TriadaUS Literary Agency

Cyia said:

(and I'm pretty sure the record is one - though it's usually for spammers.)

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That isn't the quote I wanted, but I just wanted to offer you and anyone else to follow me to Take it Outside because I really want to rip apart your red comments there.

All in good metaphysical sport.

JoshPatton said:

That isn't the quote I wanted, but I just wanted to offer you and anyone else to follow me to Take it Outside because I really want to rip apart your red comments there.

All in good metaphysical sport.

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Naaahhh, you really, really don't wanna do anything like that.

And, btw, speaking as a soccer coach, Dr. Stender's got more important things to do than agenting, anyway. He's one of the best coaches I've had the pleasure of watching work...

JoshPatton said:

Finally, correct me if I am wrong, but agents are salespeople who make money off others' products (Kind of like another local boy, Bill Mays) and who knows I may be brilliant and could have been a cash cow.

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Since you brought up my favrite home-boy Billy, I'll use him as an example. Billy started from the bottom up and learned "the rules of the game" and worked on perfecting his own style and skills which helped propel him to where he'd gotten.

You can't just send a chit-chatty email to an agent and expect them to judge your skills as a writer of *insert your genre here* from links to short stories or blogs or whatever. One killer project is what's going to get their attention unless you're established and have a strong selling backlist in lieu of a new project proposal.

JoshPatton said:

That isn't the quote I wanted, but I just wanted to offer you and anyone else to follow me to Take it Outside because I really want to rip apart your red comments there.

All in good metaphysical sport.

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Ok, I get it. This wasn't really about learning about how the industry works, so my bad for trying to educate. This is another one of those "I want it done my way, and I'll bitch and moan about anyone who dares to defy my wishes." I believe you'll find that those who have their hands on the checkbooks tend to define the rules.aYou can stamp your little feet and have a tantrum, but it won't change a thing about how the industry works. Good luck with that.

Okay, folks, back to topic.

Ok- not sure what to think about this one...

Sent query 7:55am, received "r" at 7:57am. Is that enough time to even read the query? (considering the time it took to get to him from my box to his and then his response to get back to me? all in less than 2 minutes?)

Wow. Speechless this morning.

Sure it's enough time -- saw your name, said, "Oh no, not that one," and hit the reply button....

Phantom Writer said:

Ok- not sure what to think about this one...

Sent query 7:55am, received "r" at 7:57am. Is that enough time to even read the query? (considering the time it took to get to him from my box to his and then his response to get back to me? all in less than 2 minutes?)

Wow. Speechless this morning.

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That's impressive. Could be an instant rejection - genre he doesn't represent, spectacularly huge or tiny wordcount, tired of inspirational stories about dancing cabbages, etc. Or your query came in while he was clearing out his inbox?

Traven- are you trying to say something about my name? Dang so much for witness protection.

Para how did you know I write about inspirational dancing cabbages? (kidding, of course)...

Inspirational dancing cabbages are the new vampires.

That's awesome news- I'll be on the NYC Bestsller list soon. Viva La Cabbage'

Make 'em zombie inspirational dancing cabbages and you can't miss!

Ooohhh zombie's.... Now we are talking. Sounds like a love story. See? Dr. Stender doesn't realize what he is missing.

Queried Dr. Uwe today and received a rejection 10 minutes later.
Ouch.

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He was so kind when I was querying Bad Ice, so I'll give him a try with The Yearbook. It seems he has a couple of fiction sales since I last dealt with him.

Did something happen that I don't know about? Uwe is usually so good about answering queries within a couple of weeks. I queried Feb. 5th & nudged Feb 22nd. Nothing.

Even if he's not interested in my women's fiction, he was so helpful when I queried Bad Ice, I'm rather concerned.

Tri? He was your agent, right? PM me if you have any insight.

Chumplet, I PMed you.

tri

Thanks, Tri. I wish Uwe all the best.

Okay, from what I've been able to gather, Uwe might be on a promo tour in Hollywood with one of his clients. He also flies to Germany at times, because he has family and associates there. Those are the times I do remember that he was temporarily unavailable.

I would just sit tight. He won't be MIA for long.

Tri

triceretops said:

I would just sit tight. He won't be MIA for long.

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Just until the 15th. Got an auto-reply saying he would be out of town until the 14th and to re-send on the 15th.

mtrenteseau said:

Just until the 15th. Got an auto-reply saying he would be out of town until the 14th and to re-send on the 15th.

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Oh, I never got that auto-reply. Thanks for the update.

mtrenteseau said:

Just until the 15th. Got an auto-reply saying he would be out of town until the 14th and to re-send on the 15th.

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Apparently he's checking e-mails from wherever he is - I got a very short but personal rejection letter this morning.