tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post1455941740579319520..comments2023-09-29T09:18:38.933-04:00Comments on Bent on Books: Sometimes a Little Stalking Is a Good ThingJenny Benthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12744171500436166262noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-81140148866084497772013-09-17T21:33:47.663-04:002013-09-17T21:33:47.663-04:00And... your Twitter account calls me an idiot. Ven...And... your Twitter account calls me an idiot. Venturing Amazonward to acquire said book. SMHMaggie https://www.blogger.com/profile/04176706518680936805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-61516108803003591852013-09-17T21:30:51.626-04:002013-09-17T21:30:51.626-04:00This was utterly hilarious and I share your stalke...This was utterly hilarious and I share your stalkerism. I've interacted with Jenny on two occasions and she's my dream agent, too :-) I can't wait to hear you've gotten the deal because I'm betting the book is an uber gem. Maggie https://www.blogger.com/profile/04176706518680936805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-76795641525033144522012-07-23T13:31:09.703-04:002012-07-23T13:31:09.703-04:00Wow...I loved this post! Thank you, Robin, for fin...Wow...I loved this post! Thank you, Robin, for finding the time to tell your story about how you found representation with Jenny Bent. <br /><br />I completely understand the trials and tribulations of wanting so desperately to write that book while also being a full time Mom. I had three kids in twenty months and I know the kind of crazy of which Robin speaks. As a mom and writer, I find great encouragement from her humor, persistence, hard work and success. <br /><br />Like Robin, I've also read so many inspiring words from humor authors I love who are also represented by Jenny Bent. She is the first agent I'm sending a query letter to once my manuscript is complete!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-54938588797210303372011-11-10T09:36:50.949-05:002011-11-10T09:36:50.949-05:00Ahhh, but your stories bring back so many memories...Ahhh, but your stories bring back so many memories! I'll look for you in print; can't wait to read you! You have the type of humor that tickles my funny bone. Is there anything funnier than raising a child? <br /><br />I would LOVE to read your query letter. My husband, the novelist, has been frought with rejection and I think it stems from a bad letter (the book is, of course, FAB!). We sit up nights re-writing his query over, ad nauseum.<br /><br />Much luck with your book(s); there will be many, I'm sure!<br /><br />PennySurfCityMimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15178546605962891816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-25012671651400241832011-08-08T22:44:33.677-04:002011-08-08T22:44:33.677-04:00Thanks Emily!Thanks Emily!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01877319075380937205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-77608696118977631612011-07-23T12:51:18.213-04:002011-07-23T12:51:18.213-04:00What an incredible story! I really enjoyed reading...What an incredible story! I really enjoyed reading it. I'm glad your querying process ended in success, Robin. Your voice is funny and down-to-earth. It's no surprise Jenny scooped you up.Emily R. Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03892444969625637064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-86652428245475779662011-07-10T20:33:55.811-04:002011-07-10T20:33:55.811-04:00Linda,
I TOTALLY feel you. Rejection totally sucks...Linda,<br />I TOTALLY feel you. Rejection totally sucks. (That was deep, no?) Don't give up! I would think that with your experience, it won't be long until you'll find a new niche for your writing! <br />RRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01877319075380937205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-2378869644026712252011-07-10T20:30:34.919-04:002011-07-10T20:30:34.919-04:00Hi MarryMead! Click on the link above and pop over...Hi MarryMead! Click on the link above and pop over to my blog. You can see what it looks like and shoot me an email and I'll send you a copy of my query letter!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01877319075380937205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-9380362727296145892011-07-06T17:24:06.636-04:002011-07-06T17:24:06.636-04:00I queried Jenny, but haven't heard back yet......I queried Jenny, but haven't heard back yet...of course it's been all of two days! I'm not above a little stalking if that's what it takes...LOL This is just the most frustrating part of the experience! I want to jump up and down in this sea of people and scream, "look at me...look at me! I blog! I write! I'm funny!" Oh well...time will tell. It's not like I'm giving up on this little quest of mine!Erica Lucke Deanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09628723922357553850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-33178760446508553672011-07-05T13:24:45.466-04:002011-07-05T13:24:45.466-04:00Robin,
You just did a terrific job reminding all ...Robin, <br />You just did a terrific job reminding all of us yet-to-be-published authors how important it is never to give up.<br /><br />I, too, am a Mom of young-un. I quit full-time work in 2009 as a Boston Globe editor/reporter not long after my son was born. I also wanted to pursue my dream of finishing a memoir.<br /><br />I have and I now am in the querying stage. After nearly 25 years of always getting yeses on nearly everything I pitched, I'm learning how to take it when someone says no. My response - while my son's napping or in his few days of day-care - I try again - and again!<br /><br />I love how you write about 'stalking' agents. I suspect, though, that you did it with aplomb and respect. Well, I know you did or you never would have gotten the coveted yes.<br /><br />I look forward to reading your books. Then again, phew! My son is pretty much done with potty training now. <br /><br />All the best,<br /><br />Linda<br /><br />Your writing is clear and ever so funny.Linda K. Wertheimerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03858442560262543374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-28633323969522708682011-07-05T10:04:39.546-04:002011-07-05T10:04:39.546-04:00Hi Robin- Thanks for the great post. I have a cou...Hi Robin- Thanks for the great post. I have a couple of questions for you- Did you get your writing start as a blogger and is your blog a series of "blogs" or funny stories? I'm curious as to what sort of format you submitted with your query to BA. Thanks for all the info, it was very inspiring!It's All About The Grape!https://www.blogger.com/profile/09217565421567524537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-77777467052710089492011-06-20T21:59:22.529-04:002011-06-20T21:59:22.529-04:00Writing while napping, the kids not me, was the be...Writing while napping, the kids not me, was the best. Quiet house, dog asleep on couch, my Selectric Electric humming, me tapping out a tempo...ah...life was grand until I found a dead frog, as flat and as dry as a piece of rice paper, under the pile of laundry on the basement floor. It was February and at the bottom of the heap were our bathing suits from the previous summer. I never told the kids I killed Kermit.<br />Robin, cherish these early wacky years...blink...and they are gone.Carolynnwith2Nshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394998702410764388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-83019170206774500942011-06-20T09:48:23.141-04:002011-06-20T09:48:23.141-04:00SHUT UP JANET REID!! I got a SMILE?!! Gonna go che...SHUT UP JANET REID!! I got a SMILE?!! Gonna go check that off of my bucket list! And really THANK YOU for all the free info and instruction you offer to our community!<br /><br />@Joani, I definitely I have a second career as a contortionist if this whole writing thing doesn't pan out...Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01877319075380937205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-70242322863172714732011-06-19T20:47:46.235-04:002011-06-19T20:47:46.235-04:00LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. Though I did get a visual of yo...LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. Though I did get a visual of your Cirque du Soleil breastfeeding technique, I am truly inspired. Thank you! *pulling out the quillAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-44315342651954094302011-06-19T19:56:23.487-04:002011-06-19T19:56:23.487-04:00"I quietly stalked the Query Shark"
I m..."I quietly stalked the Query Shark"<br /><br />I must admit, this made even the Fierce Finned One smile.<br /><br />Also, Jenny is the cat's pjs and when your book is published I will be right there to buy it.Janet Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615380335938685231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-9894018629752009972011-06-18T12:17:50.207-04:002011-06-18T12:17:50.207-04:00Robin is as funny as she is generous. She will giv...Robin is as funny as she is generous. She will give your her third arm right off of her back, just as soon as she finishes wiping.<br /><br />;)Ann Imighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01383249597505013239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-46439808852757419152011-06-18T11:35:13.059-04:002011-06-18T11:35:13.059-04:00throughout my life I have been told repeatedly, “Y...throughout my life I have been told repeatedly, “You should write a book.”<br /><br />I know that feeling well. I think that the worst part about novel writing is the query process. It is nearly impossible to include all of the twists and turns and underlying themes of a complete manuscript into just one page. I've never lacked for being able to come up with a story line, but I struggle with the query.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03158978490041796686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-59926533735574941042011-06-18T09:18:03.591-04:002011-06-18T09:18:03.591-04:00Great post! I feel the same way about Jenny. I wil...Great post! I feel the same way about Jenny. I will stalk her and keep writing books until she either takes out a restraining order against me or signs me.Debra Lynn Sheltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08238268767406623274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-27259355211484380502011-06-18T01:47:05.124-04:002011-06-18T01:47:05.124-04:00What a great story. Best of luck! Can't wait t...What a great story. Best of luck! Can't wait to see you published.Anita Saxenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12444339735834716979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-32184968305609371992011-06-17T23:53:41.882-04:002011-06-17T23:53:41.882-04:00That was a great read! Congratulations, Robin, and...That was a great read! Congratulations, Robin, and I hope things just keep getting better for you.Shayne Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11071406385872399178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-33831595718040893862011-06-17T21:49:34.480-04:002011-06-17T21:49:34.480-04:00Thanks guys!!
Rachel, DON'T give up!! And se...Thanks guys!! <br /><br />Rachel, DON'T give up!! And seriously, aim high! I was scared to death to query Jenny and LOOK WHAT HAPPENED!!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01877319075380937205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-18927837511659221592011-06-17T17:35:05.837-04:002011-06-17T17:35:05.837-04:00Pretty sure I'm not Robin's target audienc...Pretty sure I'm not Robin's target audience, but that post was great - she's one funny lady.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-16067825018787152052011-06-17T13:04:21.595-04:002011-06-17T13:04:21.595-04:00I love this! Finding out the intelligent, pragmat...I love this! Finding out the intelligent, pragmatic methods of other writers seeking representation has been so useful. It makes getting an agent seem less like luck and more like hard work. Hard work I can do. Luck.... can't say that I've had a lot of experience with that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3570843285923755385.post-85747675826439607862011-06-17T12:58:04.219-04:002011-06-17T12:58:04.219-04:00Laughing! Very delightful post, Robin. I did enjoy...Laughing! Very delightful post, Robin. I did enjoy reading it.<br /><br />And, please, please, you must take a moment to wipe. Ahem. *cough*Marisa Birnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17945909737147497606noreply@blogger.com