Joyce Sweeney
The Seymour Agency
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Joyce Sweeney
The Seymour Agency
FL
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- www.theseymouragency.com/
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- @joycegrackle
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Query Methods
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Closed to Unsolicited Queries
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
LGBTQ+
Middle Grade
Picture Book
Non-Fiction
Biography
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Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
LizWilder
03/31/2025 03:31 PM
Very kind rejection of PB with offer to read anything else I send as she thinks I "write beautifully". I'm finding my book is "lovely but too niche" from several agents, but Joyce left me feeling encouraged while saying no. Classy.
MotownCountry
01/13/2025 01:25 PM
upper mg horror
Q 7-19-24
Full 7-22-24
nudge of other fulls 11-12-24
X 1-13-25
so close, what a bummer!
Q 7-19-24
Full 7-22-24
nudge of other fulls 11-12-24
X 1-13-25
so close, what a bummer!
ahmongthevalley715
09/03/2024 12:35 PM
Contemporary PB, 285 words
Query: 9/2/24
Rejection: 9/3/24
I swear, I'm just going to query Joyce whenever I need a boost of confidence whether or not she takes me on! Her rejections are the kindest. Below was her response to my query.
"Love the imagery and the representation of this! However on the downside, grief books are hard to place right now and I already have several on my list, so I dare not take another. However I'd welcome other submissions from you down the road. So please keep me in mind! Warmly, Joyce"
I emailed back that I appreciated her kind rejection, and she sent the following.
"Yes, that's why i do it. I'm an author myself and I know it's cold on the other side of the email fence. Especially with really good writers like you, I want to send that warmth. See you on the next round! Joyce"
Joyce is the BEST! :)
Query: 9/2/24
Rejection: 9/3/24
I swear, I'm just going to query Joyce whenever I need a boost of confidence whether or not she takes me on! Her rejections are the kindest. Below was her response to my query.
"Love the imagery and the representation of this! However on the downside, grief books are hard to place right now and I already have several on my list, so I dare not take another. However I'd welcome other submissions from you down the road. So please keep me in mind! Warmly, Joyce"
I emailed back that I appreciated her kind rejection, and she sent the following.
"Yes, that's why i do it. I'm an author myself and I know it's cold on the other side of the email fence. Especially with really good writers like you, I want to send that warmth. See you on the next round! Joyce"
Joyce is the BEST! :)
ahmongthevalley715
07/17/2024 08:16 AM
Queried PB: 7/15/24
Email Rejection: 7/15/24
"This doesn't fit my list at the moment because I am basically all full up and being super selective. But I wanted to let you know despite this being a pass, this is a good story and I think if you query enough agents you will get a yes. Fingers crossed for you!"
By far, kindest rejection! Appreciated the quick response too!
Email Rejection: 7/15/24
"This doesn't fit my list at the moment because I am basically all full up and being super selective. But I wanted to let you know despite this being a pass, this is a good story and I think if you query enough agents you will get a yes. Fingers crossed for you!"
By far, kindest rejection! Appreciated the quick response too!
davidngo1562
06/03/2024 12:22 AM
Her agency says she's open to queries.
https://www.theseymouragency.com/copy-of-about-us
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- Last Update:
- 05/04/2022 - Closed to queries.
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