Join Now Website: www.writershouse.com/ Blog: www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/rebeccasherman/ Twitter: RebeccAgent What are you drawn to? She was born into an Orthodox Jewish family. Eventually, Spinozas magnum opus, The Ethics,became her favorite text to teach, expanding into a semester-length course. I really love to have these types of authors on my list. Publishing is hard, and the hardest part is falling in love with a manuscript, and not understanding why others dont love it as much as I do. She spent four years at Penguin Random House, Inc., first as the Director of Foreign Rights for The Doubleday Publishing Group, and then as Vice President & Director of Subsidiary Rights for The Random House Publishing Group. 1 year. Her latest book isPlato at The Googleplex: Why Philosophy Wont Go Away. WebRebecca Goldstein Philosopher & Novelist. Please include the word query and your book title in the subject line. Rebecca Angus is a Senior Literary Agent with Golden Wheat Literary. My authors and illustrators are creating incredible projects, and Im very excited about the things going on behind the scene. Its always nice to have a personalize query, but I dont think it will make or break a query. I had just come through an emotional time, having not only become a mother but having also lost my father, whom I adored. For me, my educational goals really bridged my two working environments together. . I would really love a quirky Chapter Book or Middle Grade series with geeky kids, weird monsters, or strange animals. 21) Whats your communication like with clients? She was the Miller Scholar at the Santa Fe Institute in 2011,a Franke Visiting Fellow at the Whitney Humanities Center, Yale University, in 2012 and the Montgomery Fellow at Dartmouth College in 2013. Rebecca has over five years of experience in publishing, and shes excited to work with new authors and illustrators. Rebecca Norris is a writer, producer, web enthusiast, and creator of the award-winning web series Split with her production company, Freebird Entertainment.Follow Rebecca on Twitter at @beckaroohoo.. 10) When reviewing an author/illustrators portfolio, what are you looking for in their illustrations? We offer the care and personal attention of a boutique agency and the strength and expertise of a large firm. Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time. If you could be a character in any television show or film, what show or film would you choose and why? WebRebecca Matte (she/her) joined Bradford Literary Agency as Contract Manager and agency assistant in 2022 before moving on to take on her own clients. She is thrilled to represent books by authors like Ashley I repeat, this book is important and amazing. Hilary Putnam, John Cogan University Professor of the Humanities Emeritus, Harvard University, "It is, quite simply, a tour de force: erudite, intelligent, insightful and beautifully written . In the past, she has worked as a submission and editorial intern for an independent romance publisher, and interned with GWL before her promotion to agent in 2015. I spend the first few hours of the day going through new emails, and sending responses. "The Washington Post, "ingenious, entertaining, and challenging"The Atlantic"The man who gave us philosophy as we know it is back, walking among us . A Middle Grade or Young Adult sports themed project with culturally diverse characters. Her book of short stories,Strange Attractors, received a National Jewish Book Honor Award. For an Agent, this is specific to responses on submissions, publication timelines for upcoming titles, the length of time it takes to negotiate or finalize a contract, and even the amount of time we have to wait to share amazing book news. The agency began as Morton L. Janklow Associates, founded by attorney Morton Janklow in 1977. By REBECCA NEWBERGER GOLDSTEIN. Jessica's tastes are eclectic in genre and readership, and she represents everything from novelty board books to adult science fiction and political thrillers. Can science and religion be reconciled, or is there a fundamental tension between them? I wish I had the ability to speed things up, but the majority of these moving pieces inside the publishing industry are out of my control. The book is felicitously written, impressively researched, insightful, important, entertaining, independent-minded, and glowing with intelligence. Rebecca expresses her wonder at the fact that humans even exist at all, and suggests that we should appreciate every moment. Adult contemporary about a cut-throat fashion industry and the romance that shouldn't be a priority over creativity. The initial phone call I have with an author is the best way for me to get an idea of what it would be like to work with them. It was named the best fiction book of the year byThe Christian Science Monitorand among the top eleven of that year byThe Washington Post. The writing community can be intimidating, and the publishing process can be heartbreaking as well as life changing. WebLiterary Agency: United Talent Agency Address: 888 Seventh Avenue Seventh Floor New York, NY 10106 Phone: (646) 876-2677 Website: https://www.unitedtalent.com/publishing E-mail: veronica.goldstein@unitedtalent.com Accepts E-mail Queries: Yes Interested in I want my clients projects to be in the hands of readers who will love them as much as I do. She is no longer taking submissions. I can easily find the connection piece they are missing, but I can also find a long chain of plot problems just as easily. There's one tonight. If you could find out the answer to any question in the world big or small what would it be and why? In 2011, she delivered the Tanner Lectures on Human Values at Yale University, "The Ancient Quarrel: Philosophy and Literature". A project that I really love/connect to that has a word count around 700-800 I will likely send back a revise and resubmit request with specific notes on where I think the story could be tightened to help save on word count. Rebecca Angus is a Senior Literary Agent with Golden Wheat Literary. It was published in 2014 by Pantheon in the U.S. and by Atlantic Grove in the U.K. There are many illustrators who are strong in one particular area, and that area is showcased in their portfolio (ie; animals, scenery, expressions etc). The book alternates between expository chapters on the life and ideas of Plato in the context of ancient Greece and modern dialogues in which Plato is brought to life in the 21st century, and demonstrates the relevance of philosophy by arguing with contemporary figures such as a software engineer at Google headquarters, a right-wing talk show host, an affective neuroscientist, and others. [17] A fictional mother, daughter, and granddaughter introduced in two of the stories in that collection became the main characters of[18] Goldstein's next novel, Mazel (1995), which won the National Jewish Book Award[19] and the 1995 Edward Lewis Wallant Award. Our agency has represented books that have appeared on The New York Times Bestseller Lists cumulatively for more than 10,000 weeks over the past decade. I have a Masters in Education which specifically focuses on early literacy. Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau represents bestselling authors, literary legends, cutting-edge thinkers, and current tastemakersthe best selection of speakers for your event under one roof. Aside from Barnard, Goldstein has taught in the Columbia MFA writing program and in the department of philosophy at Rutgers, has been a visiting scholar at Brandeis University, and taught for five years as a Visiting Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. It will reward both readers who are professional philosophers as well as amateurs who are interested in acquiring a deeper understanding of what serious philosophy is all about and why it continues to flourish. Harry Frankfurt, author of On Bullshit, This could be one of the best ever demonstrations of the value and utility of philosophy. SEARCHING was made possible through the support of grant #61963 from the John Templeton Foundation. The 70th installment in this series is with agent Kate Testerman (KT Literary) for Rebecca Petruck's middle-grade novel, Steering Toward Normal (Abrams/Amulet, May 13, 2014). Contact us for more information about booking Rebecca Newberger Goldstein for your next speaking engagement. Her latest novel,Thirty-Six Arguments for the Existence of God: A Work of Fiction, was published by Pantheon Books in 2010 in the U.S. and by Atlantic Grove in the U.K. that same year. . To a partial or full? . 25) Are there any upcoming conferences or twitter events youll be participating in? Goldsteins achievement . Goldsteins writings emerge as brilliant arguments for the belief that fiction in our time may be the best vehicle for involving readers in questions of morality and existence. Its the process of discovering how a book can connect with a young reader that I love the most. When I fall for a book, I fall hard. Goldstein is a MacArthur Fellow, and has received the National Humanities Medal,[12] the National Jewish Book Award, and numerous other honors. I think that style of project can be a great part of the chapter book market. 19) About how many new clients do you take on a year? She's originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina and earned her degree in English Literature from Duke University. She loves to learn and grow her perspectives--bonus points if she can laugh while doing it! Prior to M&O, she was a foreign rights associate at Trident Media Group, and a book scout Sign up and be the first to know about new speakers and event ideas. Her second novel, The Late-Summer Passion of a Woman of Mind (1989), was also set in academia, though with a far darker tone. Increasingly, in her talks and interviews, she has been exploring what she has called "mattering theory" as an alternative to traditional utilitarianism. I think all three are important to establish from day one. Rebecca Sherman Writers House 21 West 26th Street New York, NY 10010 E-Mail: To protect agents from spam, email addresses are hidden except to logged-in members. 1) Whats a day in the life of literary agent Rebecca Angus like? [30], In 2007, she married[31] cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker.[32]. That being said, its just as important for me as an Agent to follow through with the expectations I have promised the client. Publishing Agent Rebecca Angus was a new agent at Golden Wheat Literary. Her world building ability is incredible, and Im always looking for projects that can transport me the same way THE BONE SEASON and THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE can do. Rebecca Newberger Goldstein grew up in White Plains, New York, and graduated summa cum laude from Barnard College. Goldstein has been designated Humanist of the Year 2011 by the American Humanist Association, and Freethought Heroine 2011 by the Freedom from Religion Foundation. "The Arts Fuse, Plato at the Googleplex is a wonderful bookenjoyably readable, full of stimulating insights and refreshing observations, unintimidatingly erudite, and salted with a gentle wit. SEARCHING is represented for additional distribution beyond the United States and in other media by APTWorldwide: APTww.org, SEARCHING believes that all content appearing on this website is either original to SEARCHING or appears by permission of the owners, or is public domain/Creative Commons. Janklow & Nesbit Associates is a premier literary agency dedicated to the interests of our writer clients in all aspects of their careers. Chuck Sambuchino. I really love THE BAD GUYS, CATSTRONAUTS, and NARWHAT: UNICORN OF THE SEA. I remember leaving a class on mysticism in tears because I had forsaken God. A fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, she has received many awards for her fiction and scholarship, including a John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Fellowship. In 2008, she was designated a Humanist Laureate by the International Academy of Humanism, and was awarded an honorary doctorate by Emerson College, where she gave the commencement address. . Goldstein has been designated Humanist of the Year 2011 by the American Humanist Association, and Freethought Heroine 2011 by the Freedom from Religion Foundation. Definitely Picture Books and Middle Grade! I am very fortunate to have a FANTASTIC list of clients who are incredibly supportive, encouraging, and work hard to build one another up. I love this question! 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