cautiously optimistic

I'm posting here to get some advice.

Over the weekend, I got four full requests. One of the agents read it in a day and, though she hasn't offered representation yet, I have a strong suspicion she will, due to something she posted on her blog today.

I also have a couple of partials out, too.

I just want to check on the protocol for this sort of thing. If she offers, I should ask for a week or so to let the other agents look at the work, right? And shouldn't I almost ask for a little longer than that, given that it's BEA this week? Do I ask her all the things I want to know right away (what made her like it so much, what revisions does she have in mind, does she have anyone in her mind that would love the book)? Or do I wait if anyone else wants to offer and then have conversations with them all, back-to-back? And then make a decision? (Gosh, that sounds presumptuous of me. But it's an honest question.)

brainstorm77 said:

YOu might get a better response posting this on another forum here. Roundtable maybe?

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Thanks. I wonder if a mod would be willing to move it?

I put it here because there's a little bit of SQUEEEEEEEEEE going on, as well.

Okay, I'll check that out.

Thanks! I'm so excited, but at the same time, I feel like it's the night of the play and I've got stage fright!

CheyElizabeth said:

WooHoo Jill!! I don't have any advice for you.. Just popped in to say woohoo!

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Thank you! The advice thing was really secondary; my post just came out backwards. I do want to revel in this moment, though!

Thanks, Suki!!

Just got the e-mail for a good time to call. I think some SQUEEEEEing is in order!

Renee!! Squee! Thank you!

And I appreciate the good luck, V-Man and regdog.

I'm starting to get nervous, but I made a list of questions to ask. I'll update after the call.

Offer on the table!! Now to e-mail the other agents.

Just got my contract!! Still waiting to hear back from 3 agents before I make my decision.