Too cute slippers for those days you’re not feeling well, and just want to stay in your pjs, for Georgiana, who writes: Like the majority of people who contact you, I am a writer who is interested in being published. Some years ago, I had a story published by Word Riot and was writing regularly [...]
As I’m sure you’re heard, this week is Banned Books Week. I shared a crazy Wall Street Journal editorial on the subject the other day on Twitter, and Neil Gaiman linked to it today, as well as to a rebuttal (a “sane reply” in his words) at the Huffington Post. But of the many links [...]
I’m excited about all of my upcoming titles, but at the moment, I’m especially jazzed for the October release of Powerless by Matthew Cody. We’ve already sold Italian rights to Mondadori, and I hope to have more good news on the foreign rights front shortly. In addition, we’ve been thrilled by the in-house support from [...]
What I consider comfortable shoes for a conference, for Amy, who asks: I have a quick question for you regarding writing conferences, specifically the [redacted]. As an industry insider, would you recommend this conference for a first time novelist who is searching for an agent? I’ve read mixed reviews online and know that us first [...]
Going with TWO About My Query posts today, to celebrate the end of About My Query week. My goal for the future is one a week, and while I’m set for the next month or so, I’ll be looking for more in the future. I’ll send out a call for submissions later in October. Until [...]
