Danielle Simpson

Skylark, you know you are my inspiration! I’ve watched what you’ve achieved, and I’m just like, “I want that!” It is lovely to see your “journey” from start to finish. I am so looking forward to your speech. xxx

Congrats again, Elle!
And congrats on all your other publications recently too xxx

Thanks guys!
Annoyingly, I am only going for the Sunday, so won’t get to revel in the glory. Will have a little party on my sofa at the appropriate time 🙂

Oh my goodness, thanks guys. You know, without all your support over the years, I wouldn’t be in this position. Fact.

Thanks guys!

Welcome Graeme and Louise!

Hi Elle / L.

I like this, I think the use of “you” works, and I like how each section is a little vignette giving further insights into how she is in different relationships. I like how you cover not only the submission in the sexual / intimate side, but across the board – hobbies, food types, etc. It’s heartbreaking how she wants the “right”…[Read more]

That’s really helpful and interesting. Thanks, Gipps.

Congratulations Pinkbelt, on submitting! I am keeping everything crossed for you xx

Yep, I agree about the fine line. Especially if you’ve never met the agent and don’t know how they might take it!

If you want more examples of the efficiency and expediency with which agents deal with submissions, the #TenQueries podcasts from the Manuscript Academy show this. It’s with American agents, but much still applies, I’d imagine.

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HUG. HUG HUG HUG.

I’ve read and heard elsewhere (agent podcasts or something). I think it’s because they all sort of know each other and are friends, and it just makes it a bit awkward for them. They don’t want to feel they are in competition with each other.