Needless to say, there was much rejoicing!
Then I got another offer.
And there was even more rejoicing!
Then another.
And there was much confusion.
I ended up with three truly fantastic agents who not only loved MONSTROUS, but they all really got the book, too. It’s the weirdest thing I’ve written thus far, so a shared vision for it is pretty dang important. And every one of them was on my A-list as someone I’d give my left foot to work with. I got to be in the wonderful and terrible position of not being able to make a bad decision. After much gnashing of teeth, flailing of arms, and being kept grounded by a couple of my agented (and very patient) crit partners, I’m overjoyed to say that I’m now represented by Suzie Townsend of New Leaf Literary & Media!
I’ll post something a little more detailed about the journey later, but for now, this video basically describes how each instance of “The Call” went down:
OK, fine, I’m just paraphrasing, but you get the idea. 
(And if you’re completely lost and have no idea what the hell I spoofed, I’m hereby deducting 5 points from your geek cred! It was one of the first internet memes ever and I happen to find it terribly amusing. Yes, I realize I also may be the only person amused by it, but hey, this is my celebration post so that’s OK by me 
)
Anyway, I really just want to say thank you to those of you in the writing community who have read and critiqued my query and first pages (and in many instances the whole manuscript!), or who have taken the time to tell me how much you enjoyed the query/pages when you saw it in a contest (The Writers Voice peeps, I’m looking at you!). I was utterly terrified to query MONSTROUS because of the previous manuscript which garnered lots and lots of requests, but no offers. Your kindness and support was just the push I needed to get the nerve to put it out there and it majorly paid off.
So thanks, you rock <3.
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Riley Redgate
/ July 21, 2012CONGRATUFRICKINLATIONS, MARCYKATE. <3
Leigh Ann
/ July 21, 2012*gasp*
*flail*
*scream*
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG MARCY KATE I KNEW THIS WAS COMING SOOOOOON!!!!
*catches breath*
I am so so so so proud and lucky and honored to have read both CTC and Monstrous!!!! Oh, I’m totally freaking out! Freaking. Out. It’s gonna sell so hard and so fast, I know it!
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
(Oh, and congratulations to you most of all, Suzie! She’s a DREAM.)
Kela McClelland
/ July 21, 2012OMG!!! WOOT! YAY! YES!
I knew it could happen. I’m SOOOOO super excited for you. Congrats, MK.
R.C. Lewis
/ July 21, 2012You already know what I think. But here it is again.
SUPER-MEGA-YAY!!!!
Welcome to base camp.
Jemi Fraser
/ July 21, 2012WOOOOOOHOOOOO!!!! I’m so THRILLED for you MK! Completely awesome news. I yeehawed out loud and my hubby thinks I’m crazy! Huge congratulations! You’ve earned this!
Ann Bedichek
/ July 21, 2012AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am SO SO SO happy for you!!!
I mean, I KNEW you’d find the perfect agent as soon as I read your first page, but you can’t quite celebrate it until it’s a done deal!
And now it is!!!!
Yay for you! Yay for Suzie! And yay for Monstrous!!!!!
Rebecca Barrow
/ July 21, 2012CONGRATS!!! I loved what I read when you did the Writer’s Voice contest and I knew you would get an agent soon! Wooo!
Cortney Pearson
/ July 21, 2012WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!! You deserve it, this is fantastic!! Congrats to you both!!
Kimberly Gabriel
/ July 21, 2012I saw this entry in the Writer’s Voice competition! I’ve been waiting to hear your success story!! Congrats! So excited for you!!
Noelle Henry
/ July 21, 2012Mega congrats, Marcy Kate!!!! I loved your entry from The Writer’s Voice and so thrilled to hear you’ve signed with an awesome agent!!!!
Vivi
/ July 21, 2012Congratulations, Marcy Kate! I also loved Monstrous when I read it in the contest. You have an amazing voice and intriguing premise and I can’t wait to see it on the shelves!!!
Dahlia Adler
/ July 21, 2012Woooohooooo MarcyKate!!! So incredibly excited for you and glad to hear the gorgeous MONSTROUS had found a wonderful home!! Congratulations!!!!
Kimberlee
/ July 21, 2012All the agents at New Leaf are amazing! Completely excited for you!
As for the meme–I’m familiar with it, but I’ve never played the game. Is that still worth a few positive points?
Gina
/ July 21, 2012YAAAY!!!! I’m not surprised at all… only that it didn’t happen sooner! Congrats and best wishes MarcyKate!!
Melanie
/ July 21, 2012AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATS!!!
Not that it’s much of a surprise… it’s more of a surprise that an agent didn’t snap you up sooner– you’re writing and story ideas are A-MA-ZING!!!
Way to go. (And I have no idea what that video was…)
Stephanie Diaz
/ July 22, 2012I’M LIKE DYING. THIS IS SO FANTASTIC.
Ruth Donnelly
/ July 22, 2012Congratulations, and fingers crossed for a quick sale!
AlishaKlapheke
/ July 22, 2012Aaaaa! How did I miss this news, MarcyKate? Congrats!!!
Darcy Woods
/ July 22, 2012AWESOME, MARCY KATE, just…AWESOME!!! Congrats from fellow QT-er who just ADORES reading success stories like these! I’m sure you and Suzie will make beautiful words together
MarcyKate
/ July 22, 2012Thanks so much everyone for commenting
I’m so excited!
@Jemi — BWAHAHA I love that that was your reaction!
@Kimberlee — Thanks!! And at least recognizing the meme is good enough for me
@Melanie — TEAMCUPIDSLC FTW
And not to worry, I don’t actually expect many, if anyone, to get the video. It’s purely for my own amusement 
Suzi
/ July 23, 2012Congratulations! You so deserve it. Can’t wait to read the full story. The first page was not enough!
Lori M. Lee
/ July 24, 2012WOOHOO! Congrats! I honestly cannot wait to read MONSTROUS, so hurry up and get it published!
Josie Cameron
/ July 25, 2012Hooray!!! That’s fabulous news! Congratulations!
Charlie Hills
/ July 27, 2012Congratulations! It must feel indescribably wonderful. I found my way here via a tweet of Suzie’s and always love reading of others’ success stories.
Tara Dairman
/ August 17, 2012Wooohoo, Marcy Kate! I loved your first page in the Writers’ Voice and am only surprised that it took this long for someone to snap you up. Huge congratulations, and lots of luck on submission!!