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. Sabrina is open to any genre across all age ranges. The reviews were overwhelmingly positive and she was the subject of feature articles in, among others,The Washington Post, The Guardian,The Times Literary Supplement,The Times Higher Education Supplement,Prospect,andThe Atlantic,with, once again, The Washington Postciting it as one of the best books of the year. The concept of the mattering map has been widely adopted in contexts as diverse as cultural criticism,[8][9] psychology,[10] and behavioral economics.[11]. .engaging with our current struggles. An older sister, Mynda Barenholtz, died in 2001. WebMs. Why has religion suddenly burst onto the American public square, with Religionists and Secularists arguing over everything from the educational requirements in public schools to the nature of morality? I am a definitely a strong developmental editor when it comes to working on projects with my clients. Agent statistics, detailing how long each agent typically takes to respond to a query. A great example of this would be LeUyem Pham, or Dow Phumiruk. She started as an editorial intern in early 2014, and from there she moved into an agency assistant position. I had just come through an emotional time, having not only become a mother but having also lost my father, whom I adored. In 2005 she was elected to The American Academy of Arts and Sciences. 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." He also debates a tiger mother on how to raise a child, goes on Fox News to speak about the importance of reason, and has his brain scanned, engaging two neuroscientists on the question of whether free will and moral agency are compatible with the findings of neuroscience. Publishing Agent Rebecca Angus was a new agent at Golden Wheat Literary. For this we must thank Rebecca Newberger Goldstein's inventiveness and intellectual courage. Especially those who have non-fiction projects (science, history, cultural). What I look for is an illustrators ability to develop many types of characters, settings, or expressions. Brilliantly re-creating Platos philosophic dialogues, Goldstein transports the ancient Greek philosopher to the twenty-first-century headquarters of Google, where his probing voice engages three modern hosts in exploring what knowledge means in an age of computerized crowd sourcing Booklist (starred)"Rebecca Goldstein has written a timely book about our own age by taking us back to an earlier agethat of the ancient Greeks. Goldstein graduated summa cum laude from Barnard College and immediately went on to graduate work at Princeton University, receiving her Ph.D. in philosophy. . These responsibilities make it difficult for me to stay on top of my query inbox. Then it went away, and I was a happy little atheist. It was named the best fiction book of the year byThe Christian Science Monitorand among the top eleven of that year byThe Washington Post. WebSenior Agent Rebecca Podos (she/they) has been with the Rees Literary Agency since 2011. She holds a BA from Barnard College and a JD from the George Washington University Law Center. It can bring so much excitement to my job, but there is also a risk for heartbreak. Completing the CAPTCHA proves you are a human and gives you temporary access to this website. Young Adult historicalromance set in the Middle East. YEARS OLD). Aside from Barnard, Goldstein has taught in the Columbia MFA writing program and in the department of philosophy at Rutgers, has been a visiting scholar at Brandeis University, and taught for five years as a Visiting Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. In September of 2015 she was awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Obama in a ceremony at the White House. I am also very big on transparency. . As she described it. 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. If an author knows what to expect from the agent, they are less likely to feel out of the loop. Janklow & Nesbit Associates is a premier literary agency dedicated to the interests of our writer clients in all aspects of their careers. WebRebecca received her Bachelors degree in English from (the illustrious) Spelman College and holds a Masters degree in Library Science from CUNY Queens College. WebRebecca Goldstein, writer, professor of philosophy, and winner of a MacArthur Genius Award, is the author of the new novel, 36 Arguments for the Existence of God (2010), the humorous tale of a celebrity psychology professor, and his struggles with fame, truth, illusion, atheism and belief. 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 In her three non-fiction works, she has shown an affinity for philosophical rationalism, as well as a conviction that philosophy, like science, makes progress,[4] and that scientific progress is itself supported by philosophical arguments. For kidlit, Sabrina wants something that can be enjoyed by adults, as well. "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. The writing community can be intimidating, and the publishing process can be heartbreaking as well as life changing. Jessica is consistently drawn to: adventure and survival stories (of any readership) 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. It will reward both readers who are professional philosophers as well as amateurs who are interested in acquiring a deeper understanding of what serious philosophy is all about and why it continues to flourish. Harry Frankfurt, author of On Bullshit, This could be one of the best ever demonstrations of the value and utility of philosophy. I have conference availability this summer (in TX, NM, AZ, and CO), and I am always looking to schedule events for future dates. When I fall for a book, I fall hard. 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. WebRebecca Goldstein Philosopher & Novelist. I forward them email copies of responses from editors, and they have access to their submissions spreadsheet tracker at all times. Make sure if you use medical or other science-y elements, you get your facts straight. December 10, 2019, 3:00 pm"Humanism and Religion in A Diverse Europe," Debates with Adolf Tobea, Room PHS 5B001, European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium Sex and physics turn out to have a lot in common in the latest from Goldstein ( Mazel , 1995, etc. Goldstein has been designated Humanist of the Year 2011 by the American Humanist Association, and Freethought Heroine 2011 by the Freedom from Religion Foundation. 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?" 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. Janklow & Nesbit (UK) Ltd. was established in 2000 to provide the same level of service and expertise to British and European-based writers. I would prefer any personalization be included after the pitch. 1 year. Janklow & Nesbit authors have garnered every major accolade from the Pulitzer Prize to the Academy Award. I really want my author/agent relationship to be a partnership. I would be even more exited if the project was set outside of the U.S., or even in a Latin America, Central America, or Caribbean setting. If anyone believes their material has been improperly included, contact us and we will immediately address the issue. Susan is fond of charismatic characters, twisty plots, and happy endings. Rebecca came from an illustrious literary family and was a remarkable writer and poet herself. Did the spinning top fall at the end of the movie, Inception? The book is felicitously written, impressively researched, insightful, important, entertaining, independent-minded, and glowing with intelligence. Approached to contribute a book to Nortons series on great scientific discoveries, she decided to write about the Incompleteness Theorems. 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. I would love to see their illustration credits expand over the next five years. Increasingly, in her talks and interviews, she has been exploring what she has called "mattering theory" as an alternative to traditional utilitarianism. The reviews were overwhelmingly positive and she was the subject of feature articles in, among others, The Washington Post, The Guardian,The Times Literary Supplement,The Times Higher Education Supplement,Prospect,andThe Atlantic,with, once again, The Washington Postciting it as one of the best books of the year. These could be projects my authors are creating, or a project I discover in my query inbox. I also have a growing illustrator list of fantastic artists who have amazing ideas and visions. A. C. Grayling, author of The God Argument. I have been extremely fortunate over the last 18 months as my client list has grown. In all genres, she's looking for a compelling story, clear concept, fresh voice and emotional hearta work that grabs you from the first page. WebRebecca is a Vice President and the Rights Director of The Gernert Company, which she joined in 2009. She had become increasingly interested not only in the arguments that philosophers construct, but also in the person behind the arguments, and, in particular, the individually variable core intuitions brought to bear in philosophical thinking. Anything by Jess Keating! I create a really unique PDF proposal for each project that goes out on submission. This year, while Im still looking for a few clients to add, I am focused on the incredible projects my authors and illustrators are developing so I will not be adding as many new clients. I know that some queries have not received a response, and I am so sorry! . 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. I will forever and always read anything by Julie Murphy. I would also LOVE to find an illustrator who can transport me into another world the way Tran Nguyen can do with her illustrations. As soon as I get news, I always share it with my authors. She has also been a Visiting Professor at New York University. I think that style of project can be a great part of the chapter book market. Its the feeling of finding something extraordinary that drives me every day. If you are at an office or shared network, you can ask the network administrator to run a scan across the network looking for misconfigured or infected devices. 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. Best Fiction Book of 2010 ("36 Arguments for the Existence of God: A Work of Fiction"), Fellow, Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at, Graduated summa cum laude from Barnard College, receiving the Montague Prize for Excellence in Philosophy, While at Princeton University, she was awarded a, This page was last edited on 16 December 2022, at 23:45. I primarily teach emerging literacy workshops to teachers and school districts during the school year, so my conference schedule is limited from fall-late spring. How much reality is found in fiction, and specifically in her book 36 Arguments for the Existence of God. I know this isnt a particularly recent title, but I would still love to find a MG project which gives me a similar experience to A MONSTER CALLS (Patrick Ness). My experiences as a Teacher allow me to have a better understanding of how projects can connect to a particular readership, or fit into an educational setting. Rebecca has over five years of experience in publishing, and shes excited to work with new authors and illustrators. My Masters Certificate in Childrens Literature has given me the ability to think about projects from an educational POV, and a publishing POV. [30], In 2007, she married[31] cognitive psychologist Steven Pinker.[32]. I have a Masters in Education which specifically focuses on early literacy. Her latest book isPlato at The Googleplex: Why Philosophy Won't Go Away. If you could be a character in any television show or film, what show or film would you choose and why? Rebecca and her husband, Steven Pinker, one of the world's leading cognitive scientists, have been called "the brainiest power couple in America" by Salon magazine. I think all three are important to establish from day one. It can feel a bit like running in a hamster wheel every day, so to change things up I spend my evenings working on edits for my clients projects, or reading new manuscripts. By REBECCA NEWBERGER GOLDSTEIN. 6) When it comes to childrens literature, what audience and genre(s) would you consider your sweet spot? In 2015 the firm restructured and Luke Janklow was named President. [6][7] This theory is a continuation of her idea of "the mattering map", first suggested in her novel The MindBody Problem. Rebecca Strauss is an agent at DeFiore and Co. and focuses on literary and commercial fiction, women's fiction, fantasy, science fiction, romance, mystery, YA, pop culture and select non-fiction. WebPhilosopher & Novelist Rebecca Newberger Goldstein grew up in White Plains, New York, and graduated summa cum laude from Barnard College. Goldstein discusses the difference between writing nonfiction and fiction. As of 2016 she will be a Visiting Professor at New York University. 9) Can you provide us with traditionally-published picture books that you love and are in the vein of picture books youd like to rep? Subscribe to THE DAILY GRIND to get news and other updates. I wanted to confront such questions in my writing, and I wanted to confront them in a way that would insert "real life"intimately into the intellectual struggle. Thanks! SEARCHING was made possible through the support of grant #61963 from the John Templeton Foundation. She holds a Ph.D. in philosophy of science from Princeton University, and is sometimes grouped with novelists such as Richard Powers and Alan Lightman, who create fiction that is knowledgeable of, and sympathetic toward, science.[2][3]. Richly insightful, beautifully written, it is at once introduction, exploration and application, revealing the fascination and significance of philosophical ideas and their relevance to life. *BothSecular and/or Christian themes welcome. That goal is something I would love to accomplish! 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. [25] She has held visiting fellowships at the Radcliffe Institute, Brandeis University, the Santa Fe Institute, Yale University, and Dartmouth College. Book Agent Rebecca Angus had four years of experience in publishing. Her latest book isPlato at The Googleplex: Why Philosophy Wont Go Away. In that year she also delivered the Tanner Lectures on Human Values at Yale University, entitled"The Ancient Quarrel: Philosophy and Literature," which was published by University of Utah Press. WebGoldstein has served as a judge for many book prizes, including the Koret International Jewish Book Award, the Sammy Rohr Prize in Jewish Literature, and the 2008 National Book Award in Fiction. 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. Rebecca graduated from Texas A&M University with a BA in Science. Rebecca Newberger Goldstein (born February 23, 1950) is an American philosopher, novelist, and public intellectual. Sorry, the comment form is closed at this time. This thought experiment usefully casts an eye on our turbocharged century. She is no longer taking submissions. Rebecca represents a wide range of literary fiction and narrative nonfiction. The initial phone call I have with an author is the best way for me to get an idea of what it would be like to work with them. Penguin Random House Speakers Bureau represents bestselling authors, literary legends, cutting-edge thinkers, and current tastemakersthe best selection of speakers for your event under one roof. She also decided to fill in her gaps in the history of philosophy, volunteering to teach a course on the 17th century rationalists. 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. Rebecca Gradinger joined Fletcher & Company in 2009 after previously working at Janklow & Nesbit and as a foreign literary scout. [22] Together with 36 Arguments for the Existence of God: A Work of Fiction, it established her as a prominent figure in the humanist movement, part of a wave of "new new atheists" marked by less divisive rhetoric and a greater representation of women. You can follow Rebecca on Twitter @rebeccaliterary. Discovering incredible new projects! My comfort level is between 400-600 words. YES! WebMs. Chuck Sambuchino. 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