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Cathy Clamp

U.S.

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Expertise

I'm happy to answer questions about any aspect of writing novels, from the beginning kernel of an idea through completion. I can help with writing a query letter and synopsis to an agent or editor. I can explain publishing terminology and acronyms. I can also assist with questions about verifying the credentials of agents/publishers and how to proceed once you've been accepted for publication. I can teach the rules of formatting a manuscript, creating viable plots, characterization and flow in the following genres: romance, science fiction, fantasy, thrillers, suspense, horror, women's fiction, mainstream and mystery.

Experience in the area

I'm a USA Today bestselling author of urban fantasy and paranormal romance for Tor/Forge Books. Along with a co-author, I've published fifteen novels (combination of mass market and trade softcover) since 2003, and have contracts for four more books through 2011.

Organizations

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

Publications

Tor/Forge Books, Western Reflections Publishing, BenBella Books, Running Press, Wild Child Publishing. 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, RT BOOKreviews Career Achievement Award winner, 2009, Book Buyers Best Award for Paranormal, Romantic Times Best Werewolf Novel, Write Touch Readers Award, EVVY Best Historical Chronicle Award, The Lories Best Paranormal. Many others.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Glenn	01/04/12	10	10	10	Thanks so much!
Ben	01/02/12	10	10	10
Kevin	12/20/11	10	10	10
Danielle	12/16/11	10	10	10	Thanks
Desi	11/23/11	10	10	10	thank you for your response! That makes .....

Recent Answers from Cathy Clamp

2012-01-11 Book distribution for first-time authors:

Hi, Karen! I'm thinking you might be confused on the role of an agent. An agent doesn't market the book to the public. That's not their role. They SELL the book to a publisher, and earn a commission

2011-12-28 agent:

If the agent has contacted you directly with this message, then no. Just sit tight. They'll get to it in due course. But if you happened to have read the note on a blog or on a forum or other third-party

2011-12-17 A question about the publishers:

Hi, Kevin! The answer depends entirely on the contract you sign. Generally speaking, a publisher has the right to publish until the contract expires. That can be a few years to the full term of the

2011-12-05 help making my story flow easier:

Hi, Tara! Sorry for the delay in responding. I should have put myself on vacation here while I was being a judge for a writing competition. With first person, it's hard not to have a certain amount

2011-11-14 Romance v Erotica:

Hi, Desi! Ah, you've chosen a bit of a tough question. But fortunately, there's a pretty simple answer to this one. What makes a romance strictly romance is what's known as the "happily ever after"

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