Okay, last time I posted (on the old prologue thread) I didn't make any friends so I don't know how this will be received. But hopefully the dust has settled as I have a question that I'm seeking advice on.
Today I received a rejection from an agent on my mainstream novel. I'd originally had a previous rejection on a mystery novel from a different agent at the same agency. THAT agent (though she declined representing me) did send a very encouraging response. The only reason I didn't approach her again with my new work was that it was a completely different genre, which seemed more suited to the agent who rejected me today. Now THIS agent referred me back to the first agent, that I should submit my current work to her. My fear is that the (mystery) agent might feel slighted that I chose a different agent for my second submission. I'm also wondering, why didn't the second agent just refer my work directly to the first agent? Presumably they're in the same office, or is that a breach of protocol. (Don't know as I'm still an unpublished novelist; don't know all the inner workings) Should I bother resubmitting my mainstream novel to the original agent I dealt with at that agency? Am I wasting my time to think she might consider my work? I presume that if I do send it in, I should reference the "referral" I received from the second agent. But I don't want to come off as "presumptuous."
As for the brouhaha with my initial posts on that "other thread" I apologize if I ruffled feathers. Didn't intend to. But I've been under alot (ALOT) of stress lately so maybe I came off a little snitty. Sorry.
Today I received a rejection from an agent on my mainstream novel. I'd originally had a previous rejection on a mystery novel from a different agent at the same agency. THAT agent (though she declined representing me) did send a very encouraging response. The only reason I didn't approach her again with my new work was that it was a completely different genre, which seemed more suited to the agent who rejected me today. Now THIS agent referred me back to the first agent, that I should submit my current work to her. My fear is that the (mystery) agent might feel slighted that I chose a different agent for my second submission. I'm also wondering, why didn't the second agent just refer my work directly to the first agent? Presumably they're in the same office, or is that a breach of protocol. (Don't know as I'm still an unpublished novelist; don't know all the inner workings) Should I bother resubmitting my mainstream novel to the original agent I dealt with at that agency? Am I wasting my time to think she might consider my work? I presume that if I do send it in, I should reference the "referral" I received from the second agent. But I don't want to come off as "presumptuous."
As for the brouhaha with my initial posts on that "other thread" I apologize if I ruffled feathers. Didn't intend to. But I've been under alot (ALOT) of stress lately so maybe I came off a little snitty. Sorry.
