The Next Circle of Hell

Congrats, Mad!

That's awesome, Mad!

, MrsBrommers

I'm with Snappy!

MAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MadDabbler said:

Had the MOST amazing thing happen last night. A NYT Bestselling author in my genre offered to endorse my story and provide a cover quote. Let me explain that this woman is my rock star and I devour her books. First, I need someone to pick me up off the floor. Second, is this normal that they offer? Or did I just win the lottery?

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That has to feel like the most wonderful mindfreak ever! Congrats!

Thanks all. Yes, I'm still reeling. Agent is very happy too and we have a game plan. So hopefully there will be a cover to which she can add her thumbs up!

Still doesn't feel real...

Hi guys. Not sure if I should post this question in another thread, but, just wondering how often you keep in contact with your agent. Do you check in with each other once a week or fortnight? And does your agent respond fairly promptly when you have a question? Nothing much has been happening lately - I haven't heard back from her on any of the outstanding subs and I'm not sure if it would be pestering of me to write and say 'So, just checking in..' even though it's obvious she has no news.
Any thoughts?

You're repped JBuck.

Repped you back, Drachen!

That has to be a big relief, Callalily!

JBuck, the main question to ask isn't whether you're being a best. You need to make sure you're getting the level of communication you want. I have friends who don't talk with their agents much at all while others exchange emails once a week. IMO, it's perfectly acceptable to ask for a status update, especially if you haven't gotten one in a while.

Woohoo lily!!

JBuck, I agree that's its about what you need. I'm one of the ones that talk to my agent all the time, either by email or Twitter. My first agent I could barely get to email me back after months and months. I prefer my new agents style MUCH better, which is why I went with her. A nudge on status updates isn't unheard of, and agents know that we writers are an angsty bunch!

Great news, Lily! Yay!
Thanks for the advice, Drachen, MrsBrommers and YAwriter.
It's funny because in real life I'm quite a strong woman and yet I'm like a bloody timid mouse with the agent stuff. I think it's the 'I'm not worthy' writer mindset. Argh! Must... reprogram... brain...

Yay Lily!!!

JBuck, asking for a status update isn't pestering your agent. But, I know how you feel. Do whatever works best for you.

Thanks, Snappy. I appreciate your imput.

Agree. Asking an agent for updates isn't pestering. But it's nice if you have a relationship where you're updated enough that you don't need to ask, right?

Lily, there ain't nothing like a safe, smooth transition when something like that happens.

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callalily61 said:

Good news: The Agent switched to a bigger, better agency.

Better news: The second sentence of his email was: I want to take you with me.

All is well.

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That is good news and GREAT NEWS. Yay for you!

Great news, Lily!!!

I know what you mean about calling your agent. I just never want to be "that author."

Lily, that's wonderful news!

Samhain released the full lineup of the 2012 horror line, which includes yours truly.
http://news.yahoo.com/samhain-horror-announces-featured-releases-2012-080050609.html

And in short story news, I had a new one published this week:
http://dailysciencefiction.com/hith...walters-grintalis/in-her-arms-of-dresden-pale

That's awesome, DGrin! Congratulations!!!

D!

Thank you all so much! That little announcement might account for the several people who ended up on my blog today after searching for my name. I wonder if they were surprised to see that I'm female?

DG !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CALLA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats, Dgrin!!!!!!!!!
*hovers closely around, hoping some of Dgrin's magic dust falls on me*

Oh, and thanks everyone for the agent imput. I really appreciate it. It's nice to have a place to ask these sorts of questions and not feel stupid about it.