ward, for adding to my nightmares.

I'll think of you whenever I sit up in the middle of the night screaming.

December 7 2008, 05:40 PM	#151
Dayton Ward Word Pusher	Re: Simon and Schuster cuts 35 jobs ^ The 4400 license was for four books. Sales will determine anything beyond that. The arrangement is typical of how such licenses work these days. I can't speak for Margaret and Co., but I imagine it's possible that they could turn to more experienced folk with editing backgrounds for some freelance editorial duties. Keith (for example) has already performed at least some of those tasks on numerous occasions. I also can't speak for other author-folks, but I imagine we're all trying to figure out how we can help. Dave Mack and I have already had one extensive conversation on how best to assist Margaret with Vanguard during the transition, particularly as Open Secrets is in production and going through revisions, and Dave's Book 5 is at outline stage. I expect we'll have other such discussions in the near future. Fortunately, Marco had already delivered his editorial notes to me prior to the events of last week. As for the rest? I guess we'll see what we'll see. __________________ www.daytonward.com "tlhingAn HoL, Mother F*cker! Do you speak it?!"

December 7 2008, 06:10 PM	#152
FalTorPan Vice Admiral Location: Out there... thataway.	Re: Simon and Schuster cuts 35 jobs Was he both laid off and escorted out the door in the same day? That royally sucks. __________________ Watch ASTRONUTS! Visit Trekplace! Check out my personal website!

December 7 2008, 08:06 PM	#153
Mr Nighttime Lieutenant Commander	Re: Simon and Schuster cuts 35 jobs ANyone heard from Marco to see how he is holding up?

December 7 2008, 08:40 PM	#154
Marco Palmieri Rear Admiral	Re: Simon and Schuster cuts 35 jobs Hi, everybody. Sorry to be late for my own shiva. I’ve been spending the last few days enjoying quality time with my family, but a few well-wishers I’ve spoken with since my last day at Pocket told me about the comments being offered here and elsewhere online, and I just wanted to pop in and let you all know how much I appreciate the incredibly generous sentiments being expressed. Really, it’s very touching, and even a little overwhelming. As I’ve already communicated to my authors, I'm taking these developments in stride, and staying upbeat. Life’s too short to do otherwise, and I hope to land on my feet as soon as possible. I had a great job. It was work, but it was also play, and I tried to make the most of the wonderful opportunities that had been given to me, even on the days when I was banging my head on the desk. The friends I made, especially my authors and the great folks I leave behind at Pocket, allowed me to have more fun than I ever imagined would be possible as an editor. I’ll always take pride in the work we did together, and grateful for the camaraderie that came with it. Even against the uncertainty that lies ahead, more than anything I feel truly blessed because of those connections. So here’s to you, mates. Now get back to work. __________________ Marco "Pessimism is a misuse of imagination."

December 7 2008, 09:51 PM	#157
Greg Cox Vice Admiral Location: Oxford, PA	Re: Simon and Schuster cuts 35 jobs Good to hear from you, Marco. Hope you find a new and improved gig real soon, and that we'll be seeing you at sf conventions and such for years to come. Shore Leave's not going to be the same without you . . . . __________________ www.gregcox-author.com

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December 7 2008, 09:53 PM	#158
Turbo Vice Admiral Location: Atlanta	Re: Simon and Schuster cuts 35 jobs Glad to hear from you Marco, and I'd like to echo the good wishes on your job search. __________________ Odo: Your faith seems to have led you to something of a contradiction. Kira: I don't see it as a contradiction. Odo: I don't understand. Kira: That's the thing about faith. If you don't have it, you can't understand it and if you do, no explanation is necessary.

December 7 2008, 10:05 PM	#159
BrotherBenny Rear Admiral Location: BrotherBenny	Re: Simon and Schuster cuts 35 jobs Marco, I wondered when you were going to pop in and say hi. Enjoy Christmas with the family and be sure to join in the conversations still. Don't go too far. __________________ "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined." - Henry David Thoreau My blog / My crime stories

December 8 2008, 12:35 AM	#162
Dayton Ward Word Pusher	Re: Simon and Schuster cuts 35 jobs McCoy: Jim, where are you going to look in this whole galaxy? Where are you going to look for Marco's brain? How are you going to find it? Kirk: I'll find it. See? It's right here, in the bottom drawer of his desk, along with some back issues of Hustler and a corn beef sandwich he ordered from the cafeteria last year. McCoy: It doesn't matter. I can't restore it. I don't have the medical technique! Kirk: It was taken out. It can be put back in. McCoy: Wait...his brain, or the sandwich? Kirk: Um....would anyone know the difference? (Marco, you know I only do this kinda thing because I love ya. ) __________________ www.daytonward.com "tlhingAn HoL, Mother Fcker! Do you speak it?!" Last edited by Dayton Ward; December 8 2008 at 01:02 AM.*

December 8 2008, 02:00 AM	#163
Rat Boy Vice Admiral Location: Home of the World Champion San Francisco Giants!	Re: Simon and Schuster cuts 35 jobs Kirk: "We'll have to take him with us." McCoy: "Take... Take him where?" Kirk: "In search of his brain, doctor."

December 8 2008, 05:49 AM	#164
15wss Lieutenant	Re: Simon and Schuster cuts 35 jobs Double the sentiments that Marco Palmieri has been classy; thanks for the hard work in the ST literatures, and best wishes for the future!