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By: Jeanette Goldman

Jeanette Goldman — Thu, 20 Aug 2015 20:55:48 +0000

I just read your post and the information you provided is so helpful. I’m on the journey of writing my first novel (currently in the revision stage of the first draft) and I love to read about new writers and their quest to get published. Your advice will certainly become a part of my learning tools. While I work on my novel, I’m also starting up a website and blog. Congratulations on your debut novel – less than 2 weeks away. So exciting!! I wish you continued success.

By: Leah Ferguson

Leah Ferguson — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 10:43:27 +0000

In reply to Mary Novaria.

Oh, I’m so glad I could help in any way, Mary! What’s funny is that when I started doing deeper internet research on that second round, Katie’s name kept popping up everywhere (blog interviews, tweets, etc). She was as “out there” and known as many others–it just took me a while to realize that I had to widen my view a little bit to see that. I wish you the best of luck with your queries–please, please be in touch again with an update.

By: Leah Ferguson

Leah Ferguson — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 10:40:07 +0000

In reply to Pamela Hart.

Thank you, Pamela! Twenty-eight books is something I can barely fathom–what an accomplishment. Thanks so much for taking the time to drop a line. Now, I’m off to work on Book, um, 2. 😉

By: Leah Ferguson

Leah Ferguson — Tue, 21 Apr 2015 10:38:24 +0000

In reply to Barbara Lorna Hudson.

Barbara, congratulations on your debut!! That’s so exciting to hear! I wish you luck on getting the agent you really love–Katie was someone who kept popping up all over my internet research for a reason: She’s good. If you trust your instincts, I think you’re halfway there to finding someone who’s a great match for you. Take care!

By: Barbara Lorna Hudson

Barbara Lorna Hudson — Mon, 20 Apr 2015 20:39:51 +0000

Thanks for your interesting and helpful post. I wish I had had your advice when I was trying to find an agent – I went for the Big Names and gave up after wasting a lot of time. Since I only began fiction writing in my 70s I felt I was too old to wait any longer (and suffer more of those big disappointments after it was called in and then rejected after I’d given them ‘exclusivity’!) Now I’ve found a publisher who accepts unagented submissions and my first novel, appropriately named ‘Timed Out’, will be published later this year. I’m now wondering what to do with my second novel, and have started a third. I’ll look for the sort of agent you describe, I think.

By: Pamela Hart

Pamela Hart — Tue, 24 Mar 2015 10:10:39 +0000

I’m on my 28th book (it’s also my first as Pamela Hart, because,yes, I did change genres) and the ride never slows down! Having that first copy in your hand – or seeing the book up on Barnes and Noble or Amazon – is always amazing. I wish you good luck for a long, long writing career.

By: Debby Carroll

Debby Carroll — Fri, 20 Mar 2015 18:15:09 +0000

In reply to Leah Ferguson. Thanks! I'll be watching out for yours. See you on the bestseller list! :)

By: Mary Novaria

Mary Novaria — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 17:15:27 +0000

Thanks for this Leah. I’m in the querying process for a memoir and have been wondering about the pros and cons of new v. seasoned agents. You’ve given me much to think about and I appreciate it. All the best to you with your novel!

By: Leah Ferguson

Leah Ferguson — Thu, 05 Mar 2015 17:20:27 +0000

In reply to Debby Carroll. Debby, it sounds like you've been on an amazing journey. Good luck to you with the new book, too!