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A rejection letter… but still good!

Posted on August 20, 2018 by AllieAugust 20, 2018

Well… if I absolutely HAVE to get a rejection letter, I sure do like to get one that reads like this! Wishes in a Bottle looks to be a fun story and series for sure!  I think you’ve created an … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Search | Tagged query, rejection, validation

Speaking of confidence… an awesome rejection letter!

Posted on May 5, 2018 by AllieAugust 20, 2018

So the literary agent who had requested a partial of Wishes in a Bottle, has declined to request to see the rest… However!! It was such a great letter it made me want to stand up and cheer!!!! LOL! I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Search | Tagged confidence, query, rejection, validation

A request for a full manuscript!!!!

Posted on April 13, 2018 by AllieApril 26, 2018

OMG OMG OMG! I heard back from the agent who requested the first 3 chapters of SwanSong!!! I saw the email and was afraid to open it… I wept all down Messenger at my SecondLife mom because I was so … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Search, Sons of the Desert | Tagged query

It’s QUERY time!!!

Posted on March 5, 2018 by AllieApril 26, 2018

Today I’m sending out query letters to literary agents, starting out with Wishes in a Bottle since I’m so close to finishing that 3-book series. I’m a nervous wreck. I’m checking and double checking, and double checking my double checking … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Search, Business & Craft of Writing | Tagged query

Literary Agents who no longer send rejections

Posted on September 19, 2017 by AllieApril 26, 2018

In researching literary agents to submit to, I’ve noticed something very disturbing. A large number of them state that they will respond if they are interested in your query. If you don’t hear from them, they’re not interested. So um. … Continue reading →

Posted in Business & Craft of Writing | Tagged query

A rejection letter to cherish

Posted on July 8, 2017 by AllieAugust 20, 2018

Rejection letters are no fun, even if they’re nice. It’s depressing. But I got one from an agent, querying for my very first book, Truck Stop, back in 2000, that said: “There’s no question of your ability.  I think you … Continue reading →

Posted in Agent Search, Business & Craft of Writing, On Writing | Tagged query, rejection, validation

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