Yesterday I had a literary agent email me that she was interested in my work. I was suspicious because I hadn't queried her, and she used an email that I don't put on query letters. I googled her name and found out she is on the list of the Twenty Worst Agents. I'll post the blog about it all on my avatar, but if Michele Rooney emails you, stay away.

ponders wonder if she's any relation to Micky Rooney :D.... could be amusing ;)

I've heard about her...Wonder how she found you?

I'm so impressed you knew of her already--you've really learned this market and the pitfalls. Thanks for the warning.

Yikes! But, really, I can't imagine any legit agent emailing an author out of the blue like that.

Good thing you were smart enough to be suspicious!

It's a good thing you avoided a potentially ill situation. I'm glad you researched her name.