Let me introduce you to my new agent.

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Let me introduce you to my new agent.

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.

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http://wistfulwritings.blogspot.com/ Paul

Oh yay! That’s great, Mary! Very bright indeed.

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

Thank you! I’m delighted.

http://www.jimchines.com Jim C. Hines

Congrats! Everything I’ve heard about Jennifer Jackson has been very positive.

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

Thanks! Besides Ken, I’m friends with Jay Lake, who is also represented by Jennifer, and have heard nothing but glowing accolades.

http://stevenagy.livejournal.com/ Steve

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.

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

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.

http://www.chrisbillett.net Chris Billett

Congratulations Mary!

A few friends work with Jennifer and all I ever hear about her is awesome so I predict great things!

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

We’ve already hit the ground running!

http://www.srgruber.com Suzanne

Congratulations!

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

Thank you!

http://www.heretherebedragons.net James

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…)

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

Thanks! And I loooooove the surprise.

Douglas Cohen

Congrats!
http://www.newroticgirl.com Aimee

Awesome news! I’ve only heard good things about her.
http://chris-gerrib.livejournal.com Chris Gerrib

Conga Rats!
Laura Anne

congrats, and welcome to the JJ stable!

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

Thank you! I’m so delighted to be here.

http://www.jkathleencheney.com J. Cheney

Excellent! That’s fantastic!

http://david-debeer.com David de Beer

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!?!?

http://www.jkathleencheney.com J. Cheney

I am the same no matter where I go, David….so there!
http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

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.

http://ecmyers.net Eugene

Splendid news! I hope this is the start of a beautiful friendship.

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

Me, too!

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

Thank you, all!
http://nancyfulda.livejournal.com Nancy Fulda

What fantastic news, Mary! Congratulations and best wishes for the future!

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

Thank you so much!

http:rflong.livejournal.com RFLong

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

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

Heck, being jealous is the best compliment. Thank you!

http://www.david-loftus.com David Loftus

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!

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

Life is very, very good.

http://cscole.livejournal.com/ C.S. Cole

Congratulations!!

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

Many thanks!

http://www.demimonde.com M.K. Hobson

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

http://iamrazorwing.livejournal.com Matt

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!
http://www.ekaterinasedia.com Kathy

Yes, very much so! Congrats, MRK!

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

The jinxing thing, man, I live in fear of that. But this has been a series of very happy events.

http://david-debeer.com David de Beer

may your new marriage be blessed and happy all your days.

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

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.

http://www.aletheakontis.com Alethea

You are having one hell of a year, dearest.
And it’s only MARCH!!

Here’s to staying on top of the world!

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

At this rate my general giddiness might well make me insufferable to be around.

http://www.aletheakontis.com Alethea

Pish-tah! If you actually think that’s happening, you know my number. And I promise to pick up the phone even.

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

We should have a phone date soon, regardless of my insufferability.

Kara Gnome

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!

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

Me too!

Lisa Mantchev

Huzzah!!! That is made of shiny fantastic!

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

I was, thankfully, around other people when the email came in or I might have squeeed myself to death.

http://dark-opus.livejournal.com/ Todd

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.

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

Thanks, Todd! That’s such a sweet thing to say.

JennaW

That’s really fantastic — yay!

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

Thank you! It’s nearly twelve hours later and I’m still giddy.

http://charles-tan.blogspot.com Charles Tan

Congrats! Hope your new relationship works out. =)

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

Thanks! I have a very good feeling about it.

http://www.talebones.com Patrick Swenson

Yahoo! That’s a great pick-up. Seems like all the cool people are hanging with Jennifer.

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

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.

http://www.of2minds.org/ Michael Curry

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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.

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

Thank you! I’m glad it’s official too. I got a school-girl thrill seeing my name pop up on her website.

http://www.anaedream.com Kate Baker

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!

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

I’ll see what I can do!

http://cemurphy.net CE Murphy

Bahah. Welcome to the fold, and congratulations. Jenn’s an awesome agent.

-Catie

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

Thank you! I’m delighted to be here.

http://brutalwomen.blogspot.com Kameron Hurley

Jackson is uber-kewl. I think you’ll have a good time~!

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

So far, I’m loving it. She’s already got me hopping, which is exactly what I wanted in an agent.

John Charny

Congrats on a great week!

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

Thank you very much!

Gigi

Many happy congrats, Mary! What fabulous news

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

Thank you, Gigi!

http://www.jasonlundberg.net Jason Erik Lundberg

Big congratulations, Mary!

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

Thank you, Jason!

Fabulous Girl

This is me, belatedly piling on!

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

Thank you, belatedly!

momk

Omedeto gozaimasu! Mary, we note new photos? Whew whew!

http://www.maryrobinettekowal.com Mary Robinette Kowal

Thanks, MomK. How’s Japan treating you?

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