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Ms. Ali Herring

Spencerhill Associates

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Ali Herring

Spencerhill Associates

8126 Lakewood Main Street Suite #204
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Website:
spencerhillassociates.com
Twitter:
@HerringAli
AALA Member:
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:

Fiction

Action/Adventure
Chick Lit
Children's
Commercial
Contemporary
Crime/Police
Family Saga
Fantasy
  • Fantasy, Contemporary/Urban
  • Fantasy, Magical Realism
General Fiction
Historical
Horror
Humor/Satire
LGBTQ+
Literary Fiction
Middle Grade
  • Middle Grade, Contemporary
  • Middle Grade, Fantasy
  • Middle Grade, Historical
  • Middle Grade, Horror
  • Middle Grade, Mystery
  • Middle Grade, Science Fiction
Military/Espionage
Multicultural
Mystery
New Adult
Offbeat/Quirky
Religious/Inspirational
Romance
  • Romance, Category
  • Romance, Contemporary
  • Romance, Historical
  • Romance, Paranormal
  • Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Science Fiction
Speculative
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Western
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
  • Young Adult, Christian
  • Young Adult, Contemporary
  • Young Adult, Fantasy
  • Young Adult, Historical
  • Young Adult, Horror
  • Young Adult, Mystery
  • Young Adult, Paranormal
  • Young Adult, Paranormal Romance
  • Young Adult, Romance
  • Young Adult, Science Fiction

Non-Fiction

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Known Clients (current & past)
Kristy Acevedo
Mary Baader Kaley
Michelle Brown
Anne Christopher
Hillary Fazzari
David Forager
Rebecca Hodge
Kerry Johnson
K.C. Karr
Kurt Kirchmeier
Seann McQuarter
Sharon Mondragon
Mark Painter
Kellie Parker
Jon Peeples
Alex Ritany
Lora Senf
Anne Slease
Carrie Talick
Kellie Vanhorn
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
Aurlohk
03/23/2023 12:04 PM
Rejection received on 3/23/2023.

A short but polite rejection. Thank you for your time and consideration!
jonathanacohen
03/22/2023 06:34 PM
FQ: 2023/03/10
FR: 2023/03/22
90K adult fantasy

Thank you for the opportunity to read your work, [TITLE]. I'm sorry to say this is going to be a pass, but I always welcome the chance to consider your next project. Best of luck with other agents in the meantime.

Thank you,
Ali Herring
The Spencerhill Team
mvoskan
03/19/2023 06:23 PM
Form query 3/19/23
93K YA Contemporary fantasy
Catsamoa79
03/16/2023 06:27 PM
EQ: 3/25/23
ER: 3/16/23
Form letter
Lupine
03/15/2023 07:58 PM
Rejected at 107 days
MaraBlackledge
03/11/2023 05:07 PM
Query sent: 02/23/23
Rejected: 03/02/23

Adult fantasy
jessicapateris
02/28/2023 09:02 PM
FQ: 2/8/23
FR: 2/28/23

YA sci-fi 95k
ESoule
02/23/2023 12:38 PM
9/16/22 UPDATE on this one - I recently queried Ali with new work, and she replied to let me know she's still considering the new book and will look more closely when she has time, but complimented my writing and gave a very reasonable explanation for why she passed on the first one Amanda requested on her behalf. I thought it was very cool of her to reach out!
11/17/22 - FULL REQUEST ON NEW PROJECT!!!! (YA romcom 82k) This time she personally requested, enthusiastically. :) Trying not to get too excited.

Original Submission: YA Contemporary, 83k
Query 9/28/21
Full Request 11/29/21
Nudged 4/4/22
Rejection from Amanda, not Ali. 4/11/22
Amanda's rejection: "I requested this on Ali's behalf, and I really loved the voice and the family dynamics, and I recommended your manuscript to her for further reading months ago.

Unfortunately, Ali has a lot on her plate right now, and doesn't feel able to take on this project at this time.

Thank you for the opportunity, and good luck with other agents."


pulsar2023
02/22/2023 07:55 PM
FQ: 2/20
FR: 2/22

Sci-Fi 145K

Hi ______,
Thank you for the opportunity to read your work, _______. I'm sorry to say this is going to be a pass, but I always welcome the chance to consider your next project. Best of luck with other agents in the meantime.
Thank you,
Ali Herring
The Spencerhill Team
goodwillgirl
02/20/2023 03:24 PM
FQ 2-16-23
Generic form rejection 2-20-23, no personalization.
wanderinginfantasyland
02/20/2023 08:33 AM
FR right at two weeks. Fantasy 119k words.

Hi ______,
Thank you for the opportunity to read your work, _______. I'm sorry to say this is going to be a pass, but I always welcome the chance to consider your next project. Best of luck with other agents in the meantime.
Thank you,
Ali Herring
The Spencerhill Team
ClydeWilder
02/20/2023 08:07 AM
Rejection. Prompt. Polite. Appreciated.
ggshark
02/18/2023 07:45 AM
85k cyberpunk/thriller, rejected within 24 hours of submission. I actually appreciate a fast pass instead of a 6-month wait other houses use.

No hard feelings because of this.
writerneb
02/15/2023 09:25 PM
Rejected within 4 hrs
Utopiandreams
02/15/2023 05:58 PM
FQ 2/14
FR 2/15
MG CONF 68K
lnloft
02/15/2023 05:25 PM
Form Query: 2/14/23
Form Rejection: 2/15/23
116k military fantasy

I do appreciate the quick response.
TiedWithABo
02/12/2023 03:14 PM
Query: 2/1/23
Rejected: 2/12/23
YA urban fantasy
plutowski
02/12/2023 02:05 PM
Rejected
Patrick (Admin)
02/01/2023 07:51 PM
That's correct, Sensoo. This agency used to use a single QM account for all their agents and just recently went to individual accounts.
Sensoo
02/01/2023 03:56 PM
01/15/23: FQ
02/01/23:FR
This query response didn't update here, and I believe the form went to a group Spencerhill account, not Ms. Herring specifically. *I just checked and she switched accounts, so maybe that's what happened.
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Last Update:
01/15/2023 - Open to queries. Genres updated.
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