tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8716544277377551590.post6051079067600320326..comments2023-03-25T19:10:00.746+11:00Comments on Stairways and Landings: A door opens - to my new agentAdina Westhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08860528131098237473noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8716544277377551590.post-42273575546163132932010-10-05T09:33:21.038+11:002010-10-05T09:33:21.038+11:00Belated (3 days) congratulations! Too cool!Belated (3 days) congratulations! Too cool!Christie Wright Wildhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13656162315858480593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8716544277377551590.post-55645950087669497682010-10-01T09:01:26.668+10:002010-10-01T09:01:26.668+10:00@Lola, Julie and Angela
Thank you! Being out on su...@Lola, Julie and Angela<br />Thank you! Being out on submission is certainly tough. The uncertainty, and often the lack of useful feedback...<br />I posted on this a little while ago, and my advice on how to distract yourself is to start a new book!Adina Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08860528131098237473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8716544277377551590.post-27054645306454367552010-10-01T00:40:00.656+10:002010-10-01T00:40:00.656+10:00Congrats! Congrats! I'm submitting myself, two...Congrats! Congrats! I'm submitting myself, two things out right now, and another almost ready to send out. I love it when I feel ready to send a MS out. It is such a humbling and refreshing...okay honestly it is nerve wrecking too, but what a wonderful way to wreck my nerves if I'm going to right? LOL.A Pen In Neverland: Angela Peña Dahlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01979468109234357616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8716544277377551590.post-14083402973791375802010-09-30T04:27:25.066+10:002010-09-30T04:27:25.066+10:00Wow - many congratulations! That's so excited...Wow - many congratulations! That's so excited and always encouraging to hear when agents take on new clients.<br /><br />I'm out on submission now, so I hope beyond all hope I'll be writing a similar post soon.<br /><br />So happy for you!Julie Hedlundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477115458570906449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8716544277377551590.post-36045943993205807202010-09-29T22:39:36.734+10:002010-09-29T22:39:36.734+10:00CONGRATS!!!! *tosses confetti* *throws streamers* ...CONGRATS!!!! *tosses confetti* *throws streamers* *blows horn*<br /><br />May it get swooped up by a publishing house that loves it, and may it sell through many printings. :)<br /><br />Cheers,<br />LolaLola Sharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14394765053485642935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8716544277377551590.post-584138048189589432010-09-28T19:36:54.087+10:002010-09-28T19:36:54.087+10:00Hi Tessa,
I certainly hope I'm not intimidati...Hi Tessa,<br /><br />I certainly hope I'm not intimidating!<br /><br />I started my novel late 2008/early 2009, finished first draft late 2009 then polished and agonised over query letter/synopsis and started querying in March 2010.<br /><br />So as you'll see this is all very new to me too - and questions are most certainly welcome. As I said, I may not have the answers, but I'll try.<br /><br />:-)Adina Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08860528131098237473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8716544277377551590.post-57131593820767807512010-09-28T19:19:02.407+10:002010-09-28T19:19:02.407+10:00Congratulations, Adina! I love success stories. I ...Congratulations, Adina! I love success stories. I hope to get "gazumped" in the future. <br /><br />I always think that agented people are kind of "unapproachable" for help, but that's probably just in my head because I find them a little intimidating ^.^ Thanks for offering to help, that's very sweet of you :)Tessa Quinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12619129838476851241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8716544277377551590.post-79205645764453883992010-09-25T21:47:37.663+10:002010-09-25T21:47:37.663+10:00Thanks Rachel. I'm now following you. And I...Thanks Rachel. I'm now following you. And I'm also a big fan of fantasy/YA/paranormal...sometimes all mixed together like in my manuscript!Adina Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08860528131098237473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8716544277377551590.post-7298807546935394842010-09-25T03:00:12.543+10:002010-09-25T03:00:12.543+10:00That is SO, SO, SO exciting! Congratulations, fell...That is SO, SO, SO exciting! Congratulations, fellow Crusader! I hope to be able to share the same news one day, but until then, I shall live vicariously through your (and other authors') excitement!Miss Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13555565851287548203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8716544277377551590.post-37953282600276039102010-09-24T14:32:16.738+10:002010-09-24T14:32:16.738+10:00@kangaroobee: Have faith - you may be only one que...@kangaroobee: Have faith - you may be only one query away from a "yes" yourself!Adina Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08860528131098237473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8716544277377551590.post-81078369856397838862010-09-24T08:37:21.544+10:002010-09-24T08:37:21.544+10:00@Megan: Thank you. :-)
The word "gazump"...@Megan: Thank you. :-)<br /><br />The word "gazump" is pretty commonly used here in Australia in real estate. It is a great word!Adina Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08860528131098237473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8716544277377551590.post-9107908407102046352010-09-24T08:30:27.385+10:002010-09-24T08:30:27.385+10:00Okay way ahead is more accurate :)All the bestOkay way ahead is more accurate :)All the bestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8716544277377551590.post-17333490320209494982010-09-24T08:29:04.488+10:002010-09-24T08:29:04.488+10:00Congrats! So nice to see someone just ahead sharin...Congrats! So nice to see someone just ahead sharing the journey.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8716544277377551590.post-60144682294040685852010-09-24T05:28:23.958+10:002010-09-24T05:28:23.958+10:00Oh, Adina, congratulations! I just love hearing n...Oh, Adina, congratulations! I just love hearing news like this. It makes my day! I can't wait to continue hearing more about your journey, now that it's gotten a kick in the pants. : )<br /><br />And I love your use of the word "gazump" - I'd never heard that one and I love it!Megan K. Bickelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17306585009994740664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8716544277377551590.post-42443122267077724082010-09-23T21:08:27.606+10:002010-09-23T21:08:27.606+10:00@Rachael - Thank you! It's still a bit hard to...@Rachael - Thank you! It's still a bit hard to believe.<br /><br />@Alison - Sounds like what you are doing is time well spent. I sent around 25 queries for this book, and tailored each one to the exact requirements of the agent. Yes, it takes longer, but you have the advantage of knowing that you've given your project the best possible chance of a good reception - and shown them you're a professional.<br /><br />Good luck with your query!Adina Westhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08860528131098237473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8716544277377551590.post-4942889067450082652010-09-23T17:21:05.230+10:002010-09-23T17:21:05.230+10:00WOW, well done Adina. That's such fantastic n...WOW, well done Adina. That's such fantastic news!!! Thanks so much for sharing with us :)Rachael Harriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16764930101064527321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8716544277377551590.post-57625448638655295592010-09-23T16:51:06.617+10:002010-09-23T16:51:06.617+10:00Adina, that's fabulous!! Congratulations!
I ...Adina, that's fabulous!! Congratulations! <br /><br />I hope I might be able to write a similar post in the near future. I'm polishing up some of my NF PBs before querying my dream agent. Fortunately, I found a post in which she detailed exactly what she expects to see in a query, so I'm trying to provide what she wants.Alison Pearce Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00955543150406880055noreply@blogger.com