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I guess I was sucked into that one. Curse my trusting soul. Cheers, McAllister!
As one of Suzie's existing clients before Brendan left, I can say that I was ecstatic for my new agent-mates and for Suzie's growing list. I could tell she was busier than normal, but she was utterly brilliant about making sure my work was considered in an amazingly quick time-frame. She's a damn hard worker.
So excited that . . . I might have . . . sent some cookies . . .
Suzie has taken over handling of my situation. She won't become my agent (sob), but she's following up with all of the editors Brendan had submitted my book to and letting me know what's what.
This is a lot of work for her, and she has been friendly and communicative.
As another one of Brendan's former clients who is now repped by Suzie, I have lots of good things to say about her. She pulled my MS that was on sub and gave me revision comments, and the new version is much stronger (it's now back on sub). Also in that time she read yet another one of my MSs and gave me revision notes.
And her current clients were all very friendly and welcoming.
Frankly, I'm dismayed that anyone would hold any of the agents at FinePrint up for review. I have several authors who are repped by Stephany and Janet. This is a class agency. They take care of their authors and stay in touch with editors in order to ensure their clients are being well cared for.
Additionally, they send great writers to my desk for review and I always clear the decks when they query me. Always.
Frankly, I'm dismayed that anyone would hold any of the agents at FinePrint up for review.
I really think it stems from a writer disgruntled about Brendan's departure. Sure, we have questions and concerns but it doesn't merit bashing an agency that is clearly one of the best.
Sorry, but I took it as trying to start a fire where none exists.It does a good job of highlighting the difference between a great agency and a poor one. Great agencies/agents can be held up for review and come out on top.
Mmm hmm. Conversely, raising issues does not constitute "bashing", and I'm getting mighty sick of folks labeling anything not rosey-posey as such.