STATUS: Like a dork, I’m totally dancing around the office while Chutney barks with happiness. It’s the end of the work day on Friday after all.What’s playing on the iPod right now? FLASH DANCE by Irene Cara Doreen Orion is a local author that I met thanks to Bella Stander.… MORE
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STATUS: I’m actually heading out of the office early to finish up a client edit. It’s just easier to do that when I’m not answering the phone or checking emails. What’s playing on the iPod right now? HALFWAY HOME by TV On The Radio At least according to Forbes. I… MORE
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by Kristin Nelson
STATUS: Finished up a contract today. Oh man, that always feels so good to get the final draft out to the author to sign. Contracts are by far the most time-consuming part of an agent’s job. What’s playing on the iPod right now? PROUD MARY by Tina Turner As agents,… MORE
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STATUS: A quiet day because it’s Rosh Hashanah. What’s playing on the iPod right now? LONG HOT SUMMER by Style Council I had completely forgotten about this interview that I did for Writer’s Digest ages ago. Chuck Sambuchino had asked a bunch of agents about stuff we hated in queries… MORE
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by Kristin Nelson
STATUS: I had a relaxing weekend so I’m feeling ready to face the week. What’s playing on the iPod right now? TAKE IT WITH ME by Tom Waits Last week I was talking about stages in an agent’s career. I hit on the new agent and the building agent. I… MORE
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