We interrupt our blogging to ask, “What the Heck?”

Can you just LOOK at those shoes for a moment? Of course they’re being worn by Lady Gaga, in a picture courtesy of Jezebel, but… but… but… I don’t know, guys, I think I’m speechless.
They’re TOE SHOES. With heels. And a platform in the front. Thereby negating the fact of them [...]

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Ask Daphne! About my next project

Lily contacted me on Facebook to ask, “If one is lucky enough to snag an agent, what is the etiquette on pitching new books?”

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Ask Daphne! Should I retitle?

A quick question tonight, since it’s already way late, and I spent the entire day amidst serious renovations. My fingers are sore and my back’s about to give out, so this is about the limit of my time in front of the compooter today. Will writes, “I wrote a novel that originated from a published short story of mine. Should I mention that in the query? Is it better to change the title or keep it the same?”

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No means No… unless it doesn’t

Unfortunately, in much the same way that I can’t respond more personally to every query, I can’t respond personally to every writer I’ve rejected who asks for a more detailed rejection. But I can give you some hints here.

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Research!

As a writer, you know when you have to research as you’re writing your book. But I’m talking here tonight about the research that goes into finding an agent.

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