Nope. Winter is the time I hide away and write. Instead of only an early morning stint at the computer, I have long lovely days to spend with words. How rare, how joyous!

During my career as a novelist, I have had the privilege of working with big houses (Doubleday, William Morrow, HarperCollins), a small commercial publisher (Thunder Bay), and agents and publishers on four continents. I’ve waded through sixteen-page, multi-title contracts, foreign contracts, and royalty statements. I’ve been fortunate enough to be successful, and I’ve been dumb enough to get burned.

I have a whole lot yet to learn. So why don’t we help each other?

I’m currently working on a new manuscript. Maybe you are, too. I’m currently trying to find a new agent. Maybe you’re looking for an agent, too. Or maybe you’re a reader, and you’d like to know a bit more about the business that brings us the books. 

So let’s talk about it. Let’s help each other figure things out.  Honest questions and helpful answers.

And to add a little sweetener to the mix, anyone who posts a question or an answer will be in the drawing for our February 2010 book. It’s a great one (in size and content) –  Jeff Herman’s Guide to Book Publishers, Editors, and Literary Agents 2010.  Check my next post for details.

Blessings, Sue Harrison