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MEG GIBBONS

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WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR... For general nonfiction, I am open and interested across categories but specifically interested in issue driven works with a narrative slant. For Simple Truths, I am specifically interested in business titles by writers who connect with their audience through the warm aspects of business…team development, leadership, inspiration: more than just the bottom line. I’m particularly looking for business lifestyle; intelligent self-help/inspiration titles with a unique hook and the possibility for playful design elements; gift books that align to elements of positive outlooks, positive growth of individuals (including humor and inspiration).

​RIGHT NOW PLEASE DON'T SEND ME... 
Memoir; Adult & Children’s Fiction
21 Ways to a Happier Depression Cover
The Happiness Hack Cover
212 The Extra Degree Cover
Just Shut Up And Do It Cover
Simple Truths of Service Cover
SOME FAVORITE BOOKS AND AUTHORS I DIDN'T PUBLISH... I have a weakness for all things fantasy, sci-fi, and fiction in general. I also am passionate about Women in Business as well as Creativity in Business, which lends itself to a love of titles such as Girl Boss by Sophia Amoruso and Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert. In particular, Big Magic continues to inspire creative living each day, unrestrained by fear of failure.

​ONE OF THE MORE IMPORTANT THINGS AN EDITOR DOES FOR AN AUTHOR IS... help you be an advocate for yourself! I want to get your books into the hands of our readers – a goal we should share! Let me know how I can help you reach more readers and I will work to make it happen

I LOVE MY JOB BECAUSE...  Simple Truths has changed millions of people’s lives in these broad, beautiful ways and I now get to be a part of that! Plus BOOKS! What could possibly be better?

​I KEEP MY READING PILE... In an ever teetering pile next to my bed, on, under, and in my nightstand. Whenever I read something, it gets the honor of being placed on our ever expanding book shelves.

​BOOKSTORES YOU SHOULD VISIT BEFORE YOU DIE... A Novel Idea in Lincoln, NE is just endlessly charming. And when I was living in DC I became extremely passionate about Kramerbooks & Afterwords Café, which combines two of my favorite things: fine books and fine dining.
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​WHEN I'M NOT READING, I'LL BE... painting, writing, baking, sewing… just generally creating, or playing with my two rescue pups (Maizey & Blue)

I FOLLOW READING, WRITING, AND PUBLISHING NEWS AT... Shelf Awareness and Publishers Weekly, for Business trends within my line I reach for Success Magazine, Business Insider, Innovate, Fortune, and enjoy pursuing LinkedIn and Ted Talks for prevalent materials, speakers, and theme

AGENTS CAN CONTACT ME AT meg.gibbons@sourcebooks.com, direct line 630-536-0503

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