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I got a partial request on my first ever query! I know it doesn't mean much and I'll still likely be rejected (especially given that this agent prefers literary and has never taken on fantasy), but it makes me feel that at least I did something right on the query letter and first five pages.
That's wonderful news! It does sound like you have a great query, which is half the battle. 
You may be right about this particular agent, but this means your query has a great chance of getting past the more SF/F oriented agents. If you want a list of fantasy agents I've got a pretty good one, just drop me a PM
Er, but what I came here to say was:
KAREN JOY FOWLER TALKS ABOUT SETTING IN SF&F
You may be right about this particular agent, but this means your query has a great chance of getting past the more SF/F oriented agents. If you want a list of fantasy agents I've got a pretty good one, just drop me a PM Er, but what I came here to say was:
KAREN JOY FOWLER TALKS ABOUT SETTING IN SF&F
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Thanks Mishell. I have a large list of fantasy agents on the Query Tracker site that I am using. If you know any good ones that aren't on there and do accept email queries I would love to know about them!
Knight Tour, you might cross reference with AgentQuery. They give a little more information which may help you target the kind of fantasy you write.
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I wrote about having a national character in a fantasy world - http://tedacross.blogspot.com/2010/06/type-of-people.html
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It's Character Interview Blogfest day, so I interviewed the main character in my epic fantasy - http://tedacross.blogspot.com/2010/06/interview-with-lord-midas-welby.html
Super exciting day for the Clarion Blog: Russell Galen, literary agent to Mercedes Lackey, Diana Gabaldon, and many others, has a chat about why SF&F writers should consider a series. http://bit.ly/aBOnc0
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Hi, knight. Please add martianchess.com to the list.
It's all about the Edgar Rice Burroughs Mars novels, with an emphasis on the game of Jetan, and the upcoming John Carter of Mars movie.
It's all about the Edgar Rice Burroughs Mars novels, with an emphasis on the game of Jetan, and the upcoming John Carter of Mars movie.
Another cool post today about, among other things, why certain aliens might make great TV repairmen. http://bit.ly/9vDJMt
Finally, this novel is going to... you know... exist in some form. But I need help!
http://mishellbaker.wordpress.com/2010/06/27/lacing-up-my-sneakers/
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Some friends and I have started a blog about women and science fiction.
RocketGirls: http://rocketgirls.typepad.com
RocketGirls: http://rocketgirls.typepad.com
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Pitch Slapped ran an interview with me today. I think it's a great idea to give new writers some exposure. http://februarywriter.blogspot.com/2010/07/bru-interviews-you-ted-cross-man-of.html
For any fantasy (or sci fi) writers who have settings in castles or fortresses, I'm blogging about Eastern European castles. I have a few castles up there already, with more to come as I get caught up and continue my holiday.
I'm trying to give a strong sense of the layout, mixed with a little history, so folks including fortifications in their writing can see more than an overhead shot or a few random interior shots.
I hope to have guest bloggers to fill in the gaps between my trips to Europe. So if anyone is keen, let me know. Any fortification will do, as long as you give a good sense of the area.
I'm trying to give a strong sense of the layout, mixed with a little history, so folks including fortifications in their writing can see more than an overhead shot or a few random interior shots.
I hope to have guest bloggers to fill in the gaps between my trips to Europe. So if anyone is keen, let me know. Any fortification will do, as long as you give a good sense of the area.
I love love love this blog and have bookmarked it! Too bad you don't have any pics of Predynastic Egyptian style huts... sigh
Started my new blog today. http://noguessing.blogspot.com/
First entry is on the state of the high fantasy market, inspired by the thread in here.
First entry is on the state of the high fantasy market, inspired by the thread in here.