Kvetch

If I may just kvetch for a moment, I don't get all these agents who complain about authors sending them queries that show little knowledge of the agent's literary speciality -- when so many agents offer so little information about themselves, and are not available online! It seems necessary to develop psychic powers in this business...

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Fledgling Vampire

Both Leny and I have (separately) taught Octavia Butler's dystopic Parable of the Sower this year. Now Thivai Abhor has a fascinating interview with the author on Bat Segundo (click on the Bat to hear). It's a lengthy interview, and Octavia discusses global warming and the recent disaster in New Orleans in relation to the "warnings" in her Parable books. The audio interview takes 3-4 min. to load.

Christopher Little Literary Agency

OK, for all youse champions who have finished your NanoWrimo Novel, here's submission info on another literary agency. This one numbers J.K. (Harry Potter) Rowling among their clientele:

http://www.christopherlittle.net/
info@christopherlittle.net

Their promo asserts: “Proven global capabilities…representing a diverse range of writers.” 4-6 week response. They emphasize an international clientele.

Christopher Little Literary Agency
Eelbrook Studios
125 Moore Park Road
London, SW6 4PS

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