2 APR 2025: Cold-Queried him via e-mail with this subject line: Query – Absurdist Vampire Noir with LGBTQ+ & Found Family Themes – Kerry Ann Boyko – This Is Bat Country.

w.count: 113,000 (114,000 after revisions)

Response 15 minutes later asking for the full manuscript. I mentioned this was my first time. Realized I could clean the manuscript up more after I sent it (this is my first time trad-pub.) He gave me more time and a chance to resend. I sent a revised manuscript 7 APR 2025. Acknowledged receipt.

Seems nice so far.

2/10/25 Hist Fic 146k

I’ve been with Mitchell for a year and a half. Everything was going smoothly until six months ago when he abruptly stopped communicating with me. It was peculiar because he used to respond to my emails almost immediately, or at the very least, within the same day. Suddenly, all communication ceased about six months ago. I reluctantly decided that I had no other choice but to send him a final email, effectively ending our professional relationship. To my surprise, he responded almost immediately again, apologizing for the months-long silence and blaming it on Outlook. I shrugged it off. He asked me not to leave and reiterated his desire to sell my book. Another shrug. All of this is to say that having an agent in hand is better than two in the bush. Finding Mitchell was a lengthy process, and my book is a challenging one to sell. I still believe he’s courageous for taking it on. I’m glad we’re communicating again. I sincerely hope he can successfully sell my book this time around. People, including agents, deserve a second chance. I’m fully on board with this do-over.

Query Email: 6-26-24
Follow-up Email: 1-27-25

94K Historical Fiction

Q: 8/12
Full request: 8/13
Offer of rep: 12/23
Accepted: 1/10

I’ve read all the comments below about sporadic responses/ghosting, but that wasn’t my experience. He’s responded to all of my emails, most same day—especially after offering rep.