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« on: October 29, 2008, 06:10:54 PM » |
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I was just entering a new success story interview and was so impressed by the query letter of the author that I just had to share. Take a look at http://querytracker.net/chrisr.phpI'm not saying that this kind of query letter will work with every agent, and it certainly only works because it matches the wacky style of the book it represents. At least I hope the book is wacky. If this is the query for a serious book, then never mind. |
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« Reply #1 on: October 29, 2008, 07:27:43 PM » |
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Wow. So true, Patrick!
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Author of the novel JULIA'S CHILD (Jan 2012 Plume/Penguin) and THE SKI HOUSE COOKBOOK (Clarkson Potter 2007)
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If we werent all crazy, we would go insane!
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« Reply #2 on: October 29, 2008, 07:44:04 PM » |
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That's fantastic!
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jacinda
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« Reply #3 on: October 29, 2008, 08:36:59 PM » |
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Great query, and actually I kind of do want to read that novel.
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"I am so clever that sometimes I don't understand a single word of what I am saying."
--Oscar Wilde
The Souls of Insects: hibernating around 20,058/90,000
Cryptomancy: killing me at 13,000+...wtf?
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« Reply #4 on: October 29, 2008, 09:06:10 PM » |
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That's a great query!  |
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MaryL
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« Reply #5 on: October 30, 2008, 02:17:25 PM » |
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That is the greatest query EVER! What a blast. I bet the guy's book is hilarious. Can't wait to buy it.
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« Reply #6 on: October 30, 2008, 07:59:53 PM » |
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okay, that was ind of weird, but funny. Probably not something i would read but it sounds interesting.
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rejections: 1
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Above all else: PERSEVERE. =)
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« Reply #7 on: November 03, 2008, 02:46:55 PM » |
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That had me rolling.
If my husband ever reads that, all my letters are going to end up sounding like that because he'll demand it. "Who cares what your book is about? the letter needs Abe Lincoln and ninjas!"
I'm doomed.
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OMG!
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« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2008, 08:07:29 AM » |
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The Disappearance of Abe Lincoln: And the Misadventures of a Guy With a Mustache and a Chick With an Eye Patch.
I adore ninjas, bunnies, and zombies Must...buy...book! |
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Huh?
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« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2008, 06:27:46 PM » |
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Just one thing to say… L O L! I loved the "ninjas, bunnies, and zombies" part, it was hilarious!  |
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Practice WIP: 10k of indulgence, randomness, and hilarity
Real WIP: Happy little thoughts in my head ^_~*
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« Reply #10 on: December 06, 2008, 10:05:32 PM » |
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Dr. Seuss.... I am laughing and crying. Awesome!!!
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« Reply #11 on: December 21, 2008, 06:35:11 PM » |
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Wow that's a fantastic query!
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big kiss
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« Reply #12 on: December 21, 2008, 11:26:48 PM » |
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Larger than life and twice as freaky!
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JeanneT
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« Reply #13 on: December 23, 2008, 11:51:52 AM » |
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A query like that definitely takes guts -- and a great sense of humor.
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« Reply #14 on: January 16, 2009, 01:22:26 AM » |
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It caught my attention and I want to read it!
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