repped
computer drawing by me
She heard a few paragraphs of my short story Pseudocyesis, read shakily at Tin House, and introduced herself afterwards. “I’m a scout for a literary agency,” she said. “What are you working on…I’d like to see more.”
Back in Virginia, I learned a bit about the agency then, with help from Billy and Sarah B., I polished up three middle school stories and sent them off. I was excited, but I expected nothing; short stories are not particularly marketable, and I am still learning so much about lining the words up right.
At any rate, I heard back, and miracle of miracle, they wanted to represent my collection. So I’m repped now, meaning I have an agent who will try to sell my work to a publisher. Pretty much I feel giddy as one my characters: a thirteen year old with a crush, except—just this once—my love has been returned.
One of my essays, Our boy Powhatan, has been republished this week Sure Woman.To receive notices of new posts on Jocelyn’s Stories, click here
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Congratulations, Jocelyn! They are lucky to have you.
Congrats!!!!! I knew it would happen for you!!
WE love you guys!
Renee’
Woo-hoo!!!!
Wow! How exciting that must be! Good luck with the teaching gig, too!
THANKS ALL!
Belated congrats to you. I really enjoy your writings. Good luck with the teaching also. Kudos to you and your loving family. Hestell
Congratulations! That is fantastic news, and well deserved. Best wishes!
Beautiful drawing! Wonderful news! Congrats!