Jennifer Jackson of Donald Maass Literary Agency has just offered me representation. Naturally, I said, “yes.”
And then I ran around in circles, weeping and giggling.
See, I don’t blog about everything but back in January, I made the very hard decision to leave to leave my agent. The details aren’t important, but it wasn’t easy to decide to jump back into the dating pool. It really did feel like I was breaking up with a boyfriend to be single again.
While I was moping, Ken Scholes told me that I should send my manuscript to his agent, which I had already wanted to do. She’s done wonderful things for him and I liked everything I heard about her. It was nice, though, to get Ken’s blessing before sending in that manuscript.
And today, oh man, today the acceptance email came in. I have to tell you that I looked at the subject line and thought, “this is going to be a rejection.” And then it wasn’t and I burst into tears. Yes, I can be very girly.
Really, when people tell you that an agent/author relationship is closer to a marriage than anything else, I think they know what they are talking about. After courting Jennifer Jackson, I do feel like I’ve just been proposed to.
I’m looking forward to what the future holds. It feels very, very bright right now.
Tags: agent, Jennifer Jackson, Journal, Ken Scholes, Writing
Oh yay! That’s great, Mary! Very bright indeed.
Thank you! I’m delighted.
Congrats! Everything I’ve heard about Jennifer Jackson has been very positive.
Thanks! Besides Ken, I’m friends with Jay Lake, who is also represented by Jennifer, and have heard nothing but glowing accolades.
I cringe when I see writing related emails where I’m waiting for a response back from someone. It’s tough to break that habit. Congrats.
That’s exactly what I’m talking about! Even though I knew she’d liked the partial enough to request the full, I couldn’t quite shake the feeling that she’d reject it.
Congratulations Mary!
A few friends work with Jennifer and all I ever hear about her is awesome so I predict great things!
We’ve already hit the ground running!
Congratulations!
Thank you!
Excellent news, and a smart move on both parts. It’s a great combination!
(And since I’m thinking about you, email me - have a surprise for some of your posse…)
Thanks! And I loooooove the surprise.
Congrats!
Awesome news! I’ve only heard good things about her.
Conga Rats!
congrats, and welcome to the JJ stable!
Thank you! I’m so delighted to be here.
Excellent! That’s fantastic!
hey, home come Jeanette gets to use her lj icon and I have to use this weird clam crossed with a fish? not that I’m complaining, I think it brings out my eyes well, but still - why’s she speshuller than me!?!?
I am the same no matter where I go, David….so there!
I suspect that she signed up with Gravatars, but I’m not sure.
You have an Audrey II puppet as your avatar here, but you can swap it out for another one from my collection.
Splendid news! I hope this is the start of a beautiful friendship.
Me, too!
Thank you, all!
What fantastic news, Mary! Congratulations and best wishes for the future!
Thank you so much!
Damn! I’m jealous.
Err… Did I say that out loud?
Oops. Um, I mean, um Congratulations ?
Seriously though. Major congrats. You deserve it.
R
Heck, being jealous is the best compliment. Thank you!
I hadn’t been by your site for a couple weeks, and aside from the fever, all your news has been incredibly good. You go, girl!
Life is very, very good.
Congratulations!!
Many thanks!
Geez, everything’s coming up Mary Robinette Kowal! Award noms, Campbell noms, Boing-Boing mentions, a new agent and … maybe even the secretaryship of SFWA!
I’m so excited and proud for you.
M
What she said exactly. I don’t wanna jinx it or anything, but this is shaping up to be an awesome year for you. Congrats!
Yes, very much so! Congrats, MRK!
The jinxing thing, man, I live in fear of that. But this has been a series of very happy events.
may your new marriage be blessed and happy all your days.
Thank you! I’ll tell you that just the first couple of emails we’ve exchanged are living up to all my hopes. She is an active agent.
You are having one hell of a year, dearest.
And it’s only MARCH!!
Here’s to staying on top of the world!
At this rate my general giddiness might well make me insufferable to be around.
Pish-tah! If you actually think that’s happening, you know my number. And I promise to pick up the phone even.
We should have a phone date soon, regardless of my insufferability.
Oh, congratulations! It’s like reading a wonderful story, to read your blog entries, lately *g* I hope the marriage will be long and happy, and produce loads of sales!
Me too!
Huzzah!!! That is made of shiny fantastic!
I was, thankfully, around other people when the email came in or I might have squeeed myself to death.
Oh, my! “Gotta wear shades” indeed.
Bully for you, Mary! Could not happen to a nicer person, and I just know amazing results will be soon forthcoming from the professional union of you two.
Thanks, Todd! That’s such a sweet thing to say.
That’s really fantastic — yay!
Thank you! It’s nearly twelve hours later and I’m still giddy.
Congrats! Hope your new relationship works out. =)
Thanks! I have a very good feeling about it.
Yahoo! That’s a great pick-up. Seems like all the cool people are hanging with Jennifer.
Considering that she’s got a client list which includes people who not only write fiction that I love but are also some of my favorite people… courting her seemed like the sensible thing.
[We'll see if this makes it past the spam filter this time.]
Congratulations! Hearing Jenn talk about the novel definitely made me think she’d be making the offer, but I’m glad to hear that it’s official.
Thank you! I’m glad it’s official too. I got a school-girl thrill seeing my name pop up on her website.
Congratulations! Seriously though, can you send some giddy and successful vibes my way? This has been an absolutely fabulous stretch of three weeks for you! I’m sure you have plenty of good karma to spare!
I’ll see what I can do!
Bahah. Welcome to the fold, and congratulations. Jenn’s an awesome agent.
-Catie
Thank you! I’m delighted to be here.
Jackson is uber-kewl. I think you’ll have a good time~!
So far, I’m loving it. She’s already got me hopping, which is exactly what I wanted in an agent.
Congrats on a great week!
Thank you very much!
Many happy congrats, Mary! What fabulous news
Thank you, Gigi!
Big congratulations, Mary!
Thank you, Jason!
This is me, belatedly piling on!
Thank you, belatedly!
Omedeto gozaimasu! Mary, we note new photos? Whew whew!
Thanks, MomK. How’s Japan treating you?