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My Talented Editor

  • Sep. 13th, 2007 at 8:15 AM

I have mentioned before how much I love my editor, Jeannette Larson, of Harcourt. I have told you how much I trust her judgment, that she has a knack for asking the right questions, that she has an incredible grasp of the history of children's lit. I have told you she is very, very talented.

Now, I have proof:

Jeannette sent me this snap yesterday. "I edited the whole thing with my toes," she said.

And not only is Jeannette a talented editor, but she is apparently a very good mentor. Hence, this photo of her assistant, the gifted Jessica Dzundza:



Makes a girl feel good knowing her books are in such great hands . . . er, feet. I love Harcourt.

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[info]lisaalbert wrote:
Sep. 13th, 2007 12:41 pm (UTC)
They sound like talented and fun ladies to work with! Yay for you!
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[info]lurban wrote:
Sep. 14th, 2007 12:04 am (UTC)
I know, huh? I'm so lucky.
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[info]jillsbooks wrote:
Sep. 13th, 2007 12:55 pm (UTC)
I have a different Harcourt editor, but I heart her too. I visited the offices when I was in NY for the 2006 SCBWI Midwinter. Seemed like a great place to work!
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[info]lurban wrote:
Sep. 14th, 2007 12:05 am (UTC)
It's such a great house. I've not met a single person there that I wouldn't want to have over for cocoa and biscuits, you know?
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[info]artistq wrote:
Sep. 13th, 2007 01:00 pm (UTC)
What great editors!
That is so weird, I do all my work with my socky feet, I should submit to Harcourt! ; )
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[info]lurban wrote:
Sep. 14th, 2007 12:05 am (UTC)
Re: What great editors!
I'm thinking you're right!
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Sep. 13th, 2007 01:36 pm (UTC)
How cool.
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[info]lurban wrote:
Sep. 14th, 2007 12:06 am (UTC)
Yeah. She's the best.
I'm dying to know what your top secret news is that you could only tell Kelly! Nosey, huh?
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[info]carriejones wrote:
Sep. 14th, 2007 12:49 am (UTC)
I am absolutely dying to tell the world. AGHHHHHH!
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[info]lurban wrote:
Sep. 15th, 2007 09:16 pm (UTC)
Maybe you could just tell me. I can keep a secret. Honest. Nobody reads these comment threads . . .
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[info]amanda_marrone wrote:
Sep. 13th, 2007 02:09 pm (UTC)
That's Great! Merry and I are almost done with your book-we LOVE Wheeler!!!
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[info]lurban wrote:
Sep. 14th, 2007 12:03 am (UTC)
I love Wheeler, too. He was such a surprise to me. A little wish-fulfillment I think. Hope Merry is enjoying it.
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[info]seaheidi wrote:
Sep. 13th, 2007 02:42 pm (UTC)
that is so cute! you're obviously in very good hands, er, feet at harcourt. =)
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[info]lurban wrote:
Sep. 14th, 2007 12:07 am (UTC)
It is a pretty swell place to be.
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[info]tamra_wight wrote:
Sep. 13th, 2007 03:30 pm (UTC)
LOL! All these socks all over the place!

I love it!
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[info]lurban wrote:
Sep. 14th, 2007 12:07 am (UTC)
Me too!
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[info]jamarattigan wrote:
Sep. 13th, 2007 04:04 pm (UTC)
That's too funny! Maybe I need to start typing with my feet from now on.
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[info]lurban wrote:
Sep. 14th, 2007 12:07 am (UTC)
Who knows what you might write?!
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[info]kristydempsey wrote:
Sep. 13th, 2007 05:35 pm (UTC)
How cute is that! I like that they're silly with you.
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[info]lurban wrote:
Sep. 14th, 2007 12:08 am (UTC)
I like it, too. Feels like home.
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[info]liz_scanlon wrote:
Sep. 13th, 2007 06:18 pm (UTC)
So, so funny. I think there's somethin' in the water over there at Harcourt...
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[info]lurban wrote:
Sep. 14th, 2007 12:08 am (UTC)
You're going to be so happy there.
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[info]kellyrfineman wrote:
Sep. 13th, 2007 07:41 pm (UTC)
OMG! How much do I love your editors right about now?? Their cool factor is through the roof!
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[info]lurban wrote:
Sep. 14th, 2007 12:09 am (UTC)
They are very very worthy of your love.
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[info]tracyworld wrote:
Sep. 13th, 2007 11:23 pm (UTC)
Those two editors are exceptional! No wonder you love them so very much.

And I absolutely love A CROOKED KIND OF PERFECT and even got my 11-year-old son to read it and he also had great fun (he doesn't profess to love anything at this stage). "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" on the organ! HA HA HA.
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[info]lurban wrote:
Sep. 14th, 2007 12:11 am (UTC)
Yeah, that one will get in your head won't it? take me back to Constantinople, No you can't go back to Constantinople, Been a long time gone . . .
I'm so glad that you and your boy liked the book. I'm terrifically flattered that you wanted to call me afterward. That happens to me sometimes and it is a strange but also kind of wonderful feeling.
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[info]tracyworld wrote:
Sep. 14th, 2007 12:19 am (UTC)
This might sound sappy but the whole situation was a crooked kind of perfect: lying flat in back of car reading while rain pelted the roof and my son and his teammates hunkered down under school overhang waiting to resume basketball practice.

I don't usually lie down to read but that's how it worked out and somehow it made the experience even more special and enjoyable because I was in my dry, cozy little place reading a wonderful book. And it was strange having such a strong urge to call you but it also fit the unusual circumstances. Very nice.
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[info]jmprince wrote:
Sep. 14th, 2007 03:02 am (UTC)
That may be the cutest thing I've ever seen.
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[info]lurban wrote:
Sep. 15th, 2007 07:05 pm (UTC)
Just about. :)
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[info]seaheidi wrote:
Sep. 14th, 2007 04:19 pm (UTC)
hey!! they are talking about marketing (and online promotion) over at the longstockings and i gave a nice plug for you and your book about the importance of maintaining nice relationships, cute contests etc., and how word of mouth (and a nice author!) is so important in book promotion. =) check it out.
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[info]lurban wrote:
Sep. 15th, 2007 07:06 pm (UTC)
Aw, thanks Heidi.
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[info]seaheidi wrote:
Sep. 15th, 2007 07:37 pm (UTC)
you are very welcome. =)
if you'd like to come be interviewed on my crazy blog, you are more than welcome too!
did i already ask you? i'm a bit back logged but will love to have you
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[info]saputnam wrote:
Sep. 15th, 2007 06:56 pm (UTC)
Those are two very cool editors!
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[info]lurban wrote:
Sep. 15th, 2007 07:06 pm (UTC)
You aren't kidding!
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[info]dlgarfinkle wrote:
Sep. 22nd, 2007 01:27 am (UTC)
That's so cool!
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