Blogger: Rachel Kent
I don’t know about you, but I usually struggle with finding a blog topic. I am lucky to one of 5 bloggers on the Books & Such page. I know most of you run your own blogs …
The Importance of Rest
Blogger: Rachel Kent
I know writers are always pressing hard to keep moving forward. The books have to be done on time. The proposals have to be submitted for the next contracts. The marketing is never-ending. And let’s not forget …
Happy New Year: 2019!
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Christmas Ornaments with Meaning
Blogger: Rachel Kent
I was look
ing back at some old December blog posts for inspiration, and came across one about favorite Christmas ornaments. I previously posted about this ornament from Yellowstone National Park. Back in 2011, my husband and …
Authors Speaking at Schools: What would you present?
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Yesterday, my daughter had an author come to her school to give a presentation. Envelopes were sent home before the event so parents could buy an autographed book in advance (nice for the author!). I am not …
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How to get your book in shape after NANOWRIMO.
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Are you participating in NANOWRIMO this year? I know at least two of my clients are. I hope you are all doing well with meeting your daily goals!
As you work toward finishing your manuscript, it’s important …
Christmas books! And a chance to win a book!
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Our clients’ Christmas releases are starting to arrive at the office. A couple of weeks ago, we received agency copies of:
Wyoming Christmas Quadruplets by Jill Kemerer
The Victorian Christmas Brides Collection with stories by Books & …
My Journey to Books & Such
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Recently, I have had a couple of people ask me how I became an agent. It’s a story I like to share because I can see God’s hand in the whole thing.
A favorite book led me …
Be ready for marketing opportunities.
Blogger: Rachel Kent
Have you seen this video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbsZohEMn38
It’s a grandma reading to her baby grandchild. The book they are reading is The Wonky Donkey by Craig Smith. This video has gone viral, and if you watch it you’ll …
Genre Mashup
Blogger: Rachel Kent
I’ve had books like Pride & Prejudice and Zombies on my mind recently. (I actually own an autographed copy of that book–it was a gift and the giver knew it was a funny one.) The writer (re-teller?) …