opportunity for YA writers

[Nakhlasmoke]

I posted this on the random thread, and then thought I should probably repost it where more people might spot it.

I'm lifting the info straight from writer Karen Mahoney's lj - http://kazdreamer.livejournal.com/102012.html

here's the relevant info:

Trisha Telep, who edited the fabulous (and recently published) Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mammoth-Book-Vampire-Romance/dp/1845298594/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1218274056&sr=8-1) is looking to become an agent. She needs to show the potential agency her instincts when it comes to saleable submissions. Trisha is not only a professional, but is also a great person. As well as her editorial work, she is the romance buyer at Murder One bookstore here in London - although for this call she is looking for Young Adult submissions.

If you are UNPUBLISHED (i.e., have no novel-length work contracted or published; I believe short stories are OK), and have a YA proposal (good) or sample chapters (better), Trisha would like to hear from you. These are electronic submissions; send your sample chapters (best) or proposal (okay) to her AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH A COVER LETTER to: murderone_vampires@yahoo.co.uk. (The email address does not indicate a bias towards vampire projects!) If, during this process you really wow Trisha, don't forget that means you will also have wowed a potential agent/agency. You've got nothing to lose.

[As an aside, yesterday Trisha told me that she is "not averse to working hard to get something ready to submit." In fact, she enjoys that - I think this is where her editorial experience will stand her future clients in good stead.]

Disclaimer and directions time: This isn't a guaranteed offer of representation, it's a submissions call. Submissions should be sent as a Word '97-2003 Compatible doc, double-space and 12 pt in a clear readable font (Courier is good). Don't forget your name, title, and page numbers in the header. Your cover letter should include your name, a way of contacting you, and a little bit about the attached sample--whether the manuscript is finished, how long it is, why Trisha should read it. Last but not least, good luck!

Spread the word if you know of any YA writers who might benefit from this.

[Momento Mori]

Thanks for sharing, Nakhlasmoke.

Do you know which agency Trisha's hoping to join? Also, I presume she only wants to hear from people who have completed or substantially completed manuscripts rather than those whose manuscripts are still working through them.

MM

[Nakhlasmoke]

presume she only wants to hear from people who have completed or substantially completed manuscripts rather than those whose manuscripts are still working through them.


I would assume so, but I've no more info than what I found in Karen Mahoney's lj

Perhaps someone would email her to find out more details?

[elissa]

I'm confused...submissions call...to become her clients IF she can get a job as an agent? Or...?

[Nakhlasmoke]

I'm confused...submissions call...to become her clients IF she can get a job as an agent? Or...?

Yeah, that's how it looks, might be an opportunity for those who feel they need to get a foot in the door.

Anyway, a new agent is not necessarily someone to scoff at - colleen lindsay from fine print has been making sales.

[Rowdymama]

Since the post said "She needs to show the potential agency her instincts when it comes to saleable submissions," I would assume that's what she's after. I'll run her up the pole and see if she flies.

[pixydust]

Great info! Thanks!

[hlcorbin]

Thanks for passing this along!

[mara_jade3]

This may be a dumb question... would she accept a YA fantasy do you think? I don't really know much about her. :Shrug:

[Nakhlasmoke]

If your fantasy has YA themes, then I don't see why not.

[mara_jade3]

Cool. Thanks. I will query then. It's for YA actually. Thanks for posting about her. :)

[LUNABLUE]

Hi has anyone contacted Trisha yet and received any responses?

I have a YA fantasy manuscript that I am looking for an agent for. I have sent off one partial request (yesterday) and I am waiting to hear back.
Judging by some other posts, I imagine it could be a long wait.

Don't think it would hurt me to query other YA (fantasy) agents, but don't really know where to start looking other than agent query.

Any one able to help

Thanks LunaBlue

[Bookgirl2021]

I second that question. Has anybody heard back from Trisha? Just curious.

[Kirby]

Keep in mind, it sounds like she's in London. I'm not saying that this is good or bad, just thought I should point it out.

[VoltShadow]

Well a market's a market, a toll is a toll and a roll is a roll. And if we're not in the market to charge a toll, we aren't gonna eat any rolls now are we mates?

[Princesstilly]

I submitted my query about a week ago. No word yet.

Leanne