tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266371808927804670.post2156343410852258245..comments2023-08-15T05:06:03.233-06:00Comments on The Writing Sisterhood: The Girl Who Waited: My (Long) Road to Finding an AgentThe Sisterhoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09889577041903181315noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266371808927804670.post-19719743766341735352012-09-14T19:19:26.684-06:002012-09-14T19:19:26.684-06:00@ Sandi, Rachel and Debra: Thank you guys and best...@ Sandi, Rachel and Debra: Thank you guys and best of luck with your queries and submissions!Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848249911635132594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266371808927804670.post-71032865776345992852012-09-13T16:33:54.676-06:002012-09-13T16:33:54.676-06:00Excellent story, Lorena! I had a similar experienc...Excellent story, Lorena! I had a similar experience querying before I signed with my first agent. I'm now seeking new representation. Your agent seems special, and I've sent her a query. Best of luck on your literary journey!Debra Lynn Sheltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08238268767406623274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266371808927804670.post-78448331358886398402012-09-12T22:04:48.644-06:002012-09-12T22:04:48.644-06:00Thank you so much for sharing your story! I'm ...Thank you so much for sharing your story! I'm querying my second ms right now, so your story was encouraging. And it's crazy what you said about getting a request on your birthday! My birthday was at the end of August and that night I received a very exciting email from an agent requesting my full. :) It's so great to read success stories of writers who persevered. Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870655070026853342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266371808927804670.post-23229542610896609292012-09-05T05:10:33.695-06:002012-09-05T05:10:33.695-06:00Thank you for sharing your stats. It's so impo...Thank you for sharing your stats. It's so important to share these stories so writers don't lose hope. Congratulations!Sandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809497364875067330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266371808927804670.post-14216412653533570032012-08-29T16:29:04.033-06:002012-08-29T16:29:04.033-06:00Thank you all for your comments and congratulation...Thank you all for your comments and congratulations! I've had so much support in the writing community. You all are great!Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848249911635132594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266371808927804670.post-657410707588440082012-08-21T16:42:52.941-06:002012-08-21T16:42:52.941-06:00Congratulations on getting an agent! :)Congratulations on getting an agent! :)Golden Eaglehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08721520451194318436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266371808927804670.post-41626012338056027292012-08-21T09:26:51.395-06:002012-08-21T09:26:51.395-06:00That was a seriously cute comment, M&M.That was a seriously cute comment, M&M.Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908805179119217608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266371808927804670.post-87777491972685475162012-08-21T09:26:25.275-06:002012-08-21T09:26:25.275-06:00Steph, I wanted to tell you so much at lunch and h...Steph, I wanted to tell you so much at lunch and had to sit on this until she announced it on the blog! :DSuzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908805179119217608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266371808927804670.post-16210714666128636922012-08-21T08:29:10.487-06:002012-08-21T08:29:10.487-06:00Congratulations, Lorena! Now do what Prince instru...Congratulations, Lorena! Now do what Prince instructs us all to do and go party like it's 1999!Mary Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09429769115085903305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266371808927804670.post-38354401828689665422012-08-21T08:17:09.074-06:002012-08-21T08:17:09.074-06:00CONGRATULATIONS, Lore, you KNOW how happy I am for...CONGRATULATIONS, Lore, you KNOW how happy I am for you!! WOOOT <br />*happy dances*Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00482654021641010175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266371808927804670.post-28503623987524278672012-08-20T17:01:16.280-06:002012-08-20T17:01:16.280-06:00Thank you!!!Thank you!!!Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848249911635132594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266371808927804670.post-20964726472267759882012-08-20T16:58:32.844-06:002012-08-20T16:58:32.844-06:00Thank you, Stephanie! When is your novel coming ou...Thank you, Stephanie! When is your novel coming out?Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848249911635132594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266371808927804670.post-70209606370534747512012-08-20T16:58:00.702-06:002012-08-20T16:58:00.702-06:00Wonderful! I'm heading over there. Congratulat...Wonderful! I'm heading over there. Congratulations to you, too!Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848249911635132594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266371808927804670.post-91627023988657297392012-08-20T16:57:08.801-06:002012-08-20T16:57:08.801-06:00All those memories... Gracias, amiga, por tu apoyo...All those memories... Gracias, amiga, por tu apoyo. Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848249911635132594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266371808927804670.post-24544883243600810372012-08-20T16:55:48.897-06:002012-08-20T16:55:48.897-06:00Thank you! I super excited to be part of the TN fa...Thank you! I super excited to be part of the TN family!Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848249911635132594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266371808927804670.post-13094874406108365692012-08-20T16:54:31.902-06:002012-08-20T16:54:31.902-06:00Sister Steph, I was waiting to sign the contract t...Sister Steph, I was waiting to sign the contract to break the news. ;)Lorenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848249911635132594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266371808927804670.post-47784652884845313662012-08-20T13:52:45.993-06:002012-08-20T13:52:45.993-06:00OMG! This is the first I'd heard this news -- ...OMG! This is the first I'd heard this news -- how very exciting! Congratulations! I am so happy for you! I can't wait to have a signed copy of your BOOK! :) (I know! I keep using exclamation points! I'm just so excited!!!)Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02187854108656107958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266371808927804670.post-285169117851717642012-08-20T11:18:21.301-06:002012-08-20T11:18:21.301-06:00Hooray, hooray, HOOOOOORAY!!! So excited to have y...Hooray, hooray, HOOOOOORAY!!! So excited to have you as my agent sister! <br />Congratulations, friend! This is a wild ride--and you've earned your seat!Bethany Crandellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08465408035247412662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266371808927804670.post-26905928434469550282012-08-20T08:51:54.335-06:002012-08-20T08:51:54.335-06:00I've come to the end of reading this over my m...I've come to the end of reading this over my morning coffee and Lucky Charms with my head swirling with all of these memories. For some reason, I see us sitting in the Satellite Coffee with you showing me pictures of the architecture in Ecuador -- not from this summer, but two summers ago (I think) and you told me about the professor who looked down her nose at the student writing category romance.<br /><br />I see your smiling face and dark, curly hair bobbing up to introduce yourself to me at the conference in 2009 when we thought about the 'x meets y' pitch for your first novel. Remember we tossed about 'Dirty Dancing' meets 'Lace?' :)<br /><br />Last year, almost exactly a year ago, attending the banquet with you to receive your award in the contest and feeling the tears of elation squeeze out of my eyes when they named second place and it wasn't you -- you took first!<br /><br />I love what Malena has said. I, too, congratulate Ms. Dugas for recognizing your talent. That is so well put. What else can I add to this, for obvious reasons, my favorite of your posts, except that this is so well deserved! Now that you have the contract in hand, it's time to pop that cork.<br /><br />Adelanta, estimada amiga del alma. Te lo mereces y mas.Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908805179119217608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266371808927804670.post-38007892392990607742012-08-20T06:13:00.501-06:002012-08-20T06:13:00.501-06:00Dearest Sister Lorena
I congratulate Ms. Dugas for...Dearest Sister Lorena<br />I congratulate Ms. Dugas for recognizing your talent and wish both of you the best of luck on this trip you are taking together. I think you are both very fortunate to have found each other.<br /><br />As I told you in private, you are now the heroine and Princess of your own tale. At last you have met your Fairy Godmother, but prior to that you ran into more than one Maleficent and experienced more than one dark night of the soul. <br /><br />As a witness and traveling companion, I can vouch not only for your talent, but for your perseverance, patience, optimism and courage, traits that many of us lack. You are an inspiration to your friends and fellow writers.<br />Malenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08764070340451077376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266371808927804670.post-46614527178088482002012-08-19T21:51:08.725-06:002012-08-19T21:51:08.725-06:00What a fabulous story! I'm SO glad you found a...What a fabulous story! I'm SO glad you found an amazing agent for your story!<br /><br />CONGRATULATIONS!Stephanie Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17437077559099315853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3266371808927804670.post-24042448162068882762012-08-19T21:15:02.714-06:002012-08-19T21:15:02.714-06:00Very cool story and congratulations! I too just po...Very cool story and congratulations! I too just posted a similar tale on my blog! It's a very exciting time, and now on to the next bit! Best of luck!Write Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11243460609179141414noreply@blogger.com