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Possession -- Elana Johnson
Vi rebels against the Thinkers' control while wrestling with choice, ethics, and a boy with great hair in this fast-paced and surprisingly funny debut.
The Pull of Gravity -- Gae Polisner
In this tender book about a promise to a dying friend, Nick learns trust trumps security and plans that go awry can lead to second chances.
Sparrow Road -- Sheila O'Connor
Raine's summer at Sparrow Road introduces her to the beauty of silence, the art of listening, the courage to face the truth, and the father she's never known in this honest, lovely read.
2 Comments on One Sentence Debut Reviews: July, last added: 7/25/2011
Elana Johnson's Possession has great buzz. For example: “Emotion pumps through every scene of this thriller. Given all the urgency and action, the novel’s ending may surprise readers as the heroic adventure turns into a tragic love story.” –School Library Journal
The book also has a simple but captivating cover. Here's Elana to talk about that:
"I didn’t dare dream of a cover. That way, if it wasn’t what I’d pictured, I wouldn’t be disappointed. And luckily, someone much smarter than I am designed my cover—and I love it!
"I got to give input after I saw the design, and something I suggested actually got changed. It was something little about the font on my name, which used to be a much tighter, more Zaner-Bloser, type of cursive. I didn’t like the cursive at all..."
Title: PossessionAuthor: Elana JohnsonPublisher: Simon PulsePublication Date: June 7, 2011ISBN-13: 978-1442421257416 pp.Reading copy from publisher via Galley GrabI don't give stars for my reviews, but if I did, I'd give 3 out of 5 for Possession by Elana Johnson. It fell in the middle for me ... somewhere between Across the Universe by Beth Revis, which I L-O-V-E-D and Bumped by Megan McCafferty
0 Comments on Possession Book Review as of 1/1/1900
Vi knows the Rule: Girls don't walk with boys, and they never even think about kissing them. But no one makes Vi want to break the Rules more than Zenn...and since the Thinkers have chosen him as Vi's future match, how much trouble can one kiss cause? The Thinkers may have brainwashed the rest of the population, but Vi is determined to think for herself.
This is a game of control or be controlled. And Vi has no choice but to play.
Okay so WOW!
First , did you all see this from PW?
“Possession held me completely captivated from beginning to end. And what an end! I fell in love with the characters and had countless moments of ‘Wow.
—JAMES DASHNER, bestselling author of The Maze Runner
Hello? James Dashner? (swoon)
Possession is pacy and kept me up nights. It even has a cliffhanger. Vi is a kick-ass heroine and... Jag is oh how do I say it....HOT.
I love love love the technology angle. I mean controlling technology - how cool is that? Anyone interested in mind control, people who can sense technical power, and all the latest gadgets you wish you had - this book is a must see.
10 Comments on The Bookanistas: Possession by Elana Johnson, last added: 4/23/2011
I so agree with your review. I was lucky enough to get an ARC and am giving it away on my blog.
My daughter who knew nothing about the book loved it too and totally would not share it. And I don't know how I'll break it to her if there's no sequel. Because she said there had better be one.
I loved this book! I was lucky enough to get an ARC and devoured it in one sitting. I want to read it a second time before I even attempt to write my review. Or maybe that's just a good excuse to read it again before my daughter takes off with it.
Elana Johnson has stopped by to give some tips on what you can do if you are not going to LA!
======================== Since I’m not in LA at the frawesome SCBWI smashdown (next year, I swear…next year), I just know I’m going to miss out on all kinds of fabulousness.
Yeah, I know I’ll be able to get some great information from people like Shelli, who are going to the conference, but it just won’t be the same reading about it after the fact. Le sigh.
So what’s a girl to do so she doesn’t gouge her eyes out in a fit of SCBWI-induced jealousy?
1. Write. Okay, this is lamesauce, but hey, it’ll pass the time.
2. Critique. This could be worse than #1, but at least I’ll feel productive.
3. Read. Again, this doesn’t compare to being at a live conference with ultra-sweet agents and editors and writerly peeps, but there’s nothing like losing yourself in a story.
4. Go to the pool. Hey, we’re all living under the same sun. Maybe I’ll text my friends and tell them to go to the hotel pool and we can pretend we’re all there together…
5. Mope. Let’s face it, this is probably what I’ll do.
Because SCBWI-LA is the place to be this week. But hey, if you’re not going, feel free to stand outside in the sun with your mopey face on. I’m sure I’ll feel your vibes. *wink*
Let Elana know if you have any other ideas? :)
22 Comments on Elana Johnson on LA (Guest post), last added: 7/31/2010
YAY! Great books and a contest! Okay folks, let's do something a little different today. I just took my afternoon coffee break and stopped by Literary Rambles, Casey McCormick's blog, and saw that she is doing a Spread the Awesome giveaway in response to YA author Elana Johnson's list of best YA books. Casey did a wonderful review of Wintergirls, and added a twist, a Spread the Awesome twist, by adding a giveaway for anyone who comments on the post. I love that idea.
Sooooo.....
Here's your chance. Do you know any UNDER-APPRECIATED young adult authors? Any books that didn't generate the buzz they deserve? Something you think is absolutely wonderful but didn't make everyone else's list?
Please share it with us! We'll run this contest for two weeks taking nominations, and then we'll compile a list of everyone's submissions and ask you to pick your favorites. Hopefully, we'll all come away with some great new books and encourage authors who deserve exposure.
To reward your nominations, we'll add some prizes. We'll draw five random winners and give away goodie bags each containing a great YA book (Fallen, Beautiful Creatures, Shiver, Hex Hall or Body Finder) for inspiration along with some tension-taming writing essentials like bath soak, aromatherapy stuff, and chocolate.
Winners will be selected at random. We'll submit one entry for you for each of the following:
Following the blog
Commenting with a book recommendation (you can duplicate someone else's recommendation, but we will only count one recommendation for each commenter per book. If you comment twice with the same recommendation, we will enter you only once. If you comment twice with two different recommendations, we will enter you twice.)
Posting a link to this contest on your blog or website
Retweeting a link to this contest
If you link to the post or tweet, please comment including the Twitter name you used or the page URL on your blog. Hopefully, we'll find some great new blogs and tweeples at the same time we promo some fantastic authors.
This is going to be fun. Go read and comment and enjoy!
I read and LOVED Magic Under Glass by Jaclyn Dolamore. I almost chose it to feature on my blog during this Spread the Awesome campaign. And I think it got a lot of attention because of the Bloomsbury cover thing, but not from the delicious writing inside. And I thought it was brilliant.
I'll tweet this for you guys. And I better double-check on the follower thing... :)
Great idea - way to continue spreading the love! I think Kathi Appelt's THE UNDERNEATH is big-time under-rated. I almost did my feature about that one, but I couldn't resist my beloved James Dashner! :-)
Cool! I love this idea. So, it should be someone undernoticed eh? Is that a word? Anyhow, I nominate Bleeding violet. I haven't seen much about it since it came out and I really enjoyed it. It's edgy paranormal YA and Dia Reeve's debut book.
Oh WOW! - I also wanted to mention a book by a friend and amazing author - BUT - Natalie has already beat me to it! PJ Hoover's - The Emerald Tablet. Put succinctly: Great book+great author = Greatness.
How I Live Now - Meg Rossum. Won a few awards when it came out, but then got buried under the wave of paranormal romance. Definitely deserves a nod for its dark subject.
More recently: The Enemy - Charlie Higson. Excellent YA horror that doesn't ignore the fact that there are young adult gentlemen out there. Not to mention a fabulous and exciting read.
Ooo I LOVE that you're doing this. Let's see... I think UNWIND by Neal Shusterman is an incredible book that doesn't get a lot of word of mouth. It came out in 2007 though, so maybe I just missed it? Not sure but I think more people should read it!
Everlost by Neal Shusterman This is a great blend of reality with sci fi.The plot line contains depth and is not predictable. I have enjoyed many of the books written by Neal Shusterman.
This is a great idea! A book that I LOVED and haven't been getting much buzz is All Unquiet Things by Anna Jarzab. Jarzab's writing is amazing, she's a really talented author! It's hard to believe that she's a debut author. A must read!
I second Everlost by Neal Shusterman, wow, I love that series! Fast-paced, had me at the edge of my seat, nervously bitting my nails. Everyone should definitely check out this book if you like something fantasy-ish.
I will throw my nomination in for the book IMMORTAL by Gillian Shields....and no, it's not about vampires. (Not that I have anything against those, but don't let the title throw you.) It's full of mystical mystery, long lost family, discovering the past, unveiling your future and over coming a great darkness that is trying to take all of that away. I read it when it first came out (last year I believe) and enjoyed every minute. I actually received it a few days in advance since I pre-ordered it (it was delivered on a Friday when it actually came out the next Tuesday). It was read before it hit the shelves at our store...couldn't put it down.
+1 - comment +1 - new follower (GMR)
Great contest...I love the idea behind it! Let's help spread the word on some awesome books that readers may just be missing!
Okay...I already submitted one comment with a recommendation, but I just remembered another that I can't simply pass by! ONCE A WITCH by Carolyn MacCullough. Read it as an ARC on NetGalley right before it was released. REALLY GOOD book. Witches and warlocks but not in a hokie sense....pretty much everyone was a "talent", except the main character. Hers tends less towards magic and more towards trouble. One day she is mistaken for her sister and drawn into a seek and find case that leads to much more than simply uncovering a lost object. There's magic, a little time travel, and a whole lot of story to follow and fall under its spell. The author is on Twitter as well...very nice and happy to answer any questions! Definitely check it out if you get a chance! Okay, done rambling now... LOL.
I love all of L.J. Smith's old books. (None of the newer books that are coming out though).
Can we nominate a series? I'd like to nominate L.J. Smith's Night World series, or if we have to nominate a specific book, then Huntress. She writes about amazing girls who kick butt!
Another recommendation that I just blogged about the other day: "The Only Alien on the Planet" by Kirsten D. Randle. I feel like this is the most underappreciated young adult book ever. The relationship between the characters are so genuine and the story is absolutely beautiful. It's stayed with me ever since I read it, and I revisit it every year or two.
I also linked the contest on my blog!
Amy said, on 5/4/2010 5:34:00 PM
I would like to recommend BOYS THAT BITE by Mari Mancusi. It is the first book in the Blood Coven series and Mari is an amazing author.
Amy said, on 5/4/2010 5:38:00 PM
I also recommend Vampire Beach by Alex Duval. He gives a different persective on vampires compared to most authors.
Martina and Marissa, thanks for stopping by my blog today, and for the wonderful comments about balance. You've lived those moments yourselves, and it helps those of us with smaller children to remember to stop and smell those roses!
You all rock! Thanks so much for participating. There are some phenomenal recommendations. I've read a handful of them (okay, unless you count the fact that I read all the L.J.Smith Night World books), and I will definitely add lots more from this list to my to read pile.
Please keep em coming! I can't wait until we have the whole list.
You're so welcome! It was a great post and we value your participation here, too. To clarify, the comments were mine. Marissa is a mere youngster by comparison to aged self. (Okay, not THAT aged, but have had my butt glued to this chair for so darn long revising that I'm starting to look for dinosaurs meandering past the windows.)
And THANKS so much everyone for your participation!!! Yay books!!!!
I really loved Ruined by Paula Morris... I was enchanted! Tag line... " Welcome to New Orleans: City of Voodoo and Beauty. Of Hurricanes and Hauntings..." http://passive-agressiva.blogspot.com/2010/04/review-ruined-by-paula-morris.html
I know I'm going waaaaaay back here, but two of my all time favorite YA books, before YA was even a catagory, are "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton and A Separate Peace by John Knowles. Both are worth a first or second look--they show the differences young people faced without being vampires or werewolves or other supernatural creatures. Just a different perspective :)
Oh, my gosh. Both The Outsiders and A Separate Peace are BOTH fantastic books (LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Finny, so tragic) but are they underappreciated? Certainly not by me!
If we are going that far back, I have to mention one of my all time favorite books growing up, and one that would fit right in with today's YA paranormal craze if anyone anywhere remembered it: Alison Uttley's A Traveler in Time. Has anyone read it?
The 19th century protag, Penelope, goes to stay with her relatives at Thackers Farm in Derbyshire and finds herself moving back and forth in time between the present-day farm and its past involvement in a doomed plot to rescue Mary Queen of Scots. This is such a gorgeous fantasy; I highly recommend it.
Thanks again, everyone! These are some amazing books. Please keep them coming!
Christine said, on 5/5/2010 6:47:00 AM
Ok I have a few recommendations, except one has not technically released yet. I am not sure if it counts, so I will list two here:
The Secret to Lying - Todd Mitchell (releases June 8) - Funny, unexpected, great read.
Beautiful Creatures - Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl - a GREAT READ!!!
I have also posted this contest on my Twitter! http://twitter.com/MrsPassmore
Christine said, on 5/5/2010 6:51:00 AM
I also want to add Spells by Aprilynne Pike that just released! It is an great YA read. Of course so was the first first in the series... Wings. :)
Another criminally underrated YA novel? Shadowed Summer by Saundra Mitchell. Such a fab mystery wrapped in a Southern gothic setting. Loved it so much.
Also: Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin. She's known more for Elsewhere, which I haven't read, but Memoirs was so excellent and I never hear anyone talking about it. And they should.
The Gone novels by Michael Grant. I don't understand why they haven't hit the NYT list yet, and I think it's because there hasn't been enough buzz. The books are Michael Crichton paced. Faster than Stephen King novels, but equally disturbing (and, therefore, fabulous). Gone also boasts one of the best first sentences ever, rivaled only by Mira Grant's Feed and Nabokov's Lolita.
Okay, I wasn't going to add a list of books, but I just have to mention three from last year that are not on this list so far. There are actually a lot of others from last year, but I'll start with these....
First, The Siren from Kiera Cass. Really beautiful. Cryworthy.
Also, Candor by Pam Bachorz, SF premise you will think about long after you close the book.
The Dust of 100 Dogs by A. S. King. Amazingly woven together, incredible premise.
Welcome to a day of young adult/mid-grade recommended reading! Here's the complete list of bloggers/books participating in Elana Johnson's Spread the Awesome. You can also click on the link below to read the next post on the list. Before you go, make sure to enter my contest for your own signed copy of THREE RIVERS RISING.
I have always loved how historical fiction gives a glimpse of everyday lives at a different time. Add to this the mix of natural disaster, a love story, secrets between sisters, a class system thrown off course by tragedy, and a chance at redemption, and you have Jame Richards's beautiful debut, THREE RIVERS RISING: A NOVEL OF THE JOHNSTOWN FLOOD.
Three Rivers Rising: A Novel of the Johnstown Flood, Jame Richards (Knopf 2010)
3RR is a YA historical novel-in-verse. I know a lot of you aren't familiar with NiVs, so here's a feel for Jame's story:
Thunder falls toward us from high up the mountain pass. Breath and screams leave the lungs all at once. Fingernails dig into the tree and my face buries itself in the wet trunk.
It's coming. The water is on its way and I am already drowning.
From the cover: Sixteen-year-old Clelestia vacations with her family at the elite resort at Lake Conemaugh, a shimmering Allegheny Mountain reservoir held in place by an earthern dam. Tired of the superficial cheer and sly judgments of the society crowd, she much prefers to swim and fish with Peter, the hotel's hired boy. It's a friendship she must keep secret -- her parents would never approve -- and when companionship turns to romance, it's a love that could get Celestia disowned.
These affairs of the heart become all the more wrenching on a single, tragic day in May 1889. After days of heavy rain, the dam fails, unleashing twenty million tons of water onto Johnstown, Pennsylvania, in the valley below -- the town where Peter lives with his father.
Told by multiple narrators, Jame Richards's searing novel in poems explores a cross-class romance, the random hand of disaster, and a tragic and indelible event in American history.
Not only is Jame's work remarkable, she is approachable. When I first heard about her novel (thank you, Valerie!), my own historical NiV was on submission. It's stressful having any book out with editors, but I think there's a special anxiety for those of us whose work isn't commerical or cutting edge, or for that matter, written as prose. I emailed Jame, asking about her submission process. She shared with me her experiences and told me there would eventually be an editor who got what I was trying to do. I've kept a print out of that email in my calendar ever since. Thank you, Jame, for encouraging me along the way.
If you would like to win a signed copy of Jame's THREE
53 Comments on Spread the Awesome: Books That Deserve Ten Stars, last added: 5/6/2010
The book sounds interesting! I added "Life and Death in Shanghai" to my favorites list recently. Moving account of a woman in China during Mao's rule. PS Love your blog picture!
This book sounds absolutely gorgeous, Caroline! I've always meant to read a book in verse, I think I've now found the one I'll have to try first (since it sounds right up my alley. Wink, wink.).
hello! i wanted to pop by and tell you that i have some awards for your super wonderful blog--awards that i have no idea how to do the links to--i am sorry!
they are at the plum bean project. i am supposed to pass them on to blogs i love!
Great review! I recently got hooked on verse novels thanks to the fabulous Lisa Schroeder, so I will definitely be adding this to my TBR list. Thanks so much for pointing it out. :)
Great review! I recently got hooked on verse novels thanks to the fabulous Lisa Schroeder, so I will definitely be adding this to my TBR list. Thanks so much for pointing it out. :)
One of my favorite covers ever. I feel bad that I haven't picked up the book yet, though. Okay, moving it up on the list, for sure. Thanks for sharing!
First, I'm in awe of authors who can write novels in verse. That alone makes me want to read this book. But Jame's willingness to encourage you during your submission process endears her to me! Definitely picking up a copy of this one.
What a great story! I love hearing of authors that encourage others. This business is so fickle and scary and discouraging at times that I need we really need to stick together and boost each other up when we can.
I love historical fiction, although I tend to read fiction that goes way way back historically. But this one sounds fascinating--and in verse, too! So very lyrical and beautiful just this excerpt, and the cover is gorgeous.
I admit, I've never read a NiV yet. But it does sound intriguing. I'll definitely add it to my to-read list. It'll hit the top, though, if I win your contest. :-D
The fabulous Elana Johnson has pulled together Spread the Awesome: Books That Deserve Ten Stars for Monday, 3 May. Dozens of kitlit bloggers will come together to promote books they love.
Elana will have the entire list of participating bloggers at her site. Each post will also link to the next blogger on the list, meaning you can click through from one blog post to the next.
On Monday I'll post about Jame Richards's YA historical novel-in-verse, THREE RIVERS RISING, and give away a signed copy of the ARC. For those of you participating in my Verse Novel Challenge (and those of you who aren't), this is a book worth reading.
Come back Monday to participate!
9 Comments on Monday Giveaway and Reading Round Robin, last added: 5/2/2010
As you know, next week (Feb 15 - Feb 19) is my Marketing MardiGras Party. The party will last all week long and include many special guests, daily prizes, a Marketing Scavenger Hunt, and 2 Grand Prizes awarded at the end of the week. 1) A Marketing Package for agented authors 2) My Agent's Critique Package (Alyssa Henkin at Trident Media group) for unagented authors.
Sound fun or what!?
Now, Elana Johnson (The Query Master) and I are throwing this PAR-Tee together. She will be having tons of prizes as well including additional agent query critiques.
The thing is to enter this MardiGras Party - you really need to follow us BOTH.
So go ahead and sign up for both blogs today and get a head start.
What do you have to lose? We give great advice, we are fun, and we give 30 day guarantees if you don't laugh at least once. Plus let's face it - the prizes are awesome! (if i do say so myself :)
All details on the party will be announced TOMORROW so come back!
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Today, Elana stopped by today to tell us the Five Things To Avoid When Querying (On her blog today she asked me about how to balance Social networking with Writing. GO check it out!)
Querying can be a long and tiring process. Writing a query letter can feel the same way. And since your letter is what you use to query, here are a few hints for what to avoid when getting ready to enter the query trenches.
1. Querying too early. Write your query letter. Revise it a few times. Post it for others to review. Rewrite it a few more times. This same advice should be applied to your manuscript. Write it. Revise a few times. Give it to some trusted readers. Rewrite some more. Don’t query until both your letter and your MS have gone through this process.
2. Sending mass queries. You need to personalize. Research each agent. QueryTracker.net has all the pertinent links you need for every reputable agent. And stats for how long they take to respond, how often they request, etc. Make sure you spell the agent’s name right. Be sure they’d be a good match for your work. Mass querying is bad for everyone.
3. Gushing. The query letter is a business letter. Treat it as such. It’s okay to say you read something on their blog/twitter/website that made you think they’d be a good match for your book. Don’t gush about how amazingly awesome they are or that you like their cat or whatever. That just screams “stalker!” and that’s not really how you want to start your professional relationship.
4. Blathering on and on. We all want to make ourselves personable. But as I said before, the query letter is a business letter. State your business and be done. They don’t need to know how many kids you have or anything like that. They want to know if you can craft a concise summary of your book. Because usually, that means you know how to use words well, and your MS won’t be stuffed with useless words. If your query is, agents likely think your MS is too.
5. Sending repeatedly. Follow the rules. If an agency says a “no” from one is a “no” from all, don’t try someone e
26 Comments on Mardi Gras 411/Elana Johnson on Querying, last added: 2/13/2010
Elana's blog and yours are two that I look forward to every morning. It's so exciting that you are working together on things next week. It's like the double mint twins... Double your excitement. Double your fun.
Here's a query question: I get not sending a query over and over to the same agent. But what about when you're ready to query a new novel? Is it a faux pas to send that query to an agent who's already passed on a different project?
I haven't started querying yet, but I'm still curious!
melissa - look on the verla kay discussion boards for beta readers.
Sara - you can query the same agent with new queries. Just be sure some time has passed. If they had something nice to say about your last project, mention it.
I have begun the query process for the second time just this week. And, I've found that the one guaranteed way for me to not want to write is after getting a rejection. But, I also know that the best way to keep from being dragged under by the madness of querying is by working on the next project.
I can't stand the excitement and have no idea how to put into words how rewarding and wonderful it is to watch writers I've been blogging with for the past year or so finally take another step towards their dream/.
I mean, it feels like it's happening to me all over again!
Cant wait til more book deals start coming through :)
Because I know the party's not over yet! I KNOW there are more of you out there getting ready to take your next step in this crazy journey. I can feel it! And if/when you do, PLEASE let me know when you do so I can do my dance for you too! :)
For now, here's to Corey, Lila, SF, Katie, and Elana! I'm so happy for you all and this dance is for you!
P.S. Congrads to LK Madigan, AprilLynne Pike, Cindy Pon, Maggie Stiefvater, Laini Taylor and more for being nominated for "Best Books for Young Adults (by YALSA)". Check out the rest.
20 Comments on Elana did it and so can all of you!, last added: 12/12/2009
Congrats to all these awesome peeps landing agents, and congrats to the ones being nominated for Best Books for Young Adults! There's something in the air, it seems--something that is good luck for all the writerly people. I'm not quite ready to start querying again yet, but I hope to be by March. :) Here's hoping!
Thanks, Shelli! November has been quite a month. I have another friend who just got an offer of representation and still another who got an offer on a PB but isn't ready to announce yet. (Waiting for contracts to be signed)
I did it! I’ve send off my first submissions for my novel. Queries went out to agents this morning and to two editors I met at the SCBWI Houston conference. I’ll let you know the results.
As I was finishing up these submissions, I was doing some more final research on the agents and came across a site that I had heard about at my critique group and promptly forgot: QueryTracker.net. The site offers similar research opportunities as AgentQuery.com, which I used to get my master list of agents, except, I believe, QueryTracker.net also tracks response times from agents.
I came across the site through a blog I found called Literary Rambles, which posts some really useful agent spotlights. The blog’s writer, Casey McCormick, has compiled info and links for a bunch of agents, some which aren’t very easy to find online, so thanks, Casey. I’ve put her blog in my blog roll under Blogs By Writers, so check it out.
But in her latest post, Casey talks about the importance of researching agents before you send to them, something I’ve talked about a lot on Day By Day Writer. Casey also provided a post in which QueryTracker.net’s Elana Johnson lays out how to research agents.
It’s really worth it to do this work. Not only do targeted query letters save time for you and the agent, you’ll get fewer automatic rejections. Rejections aren’t nice anytime, so why put yourself in the path of one by sending to an agent who doesn’t handle the kind of books you write? Research, research, research.
Write On!
9 Comments on Researching agents, last added: 6/25/2009
Congratulations on getting your queries out there, and may you hook up with the perfect agent very soon!
I subscribe to the Querytracker.net blog, so I read this post this morning. Elana usually has very helpful posts.
Casey said, on 6/22/2009 7:12:00 PM
I’m glad you found the Spotlights helpful! It looks like you have a great blog – I added you to my Google Reader.
Kudos for doing your research and spreading the word. Good luck on your search for representation!!!
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iapetus999 said, on 6/23/2009 11:54:00 PM
Do you have your query up somewhere?
Would love to look at it.
(nope I’m not an agent, just looking for ideas for own)
daybydaywriter said, on 6/24/2009 5:54:00 AM
Iapetus999, I don’t, but I can post it after the process is over, as well as the results. That’s the true test of whether a query letter is good – getting positive responses.
But you can find plenty of query letters online. Agent Nathan Bransford has some posts on writing query letters listed down the right side of his blog: http://nathanbransford.blogspot.com/
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Three Rivers Rising: A Novel of the Johnstown Flood, Jame Richards (Knopf 2010)
I loved Possession and have heard great things about Sparrow Road.
That's great you're helping other debut authors by posting about their books.
Fun contest. Thanks for supporting other authors!