Wednesday, July 28, 2010

My New Agent


I'm delighted to report that I have just signed with Jill Corcoran of Herman Agency!

For more than 20 years I have marketed my books on my own, and while I enjoyed the excitement of researching new publishing opportunities and was grateful to the editors who approached me, recent mergers and editors moving more frequently from house to house made me decide it was time to seek a professional agent.

Searching for the right agent is a lot like getting engaged! You need to get to know a potential agent to decide whether you'll be able to work well together for a start, and also to decide whether you'll be able to continue working together for a career. I've thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Jill - and it doesn't hurt that she loves my new YA novel, Permanent Record! So we've crossed the threshold and signed the contracts, and I'm looking forward to our new relationship, and to our future books, with enthusiasm.

14 comments:

  1. Congratulations on signing with your new agent. Have a long and prosperous relationship.

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  2. Thanks so much, Beverly! That's what I'm hoping - and that's what I believe we're going to have!

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  3. Yay! (I just queried her - hope you didn't take my spot. :) )It's just too damn hard to do this on your own anymore. Now perhaps you'll get the kind of monetary success that your literary success deserves.

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  4. You made a great choice! Jill is wonderful. (from a fellow "Corker")

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  5. Thanks so much, Maurene and Weronika! And it's great to meet you, Janet! I'll keep my fingers crossed that Jill likes your books as much as I do, Peni - it would be terrific to share her. : ) I don't know whether any of us will ever get the kind of monetary success that our literary works deserve, but what a terrific thought! It could happen... : )

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  6. Jill's Awesome! Hurray for us corkers!

    Angela @ The Bookshelf Muse

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  7. Lucky you! Lucky Jill. A perfect match.
    Brenda
    http://www.brendareevessturgis.com

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  8. Thanks, Angela and Brenda - I'm delighted to be a new Corker! : )

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  9. I love hearing about writers finding their agents. It's so inspiring, and ultimately encouraging. Congratulations, and good luck! :D

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  10. Thanks, Meagan - you're right, it is inspiring when we read each other's good news. I always love it when I hear about my friends' sales and successes. It reminds me that achieving our dreams is possible. And many thanks for the good luck wishes!

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  11. Hi Elaine,

    For the last several months, I've been trying to remember the title of this book I read over and over again when I was in junior high. Then, this afternoon, it finally came to me: "Ghost Cadet." That book inspired in me an interest in history and a fascination with historical landmarks. I was so pleased to see that it has been re-released, so I'm headed to the bookstore this evening to pick up a new copy for my niece (and, let's face it, I'll probably read it again as well). I just wanted to leave a note to say thank you for the great memories.

    Laura Jane Thompson

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  12. Thank you so very much for writing to let me know how special Ghost Cadet was to you! I'm delighted to hear that it inspired an interest in history and a fascination with historical landmarks. Have you ever had the chance to visit New Market? I so hope you enjoy the re-release (and I hope your niece likes it too).
    Warmly, Elaine Marie Alphin

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