A nibble of interest…
Well, to counteract the agency decline from last weekend, I e-mailed my revised book to the new agency. They read it the same night. Yes, I know. I fell over in shock, too. 
Do you see that ridiculous grin on my face? The agent wrote back that my book was “the most promising romance manuscript I’ve read this year.” She stayed up late to finish reading it. 
Yahoo!
Hey, I take my crumbs where I can get them. She did say that the book needed some revising, particularly with the heroine. They’re not sure if they have the time or ability to work with me on revisions (the down side). But you know, the e-mail she sent was one of the best confidence boosters I’ve ever received. I’m always happy to revise work. I don’t know if this story will have a happy ending and an offer of representation or not, but I’m still smiling.
What a great day! 
Michelle posted in Writing @ 7:08 am | Viewed 3169 times
Bonnie Ferguson Says:
Woo Hoo, Michelle!!!
Kelly Says:
Wow - great news! Did they give you some indication of what kind of revisions the heroine needed?
Stacy Says:
Oh wow Oh wow Oh wow!! They would be a fool not to follow through after a comment like that!!
Good luck!
Peggy Says:
Ewww, how exciting! Congrats!
Melissa Says:
Wow, Michelle, that IS a great email! Congrats!!!
Steph T. Says:
{{{Michelle}}} - What AWESOME news!!!
I’m keeping everything crossed for you on this - hoping the agent decides she just can’t live without you and your book!!!:hello2:
Alyssa Says:
That is good news! I hope revisions go smoothly and they pick up the book.
Crystal* Says:
Way to go!!!:shimmy:
*fingers crossed*
Grins*
MaryF Says:
GOOD LUCK!!!
Jaq Says:
Michelle!!!! Fingers crossed for you!!!
Chris Keach Says:
Wonderful, Michelle! Those words are DEFINITELY a confidence booster! Here’s to hoping they take you on and a contract is just around the next corner!!
Danica Says:
WAHOOOOOO!!!
Phillipa Says:
Michelle …they want you…well done. I am sure somnething big will come of this for you.
Rene Says:
That’s great, Michelle. What a terrific booster.
Robyn Says:
LauraP Says:
Very nice. That sounds so exciting.
April Says:
I don’t think I would call an agent telling me she stayed up late last night reading my submission because she couldn’t put it down… a nibble. That’s awesome!!:crazyjumping:
Michelle Says:
Kelly–they thought that the heroine needed to be more sympathetic. I think if I show more of her emotions in certain parts, I can pull it off.
Thanks guys! We’ll see what happens!
Amy K. Says:
I’m late but congrats on the great feedback, Michelle! I’m crossing my fingers they snap you and your manuscript up!
Michelle Willingham | Blog » I am such a goofball Says:
[...] Cue the flashback: Remember this post where I mentioned that I was chatting with an agent? (Still reeling in shock that she read it in one day.) Anyway, I mentioned that–hey! I’ll be in Atlanta. Maybe we could get together. Honestly, I wasn’t really expecting anything to come of it. Agents are really busy, and conferences can be insane with the number of authors they have to meet. [...]