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The Jackaby Series: Jackaby, Beastly Bones, Ghostly Echoes & The Dire King
“Follow my lead, Miss Rook,” Jackaby said, rapping on the ornately trimmed door to 1206 Campbell Street. Were my employer a standard private investigator, those might have been simple instructions, but in the time I’ve been his assistant, I’ve found very little about Jackaby to…
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Pathway to Publication: Expert Tips for Success from Kathleen Foxx, Assistant Literary Agent (Part 3 of 3)
Ever wondered what goes into crafting a successful book and empowering authors? Giving you a glimpse into the dynamic world of literary representation is Kat Foxx, an assistant literary agent at The Rights Factory. Welcome to the final installment of my interview series with Kat.…
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Pathway to Publication: Expert Tips for Success from Kathleen Foxx, Assistant Literary Agent (Part 2 of 3)
Get ready to meet Kathleen Foxx, affectionately known as “Kat” by her friends, an assistant literary agent at The Rights Factory. This is Part 2 of our Q&A, where Kat talks about authors setting realistic expectations and the importance of authors honing their craft. She…
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Pathway to Publication: Expert Tips for Success from Kathleen Foxx, Assistant Literary Agent (Part 1 of 3)
Literary agents wear many hats: they are editors, advocates, negotiators, deal-makers, and even, career-builders. Who wouldn’t want one in their corner? If you’re debating whether to work with one, after my interview series with Kathleen Foxx, you won’t be sitting on the fence any more. …
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Rating Reality Check: Rethinking the 5-Star Rating System for Book Reviews
I love books. Obviously. I’ve loved books ever since I learned to read. And since then, I’ve developed some pretty decided opinions as what makes a good or bad book. And so, you’d think that when it comes to reviewing books—and because I’m a writer…