Well, it’s April, and I’m back! (You really didn’t expect me
to stay away for long, did you?) And I come bearing news! A few weeks ago, I
received an offer of representation, and now I’m thrilled to announce I’m
represented by Kate Schafer Testerman of kt literary!
More on that later this week, but for now, a contest! To
celebrate my news (and my overuse of exclamation points), I’m giving away a
query critique from my new agent via the “Ask Daphne! About My Query” series on
her blog as well as two query-and-first-ten-page critiques from me.
To enter, all you have to do is SHARE MY GOOD NEWS somehow,
either by blog, Twitter, or Facebook, then hop back over here and TELL ME WHAT
YOU DID* in the comments of this post. I’ll leave the contest open until noon
EDT (or 9:00 a.m. PDT) on Monday, April 9, at which point I’ll pick three random
winners and announce them on the blog.
Good luck!
*To be clear, your blog post, tweet, or status update must
include a link back to this post, and your comment on this post must include a
link back to your blog post, tweet, or status update. But I’m sure you already knew
that… :)
I won't be entering, but dude!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWay way way excited for you! Happy dances and celebratory chest bumps!
I won't be entering since I'm in the middle of major revisions/editing but, Krista- CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I've been a lurker of your blog since 2009 and it has been so great to read everything you post. You are truly a valuable source of information on writing :) thank you for all you have done and I look forward to hearing more about your rockstar writer life :-)
ReplyDeletePlease don't enter me either. But this is such a huge opportunity for other writers out there.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the agent news! SOO happy for you! :D
Yeah, it's a great contest! ... Please don't enter me, but give it to someone worthy! Also, congratulations a thousand times :) ... And, what's with the pic of you on the right? I thought that wasn't your thing!!
ReplyDeleteI'm "entering" (because why not?) but I'm genuinely excited for you! That's so awesome! Can't wait to read the full story (that's my favorite part)!
ReplyDeleteTweeted here:
https://twitter.com/#!/skyledavisbooks/status/186876005967867905
Yay, yay, yay, yay, yay! That's all! But you already knew that.
ReplyDeleteYay! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is super exciting. I just followed you on twitter and tweeted about the contest.
Congrats, how exciting!
ReplyDeleteBig congrats! I tweeted your good news :) https://twitter.com/#!/kimberlyFDR/status/186882195846201345 I remember your project from various query contests we participated in together.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Krista! I tweeted @valeriefm80. Can't wait to see what happens next!
ReplyDeleteNot entering the contest, but just wanted to say YAYYYYYYYYY!!! Congratulations!!! :D
ReplyDeleteWheeee! Leave it to you to turn your big agently news into a giveaway, haha. Altruism is thy middle name.
ReplyDeleteHere's my tweet -
https://twitter.com/#!/RileyRedgate/status/186885126297366528
And again... CONGRATS! ^_^
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations and good luck on the next step!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for paying it forward with this great contest. I'd like to enter; here's the link:
https://twitter.com/#!/ericgsteinberg/status/186885351439212544
So happy for you Krista! I'll throw my hat into the ring. Here's my link:
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/#!/LWrightAuthor/status/186892178474287105
Again, congrats!
Thanks, everyone! I'm so excited! Kate's been at the top of my list--literally, in the number-one spot--for a long time, so I couldn't be more thrilled.
ReplyDeleteAnd amber, I added the picture when Kate asked for one to post on her website. Maybe someday I'll get some author photos taken, but for now, this awesome crop job will have to do. (That's Honey Bear's tie in the background, by the way. Gives you an idea of the difference in height between us, especially since I'm probably wearing two-inch heels in this... :) )
CONGRATS!!!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS! :D
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opportunity! (I actually have a query with her from February that she hasn't responded to yet, but thought I would take advantage of this chance anyway!)
ReplyDeleteHere is what I tweeted!
Congrats to @KristaVanDolzer on signing with @DaphneUn - a fellow Joss fan and therefore a very smart person and agent. :)
Congrats on everything Krista!! Here is my entry:
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/#!/ryannjansen
Congratulations! Here's my link: https://twitter.com/wendydelfosse/status/186906222673408001
ReplyDeleteI found your interviews with agents posts while you were on your blogging break and thank you so much for them!
Congratulations! Here's my link: https://twitter.com/wendydelfosse/status/186906222673408001
ReplyDeleteI found your interviews with agents posts while you were on your blogging break and thank you so much for them!
I did it wrong - here it is again with the link!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to @KristaVanDolzer on signing with @DaphneUn - a fellow Joss fan! :) p://www.motherwrite.blogspot.com
Twitter link: https://twitter.com/#!/AndreaBerthot
Thanks again for the contest!
Please don't enter me either but Congratulations!!! After hearing your story it seems like no one could deserve it more :)
ReplyDeleteII tweeted but have no idea how to link to a tweet. My profile is here https://twitter.com/#!/Chelseyblair
ReplyDeleteSO EXCITED FOR YOU AHHH!
Thanks, Krista. Congratulations again!
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/#!/SuziRetzlaff/status/186912643334938626
I totally forgot to say welcome back to blogging. Glad to see you again.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Fantastic news and thank you for running such an awesome contest.
ReplyDeleteHere's my link!
https://twitter.com/anyaharker/status/186920270714503168
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ReplyDeleteWhoo hoo, I am so very excited for you! :)
ReplyDeleteI tweeted your fabulous news here: https://twitter.com/#!/jenner8or/status/186924335401934848
Oh Krista, I'm so very happy for you. What wonderful news! Please don't leave us all hanging for too long. What manuscript caught her eye? Tell us the story. I want all the details! : )
ReplyDeleteI'm entering. I'll tweet and pop a piece on my blog after my boy's football! : )
Truly just so happy for you!
I don't know how I forgot....how's the little one?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! Wonderful news.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Krista! Wonderful news!
ReplyDeleteSign me up for the contest. :)
Here's my tweet: https://twitter.com/#!/AJCattapan/status/186943206720679936
Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteSuch Awesome news!! WOOHOO.
ReplyDeleteI tweeted https://twitter.com/JennySMorris/statuses/186949273303257089
Really, so happy for you.
Yay! Congratulations! Thank you for paying it forward! I retweeted about the contest here:
ReplyDeletehttps://mobile.twitter.com/JessaRusso/status/186950537567158273
congrats
ReplyDeleteThis is great news! You've worked hard at this--congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI'm doing this via phone so I can't show you yet where I promoted this on Twitter, but just wanted to go ahead and say CONGRATS!!!!!! I'll copy the Twitter link tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I hope your book finds an editor and is published as speedily as can be!
ReplyDeleteI Tweeted at https://twitter.com/#!/Anyechka/status/187001934941650944.
That's awesome! I guess you're buying Mongolian barbecue next time! Although I hear 'lobster fest' is on, too... Hooray!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! A new baby and a new agent. I don't know which I envy more. :) Cuddle the one and kick butt with the other for me k?
ReplyDeleteOh, yes! Congrats, Krista! <3
ReplyDeleteWelcome back and congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteThat's awesome news to share on your first post back!!
Congratulations! What great news!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to say a big conrats!!! Can't wait to hear the whole story :)
ReplyDeleteLove that you have a blog post I can link to! And it's fun to see your smiley self on here! I may or may not have used a month's worth (for me) of exclamation points tonight. So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteI am not a robot. I promise. ;o)
I'm throwing my hat into the wing. Maybe I can get some feedback on Venom's query while I'm at it.
ReplyDeleteI just tweeted my congrats to you at https://twitter.com/#!/Kristen_Howe.
Congrats Krista!
OMG!! Congrats!!! I'm so really very super duper happy for you!!!! Lot's of <333
ReplyDeletePlease enter me, and congratulations again!!
ReplyDeleteHere's where I posted on Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/jk_adams/status/186988213422923777
Fantastic news! Bask in the glory, girl.
ReplyDeleteCallie
Ooo, prizes! I'm in!
ReplyDeleteI mean CONGRATULATIONS! :)
Link (I think):
https://twitter.com/#!/bcspendlove/status/187215374104805376
Though I'll probably mention you on my blog too. (When I get around to posting something.)
Once again, thank you guys so much!
ReplyDeleteAnd Ben, I'll include you in the giveaway for Kate's critique but not for mine. I'll read anything you write anytime:)
Way to go Krista! I love people who use their success to help others! https://twitter.com/#!/TansyRagwort/status/187272855036248065
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! (Yes, overuse of ! does seem called for.)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the amazing contest!
Here's my shout out.
https://twitter.com/#!/kristikay13/status/187283676382511105
Congratulations! I'm so happy for you! And I can't wait to hear the details!
ReplyDeleteCONGRATS!!! So exciting!!! Here's my link: https://twitter.com/#!/katiemstout/status/187324194567098368
ReplyDeleteonepagereviews@gmail.com
I tweeted @writeescape
ReplyDeleteBlogged too!
http://lindamclaren.blogspot.com.au/
Go Krista!
No need to enter me in the contest but I had to hop over here and offer you my most sincere CONGRATS!!! This could not have happened to a nicer, more deserving gal. You've helped each and every one of us in some way or another and now FINALLY, lady, we get to watch you meet that dream!! I'm SO EXCITED for you, and your book sounds FABULOUS. Much good luck and tons of good vibe going up for you w/your subs!
ReplyDeleteHey, Mazel Tov! :-)
ReplyDeleteCongrats, Krista!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to add my congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, lady, you go off for a break and come back with an offer and fantastic agent? Yes! Hope you're doing well Krista (which I can see you totally are :)).
Great news,
Ninja Girl
Here's my trackback! I've found your agent interviews most helpful, so it's exciting to see you find representation. Congratulations!
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/#!/Saille/status/187644128945897472
Congrats! Kate would be on the top of my list too, if only I wrote YA :)
ReplyDeleteTweeted here: https://twitter.com/#!/RebeccaEnzor/status/187678814015459328
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
ReplyDeleteWow! That's so exciting! Congratulations! ... and I'll enter, too... Thanks!
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/#!/Heather_Riffle/status/187732996546248704
Don't enter me, Krista, but still happy dancing about your happy news over here! :)
ReplyDeleteCongrats!
ReplyDeleteTweeted https://twitter.com/#!/Brittleblue
lesly7ch(at)yahoo(dot)com
(okay, I had to google how to copy a link to a tweet because I'm so Twitter-dumb, but I figured it out...yay me!)
ReplyDeleteAnyway, SO happy for you, and I have tweeted the good news!
https://twitter.com/#!/ViviBickell/status/187935451418599426
Don't feel too bad, Vivi--I only figured it out a few months ago myself:) And I'm not going to be too picky, either. As long as you have a link of some kind in your comment, you're in!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! So glad to see hard work pay off!
ReplyDeleteCongrats! I gave you a shout out on my blog :)
ReplyDeleteUgh, twitter is so slow on dial-up.
ReplyDeleteManaged to tweet it: https://twitter.com/#!/AldreaAlien/status/188095569108008962
This is amazing amazing amazing news!! I'm a long-time follower of your new agent and I adore her client list. She's been so successful! You're in great hands!!
ReplyDeleteI tweeted your good news! https://twitter.com/kristincreative/statuses/188103768078954496
I look forward to following your career :)
kristinrae023(at)gmail(dot)com
I'm not entering, but HUGE congratulations!!!! I'm so excited for you! And you'll be agent sisters with Liz Briggs. Who rocks as well. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Brandi!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the shout-out, Kelley!
Aldrea Alien, thanks for persevering and tweeting about my good news!
Kristin, I've followed Kate's blog for a long time, too. And that's one of the reasons she was at the top of my to-query list--because I genuinely enjoyed so many of her clients' books.
Yes, Karen, I'm very excited to be agent sisters with Liz. It's cool that she signed us both right around the same time.
That's brilliant news! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteI am definately entering this contest though :) Plus its fun to spread the good news.
https://twitter.com/#!/RoseGlitschka/status/188180922896629761
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rose-Glitschka/203757939717597
Congrats on the happy news!
ReplyDeleteHeck yeah, I'm in - she's my dream agent! Congratulations, Krista!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=608317550
Congratulations! I just tweeted your great news (@ProdigalWife), well done! I'm entering for my husband, he doesn't tweet...yet...
ReplyDeletehope that's OK.
No problem, Prodigal Tourist/Wife! What you do with the prize is totally up to you.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! I am so happy for you. You deserve it. I would like to enter your contest. I spread the word here:
ReplyDeletehttp://sharonbayliss.blogspot.com/2012/04/april-2012-contests-and-critique.html
Congratulations! What a way to come back!! Woohoo!!!
ReplyDeleteI've posted about this on my blog at http://hoperoberson.blogspot.com/
Thanks for this opportunity :)
Congratulations Krista! Kate is one of my top choices so I'd love the opportunity for a query critique!
ReplyDeleteHere's my blog post:
http://scribblebabble.blogspot.com/2012/04/congrats-to-fellow-writer.html
And thanks to Hope for the heads up!