EQ: 9/11/19
PR: 9/11/19 (sent same day)

Contemporary WF 88K

Seemed helpful and was gracious.

EQ: Jun 14
FR: Jun 14
Jun 25 she requested to chat, I responded to request then....
Crickets....
Crossing off list

PitMad EQ: 6/6/19 for first three chapters
ER&R: 6/13/19 Notes about liking the premise, what didn't work for her, and request for revisions to her on those chapters if I choose.
R&R: 6/18/19 sent back revised chapters per her input and request.

Historical Romance, 88k

EQ: 5/20/19
PR: 5/29/19
ER: 6/6/19
"While I like the premise, and am impressed with the writing, I’m afraid I simply didn’t fall in love with the story. I hope another agent will find the requisite enthusiasm to take on this manuscript for you."

slushpilesadness -- Thanks, and congrats on the request for full. It's good to know that LGBTQ characters are a non-issue for her, but I still have no idea what a "Gay & Lesbian" book is or what would drive an agent to check that box. (I do know what a parenting/families, Western, and diet book is.) As an LGBT author, it makes me uncomfortable enough not to query her on my NF book - but I wish you luck with yours.

rtito3 - she also doesn't rep parenting/families, westerns or diet books. These are simply boxes she checks to let querying authors know what she can sell. Not, what her personal interests are. I have LGBTQ characters in my WF and it was a nonissue for her. She requested the full.

Her AAR page says she doesn't want "Gay & Lesbian"... what does that even mean?? LGBT nonfiction? LGBT characters? Either way - red flag, definitely not querying her.

what's up with her website? It seems very dated. Does this matter to those querying?

Profile should be updated to include website: http://www.rosenberggroup.com/ . Genres need to be updated according to http://www.rosenberggroup.com/areasofinterest.htm

2/20/19: EQ

2/28/19 ER: Very sweet, personal rejection letter about how my creativity shines through, but sadly she passed.

Barbara sent an email asking about the sub history of my manuscript (I'm seeking new rep). I just sent my response. Hoping to hear something good! :)

Update--request for 1st 3 chapters.

EQ: 2/25
ER: 2/28

1/28 - sent email query
1/30 - request for proposal and 2 sample chapters (and told to expect 4-6 weeks for her to read it)
- Material sent within the hour of receiving her email request
1/31 - email stating she read everything and wanted to talk!
2/01 - Phone call and offer of representation! I accepted!

After speaking with her on the phone, I knew that Barbara was the right agent for me! A very intelligent, savvy, happy and friendly person. Barbara is extremely communicative about what is happening. She is awesome and I am extremely happy!

EQ 11/28
Received a nice email inquiring about my ms which had been rep'd by my prior agent.
Asked for comparisons of the original and revised ms (1st 3 ch)
Materials sent 11/29

*fingers crossed!*