Janet Reid

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Profile Information:

Hometown:
New York
About Me:
I'm a literary agent specializing in crime fiction.
I Am A:
Agent
Website:
http://jetreidliterary.com
Books And Authors I Like:
Andrew Grant
Patrick Lee
Dana Haynes
Steve Ulfelder
Dana Cameron
Toni L.P. Kelner

John Reisinger
Bill Cameron
Colin Campbell
Lee Child
Barry Eisler
Movies And TV Shows I Like:
The Wire

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  • Janet Reid

    Lolita Noir.
    We're going to really cause a ruckus.

    Jul 26, 2007

  • norby

    Love your pic!

    Jul 26, 2007

  • Lesa Holstine

    Welcome, Janet!
    I think you'll enjoy it here.

    Jul 26, 2007

  • Arkansas Cyndi

    What a great smile-producing picture!

    Jul 27, 2007

  • Michael C. Jacobs

    Thanks for the add. Re The Wire; You bet! Best police show, ever!

    Lolita Noir... brilliant. What could possibly be more dangerous? I look forward to the ruckus.

    Jul 27, 2007

  • Carla Harker

    Nice picture. I wondered what you looked like. I did kind of suspect you were really a stuffed octopus, but I didn't want to say anything in case I was wrong.

    Jul 27, 2007

  • Glen C. Allison

    Welcome to Crimespace, Janet. You'll enjoy the site, I believe.

    Jul 27, 2007

  • Mark Coggins

    Hey Janet,

    Thanks for the kind words ... I saw your comment on DL about missing your subway stop. That was very nice of you.

    Jul 27, 2007

  • Lee Lofland

    Finally, an agent who is all warm and fuzzy...

    Jul 27, 2007

  • Janet Reid

    ha!

    Jul 27, 2007

  • M.G. Tarquini

    You look nice in pink.

    Jul 28, 2007

  • Janet Reid

    ok, enough people have commented on the octopus. Here's the story: I bought a new spiffy computer last year. I was messing around with all the new features. Suddenly, horribly, at 3am I was gazing upon my own visage on the screen. After a quick snort of whiskey to revive myself, I realized the Iphoto meant literally I-photo... And the photo it had taken was not only terrible, it could be described as a public nuisance and subject me to jail time.

    I quickly grabbed the nearest object--Octopussy. I quickly snapped her photo and have used it ever since.

    Jul 28, 2007

  • Krystal Waters

    Hi Janet, I stopped by to say hello and thank you for adding me to your list of friends. I agree, pink looks fancy on you! lol

    Kris

    Jul 28, 2007

  • Janet Reid

    You're from Portland!
    Go Ducks!

    Jul 28, 2007

  • Geoffrey Proud

    You're welcome. I've worked in the television business for many years, but I'm new to the book biz. This should be interesting. Thanks for the add!

    Jul 28, 2007

  • spyscribbler

    You like my picture? LOL! It doesn't compare with yours! Now that's a picture!

    Jul 31, 2007

  • Krystal Waters

    Hi Janet, I was just stopping by to say hello. Have a great week.

    Kristine

    Jul 31, 2007

  • Eric Stone

    Hmmm, well, I wonder how good a bottle a three book deal would be worth? Maybe I'd even part with another bottle of fine single malt for something like that. Gotta keep one's agent happy.
    And vice versa, of course.

    Aug 1, 2007

  • Janet Reid

    For that kind of scotch I might sell you into slavery.

    Aug 1, 2007

  • Kitty

    Sorry to take so long to answer, I was out of town for a few days - Haven't read either book you mentioned but will have to look into them - love discovering new authors to read ........

    Aug 2, 2007

  • Eric Stone

    Hmmmm, what sort of slavery did you have in mind? What sort of scotch?

    Aug 2, 2007

  • Janet Reid

    Same scotch you sent before and remember, you're the slave. I've got a lot of windows need washing!

    Aug 2, 2007

  • Eric Stone

    I guess that's what we writers get for coughing up a mere 15% - they expect so much more. There's people here at my house this very minute, washing our many windows. They haven't broken any yet, but I"m being kept out of my office.

    Aug 3, 2007

  • Krystal Waters

    Hi Janet, I don't know if you are taking on new clients but I am currently seeking an agent. I have been looking for a year and the good ones are taken. I saw your bio and you said you are an agent. I have a full manuscript ready, thriller/suspense based. You can go to my page and look at the synopsis. If you are willing to take on a new client I would be thrilled to work with you.

    Thank you for your consideration. If you are too busy I understand.

    Kristine

    Aug 3, 2007

  • Janet Reid

    HI Kristine! The only way to query me is to send a query letter and pages. The instructions on how to do that are on my website jetreidliterary.com

    I'll be glad to read your stuff, but it has to come in the mail or via my email query process. I do this because it's how I keep track of things. I know it sounds anal but honest, it's what keeps this place from falling into anarchy!

    Aug 3, 2007

  • Carla Harker

    Are you saying the ritualistic goat slaughter and voodoo dance in the vat of chocolate are no longer a part of your query requirements?

    Sigh. Writers sure have it easy these days.

    Aug 4, 2007

  • Janet Reid

    That's for the partial and fulls. I got complaints from goat farmers and chocolatiers.

    Aug 4, 2007

  • Krystal Waters

    Thank you Janet! I appreciate your interest and I will send out as you request. *BIG SMILE*

    Aug 5, 2007

  • Krystal Waters

    Hi Janet, after we spoke about you representing me as an agent, I recieved an email from a publishers who is going to take the manuscript! My first book and I am so thrilled! In the future, I may need your services, so I will always keep you in mind.

    Sincerely,
    Kristine

    Aug 9, 2007

  • Cornelia Read

    It's great to see you here at Crimespace, Janet. Thank you for the very kind comment. I was tremendously lucky to have Kristen Weber as my first editor, and I remain a huge fan of hers.

    Aug 12, 2007

  • Janet Reid

    We can have a Kristen Weber Fan Club!

    Aug 12, 2007

  • Gemma Halliday

    Hi Janet,
    Thanks for the add! I love your memo to self above. Hehe.

    ~Gemma

    Aug 13, 2007

  • Jennie Bentley/Bente Gallagher

    Hiyah, Janet. Thanks for being my friend. Is Stephany around here too, or is it just you?

    Aug 22, 2007

  • Janet Reid

    Just me! Me and my eight pink arms waving madly!

    Aug 22, 2007

  • Bethany K. Warner

    Hey, the interviews are fun for me too. And I'm always looking for subjects. If you have other clients who would be interested, send them my way.

    Aug 22, 2007

  • Glen C. Allison

    Congrats to you and to Eric on the pub date launch, Janet. If he gets anywhere close to the mid south, I'll visit him for a signed copy.

    Aug 26, 2007

  • Janet Reid

    Hi Glen, I'm not sure if Arkansas counts as mid-south, but I hear there's a new mystery bookstore in Little Rock: Sleuths Mystery Bookstore 1057 Fort Street. I don't see a website for them so I'm don't have much info other than that!

    Aug 29, 2007

  • norby

    Love your avatar!!

    Sep 10, 2007

  • Bruce Grossman

    Yeah Janet The Wire is the best thing out there. Especially since Life On mars is done.

    Sep 10, 2007

  • Janet Reid

    Octopi aren't aliens!! They've been here longer than people!

    Sep 11, 2007

  • Maryann Mercer

    I think it works like those space shuttle countdowns...if conditions aren't optimal, a slight delay is preferred over meltdown :o)

    Sep 11, 2007

  • Charlotte Williamson

    Janet,
    Do you take unsolicited authors on as clients? Or am I asking too much of a crimespace pen pal.
    I write about police procedurals.
    What part of New York do you live in? I've never been up North. Washington, DC is about as far as I've been. ( I visited Canada once) Sometimes, I live vicariously. It's less expensive.

    Sep 13, 2007

  • Janet Reid

    My website is pretty informative about all those FAQ kinds of things. Jetreidliterary.com

    Sep 13, 2007

  • Janet Reid

    I'm not interrupting her; she's on a mission to finish that book!!!

    Sep 24, 2007

  • Janet Reid

    double down on that entendre!

    Sep 25, 2007

  • Krystal Waters

    Eric is coming to my town soon, in November. I can't wait and see him and actually talk to him. Oh yeah, buy his book as well and get a signiture! lol

    Kristine

    Oct 19, 2007

  • Liz Mugavero

    I hadn't heard of him, Janet, but thanks! I will definitely look him up.

    Liz

    Nov 29, 2007

  • Liz Mugavero

    Janet. I just got my copy of "The Undertaking" off eBay. It's great so far...thanks for the recommendation!

    Liz

    Dec 19, 2007

  • carole gill

    thanks Janet for accepting.

    Aug 9, 2008

  • Sophie Littlefield

    Thanks Janet!! Can't wait to tell the local JR fan club I heard from you - they'll be soooooo jealous!! -sophie

    Aug 9, 2008