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# How to get a publishing agent - the Allen Grimes way
- URL: https://keithhayden.net/how-to-get-an-publishing-agent-the-allen-grimes-way/
- Published: 2024-10-03T01:57:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-10-03T15:33:54.000Z
- Description: Unclassified fiction strategy
- Author: Keith Hayden
- Tags: digitalnovelistpodcasts1

My very first guest on the Digital Novelist Podcast is a career agent turned fiction author.

Allen Grimes is a supernatural horror novelist who brings his law enforcement expertise to spooky stories.

His latest work *When the Lantern Swings*, showcases his ability to blend a compelling police drama with paranormal mystery.

Here's a quick preview of what you'll gain from this conversation:

- How to keep your writing fire alive (even if you're in a soul-sucking job)
- What Allen learned from Dean Koontz about when and how to do your best work (the answer will surprise you)
- Two must-hear pieces of advice for new novelists

Hit the button below to gain wisdom (and an edge) from a master of the business and craft of horror fiction.

[Take me to the interview](https://youtu.be/8WrD6-dAk4w?ref=keithhayden.net)