I began querying agents for my YA Fantasy novel, Empire of Shadows, back in October. I've gotten a few kind rejections, one full MS request, but most never responded. I sent out another round today, and I am exhausted. So many agents who felt like a good match for my writing and story were closed … Continue reading Querying
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On Rejections
Over the past month, I've sent out about 30 queries for the first book in my new fantasy series, A Thief in the Castle. (It's a working title.) So far, I've heard back from 16 of those agents. Guess what? Every one came back a rejection. And I know, "A rejection from one is not a … Continue reading On Rejections
Query Process #3
I've starting the query process for that epic fantasy series I haven't been able to stop working on since October 2017. I finished draft 5 of the first book last night. It's exciting to think that this novel may be the one that boosts me into the traditionally published world, that it might be the … Continue reading Query Process #3