Before joining the agency, she was a Library Information Supervisor at Brooklyn Public Library. Note: Sabrina is a self-acknowledged science dork. Hear from Rebecca on how they weave their separate and intensely academic professional lives into a shared personal life. I was torn like a character in a Russian novel. The citation reads for bringing philosophy into conversation with culture. If you could find out the answer to any question in the world big or small what would it be and why? WebRebecca Goldstein, Author Farrar Straus Giroux $18.95 (272p) ISBN 978-0-374-18406-3 Goldstein discusses the difference between writing nonfiction and fiction. We need to have a similar communication style, and a mutual understanding of respect and trust. A graduate of the MFA Writing, Literature and Publishing program at Emerson College, her own Young Adult fiction is published by Balzer+Bray/ HarperCollins and Running Press Kids/Hachette. Our highest priority is the success of our authors. She was the Miller Scholar at the Santa Fe Institute in 2011,a Franke Visiting Fellow at the Whitney Humanities Center, Yale University, in 2012 and the Montgomery Fellow at Dartmouth College in 2013. I am currently closed to queries, but when Im open I do try and peek at the query inbox at least once a day. I am a definitely a strong developmental editor when it comes to working on projects with my clients. After earning her Ph.D. she returned to her alma mater, where she taught courses in philosophy of science and philosophy of mind and philosophy of mathematics. "SlateBooks like Rebecca Newberger GoldsteinsPlato at the Googleplexare of the rare type that contribute to the popularization of knowledge and create appetite for more. 2) If you could hit the fast forward button on your career whether it be months or even decades from now what accomplishments would you like to see under your belt as an agent? "This could be one of the best ever demonstrations of the value and utility of philosophy. She serves on the World Economic Forums Council on Values. Do you always respond? They each bring something important to Childrens Literature, and Im the type of Agent who fights to put these projects in front of the right people. The book alternates between expository chapters, which attempt to place Plato in the context of his extraordinary culture, and modern-day dialogues, which feature Plato himself engaging with the issues of the 21st century. Young Adult historicalromance set in the Middle East. Website: www.writershouse.com/ Blog: www.rebeccaeskildsen.com/ Twitter: rleskildsen. When I fall for a book, I fall hard. WebBefore joining DeFiore and Co., Rebecca was at McIntosh and Otis for seven years where she was an agent and Director of Subsidiary Rights. I had just come through an emotional time, having not only become a mother but having also lost my father, whom I adored. She has one older brother, who is an Orthodox rabbi, and a younger sister, Sarah Stern. . "The Arts Fuse, Plato at the Googleplex is a wonderful bookenjoyably readable, full of stimulating insights and refreshing observations, unintimidatingly erudite, and salted with a gentle wit. Her next book, part of a series on great Jewish thinkers and themes, wasBetraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew who Gave Us Modernity, published in May 2006; it won the 2006 Koret International Jewish Book Award in Jewish Thought. More novels followed:The Late-Summer Passion of a Woman of Mind;The Dark Sister, which received the Whiting Writers Award,Mazel, which received the 1995 National Jewish Book Award and the 1995 Edward Lewis Wallant Award; andProperties of Light: A Novel of Love, Betrayal, and Quantum Physics. Adult contemporary about a cut-throat fashion industry and the romance that shouldn't be a priority over creativity. Does it vary according to the author and their wants and needs? A. C. Grayling, author of The God Argument. The opinions expressed in this project are those of the writers and producers and do not necessarily reflect the views of the John Templeton Foundation. I also have a growing illustrator list of fantastic artists who have amazing ideas and visions. I also love THE FIELD (NorthSouth Books) by Baptiste Paul, and MARY HAD A LITTLE GLAM (Sterling) by Tammi Sauer. What are you drawn to? WebSenior Agent Rebecca Podos (she/they) has been with the Rees Literary Agency since 2011. December 10, 2019, 3:00 pm"Humanism and Religion in A Diverse Europe," Debates with Adolf Tobea, Room PHS 5B001, European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium Publishing is hard, and the hardest part is falling in love with a manuscript, and not understanding why others dont love it as much as I do. My clients have access to all of their submission info, including editors, publishers, and dates of contact. Her list includes contemporary literary fiction and voice-driven narrative nonfiction that probes important social issues. My Masters in Education is focused on early literacy development. She started as an editorial intern in early 2014, and from there she moved into an agency assistant position. For kidlit, Sabrina wants something that can be enjoyed by adults, as well. 1 year. The book has a long non-fiction appendix (attributed to the novel's protagonist) that details 36 traditional and modern arguments for the existence of God, together with their claimed refutations. Goldsteins latest book Plato at the Googleplex was published in 2014. Maybe I'll see you there? Definitely! This proposal is really a way for me to showcase the amazing project(s) my author has developed. Webby Rebecca Goldstein " Not as profound as it aspires to be, but great fun for those who like to match wits against a tricky author practicing some masterful sleight-of-hand." In her fiction her characters confront problems of faith: religious faith and faith in an ability to comprehend the mysteries of the physical world as complementary to moral and emotional states of being. Goldstein has been designated Humanist of the Year 2011 by the American Humanist Association, and Freethought Heroine 2011 by the Freedom from Religion Foundation. To receive regular notifications when a new interview appears, please submit your e-mail. If so, what are you looking for in chapter books? Her most recent novel is 36 Arguments for the Existence of God: A Work of Fiction (2010),[3] which explores ongoing controversies over religion and reason through the tale of a professor of psychology who has written an atheist best-seller, while his life is permeated with secular versions of religious themes such as messianism, divine genius, and the quest for immortality. Rebecca Eskildsen Writers House. WebThe cookie is used by cdn services like CloudFare to identify individual clients behind a shared IP address and apply security settings on a per-client basis. It was some time during her tenure at Barnard that, again to her own surprise, she used a summer vacation to write her first novel,The Mind-Body Problem, whichwas published by Random House and went on to become a critical and popular success. I was honored to have the opportunity to sit down with veteran producer and literary manager Gary W. Goldstein (PrettyWoman, Shes spectacular! Women's Fiction involving a Rosie the Riveter influenced story. These books have the ability to make a lifelong impact for readers. Can science and religion be reconciled, or is there a fundamental tension between them? In 1996, she was named a MacArthur Fellow, the prize popularly known as the Genius award. Make sure if you use medical or other science-y elements, you get your facts straight. Its the process of discovering how a book can connect with a young reader that I love the most. Sabrina is open to any genre across all age ranges. 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I am also very big on transparency. While in graduate school she was awarded a National Science Foundation Fellowship and a Whiting Foundation Fellowship. Their work really shines here, and I really love this format for submissions. If I get the feeling that an author would not work well with my communication style, or would try and micromanage my job, I will not offer representation no matter how much I love a project. After reading this book you will . 17) Aside from a particular manuscript or even the work itself, what qualities in an author might fill you with excitement at the thought of working with them? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Rebecca Newberger Goldstein is a novelist, professor of philosophy, and lectures all over the world as an authority on the importance of reason, science, and humanism. In 2011, she delivered the Tanner Lectures on Human Values at Yale University, "The Ancient Quarrel: Philosophy and Literature". Im especially excited to read her newest book, INTERNMENT. 12) What are some recent middle grade and young adult titles that youve especially enjoyed or are in the same vein of stories youd like to be queried with? . It does not correspond to any user ID in the web application and does not store any personally identifiable information. Beth Cato (A THOUSAND RECIPES FOR REVENGE, BREATH OF EARTH, CALL OF FIRE, ROAR OF SKY,DEEP ROOTS, THE CLOCKWORK DAGGER, andTHE CLOCKWORK CROWN), Shannon Fay (INNATE MAGIC, EXTERNAL FORCES), Alyssa Goodnight/Stephanie Graves (A COURAGE UNDIMMED,A VALIANT DECEIT, OLIVE BRIGHT, PIGEONEER, AUSTENTATIOUS, AUSTENSIBLY ORDINARY, and JUST SAY YES), Priscilla Oliveras (WEST SIDE LOVE STORY, ISLAND AFFAIR, ANCHORED HEARTS, HIS PERFECT PARTNER, HER PERFECT AFFAIR, THEIR PERFECT MELODY, and KISS ME, CATALINA), Nicole Peeler (TEMPEST RISING, Jane True series and JINN & JUICE), Amanda Weaver (THE ONE I LOVE TO HATE, LOVE AND THE LAWS OF MOTION, and LOVE AROUND THE CORNER), Liana De la Rosa (ANA MARIA AND THE FOX, TO RESIST A SCANDALOUS ROGUE, TO TAME A SCANDALOUS LADY and TO TEMPT A SCANDALOUS LORD), Emily Victoria (THIS GOLDEN FLAME and SILVER IN THE MIST), Bethany Bennett (ANY ROGUE WILL DO, WEST END EARL, and DUKES DO IT BETTER), Kate Pembrooke (NOT THE KIND OF EARL YOU MARRY and SAY YOU'LL BE MY LADY), Alanna Martin (HEART ON A LEASH, PAWS & PREJUDICE and LOVE AND LET BARK), Ali Solomon and Janine Annett (I AM "WHY DO I NEED VENMO?" Big Think Interview: Rebecca Newberger Goldstein, What Would Plato Say? It was named the best fiction book of the year byThe Christian Science Monitorand among the top eleven of that year byThe Washington Post. If I connected with you through a pitch contest, workshop, or conference, those details are essential, but sometimes the personalization of a query can take away from the actual pitch. She was born into an Orthodox Jewish family. Jan. 20, 2010; Cass's literary agent, Sy Auerbach, called to congratulate him. For this we must thank Rebecca Newberger Goldstein's inventiveness and intellectual courage. Web4 Acer Walk , Oxford, OX2 6EX, United Kingdom Company number - 12408774 VAT number - GB344349592 UK: +44 (0)345 459 9560 US: +1 (646) 974 9060 Email: Copyright 2023 - Jericho Writers I create a really unique PDF proposal for each project that goes out on submission. 18)How has having a Masters certificate in Childrens Literature and a Masters in Early Childhood Education and Literacy informed your editorial process? My Masters Certificate in Childrens Literature has given me the ability to think about projects from an educational POV, and a publishing POV. In Young Adult, I especially enjoyed Samira Ahmeds LOVE, HATE AND OTHER FILTERS. Neurosurgeon, Iraq War veteran, and author of, Finalist for the 2013 Pulitzer Prize in fiction and author of, Rebecca Newberger Goldstein travels from Boston, MA. Goldstein lectures all over the world and has spoken at the World Science Festival in New York, the London School of Economics, the Bath Literature Festival, and Cambridge University. Jessica's tastes are eclectic in genre and readership, and she represents everything from novelty board books to adult science fiction and political thrillers. Rebecca graduated from Texas A&M University with a BA in Science. Nine more book have followed, seven of them fiction, including 36 Arguments for the Existence of God: A Work of Fiction, and two of them philosophical biographies, Incompleteness: The Proof and Paradox of Kurt Gdel, and Betraying Spinoza: The Renegade Jew Who Gave Us Modernity. WebREBECCA NEWBERGER GOLDSTEIN is the author of Incompleteness: The Proof and Paradox of Kurt Gdel and of six works of fi ction. A great example of this would be LeUyem Pham, or Dow Phumiruk. Agent statistics, detailing how long each agent typically takes to respond to a query. So, for example, he visits the Googleplex, the headquarters of Google, in Mountain View CA and discusses with both his media escort and a software engineer whether ethics can be crowdsourced. To her surprise, it was the rationalist Spinoza who most fascinated her, putting her bias against metaphysics to the test.