Hello,
Just a quickie. Something for the weekend. OK fine, it's just a blog, but it is quick and definitely for the weekend.
As many of you will know, I spent years trying to get an agent. I wrote letter after disappointing letter, trying to get one of them to read my book. Sadly, all I got in return were even more disappointing letters of rejection. So, it brings me immense pleasure to let you know that I finally have an agent, and not just any agent, but the same agent who represents Mike Gayle - one of my literary heroes! I am to put it mildly, over the bloody moon.
I have been signed by Ariella Feiner at United Agents. UA (as I now call them and not to be confused with the UAE - United Arab Emirates) are Europe's top talent and literary agency. They have the likes of Danny Wallace, Emma Thompson, Ricky Gervais, Keira Knightley, Richard Curtis and Kate Winslet on their books - so I'm not in bad company! It really is a dream come true and it's all thanks to my wonderful Editor at Hodder, Harriet, who continues to spread the word about my book. Thank you!
So, with lovely news and lots to look forward to, I bid you farewell.
Have a brilliant weekend everyone, may it be long, fun, fantastic and full of love. Oh, and a happy Burn's Night to all my Scottish friends!
Until next time,
Hugs
Jon X
