Blog Archive
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What Makes Me Say “Yes”
May 09, 2008
I get asked all the time by authors what, out of all the submissions I receive, makes me say, “Yes! I want to represent this writer.” And it’s a fair question. I’ll tell you now though that if you’re looking for the secret to getting an agent you aren’t going to find it in this […]
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Does an Agent’s Gender Matter?
May 08, 2008
I received a very interesting question recently, one I had never really thought of. A reader asked if choosing an agent is anything like choosing a doctor; do you consider an agent’s gender when submitting or making that final decision? Does it make you more comfortable to think you might have an agent of a […]
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Choosing Your Genre
May 07, 2008
What genre would ‘ghost story’ belong to? I know paranormal would apply on one level, but what other factors determine its true ‘nature’? There can be arguments made for mystery/thriller/suspense/horror/romance depending on the storyline, I suppose, but when deciding which agents to query it can get a little confusing, especially for a first time author. […]
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Pitching Multiple Characters
May 06, 2008
After my pitch critiques I received a number of questions about how readers should pitch books with multiple characters. Should you write one paragraph for each character or simply focus on one or two? I think the important thing to know when pitching is that a pitch is not necessarily about your characters, a pitch […]
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Re-querying Agents
May 05, 2008
I wrote a book two years ago, and queried your company for representation. It got as far as a partial request, but the novel was turned down. Several other queries were sent out to the agencies that I thought would best fit myself and my writing style over the next year, but all got no […]
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Why Do You Blog?
May 02, 2008
A post I did on whether or not you read author blogs had me thinking about why authors blog. If you’re a blogger it’s likely that, like me, you’re asked fairly frequently why you blog. When I’m asked I give my stock answer, “Because I’m not doing as many writers’ conferences as I used to, […]
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How Much to Tell
May 01, 2008
I get a lot of questions about how much to tell an agent. If an agent previously reviewed your material and liked it enough to ask you to keep her in mind for other work, should you remind her of this rejection? If your work is currently under consideration at a publisher, should you let […]
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Romantic Suspense Honorable Mentions
Apr 30, 2008
Here they are! The last group of honorable mentions . . . Jessica’s Picks: Only three honorable mentions for me today. Great category and one that I tend to be incredibly picky about. I like my romantic suspense to be suspenseful, unpredictable, and fast-paced. Anonymous 11:30 am — Save the Last Kill for Her Hadiya […]
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The Romantic Suspense Winner!
Apr 29, 2008
While we’re a little sorry to see the contest come to an end, Jessica and I are also a bit worn out. But throughout the last couple of months, we’ve been really impressed with the talent all of you displayed. That’s part of the reason we’re so tired. Picking winners wasn’t easy. In fact, down […]
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Katherine Ramsland on Voice
Apr 28, 2008
Dave Hall, Tym Burkey, and Katherine RamslandInto the Devil’s Den: How an FBI Informant Got Inside the Aryan Nationsand a Special Agent Got Him Out AlivePublisher: BallantinePub date: April 2008Agent: Kim Lionetti (Click to Buy) Please note: Dave Hall and Tym Burkey are clients of BookEnds; Katherine Ramsland is represented by John Silbersack at Trident […]
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Michele Dunaway on Writing and Recipes
Apr 25, 2008
Michele DunawayThe Marriage RecipePublisher: Harlequin EnterprisesPub date: April 2008Agent: Jessica Faust (Click to Buy) Author Web/Blog links: www.micheledunaway.com & www.micheledunaway.blogspot.com One of my favorite pastimes is baking. I love to cook. I have a full set of All-Clad pots hanging from the rack in my ceiling. A trip to Williams-Sonoma is a trip to nirvana. […]
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Genre Hopping
Apr 24, 2008
I get asked a lot, through the blog and in person, about genre hopping. Many of you have interests in different areas, and after finishing a book in one genre wonder if it’s okay to start something fresh in a brand-new genre, or if you should stay in the genre of the book you’re currently […]
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