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Ms. Jessica Alvarez
BookEnds, LLC
136 Long Hill Rd.
Gillette, NJ 07933
Website: www.bookendsliterary.com
Blog: bookendsliterary.com/index.php/category/blog/
Twitter: agentJessicaA
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Form reply: same day, but polite rejection
FR 9/16 :-(
Form letter stating she did not find it engrossing.
Historical mystery
Rejected: 9/5
Very polite "not a good fit."
Personal note; querying was a long shot because of the fit.
ER: 7/31/2020
"Sounds like an interesting project, and an important subject, but I'm afraid I'm going to pass on looking at more. My client list is very full, forcing me to be extremely selective about taking on anyone new at the moment."
AMERICAN UNPEOPLE- Narrative nonfiction/true crime
Replied 7/24/20 not a good fit. I appreciate the fast response!
Historical Family Saga 92,200 words
Full Request 4/17 Uploaded full with synopsis. *fingers crossed!*
7/21 12 weeks has passed, but I know covid is slowing things down for most people. Planning to nudge in a couple weeks if I don't hear by then.
ER 7/14/20
92K upmarket (LGBTQ/YA crossover/New Adult)
Confirmation email: 7/6/20
ER: 7/6/20
60 K Motorcycle Club Romance, first in series.
The rejection was most likely form, but very kind:
I'm afraid, though, that after reading your letter, I just didn't feel strongly enough to ask for more, and I firmly believe every writer needs an agent who is passionate about their work. Much of this boils down to personal preference, so please bear in mind that what isn't right for me might be right for another agent. I encourage you to continue querying and working on your next book.
I wish you the best of luck and much success with your writing career. And, most importantly, I hope you stay safe and healthy!
ER: 07/03/2020
Received a kind email just a few hours after submitting my query. Wasn’t very specific, just said didn’t care for my letter, but was very kind.
Full Request 2/24
Website said wait 6-12 weeks, and due to covid waited till 15 to nudge. 6/9
6/24 - rejection; personal
67K LBGT Romance
Memoir 85k
Personal and kind rejection 6/13/20
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