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Hi all! I finished my YA manuscript after 2... 3 years (I can't remember anymore.. haha) of research, writing and polishing. I made this account to get some guidance and support, as my first batch of about 5 queries came back with all form rejects. So I figure I better start posting on other posts in query letter hell.
But I'm a little concerned I might be on the bad side of a trend, or my book might be a bit particular to market. It's set in 1912 in a traveling circus, and it's speculative... And illustrated. Not graphic novel style, but more like Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar children incorporates visuals, or The Invention of Hugo Cabret (If you're curious about my art, it's at theshimmeringcircus.deviantart.com). My illustrations are in the style of vintage posters and portraits, as I'm a portrait artist. Some are based off of vintage photographs.
Im wondering if my query letter or first pages have issues, or if it's just a hard sell, or if there are too many circus books out there lately. I thought it would be unique with the illustrations, but I don't think agents have been interested enough to even view my page.
Anyways, if you have any thoughts or just want to say hi, please do!! Thanks
But I'm a little concerned I might be on the bad side of a trend, or my book might be a bit particular to market. It's set in 1912 in a traveling circus, and it's speculative... And illustrated. Not graphic novel style, but more like Miss Peregrine's Home For Peculiar children incorporates visuals, or The Invention of Hugo Cabret (If you're curious about my art, it's at theshimmeringcircus.deviantart.com). My illustrations are in the style of vintage posters and portraits, as I'm a portrait artist. Some are based off of vintage photographs.
Im wondering if my query letter or first pages have issues, or if it's just a hard sell, or if there are too many circus books out there lately. I thought it would be unique with the illustrations, but I don't think agents have been interested enough to even view my page.
Anyways, if you have any thoughts or just want to say hi, please do!! Thanks