tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post6362018220519992486..comments2024-03-18T09:09:59.625-04:00Comments on Janet Reid, Literary Agent: So, who are you?Janet Reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-55305673769379631482009-01-08T19:23:00.000-05:002009-01-08T19:23:00.000-05:00And this is why I love this blog . . ."Remind me t...And this is why I love this blog . . .<BR/><BR/>"Remind me to never ever try to be nice to anyone ever again."<BR/><BR/>A quote out of one of your more recent post.Crystal Poseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09939745305440912406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-56177707706179872292009-01-07T00:15:00.000-05:002009-01-07T00:15:00.000-05:00I've been in publishing 25 years, the first 11 yea...I've been in publishing 25 years, the first 11 years as an in-house production editor and the last 14 as a freelance copyeditor. I will love the book biz (in whatever form it takes) for the rest of this life and on into my next several lives. ;-)Katharine O'Moore-Klopfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14699159708036532202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-88746900265608444082009-01-06T20:56:00.000-05:002009-01-06T20:56:00.000-05:00Voted for number one. I don't write in the genres...Voted for number one. I don't write in the genres you represent(or haven't yet), but I do like to read them. So your blog does double duty for me: I get insights from someone in the industry, and a heads up on books I might like to read.<BR/><BR/>Win-win!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11705320883615938075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-42631862317137893682009-01-06T13:17:00.000-05:002009-01-06T13:17:00.000-05:00Alight, so here's the thing:I'm a writer, and I st...Alight, so here's the thing:<BR/>I'm a writer, and I started reading here for the information about publishing.<BR/><BR/>HOWEVER, now I'm here just because it's bloody entertaining.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, Janet.Ulysseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11702993322170403647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-25773617373619447442009-01-06T12:39:00.000-05:002009-01-06T12:39:00.000-05:00Been following your blog for a while now, I can't ...Been following your blog for a while now, I can't help myself. I write women's fiction leaning toward the humorous side, so I can't query you (darn it), but I have learned so much from hanging out here. Like the others have commented, you have a quirky fun voice, and I'm always drawn to that. It's how I write and it sucks me in. It's always interesting!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-90601581466977107472009-01-05T17:01:00.000-05:002009-01-05T17:01:00.000-05:00Like a lot of the other folks, I'm a writer what l...Like a lot of the other folks, I'm a writer what loves your voice, as well as finding the info you dispense very useful.Megan Framptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17196738392230684978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-26251763051386212602009-01-05T16:28:00.000-05:002009-01-05T16:28:00.000-05:00I feel I know you. I like the idea that my manuscr...I feel I know you. I like the idea that my manuscript is only a click away from you. <BR/><BR/>When I publish this year (confidence is high), there will be a tribute to you on the 'Acknowledgements' page, because you are just so darned down-to-earth, like an old friend.Fran Caldwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13545648992948168762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-91783129343828116472009-01-05T16:05:00.000-05:002009-01-05T16:05:00.000-05:00Writers do not procrastinate -- it's called 'letti...Writers do not procrastinate -- it's called 'letting the ideas percolate at the back of one's mind'. <BR/><BR/>I keep telling myself that.BJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02486893836923864197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-73608447266041485552009-01-05T16:01:00.000-05:002009-01-05T16:01:00.000-05:00I am one of those who found this blog through Miss...I am one of those who found this blog through Miss Snark withdrawal. I read it because it's informative, entertaining, and a good way to avoid actually writing. ;)Elissa Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10727748060605823895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-66518743649707800582009-01-05T15:32:00.000-05:002009-01-05T15:32:00.000-05:00I'm an aspiring writer. I found you last summer w...I'm an aspiring writer. I found you last summer when I began researching agents to query. Turns out, you don't represent my genre (darn it all!) but you DO represent all things agent-y. I've learned a great deal from you. So...thanks.Julia Westonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02047973189628160003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-34768673768807871392009-01-05T15:15:00.000-05:002009-01-05T15:15:00.000-05:00Nice to know I'm in the majority. Besides being h...Nice to know I'm in the majority. <BR/><BR/>Besides being helpful, your blog is also entertaining.Debbie Barrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03119207763941673358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-67810128113558645962009-01-05T14:49:00.000-05:002009-01-05T14:49:00.000-05:00Poke me now, Pepper! I'm a new author, and my memo...Poke me now, Pepper! I'm a new author, and my memoir will be published in March. Facebook usually comes in a close second to your blog when I'm in desperate need of a diversion. Thanks for the sparkle in an otherwise mundane day!Leeannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15280273738177421345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-33135743004833159502009-01-05T14:09:00.000-05:002009-01-05T14:09:00.000-05:00Another procrastinating writer. Hmm. Maybe we sh...Another procrastinating writer. Hmm. Maybe we should start poking each other with sharp sticks so we can get some work done?Pepper Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00088936125225559789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-40101728610046371182009-01-05T13:48:00.000-05:002009-01-05T13:48:00.000-05:00I'm a writer and I found you when I began looking ...I'm a writer and I found you when I began looking for an agent. After I realized you prefer mysteries to historical romance, it was too late. I was thoroughly addicted.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10661396654827059313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-83553208794991240562009-01-05T13:25:00.000-05:002009-01-05T13:25:00.000-05:00Well, I started reading as a writer looking for an...Well, I started reading as a writer looking for an agent, and now I have an agent, but old habits die hard.... so I still read you and Kristin and Nathan and Colleen and everybody. Because yer awesome.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06965380978953755823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-35978196016732689112009-01-05T11:55:00.000-05:002009-01-05T11:55:00.000-05:00I am a YA author looking for all different perspec...I am a YA author looking for all different perspectives in the writing market.<BR/>ManiacScribbler =^..^=Maniac Scribblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08459777406653193626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-64980070415724855202009-01-05T11:23:00.000-05:002009-01-05T11:23:00.000-05:00I come to this blog because you're entertaining an...I come to this blog because you're entertaining and a great resource for me. I'm another one of those author-type, seeking representation. I think you know the kind. :)About Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10011023963327391019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-35473647187294607412009-01-05T11:14:00.000-05:002009-01-05T11:14:00.000-05:00I also have another reason for being here. (My med...I also have another reason for being here. (My meds just kicked in and I have this idea for a book).<BR/><BR/>TEACHING YOUR AGENT TO SIT AND FETCH - No choke collar required!<BR/><BR/>I figure, if it'll work on Miss Janet. It'll work on any agent from NY City to... well, Bee Sting, Arkansas!<BR/><BR/>Haste yee back ;-)Haste yee back ;-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00345715370509449971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-38043685742210485462009-01-05T10:41:00.000-05:002009-01-05T10:41:00.000-05:00I clicked looking for info about you and Find Prin...I clicked looking for info about you and Find Print but thats only what brought me here in the first place. I keep coming back for information about Publishing.Aimlesswriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03012050763172251381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-18006373112869411132009-01-05T09:53:00.000-05:002009-01-05T09:53:00.000-05:00I also voted number one, but wish it could be numb...I also voted number one, but wish it could be number two. But alas, you don't represent SF&F. Even so, your posts are entertaining and informative.acpaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13525784835577568805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-38093491143069070642009-01-05T09:50:00.000-05:002009-01-05T09:50:00.000-05:00I voted No. 1, but I really keep coming back becau...I voted No. 1, but I really keep coming back because like your writing voice, and your posts are always entertaining.Anna Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08774415814789806840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-86999576701289736202009-01-05T09:40:00.000-05:002009-01-05T09:40:00.000-05:00Just a writer lost in the blogsphere! I follow th...Just a writer lost in the blogsphere! I follow the blog because it's interesting, a little bit quirky at times, fun, and full of useful information.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06905515473737579937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-50257840285721885422009-01-05T06:33:00.000-05:002009-01-05T06:33:00.000-05:00I'm a writer who will have my urban fantasy finish...I'm a writer who will have my urban fantasy finished and in submission by June. I started reading this blog after you posted an entry about having another book in the works while submitting the previous one (which I plan to do :))Linda Maye Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07203020058437093901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-78067222809746139762009-01-05T06:25:00.000-05:002009-01-05T06:25:00.000-05:00I am looking for information, sure, and am looking...I am looking for information, sure, and am looking for representation. But that doesn't say yeah, but why HERE? Which is why I went with "none of these but still here." <BR/><BR/>The viewpoint here is edgy but amiable, and JR (IMO) doesn't post on uninteresting topics, and she doesn't mince words. I suspect, having found it for reason #1, now I'd come by anyhow.<BR/><BR/>And oh yeah, the NYC-ophilia helps!JEShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18312246296535506327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17040756.post-31388696220134639012009-01-05T01:53:00.000-05:002009-01-05T01:53:00.000-05:00I'm with Rachael: "I'm a published writer sitting ...I'm with Rachael: "I'm a published writer sitting at my desk procrastinating by reading about the business."<BR/><BR/>Thanks.<BR/><BR/>JJJJ Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14815381664636047854noreply@blogger.com