My clients have access to all of their submission info, including editors, publishers, and dates of contact. In 1996, she was named a MacArthur Fellow, the prize popularly known as the Genius award. After earning her Ph.D. in Philosophy at Princeton University, she returned to Barnard to teach a wide range of courses in philosophy. She did her undergraduate work at City College of New York, UCLA, and Barnard College,[13] where she graduated as valedictorian in 1972. In all genres, she's looking for a compelling story, clear concept, fresh voice and emotional hearta work that grabs you from the first page. In Young Adult, I especially enjoyed Samira Ahmeds LOVE, HATE AND OTHER FILTERS. I think that style of project can be a great part of the chapter book market. Rebecca Norris is a writer, producer, web enthusiast, and creator of the award-winning web series Split with her production company, Freebird Entertainment.Follow Rebecca on Twitter at @beckaroohoo.. If you are at an office or shared network, you can ask the network administrator to run a scan across the network looking for misconfigured or infected devices. Their work, really shines here, and I really love this format for submissions. In 2005 she was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. They are given the names, dates, and specifics of each submission, and when a response comes in, they are sent a copy of the email as well as a spreadsheet notification. However, sometimes thats not possible, and I know slow response times are not ideal for authors. If I connected with you through a pitch contest, workshop, or conference, those details are essential, but sometimes the personalization of a query can take away from the actual pitch. Big Think Interview: Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, What Would Plato Say? 2) If you could hit the fast forward button on your career whether it be months or even decades from now what accomplishments would you like to see under your belt as an agent? Make sure if you use medical or other science-y elements, you get your facts straight. I do try to peek at the twitter pitch events going on throughout the year. I am full time working mom to a very busy 2 year old, and I am also a military spouse. These could be projects my authors are creating, or a project I discover in my query inbox. Since then shes earned her Masters Certificate in Childrens Literature, and her Masters in Early Childhood Education and Literacy. She is an important voice in the current active debates between religion and science, and has been called one of the new New Atheistsa class that discusses religion with greater respect than some other contemporary atheists. Prior to M&O, she was a foreign rights associate at Trident Media Group, and a book scout and development assistant at Sony Pictures. WebAuthors Represented: Peter Bergen, James Carroll, Amy Chua, Matthew Crawford, Meghan Daum, Andrea Elliott, Sheri Fink, Atul Gawande, Malcolm Gladwell, Rebecca Goldstein, Eliza Griswold, Lev Grossman, Laura Hillenbrand, Hope Jahren, Patrick Keefe, Gideon Lewis Kraus, Adrian Nicole LeBlanc, Jill Lepore, Rick Perlstein, Joanna Smith Rakoff, The Mind-Body Problemwas published by Random House and went on to become a critical and popular success. 21) Whats your communication like with clients? She was born into an Orthodox Jewish family. Her aim had been to study Leibniz more closely, motivated by her interests in philosophy of science and philosophy of mathematics. Goldstein had become increasingly interested not only in the arguments that philosophers construct, but also in the person behind the arguments, and, in particular, the individually variable core intuitions brought to bear in philosophical thinking. Goldstein is a MacArthur Fellow, and has received the National Humanities Medal,[12] the National Jewish Book Award, and numerous other honors. Janklow & Nesbit Associates is a premier literary agency dedicated to the interests of our writer clients in all aspects of their careers. The book alternates between expository chapters on the life and ideas of Plato in the context of ancient Greece and modern dialogues in which Plato is brought to life in the 21st century, and demonstrates the relevance of philosophy by arguing with contemporary figures such as a software engineer at Google headquarters, a right-wing talk show host, an affective neuroscientist, and others. WebRebecca Goldstein, Author Farrar Straus Giroux $18.95 (272p) ISBN 978-0-374-18406-3 More novels followed:The Late-Summer Passion of a Woman of Mind;The Dark Sister, which received the Whiting Writers Award;Mazel, which received the 1995 National Jewish Book Award and the 1995 Edward Lewis Wallant Award; andProperties of Light: A Novel of Love, Betrayal, and Quantum Physics. 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Plato is brought marvelously to life and relevance in these passionate pages. In 2016, she was a visiting professor in the English department at New York University. I really want my author/agent relationship to be a partnership. Out in July, but here's a chance at a free early copy. Sex and physics turn out to have a lot in common in the latest from Goldstein ( Mazel , 1995, etc. This could be a SFF twist, or it could be a non-fiction science type story. 20) In your opinion what makes for a successful author-agent relationship? An older sister, Mynda Barenholtz, died in 2001. 14) It seems the Chapter book market is a difficult one. Her book of short stories,Strange Attractors, received a National Jewish Book Honor Award. WebSenior Agent Rebecca Podos (she/they) has been with the Rees Literary Agency since 2011. Webby Rebecca Goldstein " Not as profound as it aspires to be, but great fun for those who like to match wits against a tricky author practicing some masterful sleight-of-hand." She serves on the World Economic Forum's Council on Values. Goldstein lectures all over the world and has spoken at the World Science Festival in New York, the London School of Economics, the Bath Literature Festival, and Cambridge University. I think chapter books need to be engaging and unique to really draw the reader in. In 2005 she was elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. WebLiterary Agents Ms. Rebecca Eskildsen Writers House Become a QueryTracker Member Join QueryTracker to access more query and agent information, including Search tools to help you find the right agent for your book. Goldstein, born Rebecca Newberger, grew up in White Plains, New York. Are they something youre actively seeking? Janklow & Nesbits approach has always been one of client advocacy combined with meticulous attention to detail. Richly insightful, beautifully written, it is at once introduction, exploration and application, revealing the fascination and significance of philosophical ideas and their relevance to life." Suddenly, I was asking the most "unprofessional"sorts of questions (I would have snickered at them as a graduate student), such as how does all this philosophy Ive studied help me to deal with the brute contingencies of life? . December 10, 2019, 3:00 pm"Humanism and Religion in A Diverse Europe," Debates with Adolf Tobea, Room PHS 5B001, European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium Rebecca graduated from Texas A&M University with a BA in Science. For me its imagining these books in the hands of young readers, or in a classroom setting. .engaging with our current struggles. Veronica Goldstein has been with Fletcher & Company since 2015. In scholarship, Dr. Goldstein has elucidated the ideas of Spinoza andGdel, while in fiction, she deploys wit and drama to help us understand the great human conflict between thought and feeling.. From an editorial perspective, I can identify changes, or problems with projects based on readership, literacy etc. Although also, like Alan, a materialist, she thinks some aspects of humanity, like falling in love, will never be fully captured by computers or explained by science. WebRebecca Newberger Goldstein grew up in White Plains, New York, and graduated summa cum laude from Barnard College, receiving the Montague Prize for Excellence in Philosophy and immediately went on to graduate work at Princeton University, receiving her Im especially excited to read her newest book, INTERNMENT. I am especially looking for STEM or Science themed projects, and projects which feature quirky and comical characters. I have a Masters in Education which specifically focuses on early literacy. That being said, its just as important for me as an Agent to follow through with the expectations I have promised the client. There are many illustrators who are strong in one particular area, and that area is showcased in their portfolio (ie; animals, scenery, expressions etc). A graduate of the MFA Writing, Literature and Publishing program at Emerson College, her own Young Adult fiction is published by Balzer+Bray/ HarperCollins and Running Press Kids/Hachette. After earning her Ph.D. in Philosophy at Princeton University, she returned to Barnard to teach a wide range of courses in philosophy. What I need to see is an illustrators range of style, texture, character, and settings. WebREBECCA NEWBERGER GOLDSTEIN is the author of Incompleteness: The Proof and Paradox of Kurt Gdel and of six works of fi ction. Her list includes contemporary literary fiction and voice-driven narrative nonfiction that probes important social issues. The writing community can be intimidating, and the publishing process can be heartbreaking as well as life changing. After earning her Ph.D. in philosophy from Princeton University, where she studied with Thomas Nagel and wrote a dissertation titled "Reduction, Realism, and the Mind", she returned to Barnard as a professor of philosophy. She had become increasingly interested not only in the arguments that philosophers construct, but also in the person behind the arguments, and, in particular, the individually variable core intuitions brought to bear in philosophical thinking. After earning her Ph.D. she returned to her alma mater, where she taught courses in philosophy of science and philosophy of mind and philosophy of mathematics. So, for example, he visits the Googleplex, the headquarters of Google, in Mountain View CA and discusses with both his media escort and a software engineer whether ethics can be crowdsourced. In 1996 Goldstein became a MacArthur Fellow, receiving the prize which is popularly known as the Genius Award. In awarding her the prize, the MacArthur Foundation described her work in thefollowing words: Rebecca Goldstein is a writer whose novels and short stories dramatize the concerns of philosophy without sacrificing the demands of imaginative storytelling. 6) When it comes to childrens literature, what audience and genre(s) would you consider your sweet spot? 8) Are you open to picture book writers who are non-illustrators? 23) What are some of the [unique] ways in which you champion your authors? She was the Miller Scholar at the Santa Fe Institute in 2011,a Franke Visiting Fellow at the Whitney Humanities Center, Yale University, in 2012 and the Montgomery Fellow at Dartmouth College in 2013. Thanks! There are frequent times where Im balancing my Agent responsibilities, as well taking care of a toddler while my husband is deployed, or in the field for weeks at a time. In September of 2015 she was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Obama in a ceremony at the White House. WebRebecca is a Vice President and the Rights Director of The Gernert Company, which she joined in 2009. In that year she also delivered the Tanner Lectures on Human Values at Yale University, entitled"The Ancient Quarrel: Philosophy and Literature," which was published by University of Utah Press. In 2006-2007 she was a Fellow at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University, and a Guggenheim Fellow. Rebecca expresses her wonder at the fact that humans even exist at all, and suggests that we should appreciate every moment. . She has one older brother, who is an Orthodox rabbi, and a younger sister, Sarah Stern. Others only want an update when there is news to share (bad or good). I would love more chapter book submissions! While in graduate school she was awarded a National Science Foundation Fellowship and a Whiting Foundation Fellowship. 4) What is it about agenting that you love most? [22] Together with 36 Arguments for the Existence of God: A Work of Fiction, it established her as a prominent figure in the humanist movement, part of a wave of "new new atheists" marked by less divisive rhetoric and a greater representation of women. I am also very big on transparency. Please email her at Rebecca@defliterary.comwith a brief query letter containing information on your book, your bio and the first five pages in the body of the email. To receive regular notifications when a new interview appears, please submit your e-mail. WISHTREE (Katherine Applegate) is also another MG that I can read time and time again. Pan), and STARFISH (Akemi Dawn Bowman). She's originally from Chapel Hill, North Carolina and earned her degree in English Literature from Duke University. . Definitely Picture Books and Middle Grade! Plato at the Googleplexis an important and amazing bookIt is amazing because the book takes great risksincluding the risk of including 21stcentury dialogues about Platos philosophy, and thereby risking comparison with the greatest writer of philosophical dialogues that ever livedand succeeds, in part because [Goldstein] keeps the dialogues as lighthearted in tone as they are serious in intentGoldstein beautifully combines the skills of a distinguished novelist with breathtaking philosophical scholarship. The citation reads "for bringing philosophy into conversation with culture. "Times Higher Education Supplement(UK), "The sparkle & vivacity of a Shaw play She brings off this tour de force with madcap brilliance & commanding authority. It was some time during her tenure at Barnard that, again to her own surprise, she used a summer vacation to write her first novel,The Mind-Body Problem. A project that I really love/connect to that has a word count around 700-800 I will likely send back a revise and resubmit request with specific notes on where I think the story could be tightened to help save on word count. In the course of grieving for my father and glorying in my daughter, I found that the formal, precise questions I had been trained to analyze werent gripping me the way they once had. *The subscription form below is for a different mailing list than the form on my 'Blog' page. 12) What are some recent middle grade and young adult titles that youve especially enjoyed or are in the same vein of stories youd like to be queried with? WebRebecca Goldstein is a writer whose novels and short stories dramatize the concerns of philosophy without sacrificing the demands of imaginative storytelling. In addition to Barnard, Goldstein has taught at Columbia, Rutgers, and Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, and since 2014, she has been[24] a visiting professor at the New College of the Humanities in London. Increasingly, in her talks and interviews, she has been exploring what she has called "mattering theory" as an alternative to traditional utilitarianism. She has earned 3) Whats something you as an agent face thats especially difficult or frustrating that writers may not know? Our agency has represented books that have appeared on The New York Times Bestseller Lists cumulatively for more than 10,000 weeks over the past decade. I am very fortunate to have a FANTASTIC list of clients who are incredibly supportive, encouraging, and work hard to build one another up. I would be even more exited if the project was set outside of the U.S., or even in a Latin America, Central America, or Caribbean setting. Chuck Sambuchino. 16) Whats your average response time to a query? Our accounting and royalties department assures timely and accurate receipt of payments from around the world utilizing our proprietary software, as well as facilitating compliance with global financial authority requirements. Her latest book isPlato at The Googleplex: Why Philosophy Won't Go Away. In short, I wanted to write a philosophically motivated novel."[15]. Goldsteins writings emerge as brilliant arguments for the belief that fiction in our time may be the best vehicle for involving readers in questions of morality and existence. If I get the feeling that an author would not work well with my communication style, or would try and micromanage my job, I will not offer representation no matter how much I love a project. Susan is fond of charismatic characters, twisty plots, and happy endings. I would prefer any personalization be included after the pitch. Our highest priority is the success of our authors. She has written ten books, both fiction and non-fiction. . She lives in Massachusetts. He also debates a tiger mother on how to raise a child, goes on Fox News to speak about the importance of reason, and has his brain scanned, engaging two neuroscientists on the question of whether free will and moral agency are compatible with the findings of neuroscience. I also love difference color pallets. I was honored to have the opportunity to sit down with veteran producer and literary manager Gary W. Goldstein (PrettyWoman, Join Now Website: www.writershouse.com/ Blog: www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/rebeccasherman/ Twitter: RebeccAgent The book is felicitously written, impressively researched, insightful, important, entertaining, independent-minded, and glowing with intelligence. My husband was Orthodox. The arrival of Lynn Nesbit created Janklow & Nesbit Associates in 1989. I am a definitely a strong developmental editor when it comes to working on projects with my clients. In September of 2015 she was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Obama in a ceremony at the White House. Many of them have formed lifelong friendships, and are even CPs for their different projects. I really love THE BAD GUYS, CATSTRONAUTS, and NARWHAT: UNICORN OF THE SEA. I have so much classroom experience that I have an insight into the need for particular projects which would make a positive impact on literacy and reading comprehension. Her latest novel,Thirty-Six Arguments for the Existence of God: A Work of Fiction, was published by Pantheon Books in 2010 in the U.S. and by Atlantic Grove in the U.K. that same year. I just finished WATCH HOLLOW, by Gregory Funaro, and now I would LOVE to find a charmingly spooky and dark Middle Grade project to work on. This new focus shaped the next two of her books. A MacArthur Fellowship in 1996 led to the writing of Properties of Light (2000), a ghost story about love, betrayal, and quantum physics. In scholarship, Dr. Goldstein has elucidated the ideas of Spinoza andGdel, while in fiction, she deploys wit and drama to help us understand the great human conflict between thought and feeling. In 2014, she published Plato at the Googleplex: Why Philosophy Won't Go Away, an exploration of the historical roots and contemporary relevance of philosophy. If I could fast forward my career, I would love to see continued growth and success for my clients. More novels followed:The Late-Summer Passion of a Woman of Mind;The Dark Sister, which received the Whiting Writers Award,Mazel, which received the 1995 National Jewish Book Award and the 1995 Edward Lewis Wallant Award; andProperties of Light: A Novel of Love, Betrayal, and Quantum Physics. The agency began as Morton L. Janklow Associates, founded by attorney Morton Janklow in 1977. For kidlit, Sabrina wants something that can be enjoyed by adults, as well. Adult contemporary about a cut-throat fashion industry and the romance that shouldn't be a priority over creativity. It can bring so much excitement to my job, but there is also a risk for heartbreak. Sabrina is open to any genre across all age ranges. Right now Im still closed to unsolicited queries, but when Im open to submission, I do try and respond back with 3-4 months. In her fiction her characters confront problems of faith: religious faith and faith in an ability to comprehend the mysteries of the physical world as complementary to moral and emotional states of being. Discovering incredible new projects! 2023 GHSPi. Completing the CAPTCHA proves you are a human and gives you temporary access to this website. "SlateBooks like Rebecca Newberger GoldsteinsPlato at the Googleplexare of the rare type that contribute to the popularization of knowledge and create appetite for more. Then it went away, and I was a happy little atheist. question your views and knowledge about politics, psychology, science, history, and ethics.New York Journal of Books, "Rebecca Newberger Goldsteins erudition, coupled to her literary skill, makesPlato at the Googleplexinviting and readable without sacrificing complexity. Last year I was actively building my client list. 13) I see youre open to chapter books. Dazzling, and sparked by frequent flashes of nonchalant brilliance. Oct 29, 2014. [14], In 1983, Goldstein published her first novel, The Mind-Body Problem, a serio-comic tale of the conflict between emotion and intelligence, combined with reflections on the nature of mathematical genius, the challenges faced by intellectual women, and Jewish tradition and identity. Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time. My comfort level is between 400-600 words. "The Arts Fuse, Plato at the Googleplex is a wonderful bookenjoyably readable, full of stimulating insights and refreshing observations, unintimidatingly erudite, and salted with a gentle wit. I would also love to find the next Samantha Shannon. WebBefore joining DeFiore and Co., Rebecca was at McIntosh and Otis for seven years where she was an agent and Director of Subsidiary Rights. I had just come through an emotional time, having not only become a mother but having also lost my father, whom I adored. 19) About how many new clients do you take on a year? I wish I had the ability to speed things up, but the majority of these moving pieces inside the publishing industry are out of my control. WebJESSICA SCHMEIDLER, FOUNDING LITERARY AGENT DBA Golden Wheat Literary Jessica's tastes are eclectic in genre and readership, and she represents everything from novelty board books to adult science fiction and political thrillers. This is a reading series, with music, that the poet Danielle Blau (aka my daughter) runs in Brooklyn once a month. We offer the care and personal attention of a boutique agency and the strength and expertise of a large firm. . Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau represents bestselling authors, literary legends, cutting-edge thinkers, and current tastemakersthe best selection of speakers for your event under one roof. Jessica's tastes are eclectic in genre and readership, and she represents everything from novelty board books to adult science fiction and political thrillers. Publishing Agent Rebecca Angus was a new agent at Golden Wheat Literary. Rebecca has over five years of experience in publishing, and shes excited to work with new authors and illustrators. Shes spectacular! . In 2006 she received a Guggenheim Fellowship and a Radcliffe Fellowship. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. 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