tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post861917605592192140..comments2024-03-18T09:09:59.625-04:00Comments on Janet Reid, Literary Agent: What to ask on agent reference callsJanet Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-27929117697078663492017-05-09T21:53:44.230-04:002017-05-09T21:53:44.230-04:00What I wouldn't give for a Hello Kitty toaster...What I wouldn't give for a Hello Kitty toaster, not to mention the flame fhtower and OMG THERE IS REALLY A HELLO KITTY CHAINSAW??????????<br />Ahem.<br /><br />Do you suppose there is a Hello Panda toaster? I would make room on my counter for that.<br /><br />Meanwhile, a day late, and three time zones away. Good question! Definitely one for the treasure chest, Colin.Panda in Chiefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14160375490647791433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-85912015006721234082017-05-09T06:50:20.292-04:002017-05-09T06:50:20.292-04:00And LOL Megan! A gumby flamethrower!And LOL <b>Megan</b>! A gumby flamethrower!Kae Ridwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10356868531870405990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-84349922875185545052017-05-09T06:49:11.375-04:002017-05-09T06:49:11.375-04:00Congratulations, OP! How thrilling to receive offe...Congratulations, OP! How thrilling to receive offers of representation! [And it's inspiring too... if I keep plugging away at this, perhaps one day this could even happen to me...?]<br />Thanks also for asking such questions. I wouldn't have thought to have asked them, but am glad - thank you, O my Queen! - for the answers.<br />And best of luck, OP, with the next step in your publishing dream!Kae Ridwynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10356868531870405990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-30738094140778887572017-05-08T22:46:28.313-04:002017-05-08T22:46:28.313-04:00'And I've heard from editors that they app...'And I've heard from editors that they appreciate that what they get from me is a pretty clean draft.'<br /><br />And that would probably make editors sit up and take notice when when one of Janet's submissions arrive. Definitely a plus.MA Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11055543285024785889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-14129380130435791242017-05-08T21:05:17.987-04:002017-05-08T21:05:17.987-04:00Serious question: what is the etiquette if a writ... Serious question: what is the etiquette if a writer is either contacted by an agent's former client or by happenstance comes across an agents former client?<br /><br /> Today's random thought : If the queen uses a hello Kitty flamethrower here on earth I wonder does she use a Gumby flamethrower on CarkoonMegan Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00752842865397799428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-71894260911631802372017-05-08T19:38:37.757-04:002017-05-08T19:38:37.757-04:00Late to the party... Stopping in for the good/inte...Late to the party... Stopping in for the good/interesting info and the bonus of hilarity. <b>John</b> HA! I LOL'd.<br /><br />Wondering how lame I am that it wouldn't be a priority to speak with the clients of an agent I'd queried. If I queried you, I want to work with you. Offer me rep? I'm thinking our conversation about what we both expect will reveal if I want to work with you. But certainly understand if someone wants to delve in deeper. <br /><br />Also thinking how fun it would be to type the words: "been offered rep by Janet Reid" ... Melanie Sue Bowleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11820711791019410116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-83350537767634193542017-05-08T17:21:05.383-04:002017-05-08T17:21:05.383-04:00Did Colin just say something?
Hm. Never mind, mu...Did Colin just say something? <br /><br />Hm. Never mind, must've been the wind, I've got the windows open today.John Davis Frainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18020019400599228492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-28176929861438262192017-05-08T16:58:25.623-04:002017-05-08T16:58:25.623-04:00Janet: Just in case you read that last comment, I ...<i>Janet: Just in case you read that last comment, I really do forgive your lapse on Sunday... but ya know... too good not to milk for a while... ;)</i>Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-11353747602441935002017-05-08T16:55:44.817-04:002017-05-08T16:55:44.817-04:00Morgan: "QueryShark-Famous"? I'm fam...<b>Morgan</b>: "QueryShark-Famous"? I'm famous to my family, and the few people who read my blog and my comments (even Janet skips my comments now...), but thanks for making me feel special. You've gained a <a href="https://twitter.com/MorganHzlwood" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a> follower. :)<br /><br />Which reminds me--<b>those who are new to the comments</b>, do you want to be added to the <a href="http://www.colindsmith.com/cmw.html" rel="nofollow">List of Blog Readers and their Blogs</a>? If so, email me with your social media location of preference (see my Blogger profile for my email address), and I'll be glad to add you! :)Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-70551880554320168532017-05-08T15:38:38.098-04:002017-05-08T15:38:38.098-04:00Congratulations, Opie! Several offers--very happy ...Congratulations, Opie! Several offers--very happy for you. Permit 15 seconds for my "<i>the</i> call" daydream, then must get back to work. Must. Work. Harder.<br /><br />But real quick: we've heard from Boris before. I've appreciated the "here's another perspective you may not have considered" aspect of his comments. Must. Stop. Commenting. And. Work. Harder.<br />Amy Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05324408700941398495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-62839040470376119042017-05-08T14:38:23.609-04:002017-05-08T14:38:23.609-04:00@Colin : I've poked my nose in a few times, bu...@Colin : I've poked my nose in a few times, but usually the comment thread is done before I get around to reading the posts. Thanks for the welcome! I've heard you're queryshark-famous!<br /><br />p.s. It's amazing how one can dislike kale and yet find kale-dip tasty. It's probably all the cheese.Morgan Hazelwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713547255894719134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-91983062980336672742017-05-08T14:17:57.887-04:002017-05-08T14:17:57.887-04:00That question about the subject line in the email ...That question about the subject line in the email message was particularly astute, OP. And congratulations on the offers of representation. I hope you share good news with the Reef soon.Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18165072684559960801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-41973547480893184462017-05-08T13:32:02.050-04:002017-05-08T13:32:02.050-04:00Morgan: Are you new to the comments also? If so, h...<b>Morgan</b>: Are you new to the comments also? If so, hello to you too!! Make yourself at home... try the kale dip... :D<br /><br /><b>Lennon</b>: Yes, definitely. In fact, there are a couple of articles from the last month I need to add.Colin Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03292997431935215499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-65430116785810714982017-05-08T13:31:30.010-04:002017-05-08T13:31:30.010-04:00When my daughter got her first car, used pink Neon...When my daughter got her first car, used pink Neon, I bought her a Hello Kitty steering wheel cover. From then on it was known as the Hello Kitty Car by friends and family.<br /><br />Regarding today's post, all I can say is, if I were the one being questioned I'd be very careful what I answered. Would'nt want bitchin' to become an issue with the agent I do not have and don't see getting anytime soon.Carolynnwith2Nshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394998702410764388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-44560424116424673682017-05-08T13:29:58.066-04:002017-05-08T13:29:58.066-04:00Boris: Welcome to the Reef Community.
Sorry, comp...<b>Boris</b>: Welcome to the Reef Community.<br /><br />Sorry, completely off-topic~<br /><br />I wanna see a Hello Kitty flame thrower! All google could find was a Hello Kitty chainsaw. <br /><br /><br /><b>Colin</b>: The things we do for our kids! Not only an image of Hello Kitty on the toaster, but also on the toast itself. Very spiffy. <br /><br />Lisa Bodenheimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17809067722921953857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-31848453775968402802017-05-08T13:17:02.815-04:002017-05-08T13:17:02.815-04:00Great info. "Would the client recommend her?...Great info. "Would the client recommend her?" - hopefully a client would never say 'no'!<br /><br /><b>Colin</b>, potential Treasure Chest item?Lennon Farishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570629350169504234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-44512175227810570852017-05-08T12:37:51.584-04:002017-05-08T12:37:51.584-04:00When I realize all the things I did wrong in signi...When I realize all the things I did wrong in signing with an agent - asking the wrong questions, not talking to clients, etc. - I wonder how I got so lucky. Of course, I didn't ask for references from the man I married almost thirty-five years ago either, and we're still going strong. I think I have a guardian angel. Beth Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02447148196867821907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-87711453094044132592017-05-08T12:37:32.343-04:002017-05-08T12:37:32.343-04:00Congrats on the offers of rep, OP!! What great new...Congrats on the offers of rep, OP!! What great news after all your hard work!! And good luck with your choice! If you get the answers to Janet's questions from clients, I suspect you'll feel better equipped to choose. It wouldn't surprise me at all if the agents have different styles -- I hope that info helps clarify.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00057611467208638753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-16004386985939974242017-05-08T11:36:30.733-04:002017-05-08T11:36:30.733-04:00This is great stuff to know! I definitely wouldn&#...This is great stuff to know! I definitely wouldn't have considered what to ask clients until the last minute.Jill Warnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15260600727956409597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-7411644103347878352017-05-08T11:35:10.734-04:002017-05-08T11:35:10.734-04:00Wow, congrats to OP. I guess hard work really does...Wow, congrats to OP. I guess hard work really does pay off!<br />As to the questions, I would try to stick with broad open-ended questions. “What is it like to work with him,” or, “what is the best parts about working with her?” That way the author is free to hit upon advantages or disadvantages of an author that a list of more particular questions might never reveal. I would love to hear one or two responses like, “Well, I should tell you, my agent loves Bourbon, and has a terrific sense of humor,” or, “Her clients are more like a community of friends than a bunch of unknowns,” or “He arranged for my wife and I to meet our editor at this cool restaurant in New York,“ or “She suggested I attend the Podunk writer’s conference with her and we became good friends,” or, “She taught me things about marketing I never would have come up with on my own,” or, “She owns this flame thrower that she occasionally whips out to…” And, just like talking to a teen, a short answer, “she’s great,” or “I like working with her,” would also say a lot.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02694333358894726440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-48500316918986101312017-05-08T11:34:48.747-04:002017-05-08T11:34:48.747-04:00Colin: Awwwww. That's so cute!Colin: Awwwww. That's so cute! BJ Muntainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12977414826388000094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-60319650401365978522017-05-08T11:28:31.085-04:002017-05-08T11:28:31.085-04:00*Kitties,* not kiddies. Jeez.*Kitties,* not kiddies. Jeez.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03581361783795436259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-90421579014962340992017-05-08T11:27:10.273-04:002017-05-08T11:27:10.273-04:00The things I learn from this group! I never knew a...The things I learn from this group! I never knew a Little Kitty toaster existed. And it puts Little Kiddies on your toast! I want an iron that will brand Little Kitties onto my clothes.<br /><br /><b>Boris</b>, welcome! I have a character named Boris. (Is that writer equivalent of, "You're from Cleveland? My aunt lives there. Do you know Imelda Smelda?") You'll enjoy it here. Good people.<br /><br />OP, good question. Thanks for asking and good luck.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03581361783795436259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-80108217013746777682017-05-08T11:22:52.537-04:002017-05-08T11:22:52.537-04:00Too bad other agents can't get a "Shark S...Too bad other agents can't get a "Shark Seal of Approval" if they're the type with quality editorial feedback and a reasonable turn around time.<br /><br />Then we could be certain we were querying the sort of supportive and collaborative agent most of us dream of.<br /><br />P.S. Now, I'm trying to imagine the vetting process and the seal. Maybe with a shark eating a seal??Morgan Hazelwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713547255894719134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-53146752489823197602017-05-08T11:13:35.902-04:002017-05-08T11:13:35.902-04:00I'm so glad OP asked about the subject line.
...I'm so glad OP asked about the subject line. <br /><br />Colin, that's magnificent. You just need a My Little Pony grill pan and you'll be all set. ;) <br /><br />I don't mean it sarcastically. It makes me quite happy, that little cheerful gift of a cheeky toaster for your kids. <br /><br />Brigidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13768090206152536761noreply@blogger.com