I never thought I'd be able to write one of these posts. Four years, three manuscripts, hundreds of rejections...and today I can finally announce to the world that I am now represented by Natalie Grazian of Martin Literary Management. The road to this moment was long and twisty and not as much fun as I … Continue reading How I (finally) Got My Agent
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Livin’ On A Prayer
Well, I've done it. I've officially put another manuscript baby out into the world by submitting my first batch of queries. I've talked a lot about querying on this blog, about the pitfalls, the anxiety, the pain, and trying to stay positive throughout the whole heart-shattering process. But, can I be honest with you for … Continue reading Livin’ On A Prayer
You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling
Yesterday, in the span of one hour, I received a full request and a form rejection. Same query. Same sample pages. Different agents. If that's not a lesson in just how subjective this business really is, then I don't know what is. Two different agents can read the exact same thing at darn-near the exact … Continue reading You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling
End of Year Musings
I started out 2017 with two major goals in mind: 1. This was the year I'd get an agent. 2. This was the year I'd get published. With only 10 days left in the year, I think it's safe to say that I have failed. I gave up querying my first manuscript pretty early in … Continue reading End of Year Musings
I Like Everything…But No
Rejection day. More than that. A TWO rejection day. One was a query I'd all but closed since I sent it all the way back in April and had no response. That one hurt a little. The other was a rejection on a full manuscript request. That one hurt like hell. It's not the first … Continue reading I Like Everything…But No
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