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[Agency] Loretta Barrett Books

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Absolutely legit. Absolutely first-rate. Rejected me in record time.
 

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Yep, Soccer Mom- me too. My form letter said my project didn't resonate with her. Don't know why the word "resonate" makes me laugh, but I get my kicks where I can!
Best of luck to you Nacho!
 

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I'm just shopping around now for agents. :D But thanks!
 

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Queried her today. It's two years later but I'll let you know :)
 

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I tried to send her a query by email, and it bounced. Anyone else ever have that happen? I am wondering if her email box is full, does that mean they are not getting read. For those of you who have heard from her, did you email? Thanks.
 

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Met her at a conference couple years ago. She asked for 80 pages of each of two completed novels. About 6 weeks later sent a thoughtful rejection letter on both. Explained what she liked and did not about each one. The one she liked better has since landed a very good agent. So, all together, very professional and her instincts were in line with other reputable agents. I don't know about her sales history and clout with publishers except from the usual sources. g.
 

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I am still having my emails to her bounce back. Has anyone else experienced this with her?
 

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All of my emails to her bounced. This has occurred for the last few months. Any other way to reach her?
 

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I equeried (query + synopsis) her on Aug. 22 at [email protected] and it went through. No response yet, though.
 

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Has anyone ever heard of Nick Mullendore at Loretta Barrett Books? I don't find any info on him at PM or AQ, but he does show up in P&E. Anybody know anything about this guy?
 

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Great, thanks! (wondering why he didn't show up when I searched AQ?)

So has anyone had any dealings with him (Nick Mullendore, I mean). I can't find any sales/client history/info for him anywhere...
 

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Loretta Barrett books

E-queried yesterday and bounced back. Resubmitted today and bounced again. Anyone received a response indicating why?
 

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Loretta Barrett books

I called the agency and asked why their emails bounce back - spoke to a very helpful person. Very possible it's the type of email address the submission comes from and I was advised to try from a different email account. I set another one up and e-queried again with no bounce-back.
 

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No response to my e-query; it's been almost 3 months.
Plan to snail mail another agent.