Hello and Happy Thanksgiving! In the spirit of gratitude, that my second querying journey is finally over after 3+ years, I thought I’d share my journey, my stats, and my number one tip to find a literary agent in the current publishing landscape. Because querying can be so demoralizing. But it doesn’t have to be!… Continue reading My Querying Journey to Representation 2.0
Tag: Publishing
Literary Agent Announcement 2.0
Well, let’s just file this post under Things I Didn’t Expect to Happen, shall we? I am beyond thrilled, and to be honest a little stunned, that I have news… Ahhhh I’m so happy share that I am (once again!) represented by Rebecca Angus, my former literary agent! I’m beyond thrilled to be working with Rebecca… Continue reading Literary Agent Announcement 2.0
5 Years for Flip the Silver Switch!
The years since my second book was published are flying by faster that the Crimson Five’s aero bus… the one that transports them to the Piedmont Challenge Global Championships in Quebec! To celebrate, last night I started re-reading it. It’s kind of strange how the details and memories of writing this book came crashing back! … Continue reading 5 Years for Flip the Silver Switch!
Publishing Expectations vs Reality: Part 3
Hi there! Thanks for stopping back for the final installment of Publishing Expectations vs Reality! In case you missed them, you can find Part 1 here and Part 2 here. As always, please keep in mind these are my experiences, and those of many other authors, but certainly not indicative of every author’s experiences. Got it? Okay…… Continue reading Publishing Expectations vs Reality: Part 3
Publishing Expectations vs Reality: Part 2
Hey there! I hope you caught Part 1 of this blog series last week. If not, scroll back. You’ll find my first three Publishing Expectations vs Reality thoughts there with an explanation of how this blog topic came to be. Moving on… Expectation 4: My book will be stocked in every bookstore and library everywhere. Reality: Maybe… Continue reading Publishing Expectations vs Reality: Part 2
Publishing Expectations vs Reality: Part 1
Last week, I gave a presentation to my local writers groups with author, Marsha Hayles. The Rochester Area Children’s Writers and Illustrators group is a subgroup of SCBWI- such a great bunch of people! I became a member almost 15 years ago around the time I began working towards publication. Back then, I didn’t know… Continue reading Publishing Expectations vs Reality: Part 1
The Crimson Five is 5!
Happy Birthday, Spin the Golden Light Bulb! I couldn’t pass up the chance to shout out my debut novels’ 5th publishing birthday. So here I am, thinking back to January 9, 2018, and after all this time, doing my best to let this milestone sink in. Getting published is a huge accomplishment and to be honest,… Continue reading The Crimson Five is 5!
Signing Books & Gold Gel Pens
Last time, I blogged about how tough it can be to keep writing through difficult periods. Today, I have something more upbeat to talk about, one of the perks to being published: signing books for readers! In two weeks, I’ll be signing books at the Rochester Children’s Book Festival with about 50 other authors and illustrators.… Continue reading Signing Books & Gold Gel Pens
Back to School with the Crimson Five Kids
One of the unexpected thrills of becoming a published author is hearing from teachers who’ve read Spin the Golden Light Bulb to their students. I imagined (and hoped and wished) that teachers and librarians would someday add my books to their classrooms and libraries. But I honestly never went so far as to imagine them… Continue reading Back to School with the Crimson Five Kids
Jumping Back into the Query Trenches
I’m back in the query trenches. It’s official and I thought it would be fun to bring you guys along for the ride! If you’re new here, you may not realize that I was agented before. I blogged about how I got my first agent here. The day I signed with her (after eight years… Continue reading Jumping Back into the Query Trenches