tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post373303278430999014..comments2024-03-22T14:36:03.503-04:00Comments on Tonya Kappes : Agent or not, the writer stays the sameTonya Kappeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-31088220123906277952012-05-07T08:55:04.289-04:002012-05-07T08:55:04.289-04:00Lots of the authors I know have been through more ...Lots of the authors I know have been through more than one agent before they got to the one that was right for them. I've had moments of doubt about mine (as a match for me, not as an agent in general) although things seem to be going better lately.<br /><br />Good for you!Deborah Blakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04032614187237072683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-16567655128463556672012-05-07T07:02:32.795-04:002012-05-07T07:02:32.795-04:00STEPHANIE!! You are the winner of a copy of THE TR...STEPHANIE!! You are the winner of a copy of THE TRICKED OUT TOOLBOX!!! email me through my ABOUT ME page! You have until May 14th to email me.Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-81514352738695330152012-05-07T06:59:11.560-04:002012-05-07T06:59:11.560-04:00Wonderful story, Mary! I had the fear that the oth...Wonderful story, Mary! I had the fear that the other agents might think I was hard to get a long with, but it had NOTHING to do with that. I still love my old agent and greatly respect her, but I want an agent to represent every single genre I write. Unfortunately that agent did until a couple weeks ago....and I did realize it was a decision I had to make for BUSINESS not personal. Because writing is a business now.Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-73321871057170706002012-05-07T06:57:09.354-04:002012-05-07T06:57:09.354-04:00Hi, Heather. It's so important to realize that...Hi, Heather. It's so important to realize that we do have control of our career and what path we take. With that said, I know that we have to give up some control as we go traditional, but that's okay because you can do both, hands down the best time to be a writer.Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-77909389003483213582012-05-07T06:56:02.481-04:002012-05-07T06:56:02.481-04:00Thanks so much, Linda! Life is too short to settle...Thanks so much, Linda! Life is too short to settle for second best.Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-80519968987674677752012-05-07T06:55:06.373-04:002012-05-07T06:55:06.373-04:00Thanks, Stephanie. Sometimes we forget in the rigm...Thanks, Stephanie. Sometimes we forget in the rigmarole of it all.Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-82929011586489223432012-05-07T06:53:51.148-04:002012-05-07T06:53:51.148-04:00I'm not sure if it's the success as much a...I'm not sure if it's the success as much as realizing that we have so many options that makes me feel better. But I do know that when I do have the right fit, I will give 110%.Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-90145447122566404242012-05-07T06:52:45.416-04:002012-05-07T06:52:45.416-04:00Jeff, if you aren't true to your heart, your m...Jeff, if you aren't true to your heart, your muse will die and you won't be able to write. So I bet you wouldn't stay. Life is too short to settle for second best.Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-16584945687215783482012-05-07T06:52:00.656-04:002012-05-07T06:52:00.656-04:00Great analogy, Gerri! I'm so glad you like TOT...Great analogy, Gerri! I'm so glad you like TOT!Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-68093482038030186722012-05-07T06:50:53.301-04:002012-05-07T06:50:53.301-04:00It's a bitter sweet process, Jenn! You think i...It's a bitter sweet process, Jenn! You think it's going to be an easy decisions, but it's not.Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-2614812722886468132012-05-07T06:50:11.493-04:002012-05-07T06:50:11.493-04:00Thanks, Sandy. I think its knowing exactly what yo...Thanks, Sandy. I think its knowing exactly what you want that helps with the drive.Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-18535756439875650152012-05-06T13:50:00.077-04:002012-05-06T13:50:00.077-04:00A writer friend walked away from her agent...to si...A writer friend walked away from her agent...to sign with another agent who sought her out. I'm thrilled for her. She worried about the ethics of leaving, but the first agent hadn't given her a contract, which meant either of them could end the arrangement at will. I think the best path is the one that stays true to yourself and your work.Mary Maddoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11804303876835029488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-18268283214726375412012-05-05T08:22:05.990-04:002012-05-05T08:22:05.990-04:00Hi Tonya, I guess I'm what you called a Hybdri...Hi Tonya, I guess I'm what you called a Hybdrid writer too. I have self-published one of my books, have contracted a series to an digital and POD epublisher and I have an agent because I still dream of the traditional deal with print run. So far, my experience has been great, but I've also been able to maintain control over my career. If it ever gets to a point where I can't publish in all capacities, including self-publishing, then it will be time to rethink my career path too. Good luck! I'm sure you'll get everything you've wanted soon enough!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-52564804302839799172012-05-04T18:31:31.417-04:002012-05-04T18:31:31.417-04:00It's a long road, and all of us who write have...It's a long road, and all of us who write have so many decisions to make. I applaud you very much for sticking with your dreams even if that meant walking away from something we've all strived to get - an agent. You rock, sweetie, continued success.makenwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12496244702204178052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-4594690186951323092012-05-04T17:03:52.464-04:002012-05-04T17:03:52.464-04:00Thank you for continuing to remind us of all the o...Thank you for continuing to remind us of all the options we have as writers.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09020966780454775460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-36618740198433703582012-05-04T17:02:28.505-04:002012-05-04T17:02:28.505-04:00Well it's certainly clear to me that I need ab...Well it's certainly clear to me that I need about half the cojones you have, woman! Good for you! This is pretty inspiring actually. <br /><br />I think success (as you're experiencing) would make the decision much easier for a lot of people when faced with the not too pleasant firing of one's agent. I don't know. I can only hope that WHEN I'm as successful... :-) ...I am as determined to stick to my career path.Gabriella Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13600431808748763821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-28729922913016842162012-05-04T11:33:57.733-04:002012-05-04T11:33:57.733-04:00Gutsy call, Tonya.
I probably would've just go...Gutsy call, Tonya.<br />I probably would've just gone with the flow ... and tried to make the best of it.<br />I don't have one-tenth of your energy!jeff7salterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00530506418169450704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-67837948906679333322012-05-04T11:01:35.589-04:002012-05-04T11:01:35.589-04:00Brava! (I'm standing and clapping). Well Done....Brava! (I'm standing and clapping). Well Done. I would have walked away too. You are the captain of your own ship and you should never settle. Would you marry a man who only sort of liked you - NO. NEVER. Then why would you ever stay with an agent who only represents a portion of what you write. I think you made a great move. BTW, I just got Tricked out Toolbox (Thank you so much, Tonya) and it's great! I'm making notes and setting up my marketing plan. The book is awesome!Gerri Brousseauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03713653480102028939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-57143802467074370442012-05-04T09:37:29.948-04:002012-05-04T09:37:29.948-04:00Congratulations on continuing to keep your career ...Congratulations on continuing to keep your career in your hands, Tonya! If an agent doesn't represent everything you write, it's not a great match. When I was going thru the decisioning process, I had to make some hard choices for that very reason. <br /><br />Way to go!Jennifer McGowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05274109818038832604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-63135721281463294152012-05-04T09:32:23.923-04:002012-05-04T09:32:23.923-04:00I admire you, Tonya. You've got what it takes...I admire you, Tonya. You've got what it takes to make it really big in this industry. Good luck!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01843816981385732033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-74834870413295475692012-05-04T09:07:32.116-04:002012-05-04T09:07:32.116-04:00Thanks, Katie! How's the stalking agents going...Thanks, Katie! How's the stalking agents going??? Got any tips?Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-56715866925226374392012-05-04T09:03:00.304-04:002012-05-04T09:03:00.304-04:00wow, very brave and inspirational decision!wow, very brave and inspirational decision!Creepy Query Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115161057496086972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-69431206845602408732012-05-04T08:54:12.925-04:002012-05-04T08:54:12.925-04:00Thanks, Lorie! You know me...I called my critique ...Thanks, Lorie! You know me...I called my critique partner and they listened. It was great to hear myself and realize that I won't settle for MY career. If I don't find the agent I want, I will continue on my journey. It really is a great time to be a writer!Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-32207576463417836052012-05-04T08:49:25.521-04:002012-05-04T08:49:25.521-04:00Tonya,
You are a pioneer in this industry. I know ...Tonya,<br />You are a pioneer in this industry. I know that couldn't have been an easy decision for you to make, but I'm so glad you made the right one. And I'm so excited to see where your career goes from here! Sky's the limit! :DLorie Langdonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04600136786128596257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5443047332769568071.post-79623138379748088942012-05-04T08:34:07.297-04:002012-05-04T08:34:07.297-04:00Thanks, PJ.Thanks, PJ.Tonya Kappeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14252788425268305047noreply@blogger.com