Writers’ Conferences — why I go.
Some go for the inspiration. Some, to improve their craft. Some go in hopes of finding an agent who will get them a six-figure advance and a three-book deal while [...]
How to write a KILLER query
In this golden age of indie-publishing some writers still want to go the traditional route, which means finding a literary agent to represent your brainchild. It’s all rather backward [...]
Literary agents: How to fall in love.
Agents, how many times this week have you written these words, "Sorry, I just didn't fall in love with it" ? How many blog posts have you titled Five [...]
Looking for Redfeather is looking for agent
I've always loved a good road trip. My newly completed manuscript, "Looking for Redfeather" is a contemporary American road trip story about three runaway teens who meet up serendipitously and [...]
Finding Mr. (or Ms.) Right
Finding an agent is like looking for Mr. Right in a singles bar – you are constantly buying new shoes with high heels that kill your feet but [...]
Collison signs with new agent
Facebook is my new literary agent. Facebook replaces Laura Rennert who represented Star-Crossed, my first novel (book I of the Patricia MacPherson Nautical Adventure Series). I was inspired to write [...]