Ms. Marlene Stringer
Stringer Literary Agency
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General
Marlene Stringer
Stringer Literary Agency
P.O. Box 111255
Naples, FL 34108
- Website:
- www.stringerlit.com
- Twitter (X):
- @MarleneStringer
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Book Club
Commercial
Crime/Police
Family Saga
Fantasy
• Fantasy, Contemporary/Urban
• Fantasy, Magical Realism
Historical
Mystery
Romance
• Romance, Category
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Historical
• Romance, Paranormal
• Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Thrillers/Suspense
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Thriller/Suspense
Non-Fiction
none
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Known Clients (current & past)
Virginia Baker
Randi Barrow
Melissa Blanco
Alex Bledsoe
Emily Bleeker
Jennifer Blom
Jen Blom
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Jeff Buick
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Trish Cook
Michelle Diener
Charlie Donlea
Cj Dushinski
Jt Geissinger
Gary Ghislain
Alyxandra Harvey
Erica Hayes
Joyce Henderson
Carol Hipperson
Charlie Holmberg
Suzanne Johnson
Emily King
Kristin Kisska
Shari Maurer
Caitlyn McFarland
Beth Orsoff
Alex Prentiss
Susannah Sandlin
Medeia Sharif
Luanne G. Smith
Gabi Stevens
Stephanie Thornton
Bethany Wiggins
Geoffrey Wilson
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
VictoriaM
10/10/2024 03:13 PM
Q 10/07/24
Historical Fiction 94K
Form Rejection 10/10/24
Historical Fiction 94K
Form Rejection 10/10/24
Mildlymary
09/22/2024 11:16 AM
QM: 6/16/2024
Full Request: 6/18/2024
Rejection: 8/25/2024
OUCH...not sure where I'll go next. I have gotten this kind of rejection for books that later went on to get published by a small publisher or self published and sold a few thousand. What does it all mean? Wish it wasn't so hard to get agents to at least share with writers. But the data speaks for itself...how could they? I mean, some of these people allow themselves to receive thousands of queries in a month. Even the more realistic people (those who shut down queries every couple of weeks until they catch up) get hundreds a month.
I have editors, and they are qualified, but it doesn't matter. What they like, agents don't seems to like. And readers seem to like a lot of my work--even the stuff I consider my lesser works. Sigh. I get it. The real meaning of the rejection below is that she can't be certain she'll make money on it. These guys are the gatekeepers for traditional publishing. And that's that.
Still, if I had more money, and could afford more advertising, I could sell more books, no matter who published them. I know because I've done it. But, financially, I only break even, maybe get a little ahead.
Below is the MS rejection.
Thank you for allowing me to review BLANK, of which I've now read a significant partial.
Unfortunately, the story didn't demand I read on, and so I must pass.
Thank you for thinking of me. I wish you all the best with your writing.
Full Request: 6/18/2024
Rejection: 8/25/2024
OUCH...not sure where I'll go next. I have gotten this kind of rejection for books that later went on to get published by a small publisher or self published and sold a few thousand. What does it all mean? Wish it wasn't so hard to get agents to at least share with writers. But the data speaks for itself...how could they? I mean, some of these people allow themselves to receive thousands of queries in a month. Even the more realistic people (those who shut down queries every couple of weeks until they catch up) get hundreds a month.
I have editors, and they are qualified, but it doesn't matter. What they like, agents don't seems to like. And readers seem to like a lot of my work--even the stuff I consider my lesser works. Sigh. I get it. The real meaning of the rejection below is that she can't be certain she'll make money on it. These guys are the gatekeepers for traditional publishing. And that's that.
Still, if I had more money, and could afford more advertising, I could sell more books, no matter who published them. I know because I've done it. But, financially, I only break even, maybe get a little ahead.
Below is the MS rejection.
Thank you for allowing me to review BLANK, of which I've now read a significant partial.
Unfortunately, the story didn't demand I read on, and so I must pass.
Thank you for thinking of me. I wish you all the best with your writing.
Oaocran
09/19/2024 02:00 PM
QM: 9/10
FR: 9/15
97k YA Fantasy
FR: 9/15
97k YA Fantasy
SadieJL
09/19/2024 12:06 PM
Form Rejection:
Upmarket 68K
Took 3 days! appreciate the speed
Thank you very much for your query, which we have read with interest. Unfortunately, the project does not seem right for this agency, and we are sorry that we cannot offer to serve as your literary agent.
We also apologize for the form rejection. The sheer number of queries we receive prevents personalization in order for us to respond in a timely fashion.
We wish you all the best in finding more suitable representation, encourage you to query widely, and thank you for giving us the opportunity to consider your work.
Sincerely,
The Stringer Literary Agency LLC
Upmarket 68K
Took 3 days! appreciate the speed
Thank you very much for your query, which we have read with interest. Unfortunately, the project does not seem right for this agency, and we are sorry that we cannot offer to serve as your literary agent.
We also apologize for the form rejection. The sheer number of queries we receive prevents personalization in order for us to respond in a timely fashion.
We wish you all the best in finding more suitable representation, encourage you to query widely, and thank you for giving us the opportunity to consider your work.
Sincerely,
The Stringer Literary Agency LLC
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- Last Update:
- 04/30/2024 - Open to queries. Genres updated.
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