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Thanks, Gawker. I Think.

June 16, 2008 by Nathan Bransford 45 Comments

Vote for the Hottest Guy of Book Publishing 2008

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  1. Sophie W. says

    June 16, 2008 at 8:45 pm

    Oh dear. Oh dear oh dear oh dear.

    “Dear Mr. Bransford,

    I decided to query you after reading about your nomination for Hottest Guy of Book Publishing 2008. My commercial novel, HOW TO SCORE WITH A HOT LIT AGENT, is complete at 69,000 words.”

    I lol’d.

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  2. Anne Dayton says

    June 16, 2008 at 8:48 pm

    Go Nathan! If you don’t win, I will lose my faith in democracy. Or Gawker. One or the other.

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  3. Polenth says

    June 16, 2008 at 8:50 pm

    I would have voted for you, but one of the guys had a kitten.

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  4. Penelope Gray says

    June 16, 2008 at 8:56 pm

    I voted based on which one looked most likely to buy me a drink. Tho I like Polenth’s method too.

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  5. A Paperback Writer says

    June 16, 2008 at 9:05 pm

    I must be getting old, but all of these guys look like they’re about 22.
    I voted for you, Nathan. Some of those guys look like they’ve never left their offices for years. Your photo’s good, at least.
    (But how do we know it’s really YOU? You could’ve mugged some poor fellow on the beach and gotten a photo of him to post on your blog! Ah, ha!)

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  6. gwen says

    June 16, 2008 at 9:19 pm

    That is absolutely hilarious.

    They’re all relatively young, though. Nathan, have you ever mentioned how it is that you came to be an agent? Do you talk about how you got into the business at all? I’m curious myself, because I’d like to work in publishing once I graduate (one more year!)… it’s encouraging to see other young people already with their foot in the door.

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  7. Nathan Bransford says

    June 16, 2008 at 9:21 pm

    thanks, anon-

    Here’s a post on how to become a literary agent.

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  8. Adaora A. says

    June 16, 2008 at 9:27 pm

    Congrats on the Nomination Nathan!

    Do you have plans to take over the people magazine cover? Maybe Writer’s Digest?

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  9. pjd says

    June 16, 2008 at 9:41 pm

    Wait… is this, like, part two of the “resonance with agent” post? I’m all for resonance, and I like you dude, but…

    Don’t worry if you don’t win. We all like you for your mind. And you have a nice heart.

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  10. Melanie Avila says

    June 16, 2008 at 10:19 pm

    It’s in the bag.

    Just as soon as I fire up the bat signal to alert the Nathan Bransford Fan Club…

    *fumbles in dark, finds switch, blinds self with glowing NB signal*

    You’re welcome. 🙂

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  11. Scott Jones says

    June 16, 2008 at 11:15 pm

    So, does a win come with a cash prize, like the Nobel? Or do you get to go on to Vegas, where you are eliminated because, although you can pop, you can’t partner well in ballroom dancing?

    Scott J

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  12. Adaora A. says

    June 16, 2008 at 11:49 pm

    Will they give a trophy is the real question. The winner has to have bragging rights.

    :::Winner invites friends over for ‘dinner.’:::

    “And over here is my trophy…a little bauble I won for being voted the sexiest man in publishing. But who’s counting?”

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  13. Betty Atkins Dominguez says

    June 17, 2008 at 12:18 am

    Quite honestly, you are the only one who rang my bell. Alas, you are waaaay too young.

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  14. cc says

    June 17, 2008 at 1:02 am

    I voted for you. It takes a real man to have the confidence wear an orange T-shirt.

    But I think that “beer drinking” guy might be trying to muscle in on the whole “burbon” mystique that is usually associated with you…

    🙂

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  15. Colorado Writer says

    June 17, 2008 at 1:25 am

    The frat boys have nothing on you, Nathan!

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  16. Elyssa Papa says

    June 17, 2008 at 1:32 am

    What do you win? A rose by any chance?? *g*

    But Sophie makes a valid point, how many queries will now begin with Dear Mr. Bransford (aka Hot Stuff) or ask you on a date?

    Well, maybe there’s something to this… we can have a blogging Bachelor right here. Perhaps Jeff Probst or Chris Hanson can host?

    Congrats and enjoy it!!!

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  17. Chumplet says

    June 17, 2008 at 2:32 am

    I like how some of them have no bio at all. Is this really supposed to be based on looks alone? How about kindness, humour and the giver of great synopses of television drama?

    Of course I voted for you, and put an alert up on my blog for my dozen or so blogging buddies who already know about it.

    Do you get a prize?

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  18. madison says

    June 17, 2008 at 2:47 am

    It’s so you, my dear. I voted and you’d better win.

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  19. Anonymous says

    June 17, 2008 at 2:52 am

    Nathan – there’s no arguing that you’re hot. But you’re California-boy hot. I’m fairly certain that vampire-hot girls like me have no chance with California-hot guys, so I had to vote for the vampire-hot Jason Reigal.

    No hard feelings, right? You and I, we just come from different worlds…

    Elvira

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  20. Anonymous says

    June 17, 2008 at 3:31 am

    Is this contest for real? How can we stoop so low as to objectify these fine, upstanding men in the publishing industry? And for what, meaningless bragging rights? Ok. Now that the mock outrage is out of the way, I think they’re all hot. Especially Nathan, of course. –M.P.

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  21. Anonymous says

    June 17, 2008 at 4:06 am

    So with the new picture and the former one… I’m left wondering what the deal is with you and orange shirts.

    Or is that Curtis Brown standard issue?

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  22. Nathan Bransford says

    June 17, 2008 at 4:07 am

    anon-

    Curtis Brown pride all the way.

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  23. krw3b says

    June 17, 2008 at 5:09 am

    “Thanks, Gawker. I think“?

    How are you going to win with that kind of wishy-washy attitude? Do you think Kennedy had that attitude? Or Obama? No!

    It’s not like you to shy away from a challenge or competition. I’m both shocked and awed.

    C’mon, you have to get yourself out there and stump for hot guy votes!

    That sounds slightly dirty.

    Even better!

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  24. Emily says

    June 17, 2008 at 5:16 am

    I love this contest and voted orange, naturally.

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  25. Anonymous says

    June 17, 2008 at 12:45 pm

    Why is the Matt Hilliard guy winning? Nathan has a much better nose. Trust me, I have a thing for noses. Nathan’s is somewhat beautiful, without being girly. Difficult to come by, such a nose.

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  26. Anonymous says

    June 17, 2008 at 2:18 pm

    I voted for you twice–strictly out of loyalty, you understand–but it doesn’t look like it’s going to help bump you out of second place.

    Also, go back to the old picture. The new one makes you look 10 years old. Seeing it makes me want to send you some Transformers, not my query.

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  27. Jessica Burkhart says

    June 17, 2008 at 2:22 pm

    I think it’s so much fun! I voted for ya, Nathan. 🙂

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  28. Just_Me says

    June 17, 2008 at 3:13 pm

    Oh, Nathan, you know I love you, right? And you’re my favorite agent (keep that in mind when I query you in the coming year). And I adore your blog…. but the guy with glasses looks just like my DH and … ya know? I totally love the Cali surfer look but DH (or his look alike since my DH isn’t in publishing) has to win. It’s a loyalty thing.

    But you are definitly my number 2 choice.

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  29. Words In, Words Out says

    June 17, 2008 at 4:04 pm

    Team Nathan all the way. Even kitten guy is left in the dust and I really heart kittens…

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  30. Words In, Words Out says

    June 17, 2008 at 4:04 pm

    Team Nathan all the way. Even kitten guy is left in the dust and I really heart kittens…

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  31. Nathan Bransford says

    June 17, 2008 at 4:33 pm

    anon-

    ok, changed it back. Not that I wouldn’t love some Transformers…

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  32. Keri Ford says

    June 17, 2008 at 4:37 pm

    Thank you Annon 7:18, and to Nathan for returning to the other one. I first saw the new pic and thought, Nathan has a kid? Whoa, he started early….

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  33. Nancy Beck says

    June 17, 2008 at 4:57 pm

    Sweet. 🙂

    You’re currently running second to Matt Hilliard.

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  34. Anonymous says

    June 17, 2008 at 5:01 pm

    You guys are crazy. He looks sweaty in that beach photo.

    I DEFINITELY prefer the other one. Where’d it go?

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  35. Anonymous says

    June 17, 2008 at 5:23 pm

    Sweaty got you in the running for hottest guy in publishing. Stick to the old picture, Nathan.

    Now on that point system of yours, which would get me a higher score? Megatron or Optimus.

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  36. Anonymous says

    June 17, 2008 at 7:58 pm

    Nathan,

    They needed a contest to decide this? **sigh** It’s a no brainer. 🙂

    Oh, and I voted for you, since they *insist* on having a contest.

    J.F.

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  37. ChrisEldin says

    June 17, 2008 at 9:56 pm

    That was a fun read!
    But the kitten is an unfair prop. Brent should be disqualified….
    😉

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  38. pseudosu says

    June 18, 2008 at 12:41 am

    What a coincidence; I was just named hottest female welder over 40 in my neighborhood! Seriously dude, you are way too good looking. Maybe you should consider uglying it up a bit so all us common folk will feel more at ease in your presence. 😉

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  39. Adaora A. says

    June 18, 2008 at 1:50 am

    If folks send you their query – somehow – via e-mail in orange, is it an automatic request?

    LOL! Couldn’t resist.

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  40. Furious D says

    June 18, 2008 at 2:00 am

    Congrats on the nomination.

    I’m sure you’ll win, there are a lot of jokers in that deck.

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  41. Joseph L. Selby says

    June 18, 2008 at 3:12 am

    I protest! There’s someone from Wiley on the list. If he’s eligible, so am I! Clearly I am far more attractive than those other ten men. Perhaps there is a conspiracy afoot to deny me my rightful praise.

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  42. Sharon says

    June 18, 2008 at 3:39 am

    Well, I added my vote, for what it’s worth. I think Matt Hilliard got nervous about running up against Nathan and got people to vote 5 or 6 times or had people to ask their extended families to vote or something. You need 500 votes to beat him, Nathan, as of a few minutes ago. You *can* do it; we have faith in you! You’re a Super Agent, right?

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  43. Betty Atkins Dominguez says

    June 18, 2008 at 3:43 am

    Perhaps Nathan’s platform isn’t as large as that other guys.

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  44. Anonymous says

    June 18, 2008 at 10:36 am

    I’m SO confused. In addition to my query letter, I’m supposed to send you a jelliquarium AND some Transformers? Please update your website ’cause I cannot keep track….

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  45. Tish Cohen says

    June 20, 2008 at 3:02 pm

    Just voted for you , Nathan. I grew up in CA and love seeing that ocean behind you.

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