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Changed agencies. Formerly with David Black Literary.
Mr. Matthew Belford
The Tobias Literary Agency
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Thanks JoLadzinski
12/16-ER
Fantasy
Mecheart,
Just thought to mention that there are other gatekeepers, even beyond agents, editors, and publishers. He could have a similar project or his hands are full as of now. Lots of reasons really. Even tastes in reading differ agent to agent. My first rejection included a paragraph praising my writing style. A later one declared that it was too ornate. Don't let one no keep you off the path.
Best of luck.
ER: 12/13 (Barely a form rejection)
This one's a bit disheartening as this agent seems like the "go to" guy for graphic sci-fi. Just a note to perhaps put things in perspective with querying ones novel around. Sure, rejection is to be expected. However, through an online writing group 1050+ readers read this manuscript and a large majority of them enjoyed it. Obviously the book appeals and is marketable. Ode to the "gatekeepers" I suppose . . .
FR: 12/11/2019
Full Request: 12/10/2019
Adult Fantasy 90k
EFR 12/4/19
97k sci-fi
Nudge 11/27/19
ER 11/27/19
My apologies for the delay in responding—I’ve fallen behind on responding to queries due to some health issues I’ve was dealing with over the last few months.
I appreciate you reaching back out to me regarding your submission. From the age of your protagonist and the themes you mention in your query letter, this feels like a manuscript more focused on young adult or new adult readers. For that reason, I’m going to have to pass on this project.
I wish you the best of luck moving forward, and a Happy Thanksgiving to you as well.
ER: 11/27/19
Form letter
ER: 11/ 11 "Thank you for sending over your submission. Unfortunately, I will not be able to take on your project at this time as I am currently closed to all unsolicited queries."
PR: 9/26/2019.
ER: 11/07/2019.
Going to CNR here: 9/30/19
Form Rejection: 10/23/19
Adult Fantasy 87k
ER: 9/27/19
NA Contemporary Fantasy
ER (form): Sept. 15
120K Fantasy
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