Ms. Taj McCoy
Rees Literary Agency
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Chick Lit
Children's
Commercial
Crime/Police
Family Saga
Graphic Novel
Humor/Satire
LGBTQ+
Middle Grade
• Middle Grade, Contemporary
• Middle Grade, Fantasy
• Middle Grade, Historical
• Middle Grade, Mystery
Multicultural
Mystery
New Adult
Offbeat/Quirky
Picture Book
Religious/Inspirational
Romance
• Romance, Category
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Historical
• Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Short Story Collections
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Historical
• Young Adult, Literary
• Young Adult, Mystery
• Young Adult, Romance
Non-Fiction
Biography
Business/Finance
Cookbook
Cultural/Social Issues
Current Affairs/Politics
Decorating/Design
Food/Lifestyle
Gardening
Health/Fitness
History
How To
Humor/Gift Book
Journalism
Juvenile/Graphic
LGBTQ+
Memoir
Multicultural
Narrative
Pets
Pop Culture
Relationship/Dating
Self-Help
Sports
Travel
Women's Issues
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Known Clients (current & past)
Karmen Lee
Ines Lozano
Ashlee Maccallum
Birdie Schae
John Clarence Stewart
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
katine
03/29/2023 01:35 PM
FQ: 7/28/22
Full Request: 8/30/22
Withdrew full to submit query for new project: 3/29/23
MG Fantasy 64K
Full Request: 8/30/22
Withdrew full to submit query for new project: 3/29/23
MG Fantasy 64K
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
03/07/2023 06:44 PM
Profile Update: Genres updated.
billied
03/02/2023 05:15 PM
10/3/22 - Form query
3/2/23 - Form rejection
80k YA fantasy
3/2/23 - Form rejection
80k YA fantasy
curlygirlknepper
03/02/2023 02:05 PM
10/3/22 - Form Query - query letter, synopsis, comps, target audience, questions about MC, first 3 chapters
82K - YA Contemporary Romance
3/2/23 - Form Rejection - Same kind rejection as others ("opening pages didn't pull me in")
82K - YA Contemporary Romance
3/2/23 - Form Rejection - Same kind rejection as others ("opening pages didn't pull me in")
brianammeyer
02/17/2023 11:52 AM
FQ: 2/17/23
A M/T 72k
A M/T 72k
B_RockNYC
02/16/2023 11:46 AM
I'd really love to see more family sagas with old secrets that unfold over time, mothers and daughters breaking cycles of generational trauma rather than perpetuating it, and something fresh and laugh-out-loud funny in terms of non-fiction narrative. #MSWL
jenniferkathleen
02/06/2023 02:29 PM
FQ 9/5/22 True Crime/Narrative non-Fiction
CNR: 12/29/22 (am trying to start the new year fresh so closing queries I haven't heard anything about)
Huzzah! The proposal requested on 2/1/23
Proposal sent: 2/2/23
CNR: 12/29/22 (am trying to start the new year fresh so closing queries I haven't heard anything about)
Huzzah! The proposal requested on 2/1/23
Proposal sent: 2/2/23
Morgan123
02/03/2023 12:57 AM
Twitter update from 2/2/23: Agent Update: Huge thanks to everyone for their patience! I've reviewed and responded to all queries received before Oct 1 (either with a full request or a pass). I closed to queries from Oct 15 to Jan 15, so I'm almost caught up and back within my 12-week query response window.
Someone asked if she still has fulls from September 2022 and she said that she does. If anyone with a full out has made changes to it, to let her know.
https://twitter.com/tajmccoywrites/status/1621283226646880257
Someone asked if she still has fulls from September 2022 and she said that she does. If anyone with a full out has made changes to it, to let her know.
https://twitter.com/tajmccoywrites/status/1621283226646880257
asiaberry
01/29/2023 02:02 PM
Query sent: 01/29
Short Story Collection
Short Story Collection
TooMuchCoffeeMan
01/21/2023 12:35 PM
Two identical form rejections (fiction and NF) @ 5 days.
Zooks3
01/20/2023 02:10 PM
1/20/23 - Online form re: The Knotted Gun - suspense 75K. Received auto-response of receipt.
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
01/15/2023 08:31 PM
Profile Update: Open to queries. Genres updated.
Thanks ejaquays
ejaquays
01/15/2023 07:58 PM
Taj is open to queries again per Twitter
gtd45
01/10/2023 05:29 PM
Form Query: 9/3/22
Form Rejection: 1/10/23
Adult Fantasy 85k
Thank you so much for letting me review ______, but I’m going to decline at this time. Unfortunately, the opening pages just aren't pulling me in the way I had hoped.
I know you've put a lot of time and effort into your project. Take heart: the publishing industry is very subjective, so what may not work for me could be just what another agency is looking for. I strongly encourage you to continue your pursuit of publication.
Thank you for considering me for your manuscript and I wish you great success with your writing career. I hope you'll consider me again for your next work of art.
Form Rejection: 1/10/23
Adult Fantasy 85k
Thank you so much for letting me review ______, but I’m going to decline at this time. Unfortunately, the opening pages just aren't pulling me in the way I had hoped.
I know you've put a lot of time and effort into your project. Take heart: the publishing industry is very subjective, so what may not work for me could be just what another agency is looking for. I strongly encourage you to continue your pursuit of publication.
Thank you for considering me for your manuscript and I wish you great success with your writing career. I hope you'll consider me again for your next work of art.
Sapphire_Demoness
01/03/2023 09:41 PM
#DVpit request: Aug 2nd 2022 (Book #1)
Form query: Aug 4th 2022
90K adult contemporary romance (Revised it to 89K)
#MoodPitch request: Nov 5th 2022 (Book #2)
*Informed her of the above. She's still considering Book #1 query, however, responded by looking forward to read my FULL Book #2*
Email directly to her because she's closed to queries (query + synopsis + full MS): Nov 17th 2022
82K Adult Rom-com
*Update: Personalised rejection on 3rd January 2023 for Book #1 (query) and Book #2 (full). Reason: both the opening pages didn't draw the agent in. However, the agent is willing to review if I revise both and then re-submit. I'll take this as a R&R.*
Form query: Aug 4th 2022
90K adult contemporary romance (Revised it to 89K)
#MoodPitch request: Nov 5th 2022 (Book #2)
*Informed her of the above. She's still considering Book #1 query, however, responded by looking forward to read my FULL Book #2*
Email directly to her because she's closed to queries (query + synopsis + full MS): Nov 17th 2022
82K Adult Rom-com
*Update: Personalised rejection on 3rd January 2023 for Book #1 (query) and Book #2 (full). Reason: both the opening pages didn't draw the agent in. However, the agent is willing to review if I revise both and then re-submit. I'll take this as a R&R.*
AdrielleBlaas
12/29/2022 01:30 PM
Query sent on 08/03/22. Took 147 days for me to get a simple form rejection.
Ckrueger
12/29/2022 09:47 AM
I had marked this 80k romantic thriller as CNR, received form rejection today (118 days).
jennadevillier
12/28/2022 03:01 PM
FQ: 8/2
ER: 12/28
89k YA LGBTQ+ Fantasy
#DVPit request
ER: 12/28
89k YA LGBTQ+ Fantasy
#DVPit request
rhberry
12/19/2022 10:50 AM
Query submitted: 09/18/2022
Form rejection: 12/06/2022
Adult fantasy, 102k
Form rejection: 12/06/2022
Adult fantasy, 102k
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Profile History
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- 03/07/2023 - Genres updated.
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MG Contemporary 58K