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Flavor of Italy's avatar

Sally, I love this! Everything you write I read, read again and then read again a few more times. There’s so much insight and valuable information for aspiring cookbook authors and writers of all kinds contained in your newsletters. I use it all like a Bible! Thank you!

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Sally Ekus's avatar

Wow, thank you so much!!

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Elizabeth Andoh's avatar

Congratulations! Exciting to see your journey continue...

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Sally Ekus's avatar

Thank you for being a part of it all!

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Renee Fountain's avatar

Great article. Congrats on the 16 years. What a fantastic ride you've had.

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Sarah Copeland's avatar

What an extremely delightful read! First, you know how lucky you are to have this kind of internship as an agent, but this kind of close mentorship in any field for almost all females in publishing is hard to come by. It was a joy to read about it and gave me extra love for Lisa, (who was the first agent name I ever learned when I first came into this business!). Also, it's pretty cool that you remember the days of paper proposals and cover letters in the mail and yet still have decades of agenting ahead of you. It means you get to understand the journey of so many authors from different generations, then and now, which feels like a rare secret weapon for anyone under 30. 🤍

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Sally Ekus's avatar

Wow, thank you for saying this. One thing I often find myself saying when I’m on class with prospective clients is that I bring a level of historical knowledge to modern day publishing that is hard to come by. I’m beyond grateful for my training and the exposure I’ve had. And the career ahead of me!

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Nava Atlas's avatar

Happy Sweet 16, Sally. How fun to learn that your first meeting in NYC was with Jennifer Williams. I wonder if that gave you rose-colored glasses, as she was (and is) so enormously fun, funny, and generous.

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Jolene Handy's avatar

Congratulations, Sally! Thank you for so generously sharing your expertise with us, and always doing it with heart! ❤️ Brava! 👏👏👏

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Sally Ekus's avatar

thank you for reading it with heart!

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Jessica Sorentino's avatar

Loved reading your story, Sally, what a celebratory milestone! Congratulations!

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Sally Ekus's avatar

thank you!

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Tiffany Deluccia's avatar

A former mentor of mine who was an expert in his field used to respond with "Can I pick your wallet?" when people asked him if they could pick his brain :)

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Sally Ekus's avatar

omg, I LOVE THIS!

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Amie McGraham's avatar

There’s definitely something to be said with unexpected succession plans (i.e., taking over the family business) Here’s to daughters keeping the legacy alive!

Also, #6: 💯

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Judith Fertig's avatar

Loved reading about how you got started. Kudos to you and Lisa!

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Sally Ekus's avatar

Thanks for being a part of it all!

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Alexis deBoschnek's avatar

I loved reading more about your story! Such a great read.

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Sally Ekus's avatar

Thanks for reading here! I hope there’s a gem or two in here for you

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Alexis deBoschnek's avatar

More than one!

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Alex Joy's avatar

I loved reading this post, Sally! Happy work anniversary to you! Now I'll go try to permanently forget that I said, "pick your brain," in one of my last emails to you! 😂

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Sally Ekus's avatar

Oh gosh, EVERYONE says it! And for whatever reason I’m on a personal mission to change this extremely common phrase. Don’t sweat it!

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Ibrahim Khan's avatar

Great ideas👍

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Sally Ekus's avatar

Thanks for sharing!

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