I can't believe that. I thought your agent was a good friend of yours? Do you have any kind of contract with them?
Mal: If anyone gets nosy, just, you know... shoot 'em. Zoe: Shoot 'em? Mal: Politely.
'Serenity'
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sj - Jun 27, 2006 10:15:56 am PDT #7467 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Typo Boy - Jun 27, 2006 10:17:59 am PDT #7468 of 10001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Also - does withdrawing from your representation automatically cancel all deals? Can't you call up the editors and say "I'm still willing to do it on the terms agreed to". I'm not doubting you, just expressing horror at how the publishing business works.
-t - Jun 27, 2006 10:18:41 am PDT #7469 of 10001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
Very close to doing it again.
NOOOOOOOO! The Kinkaids!
I'm being entirely selfish here, but I really want to read the whole series.
deborah grabien - Jun 27, 2006 10:18:50 am PDT #7470 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
I thought your agent was a good friend of yours?
She is. Oldest friend. But it's not her agency - she works with them and for them. It's Barbara's agency and Barbara's call.
Contract is, either side can sever at either time. That's pretty standard.
Amy - Jun 27, 2006 10:21:11 am PDT #7471 of 10001
Because books.
Jesus, Deb. What the fucking fuck?!
I have names, if you want them. Just shout. Good people, too.
deborah grabien - Jun 27, 2006 10:21:31 am PDT #7472 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
Also - does withdrawing from your representation automatically cancel all deals?
No, if there are deals in the works, they would go through.
This leaves me flapping in the wind on an incredible number of things: the Solaris deal for UK reissuance of Plainsong. Beth Meacham has the Kinkaids and Still Life; we're supposed to hook up at WorldCon. No idea how that's going to work. Ann Boehner at NAL has the Kinkaids; her boss is supposed to be looking at Haunted Ballads for paperback.
deborah grabien - Jun 27, 2006 10:21:53 am PDT #7473 of 10001
It really doesn't matter. It's just an opinion. Don't worry about it. Not worth the hassle.
I have names, if you want them. Just shout. Good people, too.
Yes please. Email.
Amy - Jun 27, 2006 10:25:45 am PDT #7474 of 10001
Because books.
Yes please. Email.
Composing right now.
Volans - Jun 27, 2006 10:26:10 am PDT #7475 of 10001
move out and draw fire
FUCK.
You ought to market this rollercoaster to amusement parks worldwide.
sj - Jun 27, 2006 10:27:07 am PDT #7476 of 10001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Much ~ma to find good representation asap, deb.