Mr. Darryl Oliver
The Caldwell Agency
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Fantasy
Historical
Literary Fiction
Multicultural
Science Fiction
Speculative
Upmarket
Non-Fiction
History
Multicultural
Narrative
Nature/Ecology
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Author Comments
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LightofBeauty
11/18/2025 12:10 PM
EQ: 10-3-25 Literary/Upmarket
ER: 11-18-25 Form rejection
Thank you for querying me with _____, but unfortunately I'm going to have to pass. Please don't take this as a comment on your writing ability, because it isn't intended to be one. I wish you every success with this and all your literary endeavors.
Due to the volume of queries I receive, I'm unable to provide a personal evaluation and/or further explanation of this decision.
Thank you, again, for giving me the opportunity to consider your work!
Sincerely,
Darryl
ER: 11-18-25 Form rejection
Thank you for querying me with _____, but unfortunately I'm going to have to pass. Please don't take this as a comment on your writing ability, because it isn't intended to be one. I wish you every success with this and all your literary endeavors.
Due to the volume of queries I receive, I'm unable to provide a personal evaluation and/or further explanation of this decision.
Thank you, again, for giving me the opportunity to consider your work!
Sincerely,
Darryl
hdansin
11/03/2025 01:09 PM
A polite no after 15 days.
YA Fantasy 78,000 words
YA Fantasy 78,000 words
C_C_Castle
10/22/2025 09:45 AM
Looks like Darryl is brand new at Caldwell. Seems like a great agent and is right up my alley. Excited to be among the first to query him!
Q: 9/20/25
Military Space Opera, 122k
Rejected: 10/22/25
This one stings--thought I had the exact submission he was looking for. Oh well.
Q: 9/20/25
Military Space Opera, 122k
Rejected: 10/22/25
This one stings--thought I had the exact submission he was looking for. Oh well.
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
10/09/2025 07:34 AM
Profile Update: Genres updated.
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- 10/09/2025 - Genres updated.
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ER: 11/18/25
Form letter, same as below