Success Story Interview - Kenny Grono

An Interview with Kenny Grono (kennygrono on QT) upon receiving an offer of representation from agent Ismita Hussain of Great Dog Literary.

07/16/2025

QT: Can you tell us a little bit about the book for which you've found representation? What inspired you to write it?

Kenny Grono:
I tried writing this book 30 years ago. At the time I was mostly trying to write short fiction. Then I stopped writing fiction entirely and concentrated on career and family.

QT: How long have you been working on this book?

Kenny Grono:
Three years

QT: Was there ever a time you felt like giving up, and what helped you to stay on course?

Kenny Grono:
I did give up the first time. But when I started again at 46 I was committed.

QT: Is this your first book?

Kenny Grono:
Yes

QT: Do you have any formal writing training?

Kenny Grono:
No

QT: Do you follow a writing routine or schedule?

Kenny Grono:
I have set weekly goals that I track. I try to write for a least an hour at a sitting but sometimes it's only 30 min. I'm still working full-time and have a thirteen year old

QT: How many times did you re-write/edit your book?

Kenny Grono:
4 so far, 5th ongoing now

QT: Did you have beta readers for your book?

Kenny Grono:
Yes, 4.

QT: Did you outline your book, or do you write from the hip?

Kenny Grono:
Outline.

QT: How long have you been querying for this book? Other books?

Kenny Grono:
1 month

QT: About how many query letters did you send out for this book?

Kenny Grono:
3

QT: On what criteria did you select the agents you queried?

Kenny Grono:
Type of books represented