Lurve the furniture. Just followed your link to The fussy librarian. I'm just a couple of comments short of applying. Soooo if you like The Safe Word post a comment and rating. I shall do likewise. x

I agree totally. I did self publish for a week or so but got picked up by an agency 

lawagency.co.uk who worked with me on tightening the text and then published me themselves under the White Glove scheme. It extremely helpful having an agent and I love working with Peta. I'm on the client list if you want to check me out. x

Never apologise for your work! I'm really looking forward to reading more of it. BTW my email is karenlongwriter@gmail.com. Much easier to communicate that way. Firstly do you NEED an agent? Or are you doing bloody well yourself. That's the joy of self publishing. You do have to compromise or be a tiddler in the agent's pond. You are published and getting recommendations which is what an agent would do for you. Look at their site and tick on submissions but before you do I recommend that you buy the writers and artists yearbook. It gives you the skinny on pros and cons and most importantly HOW to apply. There's a protocol. You have all of the agents details and who/what they are looking for. Hope that's helpful x