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About Cathy Clamp
Expertise
I'm happy to answer questions about any aspect of writing novels, from the beginning kernel of an idea through completion. I can help with writing a query letter and synopsis to an agent or editor. I can explain publishing terminology and acronyms. I can also assist with questions about verifying the credentials of agents/publishers and how to proceed once you've been accepted for publication. I can teach the rules of formatting a manuscript, creating viable plots, characterization and flow in the following genres: romance, science fiction, fantasy, thrillers, suspense, horror, women's fiction, mainstream and mystery.
Experience
I'm a USA Today bestselling author of romance fiction in the Tor/Forge Books paranormal romance line. Along with a co-author, I've published eight novels (combination of mass market and trade softcover) since 2003, and have contracts for six more books through 2009.
Organizations
Romance Writers of America, Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, Western Outdoor Writers, Horror Writers of America.
Publications
Tor/Forge Books, Western Reflections Publishing
Education/Credentials
My educational background is limited to real life experience of publishing novels commercially for the past five years.
Awards and Honors
USA Today bestseller, Waldenbooks Mass Market Paperback Top 20 bestseller, Nielsen BookScan Top 20 bestseller, Book Buyers Best Award for Paranormal, 2007, Romantic Times Best Werewolf Novel, 2006, Write Touch Readers Award, EVVY Best Historical Chronicle Award, The Lories Best Paranormal. Many others.
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Expert: Cathy Clamp
Date: 5/7/2008
Subject: writers groups
Question
QUESTION: Hi:
I remember you once said something about writers groups to join. Could you give me a few good ones?
One agent writes on her site that she will get back with people only if interested. But she got back with me with a personal rejection note?
Thanks
ANSWER: There are a few good online groups I like.
http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums
http://www.writers.net/forum
http://www.writersbbs.com/forums/#chat
As for the reply from the agent, a rejection is a rejection. Unless she specifically offered in her reply to look at it again, you shouldn't send it again. That doesn't mean you can't send a DIFFERENT book, but the one you queried is out. Sorry.
Hope that helps!
Cathy
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QUESTION: Thanks for the list. The agent asked for a one paragraph bio. I gave one sentence mentioning education. Is this okay?
I wrote it wrong. I meant that she wrote she would respond to queries only if interested, but wrote a personal rejection.
Answer
Sure. That's okay, if you're happy with it.
Actually, you didn't write it wrong. I understood what you meant. But a personal rejection can't be construed as "interest" for this purpose unless she STATED she was and asked to see it again after revisions or such. Or were you asking a different question?
Cathy
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