Dear Agony Editor, A good friend and I were recently out for dinner with new people. When my friend introduced me, she said, “Be careful what you say. She’s a writer.” Everyone laughed, including me, but ... Read More »

Dear Agony Editor, With things slowly getting back to normal, I’m dreading the return to the publishing circuit. Specifically, the parties. While faces may look familiar, I can never remember anyone’s name. It’s caused some ... Read More »

Dear Agony Editor, I am an author with a nemesis. I know her through publishing circles, but she’s completely unaware of how much space she occupies in my head. I follow her on social media, ... Read More »

Dear Agony editor, My agent adored my first book (the one that brought us together), and he went on to sell it in a fairly significant deal, leaving me with little reason for complaint. Now, ... Read More »

Dear Agony editor, I always told myself that once my relatives died, I’d finally be able to shamelessly use them as characters in my fiction. But now that they’re dead, I’m afraid they’ll come back ... Read More »

Dear Agony Editor, I published my debut novel 10 years ago and it was a massive hit. But none of my subsequent novels have even come close to my previous success. My wife says maybe I’ve had ... Read More »

Dear Agony Editor, When it comes to promoting the work of other writers on social media, I have zero shame. I’m a screaming cheerleader. But when it’s time to promote my own work, I clam up. ... Read More »