#okscbwichat I have so many talented authors that I work with this could be a long post. Next month Bobby Robot by @5HourNinja will launch with @INtensePub and I'm thrilled with that.

I would do one.

I don't require a synopsis. But WHY for the sake of all that is holy would you want to write a synopsis in the voice of the character? It's an outline of a book. Writing it in the voice of the protagonist sounds utterly insane AND annoying to me. You need better advisers.

#okscbwichat Yes, I made an offer on a manuscript a few hours ago. I can't wait to share t with the world. I've recently started signing and selling for illustrators and I'm thrilled to share their awesome art with the world.

#okscbwichat Great question! Yes, there are tons of things that show me when one isn't ready yet, stuff like shallow POV, weak verbs, dialogue tags (either too many or the wrong ones). Those stand out like red flags.

I really think people are overthinking the most ridiculous details. Focus on writing a great book. If you were to get rejected, because an agent prefers wix over weebly, then the agent has issues that you certainly don't want to deal with. Work on your craft.

#okscbwichat Yes, absolutely. I was trying to keep it in the #kidlit in my earlier answer. I would love some cozy mysteries with oddball characters like the show Psych. I am open to anything that piques my interest. But I'm overwhelmed with Fantasy and Sci-Fi at the moment.

Have an outline for book two, in case book 1 gets picked up, you will have a while to write book 2. Then write another book, or work on book 2 if you are an optimist. Write what you feel compelled to write.

Not necessarily.

Wow, great question that I cannot answer. If there is a certain "theme," then work on that, if it is truly random, I would not.

You need the finished first book. (and ideally an outline for what happens next). However, I would not necessarily write the other books, just in case you can't sell the first one.

#okscbwichat Hi! If you think of sweet romance, think Hallmark movie. Sincere love with a kiss at the end.
Yes, I do represent sweet romance but my plate is full at the moment. I recommend you query @LaurenMillerMO with @MetamorphLitAg She is actively seeking sweet romance.

It is immaterial to me.

#okscbwichat I then work with the author to get the manuscript ready for submission. Then I send it out on submission and possible make some calls or pitch the work in person.

#okscbwichat Yes, he is welcome to ask for clarification. Unfortunately, agents get constantly asked to rethink and explain and give free editorial advice. So many may not respond to unsolicited emails or multiple emails.

I accept queries from anywhere in the world.

You should have a website.

Yes, definitely.

Yes.

Love and loss and hope.