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Rory Chagnard's avatar

“Best of luck!” finding a publisher….. but you don’t need it… Looks like you are on top of it!! It will happen! There is good purpose!!! I WILL pray for you and God’s favor will find you!!!!

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Claudia Barker's avatar

Thanks, Rory.

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Elisa Speranza (she/her)'s avatar

Go Claudia! I hope the universe, or the algorithms, will deliver that perfect agent to you. She'd be lucky to have you as a client--your brave story is so necessary.

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Claudia Barker's avatar

Thanks, Elisa. Fingers crossed.

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Maurice Carlos Ruffin's avatar

Thanks for sharing your experiences, Claudia. I think you will help many find clarity!

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Claudia Barker's avatar

Thanks, Maurice. Appreciate you reposting.

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Karin Cecile Davidson's avatar

It is an uphill climb. More like Sisyphus’s unending climb when searching for an agent. Persistence and patience are certainly part of the process, even once one finds the agent and submissions begin, when yet another waiting period starts up. Yours sounds like an important story, so keep trying. Good luck!

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Claudia Barker's avatar

Thanks, Karin. And thanks for the encouragement.

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Holley Pavy's avatar

I shared this with a friend of mine who is also a published author. She writes fiction. Holley

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Claudia Barker's avatar

Thanks, Holley. I hoped the piece might result in some interesting connections. Hope you are doing well in these strange times.

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