3 Seas Literary Agency

Meira said:

There is a closed thread on this agency, but there seems to be a discussion about another agency in the replies.

http://www.threeseaslit.com/contactus.html

Michelle Grajkowski
Cori Deyoe

On P&E - Dollar sign only next to Grajkowski

Anyone had any experience with them?

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I have known a number of people who've worked with Michelle. Like any other agent, some people are a better fit with her than others.

But she's completely legit.

Susan G.

I sent her a snail mail query package in July and didn't receive a rejection until late December.

I once sent a query letter, the first three chapters, a full synopsis and a SASE (as stated on her website) and it took take about 8+ months to get form rejection. Though their website does state "Please be patient as we are reading as fast as we can."

I agree with Susan-- totally legit.

Ms Grajkowski's AQ profile page doesn't reflect this change yet, so I thought I'd share:

*** NEW Submission Guidelines ***


Fiction:
Please email the first chapter and synopsis.

Also, be sure to include the genre and the number of words in your manuscript, as well as pertinent writing experience in your cover letter.

Non-Fiction:
Please email your full non-fiction proposal including a query letter and your first chapter. If you are uncertain how to prepare a non-fiction proposal, there are many books available on this subject.

Children's Books:
YA and Middle Grade: Please follow the fiction guidelines above.
Picture Books: Please email the complete picture book text.

Any ideas on response times for e-queries? I sent a query letter and 1st chapter via email on 6-10-08 and still haven't heard anything. I'm assuming it's a no response reject.

I just sent one on September 5th but it may be a while before I hear anything (if I hear anything! Here's hoping ).

I queried them July 21--no answer.

I equeried Michelle on June 27. Still waiting . . .

Email query on June 6th. Still no response. However, I had two offers this week and have accepted a fantastic one.

shameless said:

However, I had two offers this week and have accepted a fantastic one.

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Fantastic news! Congrats!

Sonarbabe said:

Fantastic news! Congrats!

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Thanks so much! It's been a long time coming and a boatload of R's, but I'm thrilled.

Congratulations!

Branwyn said:

Congratulations!

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Thanks!

callalily61 said:

Congrats!

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Thanks! You folks are all so nice and so supportive!

It dawned on me I didn't name my agent. Oopsie. If you want to talk about her, we'll have to switch to the Curtis Brown thread. Maureen Walters in my agent now, and I couldn't be more pleased.

Woot! Awesome news! Congrats, Shameless!

MissLadyRae said:

Woot! Awesome news! Congrats, Shameless!

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Thanks!! I'm still walking a few feet off the ground.

I queried Michelle on 8/31, so I guess I have a ways to wait!

Congrats, Shameless! Way to go!

Erin said:

I queried Michelle on 8/31, so I guess I have a ways to wait!

Congrats, Shameless! Way to go!

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Thanks, Erin!

Good luck with Michelle! I loved her presentation with Anna DeStefano (sp?) at nationals. She also represents a friend of mine, and she has great rapport with her clients.

Congratulations! I missed your original post, so I'm off a few days, but I bet you are still a few feet off the ground!

Melia said:

Congratulations! I missed your original post, so I'm off a few days, but I bet you are still a few feet off the ground!

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Thanks, and yes. I still get a little skip in my heart beat when I get an email from her.

Shameless, heartfelt congratulations.

For those who are waiting for a response from Michelle G specifically, she was out of town at ACFW's national conference most of last week. She gave a good recap of what they're looking for, I'm told--I was on volunteer duty at the time.