Our News
Jen Karsbaek Steps Down as Agent
After a wonderful two years at Fuse, I'm sad to announce that our own Jen Karsbaek is stepping down as an agent due to unforeseen family obligations. She will remain on the Fuse staff as a literary scout but will no longer be accepting new queries. Jen had this to...
Writers’ Institute, Madison
In about a week, I'll be heading back to the University of Wisconsin, Madison for their annual Writers' Institute conference. And while logic might frown on leaving California for the Midwest in early spring, I'm excited to revisit what has become one of my favorite...
Q&A with Pip Ballantine and Tee Morris
The fourth novel in the Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences, The Diamond Conspiracy, debuts on March 31st. If you like rip-snorting Victorian spy adventures, pick up a copy at a bookstore or online venue near you.
#MS4MS New Auctions
We’re adding more auction items!
Passes and Requests
Not long ago, someone tweeted at me "Every writer has seen a thousand rejections. Why don't you show us an acceptance?" It was a bit of hyperbole--I hope--but I understand what he was trying to say. This was in response to my #1000queries thread on Twitter which, by...
How to Find an Agent Part III: You Have Interest…Choosing Your Agent Match!
Continuing my post from last month (How to Find an Agent Part II: Pitching/Approaching an Agent), we'll conclude this series with How to Find an Agent Part III: You Have Interest...Choosing Your Agent Match! Once an agent reviews and enjoys your work, they might: (a)...
Conference Preparation
As I was preparing to go the SCBWI Golden Gate writers conference this weekend in Monterey, CA (Asilomar, yes!), it reminded me that conference season is kicking into gear early this year and it's never too soon to start your own preparations. Here are some tips: 1....
MS Critiques for MS
Everybody sing with me: Happy birthday to Fuse. Happy birthday to Fuse. Happy birthday, Fuse Literary. Happy birthday to Fuse! March marks two years since Laurie and I set out to build the literary agency of the future, and I'm happy to report that 2015 is shaping up...
Contest! Contest! Contest!
Today a bunch of great things happened. 1. Fuse announced a 3-book deal for client J.M. Frey. (epic meta fantasy: The Untold Tale, The Returned Tale, The Final Tale) with REUTS Publishing. Yay! 2. Short Fuse, our publishing arm, made available its first paperback...
Pitch-O-Rama, March 28th!
Join me and 11 other agents and editors for the 12th annual Women's National Book Club, San Francisco Chapter's Pitch-O-Rama from 8 am to noon on Saturday, March 28th! At $65 for members and $75 for non-members, that comes out to around $6 a pitch. I would say I feel...
