Blog Archive
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It Takes a Village . . .
Jun 11, 2007
When Hilary Clinton talked about needing a village she was talking about raising children. I’m talking about “raising authors.” I truly believe that to build a successful writing career it takes a village. This was never more clear to me than recently when an editor included me on her revision letter to one of my […]
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Summer Fridays!
Jun 08, 2007
It’s the first official summer Friday of the season (for most anyway) and what a glorious day it is. Summer Fridays are (from what I understand) primarily a publishing phenomena. Most publishers, and therefore many agencies, close their offices Friday afternoons in the summer. I suspect it’s so the upper-ups can head out to their […]
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BookEnds Talks to Joyce and Jim Lavene
Jun 08, 2007
Joyce and Jim Lavene Poisoned Petals (Berkley Prime Crime) and Swapping Paint (Midnight Ink) Pub date: May 2007 Agent: Jacky Sach Click to Buy Poisoned Petals Click to Buy Swapping Paint Joyce and Jim Lavene are the authors of more than 40 novels in romance, mystery, and nonfiction. They live in North Carolina with their […]
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Query Critiques: A Wrap-Up
Jun 07, 2007
[Breathing a big sigh of relief.] Finished, done, the query critiques are all posted. First let me apologize for not getting to all of them. I just didn’t have it in me. But please do give me some credit. Originally I only promised five and in the end I did just a few more. I […]
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Business Correspondence
Jun 07, 2007
More often than not it seems I get emails like this: I have a manuscript that i hope can make an interesting novel. It has got elements of religious fiction though tight packed with a lot of true mysteries. It might as well be sensational. Most individuals who reviewed it for me think it is […]
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Query Critique #10
Jun 06, 2007
A published friend of mine, Wendy Warren, has nothing but positive things to say about you. After reading your blog, it’s obvious she’s right. Beyond your humor and candor, your obvious dedication to your clients is undeniable. Flattery is so brilliant! Wendy is a BookEnds client and it’s smart to use her name. It’s networking […]
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Guest Blogger Cynthia Shapiro
Jun 06, 2007
Cynthia Shapiro is the author of Corporate Confidential and an upcoming guide for job seekers. Her advice rings true for anyone working in corporate America, for a small business, and even authors. The Internet Could Be Working Against You Cynthia Shapiro What you choose to put on the Internet, in the privacy of your home […]
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Query Critique #9
Jun 05, 2007
Tyler McNally has a secret—a few of them, actually. Keeping track of just who suspects what is exhausting but he doesn’t dare come clean. Being exposed as a virgin would sink his lucrative erotica (You might want to clarify it’s erotic writing. My first thought was that he’s a porn star) career, and his family […]
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Exclusives: Time’s Up
Jun 05, 2007
As much as I preach against it, every once in a while some of you will go ahead and offer an agent an exclusive. Well, you know how I feel about that, or at least you should. I hate exclusives and think they are unfair to the author. I’ve written about this before so I’ll […]
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One Year Anniversary
Jun 04, 2007
Congratulations to us! One year in the blogosphere! And while I’m no Miss Snark (may she agent in peace), I am thrilled with what we’ve done. Even more so, I’m thrilled that I’m actually able to come up with something to write about on a daily basis. As you can see, we’ve decided to celebrate […]
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BookExpo America
Jun 02, 2007
Yesterday I made my trip into the City to attend BEA. And what a madhouse it was. For those of you who have never attended, imagine book insantiy. The event is being held this weekend at New York City’s Javits Center. A giant, sprawling convention center. It’s where car shows, boat shows and all sorts […]
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Query Critique #8
Jun 01, 2007
I’m an avid reader of your blog, and you mentioned some weeks ago that blending genres is popular. I thought you might like to consider my novel The Last Slayer, an urban fantasy with romantic elements. It’s completed at 100,000 words. I think this is a really strong opening. You distinguished yourself by reading the […]
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