Second Piece of Great News…

[erastes]

Leading on from first piece…

Last week I sent a query letter to an agent, once again.  He surprised me by emailing within a few hours and asking to see the full manuscript so I sent it off with a cheer (because getting to that stage is great enough) – and then yesterday I got an offer of representation.

I’m stunned.  Three years I’ve been looking for an agent and admittedly most of the time I’ve been “doin’ it rong.”  I tried to get an agent for Standish (after it was published – D’OH, aren’t you glad it was me making these egregious errors and not you?) and then Transgressions. (before, thank goodness!) I am not surprised that Transgressions didn’t get picked up, because it’s very genre, and at the time, it was still going to be viewed as “OMG Gay historical? What the hell is that?”  So I finished Junction X and started trying to get that represented—and being that it’s sort of literary, and non-romance I had hopes.

And yay!

Of course this doesn’t mean a sale, it’s an agent, not a publisher. But it’s an agent!  He really likes the book (obviously, I suppose) and I’m really quite excited.

Watch this space!

Comments

[chris-smith-atr.livejournal.com]

You know what I think. You horrible Goauld.

MWAH.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

You are just mean. :)

[semioticwarrior.livejournal.com]

OMG IT'S YOUR DAY!!!!!!!!

[erastes.livejournal.com]

It's been my week, it seems! Thank you, dear!

[catsintheattic.livejournal.com]

Congrats! :-)

[erastes.livejournal.com]

thank you!

[pepperlandgirl4.livejournal.com]

Oh, congratulations!!!!!!! I literally can't even imagine how exciting that must be for you. :) I wish there was a word for "extremely happy" and "crazy jealous." The Germans probably have one.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Thank you, dear! :) I think I'm a bit stunned. I mean one HAS goals, but sometimes you just think they aren't going to happen.

[upstart-crow.livejournal.com]

This is so very, very good! I hope he sells it quickly! :)

When you sign the contract with him, I'd be curious to know who he is, if you'd like to tell. It's good to know who the GLBTQ author and content-friendly agents are out there.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Me too! I have a list of GLBT friendly agents, I must post them on the EAA.

[leni-jess.livejournal.com]

I hope you are really, really chuffed, and stay that way for as long as possible, because, OMG, wonderful news! Congratulations on getting what will, I hope, be an ever-present help in time of need.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I hope he can talk publishers into being as enthusiastic about the project! *beams*

[mysid.livejournal.com]

CONGRATULATIONS! I'm so happy for you!

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Thank you dear! I can't believe it, and people like you have been around since... I was writing the puppies!!

[storm-grant.livejournal.com]

That's terrific! I'm so pleased for you; you've certainly worked hard to earn this. What a great week you're having.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

It's definitely a case of 1 percent inspiration 99 percent perspiration, I think! Thank you, dear!

[crawling-angel.livejournal.com]

Brieliant! *sends you lots of cheese and fizz*

I need to talk to you. Are you ever around online to speak to on AIM/MSN?

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Thanks dear! I shall treat myself to fizz tomorrow I think

I'm on MSN now - underlucius@hotmail.co.uk

go for it.

[tiggothy.livejournal.com]

Yayz!
*does a linedance in celebration*
(erm... just got back from line dancing, sorry :-S)

[erastes.livejournal.com]

LOL! I shall just have to imagine - thank you!

[spindriftdancer.livejournal.com]

Happyhappy Joyjoy! Good for you! That's seriously awesome for you.

[copperbeech.livejournal.com]

That is awesome! I hope it bodes well!

I'm waiting, after two requests for a full from two agents, over 2 months ago. Killing. me.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Heh yes, tell me about it. I got a rejection last week that they'd had for a year!

[lee-rowan.livejournal.com]

Congratulations!

I can't say I'm surprised... that's one hell of a fine story. And probably a little more acceptable for a mainstream press because (you've mentioned this here, I hope I'm not spoiling anything) it does have Teh Dead Gay factor. I'm not sure mainstream has got its head around happy endings yet.

But -- GO, YOU! I hope this agent turns out to be a gem!

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Thanks, Lee! fingers crossed!

[alex-beecroft.livejournal.com]

Woohoo! Congratulations! :)

Also, you have yellow eyes. It's a little scary.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

its gou'ald erastes!

blame mad smith.

thank 'ee dear

[beckyblack]

Fantastique!

[erastes.livejournal.com]

thank you!

[vinnie-tesla.livejournal.com]

Exciting! Can we see the query letter, or does it contain Confidential Information?

[erastes.livejournal.com]

i'll post on a flock tomorrow if thats ok - am in bed now!

:)

[m-barnette.livejournal.com]

I'm not trying to burst your bubble, however... Be cautious. If the agent -ever- asks for a dime to represent you, decline and withdraw your book. Yogs rule: Money flows toward the author, not away. This applies to agents the same as it does to publishers.

And congratulations. I hope this is the real deal for you.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

nod nod. i did a lot of homework and the contract is entirely open ended and definitely no money paid out.

[belluthien.livejournal.com]

Yay! GO YOU!!!
y

[erastes.livejournal.com]

thank you, dear!

[baritonejeff.livejournal.com]

Congratulations, sweetheart!!!!!

[erastes.livejournal.com]

thank you!! i love the birdie!

[enolabloodygay.livejournal.com]

About bloody time too! These agents take forever to pick up on you.

Can I get my best frock out now to represent you on Jonathan Ross? And start writing your biography? And do all the things I told you would happen when you started?

Remember, I still have hard copy of your early work.......

Seriously, so proud of your achievements and so happy for you!

Love you loads my brilliant author friend!

And if you dare blush, I will slap you!

xxx

[erastes.livejournal.com]

OMG

*considers sending the boys around for copy of Ourobourous* (see, I still can't spell it)

Thanks dear! Well see if it's helpful, but it can't hurt, I say, he certainly seems enthusiastic which is a Good Thing. Although I have to be mildly concerned over a man who says "I really enjoyed reading Junction X"

LOL

[shiawmeimei.livejournal.com]

Major congrats!

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Thank you, dear!

[nagasvoice.livejournal.com]

Congratulations, very good news!

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[taylorbooks.livejournal.com]

YAY!!!!!! AWESOME! Next thing we know you'll be taking Random House or HarperCollins by storm.

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Thanks you!

Here's hoping! Never let it be said I was underambitious. Not sure if that's a good thing, but I think you've got to be (internally at least!)

[cassiopaya.livejournal.com]

YAY!

::wishes I had a Kermit icon to properly express my YAY!::

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Thank you! Have a Fizzgig instead! (He works for crying and celebrating, I find)

[gavinatlas.livejournal.com]

Congratulations! Hurray! I hope this success leads to many more. :)

[erastes.livejournal.com]

Thank you, dear!