Blog Archive
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Kim’s marking many milestones with the #BookEnds20
Mar 08, 2019
I have a lot to celebrate this year! 15 years at BookEnds (as of today!) 20 years since BookEnds was founded 25 years since I first met Jessica Faust In 1994, I was an intern at Berkley Publishing and met a young, ambitious, go-getting editorial assistant named Jessica Faust. We still joke about it, but […]
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Reading Makes the Great Author
Mar 07, 2019
Behind every great author (agent and editor) is a stack of both read and unread books. In order to succeed in any business, it’s necessary to do our research and reading (this is the best job ever) is our research. Every book I read, in every genre, informs my job. From these books I learn […]
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Welcome to BookEnds, Sherry J Lee!
Mar 06, 2019
I’m so thrilled to welcome Sherry Lee to the BookEnds Jr Team! Sherry has been a delight to work with and her enthusiasm is infectious. We connected over our love for picture books, Charlene Chua’s art, and Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert’s role in our becoming writers. Get to know her a bit more below, […]
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Jessica Faust’s #MSWL
Mar 06, 2019
It’s March and we’re back at it. James has us celebrating #MSWL Madness and I’m excited to kick things off. My desires haven’t changed much since last year’s #MSWL Madness, although I am happy to report that some of my wishes have come true. Publishing in 2019 will be Paige Shelton‘s newest mystery series set […]
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Social Media Tips for Unpublished Authors
Mar 05, 2019
If you own a business you need to be on social media. It’s where customers find you and how they stay connected with you. It was because of social media (Yelp) that I found my hairdresser and it’s how I’m reminded regularly of why I love my favorite local restaurant (Instagram). If you have any intention […]
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March 4th into Middle Grade
Mar 04, 2019
The Month of March is an incredibly exciting one for the BookEnds team this year. Not only are we launching our second annual #MSWLMadness on the blog and social media, but it is also the month that our first two middle grade novels are publishing. Below, we have an interview with Tracy Marchini, Moe Ferrara […]
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The Agents of BookEnds
Feb 28, 2019
I am truly honored to work with some of the best agents in publishing. A smart, hilarious, driven and compassionate group who all love books and authors. I have put this group together with a mission to work as advocates for all authors, our clients and otherwise. Our ultimate goal is to bring more books, […]
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Addressing an Agent in Your Query
Feb 27, 2019
It’s been a while since I’ve been asked how an agent should be addressed in the query. While this might seem pretty easy for most, there are definitely still those who don’t quite get it right. Dear Sir for example. In a business filled with women, it seems especially wrong that you would choose sir. […]
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Interpreting Rejection Letters
Feb 26, 2019
One of the biggest struggles for the querying author is trying to figure out why you’re getting rejected. The sad truth is that agents are usually telling you exactly why you’re getting rejected. The book isn’t right for them. That being said, I do have a couple of suggestions for using rejections to your benefit. […]
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This Month from BookEnds Jr. February 2019
Feb 25, 2019
We have been counting down the days, weeks, and months to this book, and we’re so excited that it’s finally here. Happy Pub Month to WARRIOR OF THE WILD by Tricia Levenseller, releasing tomorrow (2/26)! Get your copy at Barnes & Noble, or your favorite bookseller! How do you kill a god? As her father’s […]
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Remembering Bill Crider
Feb 23, 2019
This week marked the release of Bill Crider’s last Dan Rhodes mystery, That Old Scoundrel Death. I just wanted to take a moment to say how much we all miss him here at BookEnds, and I know his fans and many, many friends in the writing community are feeling his loss too. I was so […]
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Welcome to BookEnds, J.O. Johnson!
Feb 22, 2019
Tell us a bit about your writing process. Where do you write, and how often? I rarely ever write outside of my home. I try to write every day or at least read about the craft of writing. When I have a manuscript idea that really jolts me, I aim for 3,000 words a day […]
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