query 8/24/22
rejection 11/21/22

Queried 8/22/22
Polite form rejection 11/21/22
71K Adult Suspense novel with themes of plus-sized protagonist, haunted house, and amateur sleuthing

"Thank you so much for sending me your query for [Redacted], and thank you, too, for your patience. It’s taken me much longer to read queries and submissions this year than I’d hoped.

Unfortunately, I'm afraid I must pass on this project; while there is much to admire here, I’m having to be very selective about the projects I take on, and it isn't the right fit for my list at this time. The publishing industry is subjective, and what doesn't work for me might be just what another agent is looking for.

I wish you the best of luck in your writing as you work toward publication."

Form Query: 24/8/22
Form Rejection: 22/11/22

84K YA Horror

Form Query: 8.22.22
Form Rejection: 11.21.22

YA Historical, 91k

Welcomed queries from any #PitBLK participants who seemed like a good fit.
Query + 20 pages sent 10/10/22
YA Speculative Mystery, 75K
Nudged with offer of rep 10/28/22
CNR. Did not receive a response by my deadline.

Her Twitter:
“Hi #amquerying, an author just checked in on their query w/ me so I thought I'd update everyone here, too: I still have queries and fulls dating back to late spring (May-ish) that I haven't read yet/made decisions on.”

Profile Update: Closed to queries.

Thanks jburgio

9/1/22 - Status says open but form says she is closed to queries. Must have just changed. Will keep her in my list and try some other time.

Query - 8/25/22 - Form query, query letter, synopsis, first 20 pages of MS
82K - YA Contemporary

query: 20th of August 22
form rejection: 23rd of August 22

Dear Monika,

Thank you so much for sending me your query for THE MIRROR. Unfortunately, I'm afraid I must pass on this project; it isn't the right fit for my list at this time.

The publishing industry is subjective, and what doesn't work for me might be just what another agent is looking for. I wish you the best of luck in your writing as you work toward publication.

Best,

Erin Clyburn
Literary Agent
Howland Literary

Standard rejection letter. Appreciate quick reply, though.

Dear Chris,

Thank you so much for sending me your query for THE SHOWING. Unfortunately, I'm afraid I must pass on this project; it isn't the right fit for my list at this time.

The publishing industry is subjective, and what doesn't work for me might be just what another agent is looking for. I wish you the best of luck in your writing as you work toward publication.

Best,

Erin Clyburn
Literary Agent
Howland Literary

EQ: 4 August 2022
Rejection: 22 August 2022

121K adult thriller/horror

FQ: 8/4/22
FR: 8/22/22

YA Contemporary

EQ 98k upmarket 08-19- she would be a dream agent to work with so fingers crossed!
Aww man- :( It's a no go- form rejection 08/22

FQ: 6/22/22
Rejection: 8/10/22

104k YA Paranormal