If you’re in the #querytrenches, please don’t lose hope. I wrote 4 books, had 2 agents before finding the right one for me. You may stumble along the way, but getting back up, dusting yourself off and keep moving forward is the only way I know how to get where you want to be.

You got this. /end

A year later? It’s been amazing. When people say ‘no agent is better than a bad agent’ IT’S TRUE.

I still struggle with Imposter Syndrome. I think for most #authors, that’s a lifetime thing. But having an #agent who’s supportive, communicative and kind? That’s a wonderful thing. /2

So folks, please, grab this opportunity with both hands to meet other authors. Make friends. Build your community. Being chosen to work with is amazing. Absolutely. But finding your author people, who walk with you through the absolute whirlwind, whiplash chaos that is the publishing industry? /end

They cheered me on through the query trenches. I whooped and hollered when Maria had her own agent announcement, and whooped and hollered again when she announced her first book sale. And did myself a little dance after reading the last page of LAST HOPE IN HOPETOWN to my boys this week /3

I was a #RevPit hopeful for YEARS. Never chosen. AND THAT IS ABSOLUTELY OKAY. Because what I got from the event? Friends. Author friends. Including @jenichappelle.bsky.social and @mariatureaud.bsky.social. I wouldn’t give up either of them for anything. /2

Congrats! 🥳

Happy Valentine’s Day to you and yours!

Congrats!

Oh man I miss that! And the ball game with the parachute…