As I’ve been looking for an agent with a good fit lately, I’ve enjoyed participating in agent panels. Here are the answers from the open Q&A at the 2011 DFW Writer’s Conference. Panelists include Louise Fury, agent at the L. Perkins Agency, Robert Brown, publisher with Ampichellis Ebooks, Jean Sagendorph, agent and owner of Mansion Street Literary Management, Dawn Frederick, agent and owner at Red Sofa Literary, Dr. Uwe Stender, agent and founder of TriadaUS Literary Agency, Faith Black, editor with The Berkley Publishing Group, and Elana Roth, agent at the Caren Johnson Literary Agency.
Should I self-publish a book or More >
After writing “Who is children’s author Christopher P.N. Maselli?” the other day, I still had a few more things I thought others might think are completely boring, so since this is a blog, here we go. Five more titillating fact about Christopher P. N. Maselli:
5. I am not a Senator from Rhode Island. You’d think with a name like Christopher Maselli, you’d be easy enough to find on the Internet. But do a search and top results will also come from Christopher B. Maselli, a democratic senator from Rhode Island. We’re probably related because I’ve never—that’s right, never—met another Maselli in More >
Sometimes the Internet can seem a bit impersonal and while I have my official “Christopher P. N. Maselli, Children’s Author” bio online, some people (you know who you are!) would like me to get even more “real” on my website. So here goes. Here are 5 things you didn’t know about Chris Maselli:
5. I L-O-V-E fast food. I know that’s horrible. I know I shouldn’t. But sometimes McDonald’s just calls. It’s a comfort food, I guess, and I try to eat fast food in moderation. It’s just a good thing I married someone who keeps me balanced, or I would More >
If you’re a kid (or even an adult) who loves writing and having fun, the new Devo Kids website is a great place to hang out!
You’ll find devotions from Christian authors like Michelle Medlock Adams and Wendi Lanier, music from Christian artists like Ka*Pop, puzzles and games, interviews with authors like Diane Wolfe, fun facts about nature, money matters and much more. There are even pointers for young writers such as what certain writing terms mean, which can really be helpful.
And if that’s not enough, yours truly is now writing regularly in the Write Buzz column for them—where I’m doing a Q&A with any questions you send More >
A couple weeks ago, Adventures in Odyssey asked if we could do a podcast together and, of course, I jumped at the chance! Who doesn’t love Adventures in Odyssey?!
This January, I started writing the Jones and Parker 5-Minute Mysteries for Clubhouse magazine, where Emily Jones and Matthew Parker of Odyssey fame have to solve mysteries–and fast–because they have to do it before you!
In this podcast, Bob and Jesse (my AWESOME editor) quiz me on what it takes to create a mini-mystery from scratch. We look at what I call “Brain Splats” and also talk about writing in general. Plus, readers get More >
