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An Agent’s View of the Submission Process
My brain has been sucked into submission mode today. This is the time that my client has to cede some control and let me take the driver's seat. It's an exciting time, where every "yes, I'll read" is imbued with hope. Before we even get here, there's lot of...
The Making of Savage Island
Guest Blog Post by Carol Wolf A book doesn't come from one idea, but hundreds. After it's written it's hard to remember all that went into it, but I have a distinct recollection of one of the engendering moments of Savage Island. I read an article that stuck in my...
Recommended Summer Reads for Kiddos!
Summer's officially here, but you may know a little bookworm who's not ready to put away the books. Here are some of my favorite titles for 8-14-year-olds.... There's something here for everyone: young history buffs, outdoorsy kids, aspiring thespians, and little...
Kindle Worlds Insider Tips
Guest post from romance author Heather Hiestand With Kindle Worlds, it’s all who you know. Want to write fan fiction with the possibility of making money, set in the world of popular fiction, movies, or comics? That’s how Amazon originally designed their Kindle Worlds...
Romance is in the air!
Next week, July 13-16, marks the annual pilgrimage of romance writers to the Romance Writers of America Convention. Thousands of bestsellers, indie stars, debut authors and hopefuls gather at a Marriott Hotel, this time in lovely San Diego, to learn, network, and...
EVERYTHING WE KEEP has been chosen as a Kindle First!
The day is here, and we have an announcement: EVERYTHING WE KEEP by Kerry Lonsdale has been chosen as a Kindle First! This is big, sort of like being chosen as Lake Union Publishing's lead title for this month. Here's how it works: Kindle First allows readers to read...
Cover Reveal: Savage Island by Carol Wolf
“Men of courage, throughout the world, come to Savage Island and prove yourselves!” So implores Dutch-Indonesian businessman Jules Van Allen. For all of human history, men have proved their courage by fighting hand-to-hand. On Savage Island, combatants will be paid...
Should I Submit My Book in the Summer?
Sing it with me now: Puuuuuuuuuuublishing's out! For! Sum-mer! This one's for all of you who may feel scared off of submitting your work once the air conditioning turns on. Though it's important to be aware of certain tendencies and perceived norms in the business...
Going on Submission
#AskFuse! Can you tell me about going in submission (coming up with the list, waiting, & selling) And what is the difference between pre-empt and an auction?
Tricia’s Ten “Nope” Romance Queries
Each week, Team Fuse posts on this blog to inform, enlighten, and entertain our readers. Queries are a popular blog topic for me because I want to help Romance authors land me as an agent. Heck, I want all authors to land the agent of their dreams! So, why does most...
