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Expert Profile: Cathy Clamp

Expertise: I'm happy to answer questions about any aspect of getting published through commercial publishers, ebook publishers and self-publishing I can help with writing a query letter and synopsis to an agent or editor. I can explain publishing terminology, acronyms and manuscript formatting. I can also assist with questions about verifying the credentials of agents/publishers and how to proceed once you've been accepted for publication.

Experience in the area
I'm a USA Today bestselling author of romance fiction in the Tor/Forge Books paranormal romance line. Along with a co-author, I've published eight novels (combination of mass market and trade softcover) since 2003, and have contracts for six more books through 2009. I've also published short stories in regional and national magazines as well as freelance feature articles.

Organizations
Romance Writers of America, Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America, International Thriller Writers, Western Outdoor Writers, Horror Writers of America.

Publications
Books: Tor/Forge Books, Western Reflections Publishing; Magazines: Rocky Mountain Game & Fish, Guns & Ammo, Fur-Fish-Game, many others.

Education/Credentials
My educational background is limited to real life experience of publishing novels commercially for the past five years.

Awards and Honors
USA Today bestseller, Waldenbooks Mass Market Paperback Top 20 bestseller, Nielsen BookScan Top 20 bestseller, Book Buyers Best Award for Paranormal, 2007, Romantic Times Best Werewolf Novel, 2006, Write Touch Readers Award, EVVY Best Historical Chronicle Award, The Lories Best Paranormal. Many others.

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 1960
Knowledge	9.78 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.89 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.81 Best of the best
Politeness	9.97 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		100
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		143

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	10/05/08
10	10	8	10	10/05/08
10	10	10	10	09/27/08
8	7	7	9	09/23/08
10	10	10	10	09/22/08

User Comments

A really excellent answer. Very thorough and informative.
(dale on 10/05/08)

Great advice, Cathy! I just forwarded our correspondence to my friend, and if she has any questions, we'll be in touch again. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
(L on 09/27/08)

Hi, Cathy, thanks for sending the information. I'm glad to know that there is another web site that can provide free information on legal questions,
(Rosana on 09/23/08)

I think I understand. As always, thank you!
(Amber on 09/22/08)

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Recent Answers from Cathy Clamp

2008-10-05 Copyright for books: Hi, Dale! This is a good question to ask. Grand Cayman and the Cayman Islands are self-ruling British territories. As such, they are likely required to adhere to British intellectual property laws....

2008-10-02 Bookseller's Commission: Hi, again, Art! "Should" there be a time limit on returns? Sure. But is there? Nope . . . at least not much of one. A bookstore normally has up to a YEAR after release to even tell the publisher how...

2008-09-29 Bookseller's Commission: Hi, Art! Generally speaking, a bookseller requires a 35-40% discount (depending on the chain or store) on the list price to cover their profit, expenses and overhead. Same with a consignment sale. That...

2008-09-23 writ: Hi, Al, I guess I'm a little confused about your marketing plan for this book. If you're planning it for the self-help book, but the fictional author's reality considers *humans* fictional, how will...

2008-09-19 Me yet again: Hi, Amber! Hmm... that's a tough question to answer. If you'd queried agents and they read the entire book and told you it was too long or too wordy, then you could send a letter mentioning the earlier...

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