ER 6/29/19
CNR 8/6/19
Auto-generated reply states that she does not consider fiction. This information is not on her website so I hope it is helpful here.

ER 7/20

ER: 4/9
CNR: 5/8

PB, 400 words

I got an auto reply from her today stating she does NOT consider fiction.
Maybe this should be updated.

ER: 1/23
CNR: 2/22

PB, 690 words

FR for my memoir.

In the end received a very kind and encouraging rejection from Ms. Abkemeier. (likely a form) She enjoyed reading my material, but didn't love it enough to want to take it on... and she is certain I will find that agent soon. I appreciate the time she took to consider my manuscript and will keep moving forward.

EQ: 6/8 Picture Book

Profile Update: Genres updated.

Sent 6/1/2017. Received automated reply the same day.

Profile Update: This agent reviewed and approved her listing.

September 12, 2016 update:

I received this automated message from Ms. Abkemeier. Query Tracker's search engine indicated that she was interested in memoir, but it looks like she may have changed her focus since the last database update. Note the *** portion below. I appreciate how she did this; it is efficient for everyone!

Kristi

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[This is an Automated Reply.]

Thank you for your query regarding your book project and for giving me the opportunity to consider your work. Because of the hundreds of queries I receive each month, I am not able to send a personal reply.

***At this time, I am considering only narrative nonfiction works. This means that if you have submitted a work that is not narrative nonfiction—for example memoir, practical nonfiction, or a children’s picture book—you should try one of my colleagues (www.defliterary.com). All others, please read on.

Because of the number of active authors I represent, I have room to take on only a few new authors each year. It is important that I focus on projects that I believe I can represent in the strongest, most enthusiastic way possible.

If you do not hear from me within two weeks, you should assume I have determined your project would not be a good fit for my strengths and that I have declined the opportunity to consider it further.

If you receive an offer of representation during the two-week window, please send a second email to let me know.

Many thanks again for thinking of me.

Sincerely,
Laurie Abkemeier

Profile Update: Genres updated.

(Thanks willwrite4chocolate)

Looks like she only wants narrative nonfiction, not memoir. I submitted memoir 5/27/16. Nudged on 9/15/16 and received the following:

[This is an Automated Reply.]

Thank you for your query regarding your book project and for giving me the opportunity to consider your work. Because of the hundreds of queries I receive each month, I am not able to send a personal reply.

***At this time, I am considering only narrative nonfiction works. This means that if you have submitted a work that is not narrative nonfiction?for example memoir, practtical nonfiction, or a children’s picture book?you shoould try one of my colleagues (www.defliterary.com). All others, please read on.

Because of the number of active authors I represent, I have room to take on only a few new authors each year. It is important that I focus on projects that I believe I can represent in the strongest, most enthusiastic way possible.

If you do not hear from me within two weeks, you should assume I have determined your project would not be a good fit for my strengths and that I have declined the opportunity to consider it further.

If you receive an offer of representation during the two-week window, please send a second email to let me know.

Many thanks again for thinking of me.

Sincerely,
Laurie Abkemeier

EQ: 8/15/16 PB

Sent Query letter, synopsis, and first 5 pages of Death at the Cathedral to Ms. Rebecca Strauss 07/24/2016