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Over the weekend I got a really harsh rejection for my book but then I got a full request the next day. This really proves ‘one man’s meat is another’s poison’!
Don’t ever give up! Someone somewhere is dying to read your book!
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Querying writers: I will be closing to queries at the end of the week, with plans to reopen in September. If you were planning on querying me, please do so before the 4th!
Looking forward to reading your queries and to catching up on the submissions in my inbox!
✍️ #SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN!
We couldn’t wait any longer — submissions are officially open! 🎉
We’re excited to discover fresh voices and we can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on.
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I whipped up the courage to make a HIGMA video (that's "How I Got My Agent" if anyone's wondering). Because apparently, I like embarrassing myself. 🫣
If you're interested in listening to my "lovely" Swedish accent, you'll find it in the comments. 😋
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I asked my local library if they ever carry books by local authors. Their response is below. What do you think it means by "professionally reviewed" b/c I'm not about to pay for reviews:
Hi Heather,
Yes, we sometimes add local authors to the collection. It helps if the books…
Ten trends I’m seeing in my query inbox:
1. YA & Adult fantasy centered around a protagonist who needs to uncover their hidden magical abilities, especially elemental powers
2. Adult fiction under 50K words
3. SFF featuring and/or exploring artificial intelligence
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I signed a book contract today.
Since 2019, I've had:
4 agents
17 failed acquisitions (multiple manuscripts)
12 published pieces
2 offers of pub (books)
1 signed book
This is the LONG game, my friends. You can bet I'm cheering you on. ❤️💪
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