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Hometown:: Galveston, TX

About Me:: author of the Julia Kalas mystery series

I Am A:: Reader, Writer

Website:: http://www.minervakoenig.com

Books And Authors I Like:: Megan Abbott, Margaret Millar, Ruth Rendell, Lisa Unger

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Hi all,It's been ages since I've dropped in, but I wanted to extend my thanks to all you CS peeps for your participation in the successful publication of my novel NINE DAYS, which is coming out in September from St. Martin's Minotaur. I couldn't…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Dan L. Coleman Aug 25, 2014.

I have an agent!
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So excited! A real one!Just wanted to drop in and thank all you guys here for your continued support, before the terror sets in.Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Benjamin Sobieck Oct 28, 2012.

does this ever work?
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A local (Austin) writer with a moderately successful detective series tells me that he sold his first book direct to a small publishing house, and it sold well enough to finally attract an agent. I'm considering this strategy and wonder if anyone…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by I. J. Parker Nov 1, 2012.

Thomas & Mercer -- what exactly is it?
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Someone mentioned Thomas & Mercer to me the other day. After Googling, I'm still not sure exactly what it is or what to think about it. Anyone submitted to them and have experience to share?Continue

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At 7:03am on February 13, 2010, Timothy Hallinan said…: Minerva -- I'm SO embarrassed not to have replied to your note about liking NAIL until now. I hadn't been spending time on CrimeSpace (or any social networks) and I let everything slide. But thanks so much for the nice words and for the comments on the Plotting vs. Pantsing thread,

At 4:22am on November 6, 2009, Harley Sachs said…: That's a pretty young picture for Crimespace, Minerva. Are you old enoughto be a criminal like the rest of us? Are you on parole, or just on time out?

At 1:51pm on September 21, 2009, Karen Dionne said…: Hey, Minerva - thanks for friending me. Hang in there - I've been reading your posts for some time, and am 100% sure you'll reach your publishing goals. You're smart, talented, and willing to learn - that'll do it!

At 5:07am on April 17, 2009, Beth Groundwater said…: Hi Minerva,
Thanks for befriending this mystery author!

At 2:23am on March 24, 2009, B.R.Stateham said…: Thanks for letting me come into your playground and play. I'm looking forward to some interesting conversations.

At 10:13am on March 21, 2009, Pepper Smith said…: Thank you for the invitation!

At 10:44am on March 15, 2009, Tom Cooke said…: Thank you for the invite. We do need to stick together.

At 2:10am on March 14, 2009, Cormac Brown said…: Thank you very much for the invite, cheers!

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