Queries 2-11 update the fourth
Got a rejection from one of my Big 5 agents this evening.
However, rather than tearing out my hair and sobbing, my spirits were actually lifted a little bit.
-He wrote to me on a Sunday night, traditionally one of those pesky "weekend" days when agents hibernate and don't answer email.
-He included a short but comprehensive critique of the novel including some fairly glowing comments.
-He read the whole thing.
-It was a personal rejection, which I'm sure all of you know is rare as crap and to be highly prized.
-The basic message of the reject was "It's not you, it's me", which I found oddly sweet.
I'll post his name once this query thing is all said and done, but this agent is a stand-up guy and anyone who writes epic fantasy would be lucky-lucky-lucky to land him.
However, rather than tearing out my hair and sobbing, my spirits were actually lifted a little bit.
-He wrote to me on a Sunday night, traditionally one of those pesky "weekend" days when agents hibernate and don't answer email.
-He included a short but comprehensive critique of the novel including some fairly glowing comments.
-He read the whole thing.
-It was a personal rejection, which I'm sure all of you know is rare as crap and to be highly prized.
-The basic message of the reject was "It's not you, it's me", which I found oddly sweet.
I'll post his name once this query thing is all said and done, but this agent is a stand-up guy and anyone who writes epic fantasy would be lucky-lucky-lucky to land him.
Sorry to hear about the rejection, but mucho mucho luck on the latest requests! :)
(Can I email you about the identity of the latest request? The timing's too coincidental so I think I know who it is?)
Posted by
Anonymous |
8:09 AM
Yeah, go ahead and email and I'll spill names :)
Posted by
Luna |
11:01 AM
Dude, that sounds soooo encouraging; if one agent read the whole thing, others will, too, and one of them is bound to fall in love!
Sounds like you have written a fantastic novel! I can't wait to hear how everything turns out!
Posted by
Anonymous |
11:17 AM
Well. I'm also apparently illiterate because I can't decipher what I wrote down for your email addy. D:
Is it bawhite_[restofemailaddyhere]?
Posted by
Anonymous |
3:10 PM
bawhite_wolf@yahoo.com :)
Posted by
Luna |
4:51 PM