Category Archives: Gatekeepers

Monday Advice from Editors and Agents: Hooking a YA Agent

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Donna Maloy, Author

Many romance writers, even some with long backlists, are looking at fresh opportunities in the Young Adult market–more creative freedom (less restriction in story lines), the ability to reach a new audience (one that will grow up to become an audience … Continue reading →

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Monday Advice from Agents and Editors: The Truth about Gatekeepers

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Donna Maloy, Author

Mike Underwood is with Angry Robot Books, a British publisher of some pretty fantastic science fiction and fantasy. In a recent post, Mike addressed some “secrets” of the publishing industry that every aspiring author should know. Now it’s no real … Continue reading →

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