Confessions of a Female Fiction Writer

June is over, but I just got the June Doubleday Book Club catalog (thank you, sincerely, Christine). I am here now to confess that I am Female Fiction writer.  I didn't know that's what I was when I…

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Fireworks

I grew up in a small town and today I live in another small town. Both are in the Northeast, but there are differences. Tonight, Red Bank, NJ had its annual 4th of July fireworks display. Although…

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Behind My Own Curve

Hey, I just got a copy of a direct mail flier that went out to a couple-a million people -- ABOUT A MONTH AGO.  I really like it.  I mean, I think if I got this I might even buy this book.

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Guest Posting : Press Release

KERRY ZUKUS’ DEBUT NOVEL THE FOURTH HOUSE PREMIERS EXCLUSIVELY AT BOOK CLUBS   Exciting novel by first-time author available only at Book of the Month, Literary Guild and Doubleday Book Clubs.…

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How To Get An Agent, Part V

Now that we've walked through the logical chronology of searching for a literary agent, as I strive not to hit you with nothing more than the cliches and drivel you can find most anywhere, allow me…

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Blog Log-in is Now Fixed

The blog has been fixed so that now you can get a password and enter any and all comments.  Thank you for your patience.

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How To Get An Agent, Part IV

Hey, I hear that some of you have been trying to post comments lately, but my website won't give you a password. All I can say is that I'm working on it. Bear with me. Back to agents... So you've…

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How To Get An Agent, Part III

So you've written a great book, gotten a massive list of literary agents, and written a killer query letter. Here's what NOT to do: Do NOT mass mail all 2,000 or so agents. Believe it or not, some…

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How To Get An Agent, Part II

Okay, so you've found the treasure trove of agent names and ways to contact.  Now to query. First piece of advice: Buy a book.  I said not to buy a book with agent listings, but there are a ton of…

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How To Get An Agent, Part I

Keep those cards and letters coming : "Hi Kerry, I just checked out your website. Nice! Very funny blog. How did you get your agent, Mary X (currently in the Literary Witness Protection Program)? I…

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