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Ms. Paula Weiman
ASH Literary
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Query Methods
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Graphic Novel
Middle Grade
• Middle Grade, Contemporary
• Middle Grade, Fantasy
• Middle Grade, Literary
• Middle Grade, Mystery
Picture Book
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Horror
• Young Adult, Literary
• Young Adult, Romance
• Young Adult, Science Fiction
• Young Adult, Thriller/Suspense
Non-Fiction
none
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Janeen Hayat
Author Comments
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ChrisA0385
09/14/2026 10:14 AM
Q: June 6th, MG -Adventure 48 words.
Rejection letter : September 14th, -
Rejection letter : September 14th, -
iykyk_
09/06/2026 12:09 PM
Q: 04/24/2026
07/31/2026: Nudged on query status @ 100 days as their policy states you may do so after 3 months.
08/01/2026: Received form response from nudge: "Thank you for your message. I haven't had the chance to finish reading your writing sample yet but I'll respond once I've read further. My response times are significantly slower than usual because of the high volume of queries I've received this year. I appreciate your patience."
09/06/2026: I still haven't received a rejection or request for material, but I'm going to wait until the 6 months mark (10/24) before I CNR.
YA Fantasy 87,777 words
07/31/2026: Nudged on query status @ 100 days as their policy states you may do so after 3 months.
08/01/2026: Received form response from nudge: "Thank you for your message. I haven't had the chance to finish reading your writing sample yet but I'll respond once I've read further. My response times are significantly slower than usual because of the high volume of queries I've received this year. I appreciate your patience."
09/06/2026: I still haven't received a rejection or request for material, but I'm going to wait until the 6 months mark (10/24) before I CNR.
YA Fantasy 87,777 words
Schalter
09/05/2026 02:10 PM
Queried 2/28
CNR 9/5
I got the same message about her being behind when I nudged after 3 months, not expecting a response at this point.
Adult Fantasy 125k
CNR 9/5
I got the same message about her being behind when I nudged after 3 months, not expecting a response at this point.
Adult Fantasy 125k
jcgraham
08/31/2026 04:05 PM
5/25/26 - Q slow-burn horror
8/28/26 - nudged at 3 month mark
8/30/26 - responded to nudge:
"Thank you for your message. I haven't had the chance to finish reading your writing sample yet but I'll respond once I've read further. My response times are significantly slower than usual because of the high volume of queries I've received this year. I appreciate your patience."
8/28/26 - nudged at 3 month mark
8/30/26 - responded to nudge:
"Thank you for your message. I haven't had the chance to finish reading your writing sample yet but I'll respond once I've read further. My response times are significantly slower than usual because of the high volume of queries I've received this year. I appreciate your patience."
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- 07/31/2026 - Closed to queries.
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Nudged September 17, 2026 (138 days)
Kind, helpful reply September 18, 2026:
Like other comments have said, Paula replied that their response times have slowed down because they've received so many queries. They also added that sometimes they set aside queries that have caught their attention to review when they have more time!
So I'd suggest not marking this CNR, even if it's been over 3 months!
YA Historical Fantasy Romance 100k