tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post459841258171620871..comments2023-11-02T06:57:11.400-04:00Comments on BookEnds Literary Agency: An Agent's ConfessionBookEnds, A Literary Agencyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06287278822065839469noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-1166830995384911142010-04-15T20:00:09.153-04:002010-04-15T20:00:09.153-04:00That reminds me, Jessica ... has Jacky seen the de...That reminds me, Jessica ... has Jacky seen the dedication page for CIG to Zombies? I dedicated it to her. <br /><br />Nathan Robert BrownNathan Robert Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03512306044614451187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-15743845080968141432010-04-15T19:46:52.094-04:002010-04-15T19:46:52.094-04:00Now I'm all teared up!
Congrats, Jessica and ...Now I'm all teared up!<br /><br />Congrats, Jessica and Paige :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-22085482030545044462010-04-15T18:46:53.082-04:002010-04-15T18:46:53.082-04:00That is so sweet! Talk about a good day!!That is so sweet! Talk about a good day!!Vicky Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14549357831278863152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-29847443502442339732010-04-15T17:14:08.128-04:002010-04-15T17:14:08.128-04:00I wrote the first comment. I was trying to be funn...I wrote the first comment. I was trying to be funny not weird or scary. <br />I broke my first rule of writing, write it, wait, rewrite and then send. I wrote and ran off to work.<br /><br />Sorry Jessica, sorry bloggers. <br /><br />Congrats for the dedication, you more than deserve it. Your advice on this blog has been a wonderful resource.<br /><br />nnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-31669379744452551212010-04-15T17:07:48.354-04:002010-04-15T17:07:48.354-04:00Whoa, that is a big deal. I check the acknowledgm...Whoa, that is a big deal. I check the acknowledgments not only because I want to see how profuse their thanks are, but also because it's a good way of finding out who reps books you like if they thank their agent!Kristin Laughtinhttp://klaughtin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-42942778552401282412010-04-15T16:45:14.155-04:002010-04-15T16:45:14.155-04:00That's so wonderful! It's very touching. A...That's so wonderful! It's very touching. Agents are important to authors but it's so nice to see that in black & white.<br />I often read acknowledgements to determine who the author's agent is for future reference to query possibly.Lisa_Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17238496789960349077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-25567500761881611292010-04-15T15:40:01.216-04:002010-04-15T15:40:01.216-04:00Aw, now you're going to make me cry! That'...Aw, now you're going to make me cry! That's really sweet. <br /><br />And btw, I don't blame you. I'd head straight to the acknowledgement section after I admired the cover, too. :)A.L. Sonnichsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358456786727534289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-60912006654269084642010-04-15T14:48:56.213-04:002010-04-15T14:48:56.213-04:00Well, if we're voting, I thought the first com...Well, if we're voting, I thought the first comment was disturbing.<br /><br />But moving on from that, this is very heart-warming. <br /><br />You know, Jessica, I don't always agree with what you write on your blog, no surprise there, but I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that you are first-rate agent. Honest, forthright, patient, supportive, and extremely helpful. Your clients are lucky to have you as their advocate.<br /><br />p.s. I also like the cover - it's beautiful.Mirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02558405035294107657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-78623118065360481122010-04-15T13:31:23.552-04:002010-04-15T13:31:23.552-04:00Awww, that is so sweet, Jessica and Paige! I'm...Awww, that is so sweet, Jessica and Paige! I'm sure it's well-deserved.<br /><br />Oddly, I absolutely love reading acknowledgments and dedications. Sometimes, I'll wander through the store just reading acknowledgments. I don't know why. <br /><br />Neil Gaiman still stands as having the best one, in the book that he dedicated to his readers, but in his usual clever and funny way.Spy Scribblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14299551957327543491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-75117569191161624212010-04-15T12:06:28.918-04:002010-04-15T12:06:28.918-04:00Dedication or acknowledgement, either way the seco...Dedication or acknowledgement, either way the second I get an agent that gets me published, they're in.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04437698825217730840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-64147451538439904812010-04-15T12:03:30.767-04:002010-04-15T12:03:30.767-04:00Yeah...that first comment is a bit scary........
...Yeah...that first comment is a bit scary........<br /><br />How awesome for you!!! Congrats!!! I can imagine these books are like your little children...sending them off into the world. I can identify with the hope that a small "thanks" is sent your way! :)Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401931638397651614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-90429499231171878562010-04-15T11:58:39.275-04:002010-04-15T11:58:39.275-04:00Jessica, Congrats to you for being such a wonderfu...Jessica, Congrats to you for being such a wonderful advocate for your clients. I also love Paige's comment - says it all.<br /><br />I look forward to acknowledging my Awesome Agent on every book I write. It's a partnership, and I can't imagine the journey without her. Every time I talk to her, I thank the writing gods. I'm sure Paige feels the same way about you. ;-)Debra Lynn Sheltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08238268767406623274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-33304568920456135262010-04-15T11:26:55.659-04:002010-04-15T11:26:55.659-04:00I thought the agent's acknowledgement was the ...I thought the agent's acknowledgement was the commission.Inda Laurynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14239738965344010796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-4453776525771056752010-04-15T11:20:42.980-04:002010-04-15T11:20:42.980-04:00That is so flippin' awesome. And I'm sure ...That is so flippin' awesome. And I'm sure you deserve it, Jessica!JESSJORDANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08915521022827231804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-37944991053986225652010-04-15T11:11:45.713-04:002010-04-15T11:11:45.713-04:00What a nice surprise this morning! Thanks, Jessica...What a nice surprise this morning! Thanks, Jessica. Truthfully, it never occurred to me to dedicate it to anyone else. <br /><br />PaigePaigehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03768987070515984309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-59785009594202586292010-04-15T10:54:36.673-04:002010-04-15T10:54:36.673-04:00When I sell my YA, my fab agent will be the first ...When I sell my YA, my fab agent will be the first person I acknowledge because she has worked with me on the book for the past 6 months and has pushed me to be better and do better. She kicked my ass when I asked her to and held my hand when I needed her to.<br /><br />Some agents go above and beyond for their clients.Vivi Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05719628875229186070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-2906123816936319702010-04-15T10:05:38.701-04:002010-04-15T10:05:38.701-04:00I like knowing that you always check, Jessica, it&...I like knowing that you always check, Jessica, it's pleasingly human :) And that dedication is so sweet, you must be very proud!Ellen Brickleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01184391430927483100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-68862686830074965042010-04-15T09:43:20.356-04:002010-04-15T09:43:20.356-04:00Aww, that got me all teared up!
I have to admit, ...Aww, that got me all teared up!<br /><br />I have to admit, my first book will be dedicated to my mom (and maybe my dad and boyfriend -- ugh how I struggle with this), but I will definitely acknowledge my agent (who does not yet exist -- well, s/he exists but not AS my agent yet!). And by acknowledge, I mean profusely thank and grovel and worship. Hehehe.<br /><br />Anyhoot, I'm very happy for you. You must be a great agent to warrant that. :)Kristanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04771013578685419826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-10154004465002400322010-04-15T09:28:52.152-04:002010-04-15T09:28:52.152-04:00That's so cool, congratulations. Must be an ...That's so cool, congratulations. Must be an amazing feeling.<br /><br />I believe that ALL authors should acknowledge their agents! As an aspiring author, if I read a book that resonates with me, I'm dying to know who represented them. hehe.Melissa Sarnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11215683401795724259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-20262539252455674212010-04-15T08:51:10.797-04:002010-04-15T08:51:10.797-04:00That's awesome! Very kind of her.
My novel wi...That's awesome! Very kind of her.<br /><br />My novel will be dedicated to my wife.<br /><br />(It's a self-preservation thing)<br /><br />MattHepiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454133938753758390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-20635623301631787012010-04-15T08:49:53.887-04:002010-04-15T08:49:53.887-04:00Anon - I thought comment one was funny not weird.
...Anon - I thought comment one was funny not weird.<br /><br />J, it just goes to show you how important you are in the lives of the people you validate as publishable.<br />I'm buying the book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-51954712765428963732010-04-15T08:31:03.906-04:002010-04-15T08:31:03.906-04:00Aww, that's lovely.
I'm but a humble edit...Aww, that's lovely.<br /><br />I'm but a humble editorial assistant at a publishing house and I've yet to be in the acknowledgments section. Then again, I've only worked here six months and most books take longer than that to go through the full cycle.Sophie Playlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937622260333202138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-56411630028133512782010-04-15T08:21:38.243-04:002010-04-15T08:21:38.243-04:00The first comment was... weird.
Nevertheless, for...The first comment was... weird.<br /><br />Nevertheless, for sure it must be an welcoming felling when something like this happens. You must have become friends along the way of publishing, and that is exactly what I dream for me and for my "dream-agent". Hope I'll get there.<br /><br />Thank you very much for sharing this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-58065750574242787812010-04-15T08:17:52.203-04:002010-04-15T08:17:52.203-04:00Awwww, that is so wonderful and sweet! I would fee...Awwww, that is so wonderful and sweet! I would feel humbled and happy too. <br />:-)Jessica Nelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12365768876905444157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-48789668491016733162010-04-15T08:13:42.059-04:002010-04-15T08:13:42.059-04:00Jessica I not only will dedicate my first book to ...Jessica I not only will dedicate my first book to you, I will acknowledge every cell in your body. My main character will be Jessica,(not Jennifer), Jeez I'd name my first born after you except my first born is almost your age and I'm DONE giving birth. Honey I'll kiss your ever loving ass. My dedication to you would not only create a tear, you would be doing the ugly cry. And to think all you would have to do to be my hero is READ my book.<br />You read my query...it was a no go...but you are still my agent because at 8am your blog it what I read first...it makes me try again.<br />Thanks babe,<br />nnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com