Tag Archives: querying

Friday Nite (Show) Lights

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Austin

This week, we did the first ever Friday night taping of The Nite Show in Bangor, Modern Philosophers. Usually, Friday nights are reserved for our “on the road” tapings, but given the price of gas and Danny’s outstanding warrants in … Continue reading →

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Nite Show Dance Party USA

Posted on March 23, 2023 by Austin

I’m going to be honest with you, Modern Philosophers: Writing can be a frustrating, soul crushing, self-confidence destroying business. Lately, I’ve been letting the weight of my query letter rejections get me down.  I’m starting to question whether I’m meant … Continue reading →

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Where Do All The Queries Go?

Posted on March 18, 2023 by Austin

I thought I’d take some time to update you on my querying adventure, Modern Philosophers. Last July, I sent out about two dozen queries to agents in hopes of finding representation for the first Bruno novel.  I was armed with … Continue reading →

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Must Love Alliteration

Posted on August 28, 2022 by Austin

“You know how I really suck at dating?” Aaron asked after taking a long chug of his Snapple. It was the last Sunday in August and the best friends were seated on their favorite bench next to the river.  It … Continue reading →

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Will Query For Ice Cream

Posted on July 19, 2022 by Austin

I’m just back from an ice cream run, Modern Philosophers, and I totally deserve it! As you might have picked up from careful reading of this blog, I do not enjoy the querying process.  I was horrible at it as … Continue reading →

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Vacation Planning 101(I)

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Austin

I finally find myself on vacation, Modern Philosophers.  Before you pepper me with questions about where I’m going, and requests for postcards from those undisclosed destinations, let me share my Vacation Planning with you. Avoid People At All Costs.  This … Continue reading →

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Good News Travels Faster Than I Can

Posted on May 15, 2022 by Austin

I really love my new Garmin, Modern Philosophers. I have been running and walking more because I want to make use of all its exciting features.  I don’t think I’m running any faster yet, but that’s more a problem with … Continue reading →

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