Q: 7/29 110k YA Fantasy
FR: 10/2

The form letter I received was slightly different than the one others have posted. Don't know whether he's recently changed it or if it contains slight personalization, but here it is:


Thank you so much for your query. I really appreciate the opportunity to read [TITLE], but unfortunately after careful consideration, I have decided to step aside at this time.

I receive upwards of 1,000 queries per month, many of which are well-written and/or seem quite interesting, but that ultimately don't feel like the perfect fit for me. So I do encourage you to keep querying. This is a highly subjective business, and there are so many wonderful agents at BookEnds and elsewhere who may feel differently. Your favorite author likely queried quite a bit before finding the right match (I know most of mine did!)

Please also feel free to query me again with a new project. To increase your chances, be sure to read my query form guidelines.

Thank you for thinking of me. I wish you the very best in your writing and publishing journey ahead.

Warmly,
Keifer

Q: 7/30/26
R: 10/2/26
73k Adult Literary Fantasy

QM: 7/24/2026
Form reject after 60 days

85k YA Horror Fantasy

Adult Sci-Fi/Fantasy 86k words
Q: 7/28/2026

contemp romance 62k words

Q 8-12-26
Polite form rejection 9/28/26