I Don't Know What to Think......

joyce · Jun 3, 2007

At this moment I feel very frustrated! I had an agent read a partial 5 weeks ago, then requested a full 24 hours later. I just received an e-mail from her stating "thanks for the submission, but she did not accept christian fiction at this time". I don't think she read it because there is nothing christian about my manuscript at all. If anything it would more than likely get the church upset. I don't know if I should e-mail her back and state this fact, or just let it go, knowing she never read any of it.

joyce · Jun 3, 2007

So I could not stand it so I emailed her back. She answered me promptly, stating my beginning threw her off and she gave it to one of her editors who said it walked a line of social parameters but was great fun to read and he enjoyed it. She stated she thought it was good and my sex scenes were hot and if she could help let her know. She just did not think her agency could sell it at this time. I guess it's not the worst thing to hear, but gosh I want an agent........................at least my sex scenes were hot. Cry Cry

MDSchafer · Jun 3, 2007

Agents only take on one or two new clients a year so don't sweat it. I know its frustrating to get close and miss but at least you got close.

jhtatroe · Jun 3, 2007

It sounds like you did the right thing emailing the agent. You got some good feedback and an offer of future help!

Branwyn · Jun 3, 2007

Yeah, that was alot of great feedback. I know ultimately it sucks because it's still a sorry, no.

joyce · Jun 3, 2007

Thanks everyone. I know she could have just wrote it sucked, please go away. This is my first official rejection from someone requesting more of my work, and this is my first manuscript I've tried to sell. I guess I better just chin up and get over it..........and resubmit.

Maprilynne · Jun 3, 2007

Hot sex!

That's what I call a compliment!

Sorry about the rejection, but good for you for having the guts to e-mail her back when you were sure it was a mistake. Sounds like you got soe decent feedback.

Saundra Julian · Jun 4, 2007

Hang in there, sweetie.....yes, starting sending it out again!

ccarver30 · Jun 4, 2007

In the big picture, it sound like a positive! Plenty of more agents in the sea!

Susan B · Jun 4, 2007

Sorry to hear. It's disappointing--but really an encouraging response, since you are just at the beginning of this process. Keep going, and good luck!

Susan

joyce · Jun 4, 2007

Thanks again everyone. You guys are the best! I keep saying to myself.....hot sex scenes, hot sex scenes. Perhaps I should just add some more "hot sex scenes" and push the book as erotica.

Susan B · Jun 4, 2007

joyce said:
Thanks again everyone. You guys are the best! I keep saying to myself.....hot sex scenes, hot sex scenes. Perhaps I should just add some more "hot sex scenes" and push the book as erotica.

Now that's an idea. I've often thought that if I'd added some hot sex scenes to my memoir it might have found a publisher by now. Of course that would have turned it into a novel

Susan

talkwrite · Jun 4, 2007

Joyce: You got a sweet critique, you can ride on that breeze now. Yes resubmit because there are so many agents out there that must hear from you! And change your user name to Smokinghotwriter! :snoopy:

ccarver30 · Jun 4, 2007

joyce said:
Thanks again everyone. You guys are the best! I keep saying to myself.....hot sex scenes, hot sex scenes. Perhaps I should just add some more "hot sex scenes" and push the book as erotica.

Oooh baby!

Please write a scene with me and <<< him. Thanks!

joyce · Jun 4, 2007

As good as he looks, I would do a sex scene with him..........or I mean write a sex scene with him.

ink wench · Jun 4, 2007

Sorry about the rejection, but that's great feedback! Have you considered writing erotica? Sounds like you got talent!

WordGypsy · Jun 4, 2007

I think that was an AWESOME response that you got! Not only did they take the time to prove that they read your work but they also pointed out the stronger parts. And they pointed out that "they" couldn't sell it, which implies that someone else could. Get out there!!!! You're on a good path it would seem! Congrats!!! (PS. Where do I sign up to be written into those scenes you're writing w/ that avatar??! Count me IN!)

janetbellinger · Jun 4, 2007

sorry about the rejection but keep submitting

joyce · Jun 4, 2007

Ocarver I'm thinking of your avatar and writing a scene for all of us out there that want him.

ccarver30 · Jun 4, 2007

joyce said:
Ocarver I'm thinking of your avatar and writing a scene for all of us out there that want him.

Yes please! He is my male MC in my novel.

I Don't Know What to Think......

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