From today's Guardian, a story to encourage us all:
From Uber driving to huge book deal: Adrian McKinty's life-changing phone call
Adrian McKinty deserves his success. What depresses me about his story, is how, despite winning numerous writing awards, he was neglected by publishers.
Adrian McKinty - Wikipedia
It sometimes seems to me that book companies detest their clients, failing to promote their books on the basis that they haven't made enough money—and why should they do anything to rectify the situation?
Shane Salerno, the agent who turned McKinty's life around, is a real powerhouse:
Shane Salerno - Wikipedia
Imagine taking a phone call from such an influential figure!
From Uber driving to huge book deal: Adrian McKinty's life-changing phone call
Adrian McKinty deserves his success. What depresses me about his story, is how, despite winning numerous writing awards, he was neglected by publishers.
Adrian McKinty - Wikipedia
It sometimes seems to me that book companies detest their clients, failing to promote their books on the basis that they haven't made enough money—and why should they do anything to rectify the situation?
Shane Salerno, the agent who turned McKinty's life around, is a real powerhouse:
Shane Salerno - Wikipedia
Imagine taking a phone call from such an influential figure!