I had an hour and a half phone conference with a potential publisher for In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation. A few things impressed me.

First, I think we’re kindred spirits when it comes to marketing and creativity. They aren’t just one of the leaders in the publishing industry, but they’ve got some fresh ideas. I also felt like I could have an interactive relationship with them and have some input on the marketing and design phases. That’s pretty important to me.

Second, I was impressed with the quality of their authors. They have published some of my all-time favorite authors and books. I love reading their books so it’d be cool to be on the writing side of the equation. I also like that they’re only publishing 15-20 books in each division each year.

The bottom line is: I like them. I like the way they think. I like the books they publish. I feel great about a potential partnership.

This is a terra incognita for me. To be honest, I don’t know where I’m going But the Holy Spirit does. And it helps having an agent who has been around the block a few times