moon June spoon

I am sending out my agent query today, on the night of the full moon--like many writers, I have certain quirks and rituals (I handwrite my manuscripts, then type them up; I like to use Waterman fountain pens to handwrite, as these are easiest on my hands and the ink looks nice. Plus, I generally like to have coffee or tea by my side on the desk, and usually write to music, as The Office has no door on it, just an old tablecloth with an autumn-leaves pattern on it).

Still, my big-time sending out agent queries is something I've decided I'll do on a waxing-moon/full moon cycle. My book isn't titled The Strega's Story for nothing--and using help from "the other side" is not unknown to writers. Ted Hughes cast horoscopes to try and find the best times to send work out.

I realize this process may be really difficult, but I guess I am as ready as I will ever be. I need to get downstairs now, cross my fingers, and hope for the best.