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[clairethompson]

Hello all -- looking forward to meeting you all. I write a mystery series focused on art forgery and set in Sicily, and have begun to try my hand at short stories and essays. But my latest project is a novel about a farm girl in Umbria who starts a fashion house, and as an elder during the pandemic, relives her past. I have published one short story and have an agent, but my mysteries have not yet found a publisher so I am revising the first one. I am eager to learn from all of you and continue to refine my skills, and maybe commiserate about the writer's life. So, howdy!

 

[Vagabond Heart]

Pleased to have you with us, Claire, and welcome. Hope you enjoy it here, and hope we can help each other xx VH

 

[RK Wallis]

Welcome aboard @clairethompson Congrats on having an agent! Which project did they pick up?

 

[clairethompson]

Welcome aboard @clairethompson Congrats on having an agent! Which project did they pick up?

The mysteries. She hasn't seen the novel yet b/c not finished. She sent the mystery out to about 10 places; 6 declined and 4 no response. Very frustrating but got some helpful and encouraging comments. A much longer haul than I expected!

 

[clairethompson]

Pleased to have you with us, Claire, and welcome. Hope you enjoy it here, and hope we can help each other xx VH

Thank you so much!

 

[RK Wallis]

The mysteries. She hasn't seen the novel yet b/c not finished. She sent the mystery out to about 10 places; 6 declined and 4 no response. Very frustrating but got some helpful and encouraging comments. A much longer haul than I expected!

Good luck!!

 

[Jonny]

Hello Claire

A very warm welcome to Litopia. Really hope you enjoy it.

Here's a good place to check out that will acquaint you with some of the key areas of activity. how-to

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