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Ms. Elana Roth Parker
Laura Dail Literary Agency, Inc.
121 West 27th Street, Suite 1201
New York, NY 10001
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Website: ldlainc.com
Blog: www.elanaroth.com/
Twitter: elanaroth
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ER: 10/04/19, form
YA Contemporary, 85k
9/24 ER - form
YA Fantasy 93k
However, I'm not sure how long you'd need to wait. I think, generally, some agents ask that you at least wait 6 months. However, if you've been in contact with her before, you could possibly reach out to her and ask if there's an ideal time frame.
FR: 07/03 - sent 07/04, confirmed receipt 07/10
ER: 09/05 - She stepped aside but said she'd be happy to see a revision if it doesn't get "snatched up." She is so lovely.
YA Historical Fantasy, 103k
ER: 09/04/19
YA Urban fantasy
FR: 6/24/19 - sent same day
ER: 9/3/19 - Rejected with praise. Unfortunately, the market is crowded. Absolutely loved her candid response, will definitely keep her in mind for future projects.
YA Fairy Tale Retelling 67k
FR: 6/25/19
ER: 9/3/19
Pretty generic rejection. “Didn’t connect to narrative voice” and mentioned problems with pacing.
Still, it’s always nice to get a response on fulls. Onward and upward!
upper MG fantasy adventure
ER: 8/12/19
YA High Fantasy 118K
ER: 8/14/19
YA horror, 68k
Thank you so much for your submission. Unfortunately I don't feel I'm the appropriate agent to represent your work as the project just isn't right for me.
I'm sure another agent will feel differently, and with the vast array of opinions in the industry, I wish you the best in finding the right representation.
Thanks again for thinking of me.
ER: 8/14/2019
MG Sci-fi 60K
Thank you so much for your submission. Unfortunately I don't feel I'm the appropriate agent to represent your work as the project just isn't right for me.
I'm sure another agent will feel differently, and with the vast array of opinions in the industry, I wish you the best in finding the right representation.
Thanks again for thinking of me.
ER: 08/14/19
YA Fantasy 91k
No confirmation query received
MG Fantasy 72K
ER: 8/8/19
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