Hi, Speakermom:

I agree with Pam's post. It sounds like she doesn't know what she's doing. I don't care what business you're in - publishing or otherwise - that is bad business to jerk you around like that. I sent you a private message with my agent's name... let me know what he says. At least it will give you a basis for comparison.

At Book 'Em this year in Waynesboro, VA (www.bookemfoundation.org) we are putting together a panel discussion of publishers and agents, called "How to Find a Publisher or Agent" with lots of good tips on attracting and retaining representation. I hope you'll be able to make it. The event is entirely free; all talks are free. If you buy a book (autographed by the dozens of authors that will be there) a portion of the proceeds goes to literac campaigns.

That's my sales pitch for the day.