Yes, that’s what you read. I, Rebecca Bradley, have literary agent representation and I couldn’t be more thrilled!
Kate Nash of the Kate Nash Literary Agency offered representation after reading the manuscript for Shallow Waters and I jumped at the chance.
I’d approached Kate because I liked the description on her website, “of a small boutique agency taking on few clients”. I wanted a personal feel to any possible journey to publication. I didn’t want to feel overwhelmed. Kate and I chatted. Or rather I bumbled about with nerves, but luckily, this didn’t seem to put her off! Idea’s and plans were started and papers signed and as of yesterday, it’s all official.
I’ll say it again – I have a literary agent!
Oh, and she promised to give me deadlines because I said I liked to work to them…. I told you I was bumbling!
Congratulations to you, and to Kate too. I love it when the good gals win! Looking forward to reading every novel you get published. x
Thanks Denyse. Here’s to a long future! x
Congratulations! Thrilled for you, Rebecca. Good luck for the future x
Thank you Glynis x
Many congratulations, Rebecca. I’m so happy for you, wonderful news indeed.
Thanks Cath. I’m thrilled myself 🙂
Congrats Rebecca! That is wonderful news! 🙂
Thanks Kim!
Congratulations! I’m so pleased for you, and well done 🙂 Can’t wait to read more about your journey to publication now you’ve got an agent onside – and can’t wait to read your book! Big celebrations xxx
Thanks Joanne. I will continue to blog and fingers crossed, it is a journey to publication. We know it’s still not an easy one from here, but it’s one I’m excited about! Thank you! xx
Fantastic, Rebecca. Well done.
Thanks Fiona.
Well done Rebecca, that is amazing news. You must be on another planet right now! Looking forward to reading the published items! 🙂
Thanks Jade. I’ve not been able to wipe the smile from my face all day!
Great, Rebecca, congratulations! You’ve won half the battle!
Thanks Prashant. Now I have Kate onside, we just have to convince a few other people! I’ll keep working at it though.
That’s so awesome!!! Huge congratulations, Rebecca 🙂
Thanks Annalisa 🙂
Awesome news. Congrats.
Thank you 🙂
SEE what happens when you start something that makes people happy? SEE 🙂
Super-duper congrats and I am so HAPPY for you :)~
Mark, what an observation. Thank you! You just made me smile a little wider 🙂
Wow, Rebecca! That’s amazing news – I am so pleased for you! 🙂 🙂
Thanks Linda. I’m so excited! 🙂
Well done and congratulations! Delighted for you! 🙂
Thanks Christina. I’ve been overwhelmed by the support today!
Well done Rebecca, you must be really excited now. Hope all goes well for you:)
Thanks Margaret. I’ve had smile on my face all day!
Brilliant, wonderful, fantastic, excellent news! Congratulations and very well done – so thrilled for you! 🙂 🙂 :-):-) xx
Thanks Elle! Xx
Many congratulations, Rebecca! You’ve worked really hard for that, well done xx
Thanks Pete. The hard work will continue, but I’m thrilled about it x
I knew the sun was shining with good reason today, congratulations, Rebecca! I am so pleased and proud for you, I love it when lovely things happen to lovely people. Hang on to this wonderful moment and enjoy every minute of your journey. 🙂 xxx
Thank you Claire. It has indeed been a lovely day and really happy one. I’ve been overwhelmed by the support and good wishes. Truly a day to remember. Thank you xxx
This is fantastic news! Congratulations again 🙂
Thanks Pam. I think hearing the news everything was final, while at book club was just brilliant. What better place? X
Many congratulations, Rebecca, and very best wishes for the next part of the journey! xxx
Thank you Claire. I’m excited about the journey ahead! Xxx
Fantastic news!!! Congratulations! xxx
Thanks Barbara xx
oh honey thats EXCELLENT!!!! CONGRATULATIONS 🙂
So pleased for you!!!!
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Thanks Vikki. I’m absolutely thrilled! Xx
I bet you are! I’m thrilled for you!!!!! 🙂
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Thank you 🙂 xx
That is awesome, Rebecca!! I couldn’t be happier for you! Here’s to a long and happy relationship : ) xx
Thank you Yasmin! I’m excited for the future 🙂 x
This is fantastic news! Very happy for you. Well deserved xxx
Thanks Susi! Xx
Ah wow – amazing news! So happy for you! Congratulations!
It’s so inspiring to hear about other writers getting representation… can’t wait to see you published!
Thank you! I’m really thrilled, and excited about working with Kate towards that goal of publication!
Congratulations my dear friend! So thrilled for you. Exciting times lay ahead…
Thank you Jane. Your support had been invaluable x
That’s such great news! Congratulations! 🙂
Thanks Rachel!
Rebecca – Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations!! Well done!! I couldn’t be happier for you. I will now drop your name shamelessly wherever I go.
Thanks Margot! I haven’t been able to stop grinning all day! 🙂
Congratulations!! That is awesome.
Thanks Alex. I’m thrilled! 🙂
Congrats! Sounds like you found a great agent.
Thanks Patricia. I’m ridiculously happy 🙂
Congratulations, Rebecca! This is wonderful news!
Thanks Mieke!
Awesome, way to go!
I hope it’s the start of a long career! 🙂
Keep writing great books and it will be! Most writers careers don’t take off until book three, don’t stop writing because you feel you need to devote all your time to self promotion.
I know it’s not all rosy from here. That’s the difficulty though isn’t it. Recognising that you need to pull away from social networks a little to actually get the writing done! I’m looking forward to it though 🙂
Look at all the lovely messages! I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am for you – but then you already know that! It makes a such a difference having someone to turn to – congratulations, chick. I am SO proud of you. x
Thanks Mel. I’ve been overwhelmed by the good wishes and support today! It’s been amazing. And you have been my constant cheerleader! Xx
Congratulations! This is brilliant news and you are so deserving. See, your hard work is starting to pay off. I am so happy and proud for you. Congrats!
Thank you Murees. It’s been an exciting time and hopefully just the start!
Well done.
Thank you! And thank you for reblogging!!
Reblogged this on Born in the change.
Congrats! I’m so happy for you.
Thanks Gina 🙂
Awesome! This is the best news to arrive in my Inbox today. 🙂 Great work on getting your story out there, and making the connections. Congratulations!
Thank you Kirsten! 🙂
Congratulations Rebecca, I am very pleased for you.
Thank you Rhonda.
Congratulations, Rebecca – it’s all down to you! I tweeted you yesterday but felt I’d like to join the celebration on your website! Next up: a publisher for ‘Shallow Waters’! Go you and Kate! 😀 *hugs* xx
Thank you for doing both! I have been overwhelmed by the support. It has been amazing. Thank you! Fingers crossed and some hard work for the next step! Xx
Super news! Congratulations:)
Thanks Nancy 🙂
How did I miss this momentous news? Where has my head been? This is brilliant news – am so delighted for you! Good luck with all that follows as well – I’m sure we’ll hear more great news in the near future.
Thank you Marina. It’s so hard to keep up with all blogs all of the time! I’m absolutely thrilled to have Kate represent me though and yes, I’d love to be able to announce more good news in the future 🙂
Just catching up with your brilliant news! SO happy for you, Rebecca, huge congratulations to you and all the very best for the next stage. Hope to read you very soon. xx
Thank you Kath, I really appreciate it. I’m thrilled and also excited about the work ahead. We’ll see what it brings x
Well done – it’s always damn hard to find a good agent. The first stage of the minefield of publishing! All best wishes for the novel.
Thank you! I’m looking forward to the work and journey ahead. I know it’s a long one! 🙂
Amazing news! I’m so happy for you!
Thank you Misha! I have to admit to bring over the moon all weekend! 🙂
Congrats! I’m very excited for you!
Thanks Jennifer 🙂
This is so exciting and awesome, HUGE congratulations to you! 🙂
Congratulations!