tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post3453610317074721941..comments2023-11-02T06:57:11.400-04:00Comments on BookEnds Literary Agency: Lauren: What I'm Looking ForBookEnds, A Literary Agencyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06287278822065839469noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-28585416609257942132012-01-25T13:17:39.426-05:002012-01-25T13:17:39.426-05:00When agents say "romance all genres I've ...When agents say "romance all genres I've found sometimes this does not actually include erotic romance. Are you interested in erotic romance?Lisa Whitefernhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00281793887964651780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-18028552144768691952012-01-13T13:00:22.237-05:002012-01-13T13:00:22.237-05:00I am curious. Why are you not interested in epic ...I am curious. Why are you not interested in epic fantasy and science fiction?Martha M Moravecnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-36313367041911740152012-01-08T19:47:30.633-05:002012-01-08T19:47:30.633-05:00"This year, I'm narrowing the scope of my..."This year, I'm narrowing the scope of my tastes . . ."<br /><br />OMG. You're using the term "narrowing" rather broadly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-71951772969280196522012-01-06T10:00:22.512-05:002012-01-06T10:00:22.512-05:00Interesting and I wish you luck in 2012. I have a ...Interesting and I wish you luck in 2012. I have a long list in several genres and different formats but am handling my own things now and have all my rights back except for two. Will answer any questions you may have but am only interest in an agent with an 'in' to sell a couple of reading scripts. Thanks for your interest in cozy mysterys (these are what's selling best for me too) and good luck in 2012<br />Jackie Griffey<br />Maryvale seriesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-55596790434961687162012-01-06T08:12:55.531-05:002012-01-06T08:12:55.531-05:00Rashad and Anon 3:43: Of the 30 full manuscripts I...Rashad and Anon 3:43: Of the 30 full manuscripts I requested, I offered representation to four. Two romance authors, one mystery author and one memoirist. <br /><br />Of those, I sold three mysteries and five romances, with the other submissions either not out to editors yet or still in the long waiting game with which we are all so familiar.<br /><br />Michael: I would accept a submission of a YA thriller, but not a thriller for adults.<br /><br />Evangeline: I am open to both single title and series romance. I love most romance these days, but I especially like paranormal and historical, or both at the same time.<br /><br />Thank you for your comments and questions!Lauren Ruthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-7471717620272213692012-01-05T23:08:49.044-05:002012-01-05T23:08:49.044-05:00Interesting! Regarding your personal tastes, what ...Interesting! Regarding your personal tastes, what types--or which recent titles--of romance novels have you loved within the past year? What titles are you anticipating this year? What types of books you feel are missing from bookshelves that you'd personally love to represent? Do you rep single title only, or both category and single title?Evangeline Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132593133675388609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-61110144707793664932012-01-05T23:06:24.772-05:002012-01-05T23:06:24.772-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Evangeline Hollandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00132593133675388609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-45879113795077260602012-01-05T16:10:34.178-05:002012-01-05T16:10:34.178-05:00Forgive me for being dense...
You're acceptin...Forgive me for being dense...<br /><br />You're accepting "young adult—all subgenres" but not "...science-fiction, poetry, short stories, essay collections, biography, thrillers."<br /><br />So is a YA thriller in or out?Michael Seesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03694187657718931214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-66792153590555835242012-01-05T15:43:58.887-05:002012-01-05T15:43:58.887-05:00Of those 30 fulls you requested, I'd be very i...Of those 30 fulls you requested, I'd be very interested in knowing how many you signed and how many you sold.Anonymous Authornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-83329075262035007372012-01-05T15:38:42.972-05:002012-01-05T15:38:42.972-05:00YAY! I wish every agent would intermittently updat...YAY! I wish every agent would intermittently update their interests! It's hard to have a great fit if you don't know what someone is interested in...even Prince Charming would have appreciated some help I think! Here's to hoping that everyone finds their perfect glass slipper! :)annievictoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05614023492995127851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-22376679786676707472012-01-05T14:49:58.113-05:002012-01-05T14:49:58.113-05:00Thanks for the info. Maybe I will send you a query...Thanks for the info. Maybe I will send you a query for my women's fiction novel. Many blessings to you in the New Year!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01211512381536699167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-31069812053775066702012-01-05T14:00:13.787-05:002012-01-05T14:00:13.787-05:00Thank you for this post. It's nice to know wha...Thank you for this post. It's nice to know what you're looking for this year.Alyson Dunnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322973839849502332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-9568646615643614012012-01-05T12:49:35.988-05:002012-01-05T12:49:35.988-05:00quite a stash of query letters, phew! Thanks for ...quite a stash of query letters, phew! Thanks for the info.Peaches Ledwidgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13406881743264774589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-50108934530023519652012-01-05T11:40:06.056-05:002012-01-05T11:40:06.056-05:00Thanks! I'm happy my genre is on your list!!!Thanks! I'm happy my genre is on your list!!!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17401931638397651614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-50525545811243163372012-01-05T11:35:20.070-05:002012-01-05T11:35:20.070-05:00I wonder, of those 30 manuscripts, how many you of...I wonder, of those 30 manuscripts, how many you offered to represent? (if not too personal)<br /><br />Happy New Year,<br /><br />Rashad.Rashad Pharaonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03795035923841527742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-62275190012145418702012-01-05T10:56:59.310-05:002012-01-05T10:56:59.310-05:00Lauren -
Thanks for this post! I was especially p...Lauren - <br />Thanks for this post! I was especially psyched to see cozy mysteries on the list. Agents seem to be a bit polarized on this genre, so I wondered how your agency is reading the current market. If you're seeking them, I assume you feel like there's a market for them!Maggienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-6185860660689140102012-01-05T10:21:54.832-05:002012-01-05T10:21:54.832-05:00Love to see this kind of posts.
Thanks, Lauren!Love to see this kind of posts. <br />Thanks, Lauren!Julianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14944046747058158040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-90731802946246146722012-01-05T09:28:08.692-05:002012-01-05T09:28:08.692-05:00Priya,
Yes. I will continue my QueryDice, which I...Priya,<br /><br />Yes. I will continue my QueryDice, which I enjoy. I do have quite a backlog, though. I'm now critiquing queries submitted in August! It's uplifting to hear that my blog is helpful to authors. Best of luck!Lauren Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09266068053585607128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-89818932748234128352012-01-05T08:42:48.024-05:002012-01-05T08:42:48.024-05:00Lauren, are you still going to critique queries on...Lauren, are you still going to critique queries on your blog? I really appreciate the help you've given and hope that this year brings better queries.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15786475206547123446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-44974010930403222842012-01-05T08:34:48.687-05:002012-01-05T08:34:48.687-05:00Good to know, though I rue your current lack of in...Good to know, though I rue your current lack of interest in SF. I like hearing that people like what they do for a living as well - makes the world seem a happier place.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078842648532832407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23051453.post-84213920721639926522012-01-05T08:29:58.458-05:002012-01-05T08:29:58.458-05:00So I guess I’ll query you my Biography of Minnie M...So I guess I’ll query you my Biography of Minnie M. and her family issues related to Mickey and his cowboy fetish. The mouse wears his holster to bed. Mysteriously Minnie was shot with his six-gun.<br />Mickey said it was an accident but I know she's got a thing for the duck.Carolynnwith2Nshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394998702410764388noreply@blogger.com