I got the phone call! Jessica has offered representation!!!! I talked with her for about 30 minutes later in the day and think we really click. I could not be more thrilled. Because I have the full proposal out with two other agencies, I have been in touch with them, but just so so so excited!
Anyone heard from Kim lately? Is she a no response is no?
It took her 5 months to respond on my first query. I queried her on a 2nd book 9/1 and haven't yet received a response.
I queried Jessica with a completed dystopian YA novel late last night (about midnight PST.) When I woke up this morning, maybe 8 hours later, I had an autoresponse saying it would take four weeks for a response, and then a second email that felt like a form letter to me asking for the first three chapters and synopsis. I emailed those, and several hours later I got an email from her that had no message.
Should I assume this is some kind of confirmation that my chapters were received, or email her back and let her know that the last email had no message?
I queried Jessica with a completed dystopian YA novel late last night (about midnight PST.) When I woke up this morning, maybe 8 hours later, I had an autoresponse saying it would take four weeks for a response, and then a second email that felt like a form letter to me asking for the first three chapters and synopsis. I emailed those, and several hours later I got an email from her that had no message.
Should I assume this is some kind of confirmation that my chapters were received, or email her back and let her know that the last email had no message?
I don't see any directions not to put query or submission in the subject header. I let her know I got a blank email last night, and this morning had another blank email. Not sure what to do! Do you think she got my submission and these are just auto-responses? Not sure what to do! Maybe I'll send her another email, without query or submit in the subject header, and ask?
Anyone heard from Kim lately? Is she a no response is no?
I'm pretty sure she tries to respond to each one. It just takes a while because there are so many, plus she's a busy mommy, too. ;-) I think we sometimes forget that agents are like us and have families and a life outside of writing.
She had my equery for almost four months before she responded. She passed on that particular project but asked what else I was working on because she loved my voice, so I sent a historical paranormal romance her way. She signed me for that book.
Two years later and we've parted ways due to my fantasy leanings (I moved outside the borders of her genre preferences), but I have nothing but the utmost respect for her.
I recommend her to ANYONE who's writing within the genres she's looking for. Once she's in love with a project, she puts her heart and soul into it. She works hard for all of her clients, has excellent connections, and is a genuinely sweet person, to boot.
Just be patient with her. It sometimes takes her a little while, but she's so worth it!
Thank you for your reply. I understand they have lives outside of work though. I just didn't know if she was like a lot of the agents who only reply if they're interested I've since found representation so all is well though!