tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post1705793498156534988..comments2023-10-23T12:40:22.672-07:00Comments on The Writers Alley: The Case of the Perfect Literary Agent - Part 2Sherrinda Ketchersidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07581676437345249386noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-22626232222148611262011-01-31T18:57:13.168-08:002011-01-31T18:57:13.168-08:00Brilliant work, Miss Allspice! I am in the midst o...Brilliant work, Miss Allspice! I am in the midst of reading The Duchess and The Dragon by Jamie Carie, and absolutely love it!<br />It's so true for most things in life-- that we must find a good fit, meshing personalities, and a "presence"...love this advice, and hope I will someday have the chance to apply it! ;)<br />Thanks for your post!<br />AngieAngie Dickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11794268733490363528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-73666170617694990192011-01-31T16:44:17.014-08:002011-01-31T16:44:17.014-08:00Great job, Miss Allspice. Your efforts yielded hel...Great job, Miss Allspice. Your efforts yielded helpful information. I agree that fit is a prime consideration. Having an agent who gets you and one you can trust is important.Keli Gwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13236868298400593688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-85519634182847863142011-01-31T15:07:06.194-08:002011-01-31T15:07:06.194-08:00Wonderful information in this post. thanksWonderful information in this post. thanksapple blossomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03566321938955059922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-1136635470165312082011-01-31T12:07:23.769-08:002011-01-31T12:07:23.769-08:00Another week of great advice! When I first started...Another week of great advice! When I first started agent hunting, I never really thought about who would be the best fit for me--I didn't even know exactly what I wanted or what would work best. Now I realize how important that is and I'm glad new writers can read posts like this and get such good information. Thanks!Cindy R. Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13488732331021750408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-46820413273721631102011-01-31T10:06:38.135-08:002011-01-31T10:06:38.135-08:00Mary darling,
My first post gave a remarkable link...Mary darling,<br />My first post gave a remarkable link to a quite comprehensive agent list. It took a bit of investigating but the information was superb. Here is the address, luv.<br />http://michaelhyatt.com/literary-agents-who-represent-christian-authors.html<br />Perhaps, it will provide more clarity.Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771295798003844102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-73567020436893361652011-01-31T10:04:29.383-08:002011-01-31T10:04:29.383-08:00Casey,
Sending out educated 'glances' is a...Casey,<br />Sending out educated 'glances' is a brilliant way to start the hunt, my dear. As authors we are to be observant, with ears and eyes wide open. Innately curious ;-)<br />It is quite pleasant to know the options are available for the perusing.Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771295798003844102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-59467458678042034272011-01-31T10:01:43.366-08:002011-01-31T10:01:43.366-08:00Oh Sarah,
Wasn't Ms. Raney simply delightful. ...Oh Sarah,<br />Wasn't Ms. Raney simply delightful. And, let me tell you, she is lovely to meet in person. Kind, gentle, with a smile for everyone.<br />Wisdom to glean, my dear Sarah.Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771295798003844102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-82168758029739520612011-01-31T09:55:12.239-08:002011-01-31T09:55:12.239-08:00Julia luv,
Research is the hallmark of any good ...Julia luv, <br /><br />Research is the hallmark of any good author, from what I've learned. But all the more when you are entering into a professional partnership. As dastardly as the word 'research' may appear to some, it is required nonetheless. so we all must heave a collective sigh in resignation, I suppose.Pepperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771295798003844102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-51291626740117848722011-01-31T08:39:34.357-08:002011-01-31T08:39:34.357-08:00Mary, you can find it on their websites. Always pr...Mary, you can find it on their websites. Always pretty interesting, imo. :)Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-42879826449851466462011-01-31T08:31:15.425-08:002011-01-31T08:31:15.425-08:00I feel like I need more directions...a direction o...I feel like I need more directions...a direction of dummies booklet. Our friends above instructed us to research the agents "client list", and other such info...where do I look for this info?Mary Vee Storytellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15235494928887348835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-74175862974579727582011-01-31T07:44:13.062-08:002011-01-31T07:44:13.062-08:00Very helpful Miss Allspice. I found the informatio...Very helpful Miss Allspice. I found the information intruiging and inspiring as I am tentatively "glancing about" at the agent community. :) <br /><br />BTW, LOVE the cover of Deb's new book, can't wait to read it. ;)<br /><br />Lovely tea, dear.Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920406327885410557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-38136364039117955362011-01-31T07:41:55.336-08:002011-01-31T07:41:55.336-08:00Another sage post, Miss Allspice. I especially lov...Another sage post, Miss Allspice. I especially love Ms. Raney's advice in #2 about finding someone who counterbalances your strengths and weaknesses. Never thought about that before.<br /><br />Cheers!Sarah Forgravehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09101753891967001104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7392393277880937685.post-59039793499489003492011-01-31T07:00:02.299-08:002011-01-31T07:00:02.299-08:00Thank you Miss Allspice for the much needed Monday...Thank you Miss Allspice for the much needed Monday morning caffeine and sharing the tidbits you've uncovered in your travels.<br /><br />It seems my job for now is research, research, research and attempt to build relationships. Great advice from some wonderful authors.Julia M. Reffnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11979214959063965164noreply@blogger.com