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Friday, October 2, 2009

Publishing Pulse 10/2/09




The New QueryTracker 3 Launched this Week


QueryTracker.net received a face lift that included not only a new look, but exciting new features. In addition to the extensive list of literary agents and features already in place, networking and publishers have been added. You can read about the upgrade here and visit the new QueryTracker here.


New Agents Added to the QueryTracker Database


Several new agents were added to the QT database in the month of September. Check out their profiles for website links and genres they represent.

Teresa Kietlinski joined the Prospect Agency.
Myrsini Stephanides is new to the the Carol Mann Agency.
Kerry Evans is now with Levine Greenberg Literary Agency.
Leslie Kaufmann joined Kneerim & Williams at Fish & Richardson.
Adriana Dominguez is now an agent with Full Circle Literary, LLC.



QT Congrats


Congratulations to QueryTracker member, Scott Tracey, whose book, Witch Eyes, was sold to Flux Publishing in a 2 book deal. Mr. Tracey is represented by Colleen Lindsay of Fine Print Literary Management. Congrats, Scott!

Tips, News & Other Interesting Info from Around the 'Net

Literary agent Kristin Nelson blogged about how agents make money.

I liked Eric's post over at Pimp My Novel called "Never Give Up! Never Surrender!"

Guide to Literary Agents is hosting a fun contest called "The Worst Story Ever Told."

Dial Books editor Liz Waniewski is interviewed by author Cynthia Leitich Smith on one of my favorite blogs, Cynsations. You should also check out Cynthia Leitich Smith's website. She has great information for writers including children's and young adult literature sources and agent interviews.


Wishing everyone a fabulous weekend.

Mary


3 comments:

Rebecca Knight said...

Congrats, Scott! :D

Patrick said...

Way to go Scott. Congratulations!

Jill said...

"The worst story ever told" sounds like a fun contest!

Jill
www.jilledmondson.blogspot.com