A publishing industry professional since 1992, debra ginsberg has been editing books of. Nov 07, 2006 blind submission by debra ginsberg, november 7, 2006, shaye areheart books edition, hardcover in english. After three memoirs ginsberg tried her hand at fiction, publishing blind submission shaye arehart, crown 2006, a new york times editors choice. Blind submission november 7, 2006 edition open library. Blind submission 2006 when the bookshop she works in closes down, angel robinson is forced to find a new job. Debra ginsberg has done it again in this compulsively readable, suspenseful, and very thisworldly tale of a psychic and her desperate clientele.
The book s hero, david wolfe, is a successful lawyer with political aspirations, set to marry the socialite daughter of a. Blind submission debra ginsberg 9781741751505 allen. Blind submission by debra ginsberg, november 7, 2006, shaye areheart books edition, hardcover in english. In debra ginsbergs spooky new novel, a cynical fortuneteller. Debra ginsberg is a freelance editor and author of the memoirs, waiting. Angel has a few more promising manuscripts in process when she receives an anonymous submission, a novel called blind submission, about a literary agency. A quickanddirty mystery about the publishing business. I doubted, for example, that an agent, however excellent, would be rewriting rather than editing a book. Read blind submission a novel by debra ginsberg available from rakuten kobo. Dec 20, 2006 exclusive extract from blind submission allen and unwin by debra ginsberg. Blind submission by debra ginsberg overdrive rakuten. The true confessions of a waitress harpercollins, 2000, raising blaze. When blue moon books, the bay area bookstore where angel robinson has worked sin.
Angel cant imagine anything better than being paid to read, even if most of what she expects to cover will be dross, and the possibility of. Debra ginsberg is an author of several books and a professional editor, and according to her website has worked in publishing to some extent. Ok, so i get it that angel, the main character, keeps saying she has no wish to be a writer and yet can turn a book around, in. Initially, debra ginsberg s first fiction book, blind submission, seems to be one of these recycled novels. Blind submission collier county public library overdrive. Debra ginsberg has written novels as well as three memoirs. Debra ginsberg angel robinson loves books, loves reading, loves anything to do with the written word. The amount in the sidebar reflects the potential replacement charges for books that are 3 or more weeks past the due date. Whether that is because i am overly analytical, i dont know. If youre a book person, give yourself a treat and take a look at blind submission. Ginsbergs second novel is an entertaining whodunit and an invigorating tale about a damaged young storefront psychic who learns how to live. This acclaimed book by debra ginsberg is available at in several formats for your ereader.
Blind submission by debra ginsberg, 9780307346384, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. She lucks into a position as the assistant to the worldrenowned literary agent lucy fiamma. Debra ginsberg writes in a style very similar to one she mocks and she cheats on the ending rather than write it, she uses a series of news releases to wrap things up too quickly and tidily. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. But when blue moon books, the bay area bookstore where she has worked. Featured movies all video latest this just in prelinger archives democracy now. I packed the book for my trip to boston and philly but read all 328 pages on the drive from amherst, massachusetts to new jersey. Download blind submission pdf release ebooks by debra ginsberg.
Angel is pulled in by the plotbut her initial curiosity soon turns to panic. While the novel is reminiscent of the devil wears prada and the nanny diaries, blind submission turns out to. There are places where credibility is seriously in question. Debra ginsberg born june 15, 1962 is a london born, american author. But when blue moon books, the, isbn 9780307346384 buy the blind submission ebook. When blue moon books, the bay area bookstore where angel robinson has worked since. Angel robinson loves books, loves reading, loves anything to do with the written word.
She is also the author of the novels blind submission, the grift a new york. We are working on clarifying the language in that scary red message. Her first novel, blind submission, set in san francisco, told the story of a. Yes, the easiest way to summarize debra ginsberg s blind submission would be to call it the devil wears prada set in the book publishing world, but this debut novels sharp writing and intriguing mystery elements turn what could be the same old story into something fresh. San diegobased writer debra ginsberg is the author of the memoirs waiting, raising blaze, and about my sisters, as well as two novels, blind submission and the grift, which was a 2008 notable book selection by the new york times. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. A publishing industry professional since 1992, debra ginsberg has been editing books of all genres for over twenty years. The grift followed in 2008 and was chosen as a the new york times notable book. Use our file search system, download the e book for computer, smartphone or online reading. But when blue moon books, the bay area bookstore where she has worked since college, is squeezed out of. A day in the life a good and happy child managing global the maid. A cleverly told, genrebending tale that combines intrigue, romance.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Angel robinson hadnt been working for the wellknown literary agent lucy fiamma for very long when the first pages of a mysterious manuscrip. It begins as a publishing version of the devil wears prada, rehashing the trials and tribulations of an ambitious young woman caught between a lowpaying yet satisfying job she enjoys and a cruel boss she hates. Her writer boyfriend malcolm encourages her to apply as assistant to literary agent lucy fiamma. Debra ginsberg is the author of the memoirs waiting, raising blaze, and about my. Just return the items to clear those potential charges. I dont doubt this is true, though she gives no indication that she was ever an assistant agent herself, which you think would be kind of crucial to her sales pitch for the book. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
When blue moon books, the bay area bookstore where angel robinson has worked since college, is squeezed out of business, angel is forced to find a new job. Debra ginsberg author biography, plus links to books by. Book lovers will enjoy ginsberg s deadon look at the publishing industry. Set in a new york literary agency, the novel, titled blind submission, centers on the ambitious assistant to a successful literary agent. Blind submission ebook by debra ginsberg rakuten kobo. My life as i see it blaze ginsberg, roaring book press, ny, ny, 2009. Bringing up an extraordinary son in an ordinary world harpercollins, 2002, and about my sistersharpercolli. The neighbors are watching by debra ginsberg nook book. The books hero, david wolfe, is a successful lawyer with political aspirations, set to marry the socialite daughter of a. Carolyn see, washington post book world a pageturner. Janet fitch, author of paint it black and white oleander praise for blind submission spawns insurmountable joy.
The people who are supposed to know such things claim that there are only a small number of possible plots for books or movies the number varies depending on the authority, but ive heard citations of seven, nine, and thirteen within the past couple of years. Australian womens weekly content brought to you by now to love. Ginsberg is on her way to becoming a professional memoirist. Debra ginsberg blind submission the people who are supposed to know such things claim that there are only a small number of possible plots for books or movies the number varies depending on the authority, but ive heard citations of seven, nine, and thirteen within the past couple of years. One day, a chapter from a mysterious manuscript by an anonymous author arrives at the office. Cancelled memoir writing workshop with debra ginsberg. Debra s work has been translated into fourteen languages. In her first novel, blind submission, ginsberg writes of angel robinson, an assistant to a cruel literary agent named lucy fiamma. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading blind submission. Despite having to juggle her boss prima donna demands and the authors quirks, angel quickly becomes indispensable. Blind submission by debra ginsberg quirky characters, a catchy plot, terrific writing, and an unpredictable ending push blind submission near the top of my favorite book list. Debra ginsberg angel robinson, assistant to noted literary agent lucy fiamma, begins receiving chapters to a mysterious manuscript via email that parallel her own life. Ive put my vulnerability on the table for everyone to see. Angel robinson hadnt been working for the wellknown literary ag.
Angel recognizes that the book is trashy but highly saleable, and lucy quickly decides to represent the stillanonymous author. And im a writer, so ill admit to being jealous, too. Her son, blaze ginsberg, is the author of his own memoir, episodes. While this book was deemed a mystery, i found it less mysterious than i originally expected. When lucys literary agency receives an anonymous manuscript of a mystery titled blind submission, angel becomes alarmed to see. Ginsberg has worked for various literary agencies and enjoys a second career as a book editor. She is also the author of the novels blind submission, new york times notable and. Blind submission 2006 read online free book by debra. Blind submission isbn 9780307346384 pdf epub debra. While the novel is reminiscent of the devil wears prada and the nanny diaries, blind submission turns out to be a better ride. Whats even more impressive, i couldnt wait to get up in the morning and read it while having breakfast.
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