Friday, October 7, 2011

Chipmunk and Agents


So, now a chipmunk has followed in the squirrel's footsteps and is watching me as I work.  When I aim the camera, it turns its head away slightly (as above), as if to deny that it has been spying.

A chipmunk has nothing to do with an agent, but a blog visitor asked on the last post if I have an agent, and the chipmunk is watching me compose an answer:

Yes, I have an agent and have had one since I wrote my first novel. When I lived in England, I had a British agent with an American representative; since I moved back to the States, I've had an American agent who has a British representative.

I've worked with my current agent for thirteen years, and I trust her completely, value her advice, and admire her talents. I rely on mine to sort out contracts and foreign rights, to provide sound analysis and judgement regarding major publishing questions, and to represent me with integrity.

I need an agent, but not everyone does.

The chipmunk is still watching . . .

6 comments:

  1. I do enjoy your posts about the publishing of your books. A nice peek into your industry. Cute chipmunks...funny how he turned his head.

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  2. I'd say they know you are worth watching!

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  3. wasn't he satisfied with your answer?

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  4. This guy is a 'secret' agent, I think. Did he help you guys get the dock out? Or just sit there chuckle? What a guy(or gal)!

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  5. Ya! You guessed it... that was me- my alter-ego.

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  6. Chipmunk, a.k.a. Squirrel, a.k.a. Copy Editor. He knows that if you look him in the eye, the truth will be revealed. He's a lovely little guy!

    Thank you for this information. It's interesting to hear about the world of publishing, especially from someone in the midst of it.

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