GenreCon and agents
A great weekend up at Sydney at the inaugural GenreCon. Lots of interesting panels, one run by Ginger Clark an American agent on choosing an agent. One person voiced my thoughts: how do actually get an agent? This person has published a number of books.
I had an agent briefly after the Kira Chronicles were published, but the relationship didn't continue when my publisher didn't take my next novel (Hunter). The jury seems to be out on whether you need an agent in Australia, but there appears to be a lot more agreement about needing a US one. Whether you need one if you publish online was another discussion point. Ginger described her role as a project manager for the authors she represents who are doing just that.
Personally I would love to have an agent and I continue to send our queries. I think that a good agent is of enormous benefit, but if they can't be had, it's best to press on regardless.
I had an agent briefly after the Kira Chronicles were published, but the relationship didn't continue when my publisher didn't take my next novel (Hunter). The jury seems to be out on whether you need an agent in Australia, but there appears to be a lot more agreement about needing a US one. Whether you need one if you publish online was another discussion point. Ginger described her role as a project manager for the authors she represents who are doing just that.
Personally I would love to have an agent and I continue to send our queries. I think that a good agent is of enormous benefit, but if they can't be had, it's best to press on regardless.
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