Blog Archive

• Happy Thanksgiving!

  Nov 27, 2014

  BookEnds is closed for Thanksgiving. We will be taking this time to enjoy ourselves with family and friends and celebrating all we have to be thankful for in our personal as well as our business lives (which are often intertwined). We hope only the best for all of you and thank you for continuing to […]

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• Characters I am Thankful For

  Nov 26, 2014

  Tomorrow we celebrate Thanksgiving here in the US so of course I had to come up with a list of things I’m thankful for. Instead of the usual list of my clients, my BookEnds team or all of the blog readers, writers and editors who make me better at my job (see how I slipped […]

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• Submitting to Agents: What Not to Do

  Nov 25, 2014

  Or maybe this post would be better titled, What to Do Proofread and, if necessary, hire a copyeditor. I’ve already been very honest about my shortcomings when it comes to grammar and punctuation so when I come across a query where I can see tons of grammar and punctuation problems I know there are problems. Your query reflects […]

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• Knowing Your Brand

  Nov 24, 2014

  I came across this on Pinterest one day and it struck a chord with me because it speaks to a blog post I’ve been wanting to write for a while. Before we ever write a book or put ourselves out there as authors, agents and editors we’re creating a brand. When we’re in any public […]

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• Hemlock Veils by Jennie Davenport

  Nov 23, 2014

  When Elizabeth Ashton escapes her damaging city life and finds herself in the remote town of Hemlock Veils, Oregon, she is smitten by its quaint mystery; but the surrounding forest holds an enchantment she didn’t think existed, and worse, a most terrifying monster. The town claims it vicious and evil, but Elizabeth suspects something is […]

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• Have We Learned Nothing

  Nov 21, 2014

  Have we learned nothing from the recent news about authors trying to get rights back from their publishers? Authors who signed contracts without an agent, a lawyer or anyone paid to protect the author’s rights? As I’m sure some of you have heard I’m not always that fast on queries or partials. I can be […]

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• Selfishly, Rudely Running Late….Or Not?

  Nov 20, 2014

  I’ve always been the type of person who obsesses over being on time. I think in 15 minute increments which means even if I know it will only take me 20 minutes to get somewhere I leave 30 minutes before. I’d always rather, in fact prefer, to be 10 minutes early. If I arrive and […]

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• No Mallets Intended by Victoria Hamilton

  Nov 20, 2014

  Praise for the Vintage Kitchen Mysteries “A chilling whodunit.”—Richmond Times-Dispatch “Jaymie is a great character . . . She is inquisitive and full of surprises . . . I’m giving this one 5 out of 5 apples from my book bag!”—Debbie’s Book Bag “Well-plotted with several unexpected twists and more developed characters.”—The Mystery Reader “Smartly […]

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• Thrillers v. Suspense

  Nov 19, 2014

  You would think that after 20+ years in this business I would have all the answers. Well there are days when I definitely still feel like I have more questions than answers. One of those questions is how do you define the difference between thrillers and suspense. I tend to think that I like suspense […]

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• The Tax Man Cometh

  Nov 18, 2014

  As the year comes to a close agents and publishers are preparing to send out 1099 forms. As per IRS guidelines those need to be mailed by January 30. If you’ve moved or changed your name anytime in the past year I would strongly recommend you get that information to your agent now so come […]

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• Inside an Agent’s Head

  Nov 17, 2014

  It’s amazing how much a new submission can mess with an agent’s head. We take on a new project from a new client or we finally get that fresh manuscript from a client whose books we’re always excited to read. And as we’re reading we’re getting more and more excited about how amazing this book […]

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• A Little Christmas Jingle

  Nov 17, 2014

  Jessica Faust fell in love with this book the minute Michele Dunaway told her it was about a police officer and a vet working to save an abused dog. This charming and sexy story is just right for any holiday.

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