tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post1134682722741225604..comments2024-03-29T07:29:32.276-04:00Comments on Janet Reid, Literary Agent: The trouble with godsendsJanet Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-76944035841160021622009-07-25T10:48:31.784-04:002009-07-25T10:48:31.784-04:00I think it's awesome that Suzie is getting thi...I think it's awesome that Suzie is getting this opportunity to pursue her dream. It just goes to show you that hard work pays off and that when you give 200 percent, people notice. I always tell my reporters and editors and copy editors that if they want to be mediocre, go work for someone else. I'm interested in working with people who want to do the best work of their lives, who want MY job. Suzie sounds like she's committed, hard working and all of those things that will make her a star. So best of luck and I hope that being an agent is everything she wants it to be.Buffy Andrewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07033283884801658206noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-71005769357675289662009-07-23T23:47:59.391-04:002009-07-23T23:47:59.391-04:00Thank you Janet - and don't worry I will alway...Thank you Janet - and don't worry I will always send faxes for you :)<br /><br />Thank you all for the congratulations (and the awesome poem!)suzie townsendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04866855626210667678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-16373301359184888842009-07-22T22:40:31.150-04:002009-07-22T22:40:31.150-04:00I'm sure she's not the only one who never ...I'm sure she's not the only one who never sleeps. Sorry about the revolving door.<br /><br />Best of luck to Suzie!Sandra Cormierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00231342310371529022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-34922049239368494052009-07-22T15:53:33.590-04:002009-07-22T15:53:33.590-04:00I think Ms. Townsend is about to suffer a bout of ...I think Ms. Townsend is about to suffer a bout of full inbox syndrome. (very crafty revenge scheme for the fax issues)<br /><br />Her email's s.townsend@godsend.com, right?Josin L. McQueinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05751043333147850336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-24324097339994648522009-07-22T15:22:45.506-04:002009-07-22T15:22:45.506-04:00Congratulations Suzie! I'm positively thrilled...Congratulations Suzie! I'm positively thrilled for you. :)Laura Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12966305006991797287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-28946201671246528442009-07-22T15:09:27.782-04:002009-07-22T15:09:27.782-04:00Suzie and I have very similar taste and she has cl...Suzie and I have very similar taste and she has clearly kicked my butt in the Godsend department--Go Suzie!Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09664402491780777165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-86226021591031538372009-07-22T14:37:36.262-04:002009-07-22T14:37:36.262-04:00Dear Ms. Reid,
In keeping with the poetry recently...Dear Ms. Reid,<br />In keeping with the poetry recently featured on your blog...<br /><br />The Trouble With Godsends<br /> <br /><br />Efficiency will slip,<br /><br />Effectiveness will downtrend,<br /><br />When the agents lose their grip,<br /><br />On a Godsend known as Townsend.<br /><br /><br />dylandylanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09258261414344799869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-10126751283021576762009-07-22T13:26:22.048-04:002009-07-22T13:26:22.048-04:00Congrats to Suzie!
When people ask me advice on g...Congrats to Suzie!<br /><br />When people ask me advice on getting an agent I suggest checking out new agents. They are actively looking for clients versus having a nearly full list. Look for a new agent that is with an established agency where they can get advice and mentorship. It's a great option.Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07967828178034612278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-30257864461895224722009-07-22T13:23:17.920-04:002009-07-22T13:23:17.920-04:00How can I find this Suzie? Where is her blog?How can I find this Suzie? Where is her blog?keli scrapchanskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08450454143334528540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-1231445536908399642009-07-22T10:59:05.245-04:002009-07-22T10:59:05.245-04:00Good luck to Suzie!Good luck to Suzie!Melanie Hooyengahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08781235493983907234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-13140554276355421622009-07-22T10:39:23.934-04:002009-07-22T10:39:23.934-04:00Too true!
Suze is one of the most phenomenal peop...Too true!<br /><br />Suze is one of the most phenomenal people I have EVER had the pleasure of knowing. I can't even count the number of times she has saved my sanity, made me smile, or sigh with relief, or simply praise the heavens for sending her.<br /><br />She is going to make a WONDERFUL agent, and anyone lucky enough to get that phone call is truly blessed.Victoria Schwabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17570402872200992899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-47369300405272175522009-07-22T10:34:02.527-04:002009-07-22T10:34:02.527-04:00careful janet, your carefully cultivated image is ...careful janet, your carefully cultivated image is showing some cracks... hairline, but still ;) lollaughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-59859821365725205422009-07-22T10:32:55.520-04:002009-07-22T10:32:55.520-04:00Congratulations to Suzie!!
(and Joanna, and Laura...Congratulations to Suzie!!<br /><br />(and Joanna, and Laura, and...wow, you do have a good track record for godsends!)Susan Adrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10730673696950405605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-87663131662629296392009-07-22T10:07:44.986-04:002009-07-22T10:07:44.986-04:00Hey, Janet! Follow the damn directions...
1)Conta...Hey, Janet! Follow the damn directions...<br /><br />1)Contact information<br />2)Major area (genres) of interest<br />3)Not interested in<br />4)Email? Snail mail? Both? preference... see contact info<br />5)Will be at these conferences...<br />6)ACCEPTS BRIBES<br /><br />Sheesshhhh! How many times? How many times? Good luck, Suzi!<br /><br />Haste yee back ;-)Haste yee back ;-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00345715370509449971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-42950549136412792402009-07-22T08:17:59.114-04:002009-07-22T08:17:59.114-04:00Wait! What? How can I query this fine woman? I lov...Wait! What? How can I query this fine woman? I love people who don't sleep -- makes me feel like I've found a soulmate.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09215557278096889044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-69315417616777947502009-07-22T07:04:25.633-04:002009-07-22T07:04:25.633-04:00congratulations to Ms. Townsend.
And what Kim ^ s...congratulations to Ms. Townsend.<br /><br />And what Kim ^ said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-78514191662492893472009-07-22T02:01:09.281-04:002009-07-22T02:01:09.281-04:00I've had that experience in the Editorial dept...I've had that experience in the Editorial dept., though I was finally lucky enough to get a "godsend" who was not only good at all the tasks I gave her, but also LOVED the job she had. She never made noises about promotion and had no ambitions as far as my department was concerned. All she wanted in life was a pile of free manga. In some ways, I envied her. ;-)<br /><br />OTOH, to watch a butterfly spread its wings right under your eyes is an amazing experience. Congrats to Suzie for reaching her aspirations! Funny coincidence ... mine was named "Suzy" too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-58711759768877029092009-07-22T01:34:03.966-04:002009-07-22T01:34:03.966-04:00I'm not sure if you just did Suzie a favor or ...I'm not sure if you just did Suzie a favor or completely threw her under the bus.<br /><br />It does cross one's mind that you could be seeking revenge for being forced to work the fax machine yourself.Laurelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120847492230531939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-33559729094076695992009-07-22T00:31:22.182-04:002009-07-22T00:31:22.182-04:00What does she like and how can I get in touch with...What does she like and how can I get in touch with her?Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05687642615657924133noreply@blogger.com