That's Just How Cool My Agent Is.

Maprilynne · Oct 30, 2007

My YA went out to ten editors yesterday. However, since my agent reps the author of the series that is currently number one in the country, her name gets things moved up to the top of the pile. We got a response back this morning. Less than twenty hours after receiving the MS. My agent totally rates!

On the downside, it was a rejection, which is why this thread is in this forum and not the other, yanno, happy one . . .

vfury · Oct 30, 2007

Too bad about the rejection, but that turnaround is kind of... amazing. Wow.

*continues crossing fingers for success*

David McAfee · Oct 30, 2007

Not to worry, Aprilynne.

This one is going to sell.

I can feel it!

stormie · Oct 30, 2007

That stinks, it got a rejection, but great that your agent is tops! And remember, your ms. is still out there. Fingers crossed for you.

Will Lavender · Oct 30, 2007

Bummer, Maprilynne. One of those ten is going to take the book on, though. I know it.

rugcat · Oct 30, 2007

My agent sent mine out to I think, five editors. First reply was in three days. Rejection. How could she, I thought.

It sold within a month though. You're not allowed to get nervous until nine of them pass, which isn't going to happen.

Maprilynne · Oct 30, 2007

Wow, *sniff* you are all so confident in me! I feel special. I admit, my confidence has taken a bit of a header today, but you all have *really* made me feel better. Thank you so much.

SarahinOhio · Oct 30, 2007

I'm glad you heard back so soon, at least. Waiting blows (says the girl still waiting for a response that should have come five months ago).

You're bound to get an offer, Aprilynne. You're just too damn good not to.

Keep your chin up, and get ready for that call.

Saundra Julian · Oct 30, 2007

Hang tough, sweetie...good news is coming!

Susan B · Oct 30, 2007

I bet you'll have good news soon! Fingers crossed....

WordGypsy · Oct 30, 2007

Can I just say your sig line for rejections is brilliant!

Calla Lily · Oct 31, 2007

Bummer, Maprilynne, but you know you've got what it takes. It'll sell!

maddythemad · Oct 31, 2007

Sorry to hear about the rejection, Aprilynne, but I have total confidence in you! Is this a new agent now or...?

Anyway, hope this book sells fast and furious, with a bidding war so nasty you'll be ducking out of the way, publishers charging past with baseball bats (and fistfulls of money) in their hands.

CaroGirl · Oct 31, 2007

Pshaw, my confidence takes a header every day. At least you have a great agent who's firmly in your corner. Keep on trucking and I'll bet you'll end up a winner!!

KTC · Oct 31, 2007

Sounds like you have a great agent and that great things are bound to come out of your relationship. I wouldn't worry about this rejection. Congrats on securing the hard working agent. I'm sure one of those 10 editors' replies will find a home in the accomplishments forum. Good luck.

clara bow · Oct 31, 2007

sorry to hear about the rejection, but at least you heard back quickly. that's gotta temper it...well maybe just a little. fingers crossed!

Susan Breen · Oct 31, 2007

Sorry. But you do still have nine out! Think good thoughts.

Maprilynne · Oct 31, 2007

Thanks again guys. To answer Maddy's question, yes, this is the same agent. I signed with her almost a year ago and she has stuck with me through one book not selling already. I'm very, very lucky to have her.

Hopefully, in a couple of months, she'll be lucky to have me.

David McAfee · Oct 31, 2007

Maprilynne said:
Wow, *sniff* you are all so confident in me! I feel special. I admit, my confidence has taken a bit of a header today, but you all have *really* made me feel better. Thank you so much.

Well, to be honest, Aprilynne...I only commented for the rep point. :tongue

David McAfee · Nov 1, 2007

David McAfee said:
Well, to be honest, Aprilynne...I only commented for the rep point.

...Yanno...'cause I'm such a dork, and all.

Just Me 2021 · Nov 2, 2007

That's really exciting, Maprilynne! One of these editors will take it. Keep believing.

Maryn · Nov 2, 2007

Hijacking, but only briefly... I watched your son reading on YouTube. Quite the testament to the value of phonics. I know adults who have never learned how to sound out a word like he's doing. None of them reads for pleasure, of course, which is a huge loss.

Maryn, who now returns you to our thread

Jack_Roberts · Nov 26, 2007

Hang in there!

If that author is who I think it is, I just finished her second book. Good stuff!
Anyway, good luck with the editors!

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