Ms. Jill Marr
Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency
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General
Jill Marr
Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency
1155 Camino Del Mar, PMB 515
Del Mar, CA 92014
- Website:
- dijkstraagency.com
- AALA Member:
- No
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Chick Lit
Commercial
Crime/Police
Historical
Horror
LGBTQ+
Multicultural
Mystery
Romance
• Romance, Category
• Romance, Comedy
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Historical
• Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Speculative
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Non-Fiction
Biography
Business/Finance
Cultural/Social Issues
Current Affairs/Politics
Food/Lifestyle
Health/Fitness
History
How To
Humor/Gift Book
Journalism
LGBTQ+
Multicultural
Narrative
Nature/Ecology
Parenting
Pets
Pop Culture
Psychology
Relationship/Dating
Religion/Spirituality
Science/Technology
Self-Help
Sports
True Adventure/Crime
Women's Issues
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Known Clients (current & past)
Martha Biondi
Janie Chang
Harlan Coben
Nancy L. Cohen
Lexi George
Jennifer Gunter
Bradley Harper
Mark Johnson
Kathy Kriger
Jen Lancaster
Mallory Marlowe
Elle Marr
Jay Michaelson
Dee Phelps
Robert Pobi
Lisa See
Leanne Shirtliffe
Denise Shull
Rose Sutherland
Jaden Terrell
Marielle Thompson
Victoria Vantoch
Doulas A. Wissing
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
KT1525
03/22/2023 07:30 AM
FQ: March 20
FR: March 21
100k Sci-Fi
FR: March 21
100k Sci-Fi
AnneAlcott
03/10/2023 03:58 AM
96k romcom.
FQ: 02.15.2023
FULL REQUEST 2 hours later. Sent right away.
Fingers crossed.
Offer of representation 21.02.
I accepted Jill's offer and I am excited to announce that I am now represented by her.
FQ: 02.15.2023
FULL REQUEST 2 hours later. Sent right away.
Fingers crossed.
Offer of representation 21.02.
I accepted Jill's offer and I am excited to announce that I am now represented by her.
angelsteele
02/28/2023 03:27 PM
FQ: 10/31/2022
Nudge: 01/31/2023
02/28/2023: She posted on Twitter today that she is seriously behind on some of her responses so I'm going to give it another month before I close it out. Hope this helps for anyone else who has been waiting more than a few days!
Nudge: 01/31/2023
02/28/2023: She posted on Twitter today that she is seriously behind on some of her responses so I'm going to give it another month before I close it out. Hope this helps for anyone else who has been waiting more than a few days!
Jennifer13
02/27/2023 07:31 PM
FQ: 2/25/2023
Full Request: 2/27/2023
94K Upmarket Fiction
Full Request: 2/27/2023
94K Upmarket Fiction
starfish15
02/22/2023 08:47 AM
super congrats to AnneAlcott :D
Roll_4_Initiative
02/19/2023 10:51 PM
Queried 2/19/23
Adult suspense with plus sized protagonist with amateur sleuthing in a haunted mansion.
Adult suspense with plus sized protagonist with amateur sleuthing in a haunted mansion.
Kellie_Riek
02/15/2023 02:39 PM
I've noticed big gaps in this agent's queries. Is she purposely ignoring them or pick and choosing as she goes? I queried this year so I know I'm far out from a response
SeaSalt
01/26/2023 09:13 AM
@angelsteele and @authorcupcake and @Writerkehr
Same thing here as well Q: 11/27/22 with no reply
Same thing here as well Q: 11/27/22 with no reply
Writerkehr
01/11/2023 07:01 PM
@angelsteele and @authorcupcake:
Same boat. Q: 11/30/22 with no reply.
Same boat. Q: 11/30/22 with no reply.
authorcupcake
01/11/2023 10:00 AM
Thanks @angelsteele for the info.
angelsteele
01/10/2023 09:41 PM
@authorcupcake I queried on 10/31 and still have not gotten a response. And she’s requested from me before.
authorcupcake
01/10/2023 09:38 PM
I queried on 12/04/22, and for some reason never got a response.
I see Jill has answered almost all queries in that time, the recent ones getting quicker response.
Did my query fall through the cracks?
I am thinking it got lost somewhere
I see Jill has answered almost all queries in that time, the recent ones getting quicker response.
Did my query fall through the cracks?
I am thinking it got lost somewhere
rigrug
01/10/2023 09:27 PM
Query 1/9
Rejected about 90 minutes after
Somewhat-better-than-form response.
Rejected about 90 minutes after
Somewhat-better-than-form response.
emilyrpinifay
01/05/2023 07:00 PM
FQ: 1/5/23, same day FR. Form letter, but very kind.
99k lgbtq+ adult romcom
99k lgbtq+ adult romcom
DanielleDauthor
01/05/2023 11:24 AM
FQ: 01/05/23, same day rejection. Possibly the best rejection I've received yet.
kelseybee18
12/28/2022 10:15 AM
79K historical romantic suspense (adult)
FQ 12/27 at 7:30 PM
FR 12/28 at 1:24 AM!! That's a first, and the fastest pass I've had yet. I hope she's not actually reviewing queries that late in the evening. Sent the same lovely form rejection others have pasted below. She seems wonderful.
FQ 12/27 at 7:30 PM
FR 12/28 at 1:24 AM!! That's a first, and the fastest pass I've had yet. I hope she's not actually reviewing queries that late in the evening. Sent the same lovely form rejection others have pasted below. She seems wonderful.
1edpsf1
12/24/2022 11:46 AM
QM: 5Aug
Rejection: 24Aug
Dear ---,
Thank you for your email. While XXX sounds interesting, I don’t think it is right for my list at this time.
I appreciate your querying us and wish you good luck in finding the right agent who can successfully champion your work.
Sincerely,
Jill Marsal
Rejection: 24Aug
Dear ---,
Thank you for your email. While XXX sounds interesting, I don’t think it is right for my list at this time.
I appreciate your querying us and wish you good luck in finding the right agent who can successfully champion your work.
Sincerely,
Jill Marsal
Sapphire_Demoness
12/21/2022 12:55 AM
Form query: 13th December 2022
Form rejection: 21st December 2022
"Thank you for thinking of me with (BOOK TITLE) but the project does not look like a fit for me at this time. I'm being extremely selective with fiction these days and this is a very subjective decision on my part. So I'm sure another agent or editor will feel differently. Thank you for considering me and best of luck with your future queries.
82K Adult Rom-com
*After thoughts: If the agent is 'being extremely selective on fiction', should they kindly specify this on their profile. Thank you.*
Form rejection: 21st December 2022
"Thank you for thinking of me with (BOOK TITLE) but the project does not look like a fit for me at this time. I'm being extremely selective with fiction these days and this is a very subjective decision on my part. So I'm sure another agent or editor will feel differently. Thank you for considering me and best of luck with your future queries.
82K Adult Rom-com
*After thoughts: If the agent is 'being extremely selective on fiction', should they kindly specify this on their profile. Thank you.*
jjjetplane26
12/14/2022 09:27 AM
This rejection hurt.
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- 11/30/2022 - Genres updated.
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Email Rejection: 3/22/23
I did not receive a form rejection and got some really good advice. Jill made me feel like she actually read the query and took it into consideration. That means a lot me.
Dear Terry,
Thank you for thinking of me with __________. It looks great but unfortunately, the project does not look like a fit for my list. It feels like it's better suited for the young adult market, so I think you should try some agents who rep YA, I'm sure someone will snap it up.
Thank you for considering me and best of luck with your future queries.
Sincerely,
Jill