EQ: 9/10/2019
ER: 9/17/2019

MG Fantasy (46,000 words)

EQ: 9/17/19, lit fic 80,500 words

16/9 R on Full. I suspect, based on other comments I’ve seen, it’s a personalized form. But it’s definitely the nicest one I’ve ever seen!

“There's some great prose in these pages—in fact, the writing is far superior to most of the material that crosses my desk. And I found (character name) to be a sympathetic, compelling protagonist. It’s with regret, though, that I must admit that for some reason that I just can’t put my finger on, this is coming down to a case of like and really admire but not absolutely in love. Something about the story itself just didn’t completely capture my imagination as much as I had hoped and, what with the market being as competitive as it is, I’d better bow out—I suspect I wouldn’t be the best advocate.”

Query 9/5/19. Fantasy. 83,000 words. Response 9/12/19.

"Thanks for sending along the sample pages. With regret, though, I'm afraid the material just didn't draw me in as much as I had hoped. What with my reservations, I'd better bow out. Thanks so much for the opportunity though! I really appreciate it and wish you the best of luck. Best, Andrea"

EQ: 7/9/19
FR: 8/20/19 (Full MS sent same day)
ER: 9/4/19 - Had really lovely things to say about my writing and the story, but in the end, she said that though she really enjoyed it, she didn't fall in love with the story quite enough to feel like she was the best advocate for it. Though that's really hard to hear, because it's like darn, I was so close! It's also nice to hear, because yay, I think this means I'm close!

85k YA Paranormal Mystery

Thanks for sending along the sample pages. With regret, though, I'm afraid the material just didn't draw me in as much as I had hoped. What with my reservations, I'd better bow out. Thanks so much for the opportunity though! I really appreciate it and wish you the best of luck. Best, Andrea

FR: Thanks for sending along the sample pages. With regret, though, I'm afraid the material just didn't draw me in as much as I had hoped. What with my reservations, I'd better bow out. Thanks so much for the opportunity though! I really appreciate it and wish you the best of luck. Best, Andrea

Seems she bows out a lot. Waste of time querying unless your an established writer/name.

EQ: 8/19/19
ER: 8/29/19

108k Adult historical adventure

EQ:08/25/19
ER: 08/26/19
YA Fantasy 92k

EQ: 7/31/19
ER: 8/23/19 Form

Romance 87K

EQ 8/23/19
ER Form an hour & 15 mins later

EQ: Aug 12/19
ER: Aug 23/19
Women's Historical Fiction - 89K

I believe the rejection was part form, part personal, but kind nevertheless - she seems like she would be great to work with.

"XX, good to hear from you. There’s some great prose in these pages but I’m afraid I’ve had a tough time placing historical novels these days. What with my reservations I’d better bow out, I suspect I wouldn’t be the best advocate. I do think you’re a talented writer though and if somewhere down the line you find yourself without representation but with a new project on your hands I’d be happy to hear from you."

Queried and received response within 2 weeks. Brief but kind, helpful, honest decline.

EQ: 7/31/19
ER: 8/19/19

NA Contemporary Fantasy

EQ: 7/20/19
ER: 8/12/19

Fantasy 80k