PJ Mark, formerly agent and international rights director at McCormick & Williams, will join Janklow & Nesbit Associates in January as an agent. (Source: Publishers Weekly)
** New Agent** Justine Wenger has joined the Emma Sweeney Agency, LLC. She is seeking: literary fiction, short story collections, and food-related non-fiction. "I'm looking for stories that are well-written with surprising, yet simple craft and driving characters. "I am also a fiction and poetry reader for BOMB Magazine and OPEN CITY, which is a good example for the style of fiction I would like to acquire." (Source: Guide to Literary Agents)
** New Agent** Jennifer Lawler is a new agent at the Salkind Agency. She is seeking: "Self-Help and How-To books, including books on personal growth, sports, crafts, self-care and home-care. Jennifer also has a lively interest in history and narrative nonfiction, including memoirs." How to submit: jennifer@studiob.com. Send a query that explains about the work and you as an author (publishing history, credentials for nonfiction). If you choose, you can send a proposal as an attachment even without getting a blessing ahead of time (though this policy may change over time). (Source: Guide to Literary Agents)
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Agent News - 11/22/09
Mary Grey James has joined East/West Literary Agency (EWA) as a partner literary agent. James was previously a lead book buyer for Ingram Book Company. James also serves as the v-p/president-elect of the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) and chair of the WNBA Pannell Award Committee. (Source: Publishers Weekly)
Michelle Brower has joined Folio Literary Management as an agent after five years with Wendy Sherman Associates. (Source: Publishers Marketplace)
Stacy Carlock recently rejoined the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency as an acquiring associate agent. "She is interested in character driven stories that deal with women’s issues (both fiction and non-fiction). She is also interested in spiritual stories that come from being real. She is always into a great page turning beach read - particularly legal thrillers with complex and interesting lead characters and just good fun reads. She loves business books that encourage and develop people skills and ethical awareness."
Jenny Rappaport of the Rappaport Agency LLC is temporarily closed to submissions. Read more here.
Michelle Brower has joined Folio Literary Management as an agent after five years with Wendy Sherman Associates. (Source: Publishers Marketplace)
Stacy Carlock recently rejoined the Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency as an acquiring associate agent. "She is interested in character driven stories that deal with women’s issues (both fiction and non-fiction). She is also interested in spiritual stories that come from being real. She is always into a great page turning beach read - particularly legal thrillers with complex and interesting lead characters and just good fun reads. She loves business books that encourage and develop people skills and ethical awareness."
Jenny Rappaport of the Rappaport Agency LLC is temporarily closed to submissions. Read more here.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Agent News - 11/15/09
Sophia Seidner has left Wiley after three years as an international rights manager. She will continue as a satellite literary agent with Judith Ehrlich Literary Management. She is looking for literary fiction and nonfiction including self-help, narrative nonfiction and memoir with special interest in current events, business and health and science-related topics.
Josh Getzler is moving to Russell & Volkening as an agent. He has been at Writers House for the past three years (prior to which he was coo of the Staten Island Yankees). He anticipates building his list of literary and commercial fiction, with a particular bias toward suspense and crime novels.
Gene Brissie is re-joining James Peter Associates, a literary agency founded in 1971, as president. Gene was most recently associate publisher of The Lyons Press. JPA represents authors in nearly all nonfiction categories, including business, finance, reference, health, sports, self-help, history, biography, current events, public policy, and more.Mary Jack Wald has announced her retirement at the end of this year after 35 years in publishing, most recently as an agent. Mary Jack Wald Associates, Inc. will be dissolved later this year.
(Source for all this week's news: Publisher's Marketplace)
Josh Getzler is moving to Russell & Volkening as an agent. He has been at Writers House for the past three years (prior to which he was coo of the Staten Island Yankees). He anticipates building his list of literary and commercial fiction, with a particular bias toward suspense and crime novels.
Gene Brissie is re-joining James Peter Associates, a literary agency founded in 1971, as president. Gene was most recently associate publisher of The Lyons Press. JPA represents authors in nearly all nonfiction categories, including business, finance, reference, health, sports, self-help, history, biography, current events, public policy, and more.Mary Jack Wald has announced her retirement at the end of this year after 35 years in publishing, most recently as an agent. Mary Jack Wald Associates, Inc. will be dissolved later this year.
(Source for all this week's news: Publisher's Marketplace)
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
November Update
Whew! I finally got back to working on Boomerang Wars this past weekend, and tonight I hit the halfway mark! At least I hope it's the halfway mark. I tend to go over projected word count on a first draft. I had to rein in a sub-plot I contemplated adding, although it's still in the back of my mind. Which could be a bad thing...'cause Miss Muse takes over my mind sometimes and I have no control (over Musey, that is). Anyway, after working on something else for a while, it felt good to get back to BW. I'd love to finish the first draft by the end of the year, even though the holidays tend to get in my way. Egads...I'm even toying with the idea of killing off another character. I don't know if my other characters can handle it without complete destruction of the family unit. Magic, murder and mayhem...Musey's moto.
The agent search has slowed down because I just haven't had the time. I really need to focus my energies on WRITING, crafting, creating, the art. Obsessing over agents and queries, etc. was really putting a damper on Miss Muse. I still have queries, fulls and partials out there, and the hunt will go on, slowly but surely. I will snag an agent. I will snag an agent. I will snag an agent. Clicking my heels now!
The agent search has slowed down because I just haven't had the time. I really need to focus my energies on WRITING, crafting, creating, the art. Obsessing over agents and queries, etc. was really putting a damper on Miss Muse. I still have queries, fulls and partials out there, and the hunt will go on, slowly but surely. I will snag an agent. I will snag an agent. I will snag an agent. Clicking my heels now!
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Agent News - 11/7/09
Just a couple of noteworthy items in agent news this week:
** New Agent** Former publisher at William Morrow Lisa Gallagher has joined Sanford Greenburger Associates as an agent. She notes, "I want to apply my extensive marketing experience to help bring writers and their work to the widest possible audience across various media and formats." (Source: Publishers Marketplace)
Dystel & Goderich Literary Management is opening a second office in Los Angeles in December, to be run by agency VP Michael Bourret, who has been at DGLM for 10 years. He will continue to grow his own list of author clients while also "aggressively pursuing new film and TV opportunities for the agency." (Source: Publishers Marketplace)
** New Agent** Former publisher at William Morrow Lisa Gallagher has joined Sanford Greenburger Associates as an agent. She notes, "I want to apply my extensive marketing experience to help bring writers and their work to the widest possible audience across various media and formats." (Source: Publishers Marketplace)
Dystel & Goderich Literary Management is opening a second office in Los Angeles in December, to be run by agency VP Michael Bourret, who has been at DGLM for 10 years. He will continue to grow his own list of author clients while also "aggressively pursuing new film and TV opportunities for the agency." (Source: Publishers Marketplace)
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Debut Book: Tempest Rising
Seems like I've been waiting forever for this book to debut. I simply adore the cover (and it isn't just because purple and blue are my two favorite colors)! Most of all, I can't wait to dig into it! If you're an urban fantasy fan, you don't want to miss this one.
Title: Tempest Rising (click to Buy at Amazon.com)
Author: Nicole Peeler
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Publisher: Orbit
Release Date: October 27, 2009
Format: Mass-Market Paperback ($7.99)
"Living in small town Rockabill, Maine, Jane True always knew she didn't quite fit in with so-called normal society. During her nightly, clandestine swim in the freezing winter ocean, a grisly find leads Jane to startling revelations about her heritage: she is only half-human.
Now, Jane must enter a world filled with supernatural creatures alternatively terrifying, beautiful, and deadly- all of which perfectly describe her new "friend," Ryu, a gorgeous and powerful vampire.
It is a world where nothing can be taken for granted: a dog can heal with a lick; spirits bag your groceries; and whatever you do, never-ever-rub the genie's lamp.
If you love Sookie Stackhouse, then you'll want to dive into Nicole Peeler's enchanting debut novel."
Title: Tempest Rising (click to Buy at Amazon.com)Author: Nicole Peeler
Genre: Urban Fantasy
Publisher: Orbit
Release Date: October 27, 2009
Format: Mass-Market Paperback ($7.99)
"Living in small town Rockabill, Maine, Jane True always knew she didn't quite fit in with so-called normal society. During her nightly, clandestine swim in the freezing winter ocean, a grisly find leads Jane to startling revelations about her heritage: she is only half-human.
Now, Jane must enter a world filled with supernatural creatures alternatively terrifying, beautiful, and deadly- all of which perfectly describe her new "friend," Ryu, a gorgeous and powerful vampire.
It is a world where nothing can be taken for granted: a dog can heal with a lick; spirits bag your groceries; and whatever you do, never-ever-rub the genie's lamp.
If you love Sookie Stackhouse, then you'll want to dive into Nicole Peeler's enchanting debut novel."
Sunday, November 01, 2009
Agent News - 11/1/09
Welcome to November! Just a few agent updates, plus I've included a link to agent Janet Reid's "20 Tips on Query Letters."
Mary Grey James has joined East/West Literary Agency as an agent and partner. Previously, she served as a lead book buyer at Ingram for 11 years. (Source: Publishers Marketplace)
**New Agent** Marissa Walsh at Shelf Life Literary reps Children's, MG, and YA. (Source: QueryTracker.net)
**New Agent** Jill Marr at Sandra Dijkstra Agency is looking for commercial, historical, multicultural, thrillers/suspense, women's, and YA fiction. (Source: QueryTracker.net)
Agent Janet Reid (Query Shark) of FinePrint Literary Agency gives good advice on writing query letters in her article “20 Tips on Query Letters.”
Mary Grey James has joined East/West Literary Agency as an agent and partner. Previously, she served as a lead book buyer at Ingram for 11 years. (Source: Publishers Marketplace)
**New Agent** Marissa Walsh at Shelf Life Literary reps Children's, MG, and YA. (Source: QueryTracker.net)
**New Agent** Jill Marr at Sandra Dijkstra Agency is looking for commercial, historical, multicultural, thrillers/suspense, women's, and YA fiction. (Source: QueryTracker.net)
Agent Janet Reid (Query Shark) of FinePrint Literary Agency gives good advice on writing query letters in her article “20 Tips on Query Letters.”
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Agent News - 10/24/09
Lots of agent news this week, which includes 4 new agents!
Agent Amy Tipton has left FinePrint Literary Management to join Signature Literary Agency. Amy is looking for both fiction and nonfiction–edgy or quirky, commercial or literary–in particular, she is interested in YA, middle grade, and women’s fiction. In nonfiction she is looking for women’s studies/academia, fashion/beauty, and pop culture. (Source: Publishers Marketplace)
** New Agent** George Bick has joined the Doug Grad Literary Agency as an associate agent. A sales and marketing veteran of over twenty years at Warner Books, Random House, Simon & Schuster, and HarperCollins, he was most recently Senior VP, director of sales and associate publisher. Bick is actively looking for narrative non-fiction, business, science fiction, horror/paranormal, thrillers, military, comics and graphic novels, diet/self-help, memoir, pets/animals, romance, science, humor, pop culture, and travel. Query by email letter first at query@dgliterary.com. (Source: Publishers Marketplace)
** New Agent** Yishai Seidman joined Dunow, Carlson, & Lerner in 2009 after stints at Artists & Artisans and Writers House. He grew up in Philadelphia and has since moved to New York City, where he earned his degree from Yeshiva University. Yishai enjoys reading a broad range of fiction including literary, postmodern, and thrillers. On the nonfiction side, he likes books on sports, music, and pop culture. (Source: QueryTracker.net)
**New Agent** Gwendolyn Heasley is a new YA agent at Artists & Artisans, Inc. She is the author of the upcoming YA novel, Confessions of a Teenage Recessionista, which will be published by HarperCollins. She’s actively seeking authors of young adult manuscripts of all genres, specifically manuscripts that have a sharp voice and vivid settings. (Source: QueryTracker.net)
**New Agent** Naomi Hackenberg of The Elaine P. English Literary Agency is now taking submissions of her own. Naomi is looking for young adult fiction. (Source: QueryTracker.net)
Agent Amy Tipton has left FinePrint Literary Management to join Signature Literary Agency. Amy is looking for both fiction and nonfiction–edgy or quirky, commercial or literary–in particular, she is interested in YA, middle grade, and women’s fiction. In nonfiction she is looking for women’s studies/academia, fashion/beauty, and pop culture. (Source: Publishers Marketplace)
** New Agent** George Bick has joined the Doug Grad Literary Agency as an associate agent. A sales and marketing veteran of over twenty years at Warner Books, Random House, Simon & Schuster, and HarperCollins, he was most recently Senior VP, director of sales and associate publisher. Bick is actively looking for narrative non-fiction, business, science fiction, horror/paranormal, thrillers, military, comics and graphic novels, diet/self-help, memoir, pets/animals, romance, science, humor, pop culture, and travel. Query by email letter first at query@dgliterary.com. (Source: Publishers Marketplace)
** New Agent** Yishai Seidman joined Dunow, Carlson, & Lerner in 2009 after stints at Artists & Artisans and Writers House. He grew up in Philadelphia and has since moved to New York City, where he earned his degree from Yeshiva University. Yishai enjoys reading a broad range of fiction including literary, postmodern, and thrillers. On the nonfiction side, he likes books on sports, music, and pop culture. (Source: QueryTracker.net)
**New Agent** Gwendolyn Heasley is a new YA agent at Artists & Artisans, Inc. She is the author of the upcoming YA novel, Confessions of a Teenage Recessionista, which will be published by HarperCollins. She’s actively seeking authors of young adult manuscripts of all genres, specifically manuscripts that have a sharp voice and vivid settings. (Source: QueryTracker.net)
**New Agent** Naomi Hackenberg of The Elaine P. English Literary Agency is now taking submissions of her own. Naomi is looking for young adult fiction. (Source: QueryTracker.net)
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