It was published in 2014 by Pantheon in the U.S. and by Atlantic Grove in the U.K. I really love THE BAD GUYS, CATSTRONAUTS, and NARWHAT: UNICORN OF THE SEA. She started as an editorial intern in early 2014, and from there she moved into an agency assistant position. Rebecca Newberger Goldstein is a novelist, philosopher, and professor whose career bridges the cultural divides between the humanities, the arts, and the sciences. This proposal is really a way for me to showcase the amazing project(s) my author has developed. 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 Rebecca expresses her wonder at the fact that humans even exist at all, and suggests that we should appreciate every moment. I am a definitely a strong developmental editor when it comes to working on projects with my clients. [27], Goldstein's writing has also appeared in[28] chapters in a number of edited books, in journals including The Atlantic, The Chronicle of Higher Education, The New York Times Book Review, The New York Review of Books, The New Republic, The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Tikkun, Commentary, and in blog format in The Washington Post's "On Faith" section.[29]. That goal is something I would love to accomplish! 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. She is thrilled to represent books by authors like Ashley 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. 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? "Now that you're famous, even I might have to take you seriously." I have a Masters in Education which specifically focuses on early literacy. Plato at the Googleplexis an important and amazing bookIt is amazing because the book takes great risksincluding the risk of including 21stcentury dialogues about Platos philosophy, and thereby risking comparison with the greatest writer of philosophical dialogues that ever livedand succeeds, in part because [Goldstein] keeps the dialogues as lighthearted in tone as they are serious in intentGoldstein beautifully combines the skills of a distinguished novelist with breathtaking philosophical scholarship. . A great example of this would be LeUyem Pham, or Dow Phumiruk. 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. Its the process of discovering how a book can connect with a young reader that I love the most. Philosophical convictions are under-determined by both purea priorireason and empirical evidence. The citation reads "for bringing philosophy into conversation with culture. *The subscription form below is for a different mailing list than the form on my 'Blog' page. 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 am really drawn to a portfolio which shows different colors, characters, and styles. As she described it. WebRebecca Newberger Goldstein does it all. 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. This could be a SFF twist, or it could be a non-fiction science type story. She was also appointed a Visiting Professor of Philosophy at the New College of the Humanities in London, U.K. in 2011, and continues to lecture there. I would also love to find the next Samantha Shannon. She started as an editorial intern in early 2014, and from there she moved into an agency assistant position. Picture books without conflict, or without a strong plot arc. Chapter books are a kind of grey area in Kidlit. Grayling, author of The God Argument, A MacArthur Fellow and award-winning author of fiction and nonfiction, Goldstein always delivers something exciting for inquiring minds. Barbara Hofferts MY PICK, Library Journal, >> Read Full Reviews>> Read Press Release, AmazonAudibleBarnes and NobleIndieboundiTunes, [A] remarkably alive, ruminative new work. However, sometimes thats not possible, and I know slow response times are not ideal for authors. I think it varies from day to day, but the majority consists of emails, submissions, and client manuscript reading. For me its imagining these books in the hands of young readers, or in a classroom setting. Im also judging a few AMAZING writing contests this year, but the judges havent been announced yet so I cant share more info on that until later. 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. Approached to contribute a book to Norton's series on great scientific discoveries, she decided to write about the Incompleteness Theorems. This new focus shaped the next two of her books. You can follow Rebecca on Twitter @rebeccaliterary. I have conference availability this summer (in TX, NM, AZ, and CO), and I am always looking to schedule events for future dates. The Mind-Body Problemwas published by Random House and went on to become a critical and popular success. They are given the names, dates, and specifics of each submission, and when a response comes in, they are sent a copy of the email as well as a spreadsheet notification. Rebecca Newberger Goldstein (born February 23, 1950) is an American philosopher, novelist, and public intellectual. 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. 18)How has having a Masters certificate in Childrens Literature and a Masters in Early Childhood Education and Literacy informed your editorial process? Rebecca Sherman Writers House 21 West 26th Street New York, NY 10010 E-Mail: To protect agents from spam, email addresses are hidden except to logged-in members. [25] She has held visiting fellowships at the Radcliffe Institute, Brandeis University, the Santa Fe Institute, Yale University, and Dartmouth College. My least favorite part would be sharing bad news with my authors, the unpredictable speed of publishing, and the drama that can sometimes occur in Childrens Literature (especially on social media). The agency began as Morton L. Janklow Associates, founded by attorney Morton Janklow in 1977. Last year I was actively building my client list. 7) What three things are at the top of your #MSWL? Hear from Rebecca on how they weave their separate and intensely academic professional lives into a shared personal life. She has also been a Visiting Professor at New York University. Jessica is consistently drawn to: adventure and survival stories (of any readership) For this we must thank Rebecca Newberger Goldstein's inventiveness and intellectual courage. She has a love for Childrens Literature, and Education. In 2015 the firm restructured and Luke Janklow was named President. Rebecca Goldstein is a MacArthur Fellow, a professor of philosophy, and the author of five novels and a collection of short stories. She spent four years at Penguin Random House, Inc., first as the Director of Foreign Rights for The Doubleday Publishing Group, and then as Vice President & Director of Subsidiary Rights for The Random House Publishing Group. 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. After earning her Ph.D. in Philosophy at Princeton University, she returned to Barnard to teach a wide range of courses in philosophy. 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? 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?" Rebecca Eskildsen Writers House. 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. WebRebecca received her Bachelors degree in English from (the illustrious) Spelman College and holds a Masters degree in Library Science from CUNY Queens College. In 1996 Goldstein became a MacArthur Fellow, receiving the prize which is popularly known as the Genius Award. In 2005 she was elected to The American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Rebecca has over five years of experience in publishing, and shes excited to work with new authors and illustrators. American philosopher and writer (born 1950). In a 2006 interview with Luke Ford, Goldstein said: I lived Orthodox for a long time. 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