tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post7759132299343739451..comments2023-09-16T04:44:42.410-04:00Comments on Ask a Literary Agent: Is there a role for the agent in self publishing?Noah Lukemanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04731880178684434531noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8880689819528856549.post-85663556393829295382013-08-17T00:28:38.809-04:002013-08-17T00:28:38.809-04:00Is my self-published novel ‘Close to Evil’ worth a...Is my self-published novel ‘Close to Evil’ worth a major re-write? Would you care to look at it and assist me in this? People in the industry who have looked at it:<br /><br />David Bischoff, an award winning writer, with over 80 books published.<br /> <br /> 1. <br />D. Bischoff reviewed Close To Evil <br /> Great mystery! June 8, 2013 <br />This is one angry and thrilling mystery novel, with a unique style and message.<br /><br />You may not agree with it, but you will have a great time reading it!<br /><br />Peter Brown is a name to watch! <br /> <br /> <br />Kirkus Book Review: In Brown’s mystery thriller, a private detective teams up with a high powered lawyer to find her sister’s killer. As the plot focuses more on Jack and Sue and their investigation, the themes and coherent plot threads get stronger. A dark suspenseful read held back by a messy beginning. <br /> <br />Donald Maas Literary Agency: This a great premise and though your protagonist isn’t exactly sympathetic there is a kind of frenetic energy to your opening pages. Unfortunately, I’m afraid I must pass. Thanks again for thinking of me and please accept my best wishes for your project’s success.<br /><br />Peter Brown (pbbrown8@bigpond.com)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com