EQ 7-9-2019
PR 7-29-2019
ER 8-4-2019 with personalized, helpful feedback.

Upper MG Contemporary 43k

I echo others' positive experiences with Kevin. Recently, he's responded with detailed comments to two of my manuscripts, one of which he read twice when I revised it heavily. He ultimately passed on them, but it's so validating to have a busy, respected agent take the time to support my writing. I love writing but the business side of it is rough. It's reassuring to know there are professionals like Kevin out there rooting for us.

1 day response time. Kind email with a specific reason that he did not want to represent my book.

4 Day rejection:
“I can’t be of service on this. I don’t have the required experience or contacts to responsibly do you or your work justice. Best of luck getting this into the right hands soon.”

I guess I’ll try and see this in a positive light?

Profile Update: New postal address.

EQ: 6//24/2019
ER: 6/26/2019
Quick response, but unfortunately, not right genre:
"I tend to focus on realistic contemporary and zany humor. I’m not so good with fantasy / action-adventure."

MG Light Fantasy 54k

Kevin didn't end up representing me, but he did offer some of his thoughts and resources. He seems very nice and very helpful.

EQ: 5/14/2019
ER: 5/19/2019 (super nice)

lit fic, 94k

Nice guy who took the time to write me a personalized rejection. He told me he didn't think he was the right one for me but was very encouraging.

As everyone else has said, he sent me a very kind rejection letter within four days of querying, with personalized input on my nonfiction subject and a compliment that is more than enough to keep me chugging along ("your writing is stellar"). If you're feeling demoralized in your submissions process, I'd suggest querying him to get a boost if nothing else. :)

Funny and sweet rejection letter, but also, querying authors, please note, he doesn't rep fantasy or witches:

"I’m terrible at fantasy/witchcraft. I’ve never read it. Couldn’t get into The Hobbit or The Sword of Shannara or Eragon. I’ve never read any books about the cult /books with witches. Watching Game of Thrones is a stretch for me – and I’d never read the books. You need an agent who really knows the genre and the competition. I’d only end up being a hindrance and disappointment, so I’m going to step aside. Best of luck with this!"

Nicest rejection letter, ever.Nice guy.

EQ 4/11/19
EQ 4/11/19
PB

Same day rejection, but I am so appreciative of Kevin's specific feedback and thoughtfulness.

EQ: 4/9 (PB)
ER: 4/11

Thinking it's a form, but so hard to tell anymore. "...cute and fun but I’m ..." No feedback, unfortunately. Still, I have nothing bad to say about a quick rejection!

Also, what does TM stand for here? "...can’t be the TM guy to knock this out of the park for you..."

EQ: 04.04.19 (picture book)
ER: 04.08.19

Kevin was encouraging and prompt in his reply. He sent a personalized and meaningful response, not a form letter.