I Don't Make the Awesome Alone

I know I gush on here a lot about my agent, Michelle Wolfson, and my editor, Erica Sussman.  And trust me, I don't gush for the sake of gushing.  They really are just that awesome.  I can't give you most of the evidence for Michelle (but go read her comment on the last Household Memos) because the majority of it is, uh, unquotable (in the absolute best possible way, oh my gosh I love that woman).  But I thought I'd give you a glimpse into an email exchange between myself and Erica.


Me: I wish I were done writing the third book.  Sigh.  My favorite scene is the one where I have in brackets "[insert description of dress and color scheme here based on cover of third book]."  But I might just leave it in as a choose-your-own-dress-adventure for the reader.  A little avant-garde, right?


Erica: If you decide to wear the strapless dress, turn to chapter 20.

 If you decide to wear the sparkly halter top dress, turn to chapter 25.

 If you decide to wear the khaki pants and cardigan, put this book down. You are fired.*

Yup.  I love her.  That's all.  And let me tell you, my job is so much easier and so much more fun because I get to work with like-minded and incredibly smart, funny people.  I'm a lucky, lucky author.

*Erica would like it noted that she has nothing against khakis and cardigans in real life, as zebra print and formals are not always appropriate.