Hey! Go congratulate my friend Saladin Ahmed who has just signed with Jennifer Jackson of the Donald Maass Literary Agency. Signing with an agent is always a big deal, but since Jenn is my agent I can report that Saladin has signed with a wonderful agent. I’m very happy for both of them.
Congratulate Saladin Ahmed! He has an agent. Read More »
The contract for Shades of Milk and Honey has arrived. I knew it would be thick, but didn’t realize exactly how hefty these things were. Although Jenn had talked me through the terms before the contract arrived, actually having it here made the whole thing just that much more real. Among other things, I have
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In an earlier comment thread, Lyn asked: So when you say “elevator pitch” do you mean a short summary of your story that’s catchy and to the point? What else should one put into a quick presentation like that? I meant to answer this much, much sooner, so I’m sorry about that. I’ll start by
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My kick-ass agent, Jennifer Jackson, is donating her time to Brenda Novak’s auction to support research for Diabetes. In a little less than 15 hours, my entry in Brenda Novak’s auction to support research for Diabetes goes live. It’s a one day auction and the bidding starts at a mere $2. (Yep, just $2.) I’m
Have a proposal read for charity Read More »
Jennifer Jackson is answering questions about agenting, on her LJ. And today she was talking about the role of net-working and conferences. It’s worth reading, but she basically says that all the net-working in the world won’t make a difference if the book isn’t good. Then she says: On the other hand, Elizabeth Bear introduced
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Jennifer Jackson of Donald Maass Literary Agency has just offered me representation. Naturally, I said, “yes.” And then I ran around in circles, weeping and giggling. See, I don’t blog about everything but back in January, I made the very hard decision to leave to leave my agent. The details aren’t important, but it wasn’t
Let me introduce you to my new agent. Read More »
I actually have today off. I’m so excited. We have a room at the Roosevelt Hotel which is oh-so-grand. But after sofas, airmattresses, and actor nap rooms, any real bed is exciting for me. We’ve just had breakfast and are off to see Christo’s new exhibition, The Gates.
Hanging out with Mom and Dad Read More »
I spent the morning bouncing between live hands. I went out on set to work as Bessie’s hands, and got suited up, when they changed their minds (something to do with lighting) . So I pulled those off and put Ziggy’s hands on. But that was wrong too, I needed to be wearing the Mayor’s
I’m doing live hands for the Mayor this week, and he’s wearing a tuxedo. One of the reasons that I was on set all day yesterday was that it took a long time to get me in and out of the sleeves. The entry was in slightly the wrong place and it was a nightmare.