AGENT UPDATE

They say you have to have "thick skin" to deal in the life of literary agents and rejections. Hey, I know the competition is fierce with thousands of talented writers with fresh ideas. However, much like any writer believes that their work is unique and fresh and perhaps innovative, I do, too!

Last week with Mercury Retrograde, I received a rejection letter from Sarah Lazin Books. While they commended me on my detailed book proposal, "Victoria Speaking..." and even complimented me on my platform with accolades about my documentary on Victoria Woodhull -- they passed stating "a very tough market."

My buddy Jack, the SAG agent that I mentioned previously didn't feel memoirs had success in the marketplace unless they were about "celebrities." This may be true in many cases, but if you have a good story and a good publisher, the audience will follow!

In any event, this waiting period has allowed for new ideas to flourish and actually, I'm liking the new opening to my book. It's about a reoccuring dream with a past life connection.

My astrologer and friend David, feels strongly about Nicole Kidman and George Clooney as people who will be interested in my book. We'll see how the stars reveal the prediction later.

OnWard and UpWard!
Victoria