Agent info requested

[Eric Christopherson]

Anyone heard or know anything about an agent named Joel Gotler at IPG? He's just asked to see my co-authored (and nearly completed) WIP.

If you've heard something negative, please message me, as that would only be polite.

Thanks!

[Jude Hardin]

I didn't know you were in the market for an agent, Eric. I don't know anything about Joel Gotler, but I know most agents won't look at anything unless it's finished.

[Eric Christopherson]

Hi, Jude. We're 98% finished and wanted to get the ball rolling before everything comes to a halt for the holidays.

I'm in the market because my co-author left his agent and he thinks we should have a neutral agent for our joint stuff, rather than mine. There are a few other reasons, but he made a compelling argument.

[Jude Hardin]

Better check your contract with the one you have now. You might end up paying them both.

[Eric Christopherson]

Done.

[F.T. Bradley]

Not sure if this helps, but P&E lists him here: http://anotherealm.com/prededitors/pealji.htm
Nothing negative, plus it looks like he has made at least one sale they verified.

Agentquery only lists Amy Shiffman at IPG: http://www.agentquery.com/search.aspx , but has him mentioned as a partner.

So no bad news, in case this helps.

[Eric Christopherson]

Thank you, Fleur.

[Jack Getze]

Michael Connelly dedicated THE POET to Joel Gotler and another agent, called them great advisors, agents, and friends. I'd say you've got a a big time agent interested in your work. Congrats!

[Eric Christopherson]

Thanks for that. Makes me feel better. I asked because I found it hard to research Joel Gotler as his agency doesn't have a website and his being based in Hollywood made me a tad nervous given the history of intellectual property theft out there.

My co-author and I as it happens finished the ms today and sent it off to Joel as well as a pair of other very heavy hitter agents, so devastation or elation waits round the corner!

[Jack Getze]

Good luck with MS and good luck sleeping. I'd be drinking a lot.