Agent is calling tomorrow...

I've read through the past posts about what to expect from this first call. So I'm nervous but really excited as well. We've e-mailed back and forth about the manuscript, and everything looks positive.

My main question (besides, "Is this really happening?") has to do with what is considered professional regarding contacting other agents.

If this agent who is calling offers representation, I want to accept. I've researched her - she's great - all our interactions have been professional, efficient and, even more important, she sounds enthusiastic about my work.

Right now I only have about twenty queries out - with whatever was requested (5 pages, 10 pages, etc.) and one full. But the full wasn't specially requested by the agency - it's part of their submission requirements, and they take 12 weeks to look at it.

So, if my dream agent offers on the phone tomorrow can I accept on the spot? Do I need to contact agents whom I've queried to let them know I've been offered representation?

As best as I can tell, I don't - only if a specific agent has requested a partial or full - which hasn't happened.

If she does offer and if I do accept, it seems I should e-mail those I've queried and let them know I've accepted an offer, right?

Thanks for your help!

Um...I don't think I'll sleep tonight after all.

The agent just e-mailed and concluded the e-mail with an offer of representation. !!!!!!

I am looking forward to speaking with her tomorrow and am happy to know that I can freely accept her offer.

Thanks for the input!

Thanks everyone!

The conversation went very well, and I accepted her offer.

I am thrilled - she has some great plans in place and we're getting right to work.

It's kind of surreal. Of course, you always think you're book might be accepted, or else you wouldn't send out the queries and work for it. But still to have it actually start to happen is pretty wild!

Thanks for all your help -