Responding to the most recent comments: I queried another agent (different agency) who said they typically respond within eight weeks. I nudged at twelve weeks and didn't hear anything back. I assumed it was a CNR but left it open and then received a full request at five months. It does say Katie responds to all queries on the agency website, so I'm wondering if it's just taking longer than usual? I nudged her at twelve weeks but haven't heard back yet. Will keep you guys updated if I do.

@HaleyMcClendon @KNILMRDS --- SAME!!! Queried in January, messaged her May 9 to ask if I could resubmit with my new material (and/or nudge her about my original query.)

I'm not saying you or anyone else needs to follow my lead on this, but I've decided to give her another 8 weeks to respond to either my message or my original query. If I haven't heard back by then, I'm taking it as a no and moving on to another Curtis Brown agent.

I hate to say it, but this is becoming one of those situations where I'm asking myself, "Is this the right agent for me?" Not that it's personal or reflective of her skills. I just think maybe it's indicative that she would have a hard time giving me and my book the attention I need being a first-time writer.

PLEASE keep us updated if you hear anything back. It would give hope to a fellow writer wading through the query trenches.
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@HaleyMcClendon I did the same. Submitted historical (72k) on Jan. 26, and then resubmitted with a new opening on March 17. Still haven't heard back.

Query Sent: 2/22/25
Literary historical 90K
No reply yet, so I messaged her on 5/12/25 because I've since rewritten the opening of the book and asked if she would like the new pages if my query has not yet been seen. I haven't heard back. I'd like to submit to other agents there, and I'm past her window. She's such a good match for my MS that I really hesitate to withdraw.

Q: 5/17/25
MG Fantasy: 75k