STATUS: Just another manic Monday. Can’t believe it’s 3 pm already.
What’s playing on the XM or iPod right now? BEMSHA SWING by Roy Haynes
Recently, I had something that has never happened to me before as an agent.
I had an editor ring up, out of the blue, to offer on a book that she had passed on 2 months previously. And she didn’t just offer for one book.
If the term “gaping fish” comes to mind, you won’t be far off in terms of how I looked when the call came in. I was so surprised that I think I even asked: “You’re calling to offer?” As if she were pulling my leg.
All my agent friends want to know how I made this happen.
I replied: “Uh, I answered the phone when it rang.”
And of course, the one thing everyone else wants to know is this: Why did the editor change her mind?
Tune in tomorrow…
Oh wow, that’s really amazing. Congratulations to the author and you! 🙂
Now, there’a a cliffhanger! I’m intrigued.
That is an awesome way to start the week! Can’t wait to hear the details…
Ooh, congrats. Now I’m intrigued too. 🙂
Wow. I’m intrigued, and very happy for you and the author!
Congratulations! I can’t wait to hear the rest of this —
Congratulations on the sale!
Perhaps the manuscript storyline had been rolling around in her head, and she finally decided that if she couldn’t stop thinking about it it must be a good one. 🙂
Happy Monday!
Perhaps editors suffer from bipolar or multiple personality disorder?
Wow, I can’t believe it..that’s one book that’s meant to be published!
Good luck with that, all.
Interesting…
When the book comes out, you’ll have to let us know it was “The One” lol
Hopefully we get to find out the answer to that final question… 😉
Cliffhanger ending! How dare you Dan Brown us! I’ll definitely be tuning in tomorrow.
Haha. I wonder if the author had that same “gaping fish” moment when you informed him/her about it!
Oh, the suspense! Big congrats though. I’m also curious about how many more than the one book she offered on. . .
Excellent news! And can’t wait to see what tomorrow brings. 🙂
Wow. I can’t believe that happened. I’ve never heard of it happening before, at least. Congratulations to both you and the author!! Must be a great book.
Congrats! And, you’re such a tease. 😉
Love this! Can’t wait to hear the rest! 🙂
Was it still available??
I’m guessing that the story involved a giant oil spill, or the divorce of a long time political couple. 🙂
That’s terrible to leave us all hanging like that! Shame on you!! 🙂
Oh, I’m just dying to know…. Post early tomorrow, okay?
Amy
Woot! How wonderful! I can’t wait to read the rest of the story. 🙂
Yay for good news!
Can’t wait to hear the happy ending.
At this rate, I’ll have to create a new category for rating agents. 😉
Dave Kuzminski, Editor
Preditors & Editors ™
Count me as another “wow.” Congratulations. I can’t help but speculate that’s it’s topical, as Robin said. Congrats!
Oh wow! What a cool story! But you can’t leave me hangin until tomorrow! LOL
Note to self: always answer phone when it rings!
I’ll be hitting the refresh button all day until you post.
OMG–what a story! I can’t wait to read the second installment. 🙂
*gasp* I want to know who it is!! Wonder what changed their mind – how intriguing!
Wow, congrats. Like the others, I can’t help wonder what kind of a book it was.
Wow….very cool!
“Tune in tomorrow… “
Same blog time. Same blog channel.
🙂
Tease. Like we’re not here everyday regardless?
holy cow! i’m hooked!
What a cliffhanger!
Ok…I’m a rookie but could it possibly have anything to do with an agent with several books at one time on the NY Best seller list? If you’re a betting person going with a proven track record sounds like wisdom to me!
That’s amazing! Congratulations!
*hits refresh continuously to see if the post is updated with an answer*
So Awesome
Intrigued!
(Oh wow, it’s so great that my word verification is “rookie.”)
Editor changed her mind because..
a) She had been on the fence about it, but couldn’t stop thinking about the book even after she passed.
b) Someone whose opinion she respects told her that type of book was going to be the next BIG thing.
c) She passed because she couldn’t get buy approval from editorial board. A superior who had veto power quit or retired to Tahiti.
d)She suddenly got more money in her budget.
Any of the above????