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 The Gift of Peace by Joseph Cardinal Bernardin (Doubleday, 2000). #1 National Bestseller. "A gem of a book." Publishers Weekly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Calm Surrender by Kent Nerburn (New World Library, 2002). "This book will enlarge our souls." Harold Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen To Good People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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*************** "It's not often we hear agents referred to as "fiercely honest," "unflaggingly energetic," or "the guy I'd most like to raise my kids if I couldn't," but this is how Joe's clients described him when I was looking for an agent. Now that we've worked together for a couple of years, I might add one more description: "trusted friend." If Joe believes in your work, it won't be long before everyone else does, too."
from the Blueprints in Dad Was A Carpenter... Patch everything up—especially your relationships. Never cut down a tree when you can build around it. You break it; you fix it. Consequence is the best teacher. The act of straightening nails is more important than the result. Build something worthwhile. Start with yourself. ************************* (*Please scroll down the page to see addtional cover thumbnails from jdla.)
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"I've been with Joe since he began his agenting. He is a caring father and husband, a tremendously organized and dedicated worker for his clients, and a hell of a good agent. Editors respect him, authors love him, publishers trust him. He makes me a better writer and his word is his bond."
-- Kent Nerburn, Calm Surrender (New World Library, 2002) *************** "Joe is so much more than a literary agent. It was my good fortune that he came along when I was in need of someone with both extensive knowledge and experience in the book industry. He has those, but what sealed the deal was his insight, warmth, integrity and sense of humor. I'm honored to have him as my agent and equally honored to have him as my friend." -- Hal Urban, Life's Greatest Lessons (Simon & Schuster, 2003) *************** "Joe is one of the very best agents working today. He brings a wealth of practical publishing experience--tempered by his years of work as an outstanding bookseller--to the task of matching authors and publishers. Above all, Joe's love for literature and passion for publishing shine through." -- Stephen Hanselman, Sr. VP & Publisher, HarperSanFrancisco *************** "Joe works to get books published that will serve a greater good among readers, and he understands their marketability. He will help you find your niche in the publishing world. A phone call from Joe always shifts my thinking and enlivens my day." -- Christina Baldwin, The Seven Whispers (New World Library, 2002) *************** "Joe combines a rare and life-long passion for books with a cunning understanding of what will sell and how best to sell it. He’s a professional of great integrity and a loyal friend to his authors. Best of all, his enthusiasm is contagious. I’ve heard him pitch many titles. He’s very hard to resist." -- Jason Gardner, Senior Editor, New World Library *************** "There were lots of signs that Joe Durepos was the right agent for me: he doesn't take himself so seriously that he can't tell a bad joke with obvious pleasure; he does not sell books he does not believe in; his work schedule can be and often is shaped by the needs of his family. It is truly a pleasure and an honour to work with him as my agent." -- Oriah Mountain Dreamer, The Invitation (HarperSanFrancisco, 1999) *************** "To have Joe Durepos as my agent adds important credibility to my work. It also means I have a friend to call for the one hundred questions that have come up since he sold my book to Doubleday. He always, always, always has just the direction I need." -- Kate Young Caley, The House Where the Hardest Things Happened (Doubleday, 2002) *************** "The first time I spoke with Joe on the phone, I thought, 'this is a real person, this is someone I can talk to and connect with.' That first impression was confirmed as Joe guided me to an effective book proposal and an excellent book contract. He's knowledgable, professional, and accessible. I brag about 'my' agent to other writers." -- Peter M. Leschak, Ghosts of the Fireground (HarperSanFrancisco, 2002) *************** "Before another author introduced me to Joe, she told me two things about him. "He is very direct and he has a great sense of humor." The first part scared me, the second part reassured me. As it turns out, the two characteristics are not mutually exclusive: Joe has a sense of humor even when he is telling me something I might not like to hear. He is also trustworthy as they come. He is not just selling books to publishers on my behalf; he is guiding my career as a writer." -- Thom Rutledge, Embracing Fear (HarperSanFrancisco, 2002) *************** "Joe is consistently loyal to his authors. He is also, to say the very least, a brilliant matchmaker between what each of us wants to do and someone out there who is willing to pay us to do it." -- Phyllis Tickle, The Divine Hours (Doubleday, 2001) *************** "Joe Durepos is more than an agent; he's a confidant, a cheerleader, an ally, and a friend. Most agents ignore their authors after the deal is done. Joe keeps on looking after you." -- Michael Leach, I Like Being Catholic (Doubleday, 2000) *************** "Joe is more than my agent. He is a trusted friend and mentor who looks beyond the next book project, investing his time and talent into shaping a successful long-term writing career for me. A professional of rare integrity, he is personally involved in his projects, offering invaluable insight and encouraging words the entire process, from brainstorming sessions to finished books and beyond." -- Therese Borchard, I Like Being Catholic (Doubleday, 2000) *************** "Joseph Durepos is an outstanding agent with a keen ability to discern what readers want and an unquenchable desire to provide them with wonderful books. Joe’s creativity and guidance have stretched me well beyond my self-defined limits. I am privileged to have him as a friend and agent." -- Bert Ghezzi, Voices of the Saints (Doubleday, 2000) *************** "Joe Durepos combines personal integrity with rare insight into publishing." -- Brother Wayne Teasdale, The Mystic Heart (New World Library, 2000) *************** "Joe has sold ten books for me in the last six years, two of which are national bestsellers (The Conversation Piece -- 160,000 sold; The Christmas Conversation Piece -- 100,000 sold). I have been published by three different houses; he has consistently procured advances and royalty rates that any author should be pleased to have; and unlike many agents who distance themselves from their clients, Joe has always been like a friend to me. I cannot more highly recommend him." -- Bret Nicholaus, The Conversation Piece (Ballantine, 1996) *************** |
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No Greater Love (New World Library, 1996) by Mother Teresa (130,000 sold)
The Conversation Piece (Ballantine, 1996) by Bret Nicholaus (160,000 sold) The Christmas Conversation Piece (Ballantine, 1996) by Bret Nicholaus (100,000 sold) Calling the Circle (Bantam, 1996) by Christina Baldwin In the Heart of the World (New World Library, 1997) by Mother Teresa Simple Truths (New World Library, 1997) by Kent Nerburn (150,000 sold) Ritual (Penguin, 1997) by Malidoma Some The Spirit of Intimacy (Morrow, 1998) by Sonbonfu Some A Passion for the Possible HarperSanFrancisco, 1998) by Jean Houston A Wee Nip at the 19th Hole (Bantam, 1998) by Richard Mackenzie The Gift of Peace (Doubleday, 1998) by Joseph Cardinal Bernardin (350,000 sold) Seeking Peace (Plume, 1999) by J. Christolph Arnold The Mystic Heart (New World Library, 1999) by Brother Wayne Teasdale Make Me An Instrument of Your Peace (HarperSanFrancisco, 1999) by Kent Nerburn The Invitation (HarperSanFrancisco, 1999) by Oriah Mountain Dreamer (250,000 sold) I Like Being Catholic (Doubleday, 2000) by M. Leach and T. Borchard (50,000 sold) Memoirs of Pontius Pilate (Ballantine, 2000) by James Mills The Complete Eldercare Planner (Times Books, 2000) by Joy Loverde Voices of the Saints (Doubleday, 2000) by Bert Ghezzi Dad Was A Carpenter (HarperSanFrancisco, 2001) by Kenny Kemp Where Are We Going So Fast? (Sheed & Ward, 2001) by Jim Warda The Dance (HSF, 2001) by Oriah Mountain Dreamer *Amazon's Best of 2001* Road Angels (HarperSanFrancisco, 2001) by Kent Nerburn The Shaping of A Life (Doubleday, 2001) by Phyllis Tickle *Amazon's Best of 2001* The Divine Hours (3 Volumes) (Doubleday) by Phyllis Tickle A Matter of Roses (Warner, 2001) by David Manuel The Greatest Player Who Never Lived (Broadway, 2001) by J. Michael Veron I Like Being Married (Doubleday, 2002) by M. Leach and T. Borchard The Seven Whispers (New World Library, 2002) by Christina Baldwin Mystics and Miracles by Bert Ghezzi (Loyola, 2002) A Matter of Diamonds by David Manuel (Warner, 2002) The Greatest Course That Never Was by J. Michael Veron (Broadway, 2002) |
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***************News from Publishers Weekly's Hot Deals****************
The Lesson of 'Lessons' by John F. Baker "This is one of those "little book that could" stories. It's called Life's Greatest Lessons, and the author is Hal Urban, a retired high school teacher from the Bay Area." (read the full text of this story in the 2/4/02 issue of Publishers Weekly or online at publishersweekly.com) ************************************************************************************ The Welcoming Door by Kenny Kemp (HarperSanFrancisco, 2002) New Jerusalem Bible: Saints Devotional Edition by Bert Ghezzi (Doubleday, 2002) A Monk in the World by Brother Wayne Teasdale (New World Library, 2002) Ghosts of the Fireground by Peter Leschak (HarperSanFrancisco, 2002) The House Where the Hardest Things Happened by Kate Young Caley (Doubleday, 2002) Embracing Fear by Thom Rutledge (HarperSanFrancisco, 2002) Jump...and the Net Will Appear by Robin Crow (New World Library, 2002) Greed: Goddess of the Seven Deadly Sins by Phyllis Tickle (OUP, 2003) I Like Being An American by Mike Leach (Doubleday, 2003) In Search of Chief Joseph by Kent Nerburn (HarperSanFrancisco, 2003) Sacred Passages by Bert Ghezzi (Doubleday, 2003) The Call by Oriah Mountain Dreamer (HarperSanFrancisco, 2003) Life's Greatest Lessons by Dr. Hal Urban (Simon & Schuster, 2003) The Sharing of A Life by Phyllis Tickle (Doubleday, 2004) I Like Being A Mom by Therese Borchard (Doubleday, 2004) |
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Last six years as an independent literary agent. Also some free-lance editing, including a popular collection of Mother Teresa's writings, No Greater Love (New World Library, 1996, 130,000 copies sold) and Simple Truths by Kent Nerburn (New World Library, 1997, 150,000 copies sold). Worked for a decade before that as a buyer/general manager with one of the leading Independent bookstores in the country (Anderson's Bookshop, Naperville, IL). Publishers sales rep with Ballantine Books for three years prior.
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I prefer a brief query through the mail. If you have a proposal, including sample chapters or three chapters of your novel and an overview, feel free to send it. Please include return postage with all queries. Don't call first, if I don't know you or your work -- a phone conversation can be awkward, and is really the second step in the process. Believe me, if I like the material, I'll be the one picking up the phone. Thanks.
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