by Tammy Burke
Hi Alex,
We are thrilled to welcome you to this year’s GLVWG’s “Write Stuff” conference which is in its 22nd year. Your expertise both internationally and domestically makes you such a wonderful addition to our conference faculty.
Alexander Slater: Thank you! It’s an honor to be here.
So… Can you tell us what your favorite thing about being an agent is? What is your least favorite thing?
Alexander Slater: My favorite thing about being an agent is being blown away by outstanding fiction that millions of people deserve to read but haven’t yet. I truly can’t think of a least favorite thing.
How would you describe your ideal relationship between an author and yourself? What are your expectations? And what “sparks” you most when working on a project?
Alexander Slater: My ideal relationship would be one with an author who respects my time as much as I respect hers. I look for clients who are hardworking, creative, and willing to fight for their work as much as I am. I want authors who have something to say in a new and amazing away, writers who have faith, and writers who can teach me something I did not expect. What sparks me most is usually a story that insists I keep turning the pages, and language that makes my mind crackle. I am continually surprised by how many writers there are, so I’m looking for a partner who knows why her voice deserves to contribute.
Greater Lehigh Valley Writers Group 