tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post2112211062424528545..comments2024-03-18T09:09:59.625-04:00Comments on Janet Reid, Literary Agent: Update #12--a chance for some audience participation!Janet Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-70112501409243605272012-04-06T18:35:02.654-04:002012-04-06T18:35:02.654-04:0091 it is. Down to 45 next round (everyone cuts th...91 it is. Down to 45 next round (everyone cuts theirs down by 5, it's an odd number already). And 9 is just fun. <br /><br />Question: If the Shark asked you to go commando when doing your book tour -- panty lines are so passe -- would you be willing to do that for your art?Di Eats the Elephanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12067737807348338927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-36225609249586174722012-04-04T16:18:35.240-04:002012-04-04T16:18:35.240-04:00Question: How many books do you read a month?
It&...Question: How many books do you read a month?<br /><br />It's the whole writing to read and reading to write thing.Regina Castillohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15360247657483347556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-51900415707469025882012-04-03T11:23:41.411-04:002012-04-03T11:23:41.411-04:00I hope these haven't been suggested yet. I ski...I hope these haven't been suggested yet. I skimmed all the comments and didn't see them.<br /><br />Why do you write?<br />What if you couldn't write?Kay Camdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11762981719838800013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-6575482826648491692012-04-02T19:34:30.570-04:002012-04-02T19:34:30.570-04:00@RL - "Who are you when no one is looking?&qu...@RL - "Who are you when no one is looking?"<br /><br />How about we twist that into, "What is the most interesting thing you've been told to do by the voices in your head?"<br /><br />I reached an agreement with mine - I'd write their story if they promised to shut the hell up!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13514936652167080816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-64241904275394907862012-04-02T17:34:57.669-04:002012-04-02T17:34:57.669-04:00OOH! New Question:
When you heard there were only...OOH! New Question:<br /><br />When you heard there were only 91 entries that made it past the first round, how sure were you that you were absolutely, positively NOT one of them?Laura Hughes, MittensMorgulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934132671168843593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-56803080876696766662012-04-02T14:42:41.502-04:002012-04-02T14:42:41.502-04:0091! *bites nails* *breaks out in sweat*
I'...91! *bites nails* *breaks out in sweat* <br /><br />I'm not going to even think about if I'm in the 91 right now. <br /><br />Possible questions for the finalists: What are your plans if you win this contest? If you don’t win?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-22007001162299761092012-04-02T11:53:56.838-04:002012-04-02T11:53:56.838-04:00Who are you when no one is looking?Who are you when no one is looking?R.L. Ugolinihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14644418949156535104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-82872489920550834462012-04-01T23:42:55.961-04:002012-04-01T23:42:55.961-04:00Yowzer! 400 plus go into the water, only 1 comes ...Yowzer! 400 plus go into the water, only 1 comes out of the water? <br /><br />This is getting interesting.Rick Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04056568654507239730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-32099118257845664362012-04-01T21:58:33.383-04:002012-04-01T21:58:33.383-04:0091 is a nice round number.
How many times did you...91 is a nice round number.<br /><br />How many times did you read your MS aloud and to whom?<br /><br />(I'd hate to tell you my answer)<br /><br />And, on a more serious side for those least likely to write, I ask--Ginger or Mary Ann?<br /><br />Congrats to everyone.Kreggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07229620504046221727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-74253749195634163682012-04-01T20:24:27.598-04:002012-04-01T20:24:27.598-04:00310 finalists in this next round.
When I queried ...310 finalists in this next round. <br />When I queried an agent, she asked a question that made me think. <br /><br />What would your main character say about you writing this book? <br /><br />But, if the question can't be book related...<br /><br />What is your favorite plant and why?Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870655070026853342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-81337895819867326512012-04-01T19:00:47.434-04:002012-04-01T19:00:47.434-04:00What's a "shark question?" Here'...What's a "shark question?" Here's what I would ask, if I were you - <br /><br />1. If you were to win the mega-mega super millions lottery, what are three things you might buy for your agent? Keep in mind that extreme generosity does not offend me.<br /><br />2. The world is about to be destroyed. You, author, because of your contribution to the arts, have been given a slot on the escape shuttle. You may bring 4 people to populate the new world. That leaves 3 slots, after you pick your literary agent - who are they?<br /><br />3. You have won an all-expense weekend to anywhere with anyone. Assuming you live in NYC, whom do you ask to take care of your pet shi-tzu while you are gone?<br /><br />Good luck with the next rounds. I'm in awe of your generosity in this endeavor.Sheila JGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15371582292020275894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-34321166079845329412012-04-01T14:59:26.253-04:002012-04-01T14:59:26.253-04:00Hmmm . . . riffed the finalist number. However, I&...Hmmm . . . riffed the finalist number. However, I'll add another question.<br /><br />Why shouldn't I eat you right now?Terri Coophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461583056862465783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-4756318353389919342012-04-01T14:35:04.823-04:002012-04-01T14:35:04.823-04:00I can't recall a single Pinky and the Brain ep...I can't recall a single Pinky and the Brain episode where the Brain teams up with a shark for world domination. But then, the Brain always loses, and we know that's not an option for Query Shark, so I guess you're going it alone. Narf!Charleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11539693892080322146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-69193614148522069132012-04-01T14:30:18.894-04:002012-04-01T14:30:18.894-04:00Okay, Janet, I bite. I can't stand the suspens...Okay, Janet, I bite. I can't stand the suspense. What sharkly April Fool's tricks do you have tucked under your fin for us today? <br /><br />Here's a real question for you: What specific criteria are the judges using to select entries? Salability? Genre? Technical skill? Originality? Good story and likable character? <br /><br />On that last point, when I've read entries from other contests that get posted online I am often surprised that my favorites are different from those of the judges. But I guess subjectivity is a double-edged sword, and the more opinions and differences in taste, the more opportunities to find one's literary soulmates.Judith Gondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10660792353316408939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-64261309887790659922012-04-01T13:08:04.639-04:002012-04-01T13:08:04.639-04:00I'm going to guess that 410 manuscripts made i...I'm going to guess that 410 manuscripts made it to the next round, because that way I'd know for sure that mine is still in the running.<br />Since you'll be the one having lunch with one of us, perhaps one of your questions should be something like "Do you routinely eat lunch in the nude?" or some such. Of course, if Mr. Shark is the winner, probably no one (female, at least) would care.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-33001937293557979802012-04-01T13:06:04.735-04:002012-04-01T13:06:04.735-04:00Charley -
I assume your comment was directed to m...Charley - <br />I assume your comment was directed to me. Sharks ARE fish, a specific type of fish but a fish, nevertheless....geesh...Calorie Bombshellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18039655088542854847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-49659165244212980532012-04-01T12:24:25.257-04:002012-04-01T12:24:25.257-04:00Two weeks. I'm assuming sometime during those ...Two weeks. I'm assuming sometime during those two weeks, we will be arranging a pharmaceutical happy hour. With an open bar. Just to take the edge off.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13131692240864856448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-47085185644404604732012-04-01T12:18:30.897-04:002012-04-01T12:18:30.897-04:00Jeez Janet, I knew I should have entered my book, ...Jeez Janet, I knew I should have entered my book, <br />WE NEED A BIGGER BOAT;<br />one woman's quest for world domination and her untimely demise as related to the Spielbergian concept of maritime politics.<br /><br />Though wet behind the ears, yes she has ears,the lady, I use that term loosely, became a successful literary agent.Carolynnwith2Nshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394998702410764388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-30432369594944598912012-04-01T11:57:42.867-04:002012-04-01T11:57:42.867-04:00Jamie, my evil plan for world domination requires ...Jamie, my evil plan for world domination requires this.Janet Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-19997109220496631642012-04-01T11:45:37.301-04:002012-04-01T11:45:37.301-04:00I don't know what's cracking me up more--t...I don't know what's cracking me up more--the questions some of you are coming up with or the people who are still guessing the number of finalists even after our dear shark has posted the number.<br /><br />The correct answer is 91! Ninety-one finalists!<br /><br />Which, I believe, makes my original guess of 46 the one Ms. Reid was referring to when she said if you doubled one of the previous guesses you'd be within one of the correct answer.<br /><br />I almost made a second guess of 93, but that would have been going one in the wrong direction. :)<br /><br />Congrats to the 91 who made it!A.J. Cattapanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12658717054736277339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-83545509096362884452012-04-01T11:41:42.414-04:002012-04-01T11:41:42.414-04:00If you follow agents on Twitter, you know that alc...If you follow agents on Twitter, you know that alcohol and food are essential in their line of work. What gift basket of goodies would you give the judges to soften them up and why?Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09390351170918600908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-79320640959925837332012-04-01T10:41:38.795-04:002012-04-01T10:41:38.795-04:00I'd pout and call you a big meanie, but that w...I'd pout and call you a big meanie, but that would probably just make you flash a toothy, sharky grin.<br /><br />So I guess I'll just go back to reading my trashy novel and enjoying this lovely Sunday morning.<br /><br />Happy Chomping!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13514936652167080816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-77164687014551313012012-04-01T10:24:10.846-04:002012-04-01T10:24:10.846-04:00No list of those who made the cut or didn't is...No list of those who made the cut or didn't is going to be posted. ONLY the finalists will know for sure, and that's AT LEAST two weeks away. Other updates to come of course.Janet Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-90415480395827509002012-04-01T09:56:00.767-04:002012-04-01T09:56:00.767-04:00So are you going to tell all of us chum-wannabes w...So are you going to tell all of us chum-wannabes who made the first round cuts, or do you plan to keep us all in suspense as you circle?<br /><br />Laughing my ass off at the sister-wives bit, BTW! Honestly, who keeps a joint email account? It would annoy me no end to keep up with hubby's little buddies. I have enough trouble keeping up with my own!Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13514936652167080816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-29660861704343891562012-04-01T08:41:06.051-04:002012-04-01T08:41:06.051-04:00Three questions come to mind as I consider the 82 ...Three questions come to mind as I consider the 82 making it to the next round.<br />1. What picture would you like us to use for your PEOPLE MAGAZINE interview?<br />2.Are you comfortable sitting next to Babs, on THE VIEW?<br />3.Do you have a second masterpiece for us to read?<br />answers:<br />yearbook, next to Whoopi please and hell yes.Carolynnwith2Nshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394998702410764388noreply@blogger.com