Review (Evening Assam): The Invisible Orientation

Posted on 01/13/2015 by Julie Sondra

Evening Assam, Morning Pu-Er gave me a really nice review for my book on Tumblr. An excerpt:

More than anything this book arms the reader with the vocabulary, and confidence, to start in depth discussion and exploration of their (or their loved one’s) asexuality. I can think of no better place to start.

The writing manages to be simple and clear without ever patronizing, even when addressing all manner of different groups. Decker maps out an impressive understanding of those identifying on the asexual spectrum that gives context desperately needed for such an underrepresented topic.

Read the whole review on the blog post!

Video: Not-So-Frequently Asked Submission Questions

Posted on 01/11/2015 by Julie Sondra

In the same vein as my previous post about less frequently asked questions about querying, I’m now posting the follow-up: Not-So-Frequently Asked Questions about submission for agented authors.

In the video, I answer the following questions:

What if it doesn’t sell?
Should I research my editors? Should I interact with them?
How should I behave online while I’m on submission?
How is being on submission different from submitting to agents?
What if it DOES sell?
What information should the agent be sharing with me while I’m on submission?
What do I do to stay calm while I’m on submission?
Why does it take so long?
What’s the “Big Five”? What’s an imprint?
What should I do next if my book doesn’t sell?
What does it mean if an editor praises my book but still rejects it?
What if the publisher wants to change my title?
How do agents pitch books to publishers?
Everybody else is getting book deals and I’m not! Is it just never going to happen for me?
Can my agent dump me?
How important is luck?
What about direct submissions to publishers without an agent?
What can I expect in terms of an advance?
What’s the one piece of advice you would offer to someone who’s newly on submission?

Article: “Asexuality and the Health Professional”

Posted on 01/05/2015 by Julie Sondra

I published my first blog in Psychology Today, where I’m now installed as a blogger. (See my profile there if you like!)

Because of the nature of the magazine, I decided to tackle health professionals’ responsibility to asexual clients and how they should be educated on this subject if they’re going to treat us.

Please read “Asexuality and the Health Professional.”