I was wondering if any of you knew how to properly handle an agent
referral. I recently garnered interest from an agent who eventually
passed on my novel, but she gave me several referrals.
As I sent out submissions to these agents, in the opening paragraph I
mentioned in the query letter that this agent referred me to them. Was
that the proper thing to do?
Also, by chance, one of the referrals this agent gave me turned out to
be an agent I already signed up to pitch to at a local writers
conference. It also turns out this lady's agency brokered the deal for
Nancy McKensie's "Prince of Dreams" novel about the Authurian legend
Tristan and Isolde, a novel I used for research on my own book.
My question is, should I mention this to the agent in the pitch
session? As a way to perhaps break the ice? See, I used the Tristan and
Isolde legend as an underlaying story in my novel, and wondered if it
would hurt or help to mention the connection between the two books.
I'd appreciate any thoughts any of you might have. Thanks!
Cheri
www.authors.stirlingproductions.com
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