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Ms. Laurie Abkemeier
DeFiore and Company
47 East 19th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10003
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Website: www.defliterary.com/
Blog: laurieabkemeier.tumblr.com
Twitter: laurieabkemeier
AAR/AALA Member: Yes
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E-Mail: Yes
Online Form: No
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Thank you for your query regarding your book project and for giving me the opportunity to consider your work. I receive hundreds of queries each month, and I read each one myself, but I will reply only if I am interested in seeing more material.
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.
Please note that I do not consider fiction queries. If your query is about a novel, please visit our agency website to determine whether one of my colleagues is right for you.
Many thanks again for thinking of me.
Sincerely,
Laurie Abkemeier
DeFiore and Company
Memoir
CNR @ 46 days on adult/YA graphic novel
CNR: 12/6/2020
Per her automated email, I'm closing this one out.
68k memoir
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.
CNR: 5/8
PB, 400 words
Maybe this should be updated.
CNR: 2/22
PB, 690 words
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.
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