8/2/2026 Q: Historical/ magical realism 100k

@kellygurl
Don't let it get you down, this process is broken. Most agents do not read the sample pages, unless you are a pro-marketer. You are expected to be everything except a writer, storyteller, creator of fictional worlds. Meanwhile getting bombarded by people wanting you to pay to fix something that isn't broken, an entire industry of money grabs built off of this broken system. It shows in the message that the system is broken, not based on merit, writing skill, story strength... Just personal taste. Example: One may hate tomatoes, while fifteen million love tomatoes. Traditional publishing is choke full of authors that got deals based on one person's taste, while at the same time never went anywhere because the masses did not connect, it's almost like they hate making money. Oh, I almost forgot; the big-time bestseller lists are bought and paid for mostly by publishers paying for editorial reviews. Not solely based on book sales. What I am saying is don't ever give up writing if that is your passion, and it is ok to give up on a blind part of the industry and do it yourself. Because in the end everyone puts their pants on one leg at a time, no-one is above you.

Q: 7/28
R:7/30
I greatly appreciate the opportunity to consider your query—thanks for sending it.

Unfortunately, the query didn't appeal quite enough to my own tastes to inspire me to offer representation or further consideration of your project. I wish I had the time to respond to everyone with constructive criticism, but it would be overwhelming, hence this form response.

This business is highly subjective; many people whose work I haven't connected with have gone on to critical and commercial success. So, keep after it.

I am grateful that you have afforded me this opportunity to find out about you and your project, and wish you the best of success with your current and future creative work.

Query, July 20
Form reject, July 23,

Q: July 14, 2026-MG Fantasy 60k
R: July 21, 2026-Form Rejection