I always tell people this when they're looking for an agent - they should love your work. You are entitled to work with someone who believes in you. Why do business with someone who is ambivalent about you and your art? Jami Attenberg agentambivalentart share on social
An ellipsis is a giant ocean of possibilities. Jami Attenberg ellipsisgiantocean Change image and share on social
I check my phone first thing when I wake up in the morning. I usually take it up with me to bed so it's on the floor next to the bed, although not actually in bed with me, because I really do not want to be the person who sleeps with their phone. Jami Attenberg bedcheckfloor share on social
What a character eats is a detail - like eye color or a favorite song. But food is also our lifeblood. Jami Attenberg charactercolordetail Change image and share on social
In 1998, I started a blog, something I could control very easily and update at my own whim. Jami Attenberg blogcontroleasily Change image and share on social
It should be said upfront that I totally dig people who work in bookstores and libraries. They love books, and I love books, and that is all I really need to know. If they are friendly to me, then we are clearly soul mates. Jami Attenberg bookbookstoredig share on social
The interesting thing about overeating or being obese is there's this physical manifestation of it. Jami Attenberg interestmanifestationobese Change image and share on social
