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Ms. Samantha Wekstein
Writers House
21 West 26th Street
New York, NY 10010
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nudged w/ offer of publication 8/20/17
polite step-aside on 9/11/17:
"Congrats on your offer. Unfortunately, I don't think your project is for me. I prefer my fantasy to be a bit simpler than the plot you've outlined.
I wish you the best of luck!"
She's much more passionate about YA SFF, so if anyone's querying adult SFF, the above comment might help narrow down whether your project is right for her. Great agent, though!
EQ: 6/5
Nudge with offer: 7/26
Polite step-aside: 7/26
"Congratulations on your offer! Unfortunately I already am out on submission with a dragon book and don’t feel I can add another one to my list at this time. I wish you the best of luck and hope to see [manuscript] in print soon!"
Incredibly polite agent! But keep the dragon thing in mind if you're querying a fantasy! :)
ER: 6/29/17
Form letter
6/20/17 - Partial sent
100k YA Fantasy
Epic Fantasy 95K
ER: 6/21/17 - Gave some very specific reasons what she liked and disliked but ultimately a no. I'm always happy to R&R.
R 6/20/17 form
She followed me on twitter for a couple weeks. Today, I noticed she was no longer following me (maybe because of my rant about grammar being a barrier for people with disabilities or who are non-native speakers). I half expected a rejection to come shortly after I realized this. It hasn't yet. There is still hope.
Nudge: 6/5 - got an out of office auto response.
Replied an hour later saying she was behind on her queries and still in the end of March
ER (form): 6/7/17
YA Fantasy, 87k
ER: 6/2/17 Form letter
99K Commercial Fiction
A pass: 5/3
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