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I love hearing from readers and you can find me on most platforms if you want to say hi. I’m @ruthwarewriter on Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a>, Threads <\/a>and Bluesky among others.<\/p>\n However here are a few frequently asked questions you may want to check out before you write.<\/p>\n I\u2019m represented by Eve White at the Eve White Literary Agency<\/p>\n I’m so sorry, this is highly unlikely to be me or my agent, particularly if the emails are coming from a gmail account – Eve’s office only sends emails from accounts ending @evewhite.co.uk.<\/p>\n Unfortunately there are a ton of scammers pretending to be authors and agents in order to solicit services. They usually begin by complimenting your work and then eventually move on to recommending a “brilliant editor” or “a marketer who changed my life”. Sometimes they begin on Goodreads or Discord and then move onto email.<\/p>\n If you have been corresponding with someone claiming to be me, please feel free to drop me a message on a blue-checked account on threads, facebook or instagram to check, however it is extremely unlikely to be me. If I compliment another author’s work, it’s almost always through public social media posts. I am really sorry if you have been targetted by these people!<\/p>\n My publishers kindly handle all review requests as I only get a limited number of copies for personal use. Please check NetGalley for ebooks, or contact my publishers for physical copies.<\/p>\n If you are in the UK, Ireland or Australia, please contact Sabah Khan on sabah.khan@simonandschuster.co.uk<\/p>\n If you are in the US, please contact Sydney Morris on sydney.morris@simonandschuster.com<\/p>\n If you\u2019re in Canada please contact Rita Silva on rita.silva@simonandschuster.ca<\/p>\n If you’re in Australia or New Zealand please contact Gabby Oberman on gabby.oberman@simonandschuster.com.au<\/p>\n For all other territories please visit the foreign editions page<\/a> and contact the publisher for your territory.<\/p>\n I am very sorry, but I\u2019m afraid I can\u2019t \u2013 I only just have enough time for my own writing and promotional commitments. I recommend joining a writers\u2019 group because while receiving critiques is useful, what really helped me was reading other people\u2019s writing and trying to analyse what worked for me, and why. There are some great groups online if you don\u2019t have one local to you.<\/p>\n Thank you so much! I try to funnel all interview and press requests via my publishers to avoid clashes, so please contact Sabah, Sydney, Rita or Gabby as above.<\/p>\n For all other territories please visit the foreign editions page<\/a> and contact the publisher for your territory.<\/p>\n Thank you! 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I’ve been emailing with someone claiming to be you \/ your agent. How can I tell if it’s you?<\/h3>\n
Can you send me a review copy?<\/h3>\n
I am an unpublished writer. Can you read my manuscript and offer feedback?<\/h3>\n
I am a journalist or blogger and would love to interview you.<\/h3>\n
I am a bookseller or festival director and would like to invite you to speak at my venue.<\/h3>\n
Where can I get book jackets and author photographs for use on my site?<\/h3>\n
available to use online or in promotional materials.<\/span><\/p>\n
Resources page.<\/a> Just scroll down to the bottom and<\/span>
click to download. Please note, they MUST be accompanied by a credit<\/span>
for the photographer, Gemma Day or Paul Reich.<\/span><\/p>\n
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