Hello, and welcome to my blog. Normally I would just jump right in as though I'd been using this thing for years, but I have a certain topic I want to cover that I'll be better able to expound upon in a few days.

What topic is that, you ask?

Finding an agent.

It's something we all go through as writers, and I'm pretty sure it's as stressful, confusing and nerve-wracking for me as it is for you. There's this whole etiquette thing that goes along with querying agents, and it's nowhere near as simple as remembering to go from the outside in. Life as a writer would be so much easier if it were. And the etiquette is really only the tip of the iceberg!

So, finding an agent.

I'm looking forward to the task. I've already received my first rejection letter (months ago, after an agent visiting SHU asked for a partial), so I know I'm officially a writer. Nothing says "I'm a writer" like getting your first rejection letter. *grin*

Over the coming weeks and months (hopefully this doesn't take years, although I am prepared for that, I know this process isn't always easy) I plan on sharing the trials and tribulations of the agent hunt with you all. If there's one thing I learned during my experience at Seton Hill, it's that one of the best ways to learn about the business is to share your experiences and to listen to those of others. So I hope you'll find something useful here, or maybe just get a laugh or two as you go on this journey with me.

Also, feel free to check out my website, read an excerpt from my thesis novel Big Girls Need Love Too (this is the novel I'm shopping, btw), or check out some of the links. Speaking of links, if you would like to be added to my blogroll here, or to my links list on my website, shoot me an email with your information.

Happy reading!

Aubrey