Dear Evil Editor,
I wanted to begin 2010 by offering my sincere thanks for your advice. I submitted my query letter to you in April of 2007 (Face-Lift 320). As a result of your suggestions (and those made by your minions) I received offers of representation from three agents. I have now sold four young adult novels! The first book, Tagged, will be published on March 1, 2010 by Harlequin Teen. The second, Past Midnight, will be published on September 1, 2010, and books three and four will be released in 2011.
When I began the writing process, I needed all the help I could get. Reading your blog was an invaluable tool for me. Thank you for your time, your advice and your wit.
Best,
Mara Purnhagen
Hooray, Mara!
ReplyDeleteNow that's the way to dominate the spring and fall lists :o)
That's fucking awesome. Seriously.
ReplyDeleteI love success stories.
The Evil Editor is like a four-leaf-clover. Make a wish on his blog and it will come true.
Hey--how about posting some lotto numbers?
Bravo! Always nice to hear of success.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations and best wishes on future novels.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Mara!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Mara!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Mara! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats! That's great!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful, Mara! Excellent news!!
ReplyDeleteLovely! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThank you, everyone! If I knew EE's true identity, I would buy him a drink (or two or three) the next time I'm in New York.
ReplyDeleteHappy new year, indeed!
ReplyDeleteMucho congrats!
Very excited for you! March 1 will be here in no time!
ReplyDeleteHurray! Great news. Savour every moment of your first release!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a job well done!
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