tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.comments2020-11-05T18:45:39.798-08:00Bad Agent Sydney T. CatJ. Steven Yorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00005909772287389627noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-65116971522099940722013-12-08T19:04:03.167-08:002013-12-08T19:04:03.167-08:00(Typing for Sydney): Sydney does not like the dogs...(Typing for Sydney): Sydney does not like the dogs, but many writers seem to. No accounting for taste I guess. If you must have one, they may have some value as a foot stool or a way to dig up unsightly roses in your garden, but Sydney doesn't seem much supervisory potential here. But, whatevers floats your boat! ANY PET SUPERVISION BETTER THAN NONE AT ALL! (I'm talkings to you, Mr. Iguana!)<br /><br />-SydJ. Steven Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00005909772287389627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-34148432104143622022013-11-27T04:20:21.801-08:002013-11-27T04:20:21.801-08:00It wasn't just the chomping. She was intentio...It wasn't just the chomping. She was intentionally pushing things over, sinking her claws into me, and generally being on a tear. She does that sometimes. I will investigate the pill gun, thanks for the tip. Looks like she'll be on these things for life.J. Steven Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00005909772287389627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-27942624923546476922013-11-27T01:32:20.759-08:002013-11-27T01:32:20.759-08:00Have you considered using a pill gun? Much easier ...Have you considered using a pill gun? Much easier on both of you than putting the pill into her mouth with your fingers -- and even easier with an assistant to hold the patient while you wield the implement. As for chomping on your hand, that's just her subtle kitty way of saying, "I've had enough brushing, thanks," so instead of chasing her, just stop brushing.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18000292172512814712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-12736378411308574332013-08-09T09:56:27.801-07:002013-08-09T09:56:27.801-07:00Sydney, it sounds like you're doing better, wh...Sydney, it sounds like you're doing better, which is good to hear. Question: I just adopted a dog from our local Humane Society. Do they also make good writer supervisors?Laura Warehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07441028067926380190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-82866946249180322522013-07-27T11:29:08.099-07:002013-07-27T11:29:08.099-07:00Sub-assistant Chris here...
Sydney seems somewhat ...Sub-assistant Chris here...<br />Sydney seems somewhat better - the meds kicked in and she is at least eating a little - though she's still very raspy this morning. Not well, not by a long shot, but certainly better.<br /><br />Now we have the unenviable job of trying to get the World's Worst Literary Agent to take her pills.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637010194234948441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-67460104361555875162013-07-26T15:12:30.644-07:002013-07-26T15:12:30.644-07:00Please hug Sydney for me. And if that thought dist...Please hug Sydney for me. And if that thought distresses her, tell her that I am not doing the hugging myself. <br /><br />It's so hard when our furry family members get ill. I'm thinking of her.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11043417029559797451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-13489089240489380452013-07-26T15:02:28.596-07:002013-07-26T15:02:28.596-07:00Oh no! Get well soon, Sydney! And wishing you the ...Oh no! Get well soon, Sydney! And wishing you the best, Steve (and Chris)!cindie geddeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662699930833521720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-77523678877341630062013-07-26T14:51:23.504-07:002013-07-26T14:51:23.504-07:00Few things worse than having a sick furry child. A...Few things worse than having a sick furry child. All my best you way.<br />Steve Perryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12079658447270792228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-22737637261643174982012-06-28T11:58:16.370-07:002012-06-28T11:58:16.370-07:00I've missed you! Please post some more!
You a...I've missed you! Please post some more!<br /><br />You are hilarious!a writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07213930704404526327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-71624151465721755462012-03-04T10:07:04.228-08:002012-03-04T10:07:04.228-08:00Sydney, if you will take me on as a client, even t...Sydney, if you will take me on as a client, even though we've never met, you can have 15% of everything I make. I'll turn over my writing career (and income) to you. I'll allow you to negotiate my contracts, even though you may know less about the difference between a good clause and a bad one than I do, and even if your interests lie far closer to those of the publisher than mine. <br /><br />The prestige of being able to add "Representation: Sydney T. Cat of I Can Has 15% Literary Agency" to my business cards, and occasionally drop the words "my agent" into conversations will quell any doubts I may have about your qualifications or integrity. With you as my agent I will be a "real writer."Bridget McKennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03551190428721385000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-82032404185795840692012-03-04T01:51:29.287-08:002012-03-04T01:51:29.287-08:00Sorry, but I had to go with my beagle agent. She j...Sorry, but I had to go with my beagle agent. She just wants pay in kibble. ;-)Tyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09192814826756623212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-81312956707120446322012-03-03T23:10:19.740-08:002012-03-03T23:10:19.740-08:00But, I mean, SURELY at least a feline agent must b...But, I mean, SURELY at least a feline agent must be beyond all reproach, right? RIGHT? ;)KevinMchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01965779928268962182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-68444727951695315952012-03-03T10:04:06.539-08:002012-03-03T10:04:06.539-08:00I don't mind a DNR clause for myself as author...I don't mind a DNR clause for myself as author but it's the book I'm concerned about. I want them to keep it alive and in print forever!!!Bryan Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03942472363470824138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-41614755552339224092011-08-07T18:45:30.420-07:002011-08-07T18:45:30.420-07:00Dory Crowe:
Sydney says, "Just backs up the ...Dory Crowe:<br /><br />Sydney says, "Just backs up the truck! Sydney will take what she wants!"J. Steven Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00005909772287389627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-34885949852544841192011-08-06T06:01:56.742-07:002011-08-06T06:01:56.742-07:00Ooooooh, laser pointer on ceiling! Thank you, Syd...Ooooooh, laser pointer on ceiling! Thank you, Sydney. My kitties never heard of that one before. They are in ecstasy--little chirpy mouth juddering ecstasy. They pay in tuna. How much?Dory Crowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13202086730697607782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-39085405963092288412011-08-05T22:16:46.270-07:002011-08-05T22:16:46.270-07:00Bad Agent Sydney, you're in the news! (Apparen...Bad Agent Sydney, you're in the news! (Apparently my RT of your awesome post is news, go figure.)<br /><br />http://paper.li/fangbooksAdrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15322970481430508019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-34241001787686929692010-10-09T01:00:38.736-07:002010-10-09T01:00:38.736-07:00Dear Bradrwhatevers,
Sydney finds your attitude c...Dear Bradrwhatevers,<br /><br />Sydney finds your attitude commendable, and has been eagerly ignoring your submission for the last six months so you would be properly appreciative of Sydney's response. Unfortunately, somewhere during that time, Mr. Oz has hurked a hairball the size of an SUV onto your SASE, and not even Sydney is going to touch that thing. So, no response for you!<br /><br />But do not feel bad for Sydney! Sydney has big line of gullible and masochistic would-be clients, all willing to trade their dignity and financial future for a momentary illusion of literary success! So, plenty mores where you comes from!<br /><br /> - BadAgentSydneyJ. Steven Yorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00005909772287389627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-51461645372293256922010-10-06T14:35:35.099-07:002010-10-06T14:35:35.099-07:00"Dear Mr. Cat, I am hoping so much that you c..."Dear Mr. Cat, I am hoping so much that you can help me. I'm a new writer on the scene, having sold two novelettes and a short story, and I'd like to find representation for my action-horror-romance vampire novel, 'Mallory McBooberson and the Seven Sweaty Sins of Sexy Nosferatu-man.' I just know it will be a hit in New York, now all I need is someone with your kind of high level clout to put it in front of the right editor. Oh, I don't mind being robbed from as long as it doesn't happen too often. In fact, better not to tell me at all -- what I don't know doesn't hurt me, right? It's a small price to pay knowing that you, the illustrious Sydney, will be taking very good care of me and my career. All my best. Enclosed is an SASE for your response."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-16286301337910925232010-08-10T10:11:11.455-07:002010-08-10T10:11:11.455-07:00Thank you for posting this link. Every time I see ...Thank you for posting this link. Every time I see someone post something about adopting at a shelter, It makes me thankful for people like you. <br /><br /><a href="http://brushbathandbeyond.com" rel="nofollow">Dog grooming in Utah</a>Brush, Bath and Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13176134246677074707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-90554975188763982352010-06-08T16:19:16.454-07:002010-06-08T16:19:16.454-07:00Oh Sydney, I hang off of your every word! What was...Oh Sydney, I hang off of your every word! What was Chump thinking? You don't deserve that kind of hassle. It just shows how clever you are to work this situation to your advantage. By the way, while I'm commenting, I have this great manuscript I know you'll just love, which I'll send as soon as I leave a few more comments in the hope that you might recognize my name.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-21236138546678830862010-05-27T10:16:41.240-07:002010-05-27T10:16:41.240-07:00Treats have been duly given to current foster kitt...Treats have been duly given to current foster kitties Editor FluffyCat and Grammar Queen Splodge.Jenzarinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13152293618233525536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-43389263347419097132010-05-09T11:40:58.308-07:002010-05-09T11:40:58.308-07:00Good news, Syd. You've earned a plug on the wo...Good news, Syd. You've earned a plug on the world's best unknown writers' blog. Time for a celebration nap.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-31725817055404109392010-05-07T18:03:54.867-07:002010-05-07T18:03:54.867-07:00Is that what I've been doing wrong? Dang, I go...Is that what I've been doing wrong? Dang, I got published without an agent first. Maybe I should talk to my publisher and unpublish until I have an agent. And next conference I should be stalking the agents, not sharing and learning.<br /><br />I love your wisdom, Agent Sydney. You look a lot like one of my cats, too.Jaleta Clegghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05442641418941475763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-17803211403144662262010-05-07T16:19:23.127-07:002010-05-07T16:19:23.127-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Adrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15322970481430508019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5666232155240765457.post-66994229165773720062010-05-07T15:37:52.177-07:002010-05-07T15:37:52.177-07:00Ahh, NOW I see!
Oh Sydney, you're too wonderf...Ahh, NOW I see!<br /><br />Oh Sydney, you're too wonderful.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01425418200940737247noreply@blogger.com