Wednesday 21 May 2008

Submitted

At last - it's only taken a couple of months - I have composed the query letter for 'The Poisoned Apple'. My first submission - to one of the top agencies, of course - should be hitting their desks right about now.

I found Query Shark's blog invaluable. After writing (one moment, I just need my fingers for counting) eight horror novels and one other childrens' novel, all of which are collecting dust and cluttering up my study, I guess I need all the help I can get.

12 comments:

Mark Deniz said...

That's a really good site, thanks for the linkage!

And good luck for the query, hope it works out!

J.C. Tabler said...

Now when you make it big, I can point and say "I used to read her blog!"

Cate Gardner said...

Cheers, guys.

JC, 'I used to read her blog!' You mean you're going to abandon me. :( Tut, tut, tut.

Mary said...

Lots of luck, Cate! :)

And this post reminds me that I’ve become something of a submissions slacker. Time to get busy!

J.C. Tabler said...

Abandon is such a strong word! I would phrase it more like "be overrun with babies, stepchildren and animals, and unable to find time for myself"

Cate Gardner said...

Mary, get those subs out.

JC- I'm sure you'll find your groove once the twins arrive. It's when they're teenagers and they want to use the computer that you'll need to worry.

Katie Alender said...

Hi, Catherine! Thanks for visiting my blog. Fingers crossed for your query!

Danette Haworth said...

Good luck, Catherine!

K.C. Shaw said...

Oh, goodluckgoodluckgoodluck!! Fingers and toes crossed for you!

Cate Gardner said...

Thanks girls. :)

Anonymous said...

Exciting news! Be sure to keep us updated on it! Best of luck!

Cate Gardner said...

Thanks, Barry.