.Instead of ruby slippers, Callie's red Prada pumps are the transportation device to another world: the year 1815 in London.
Great hook, huh? It's definitely a book we'll have to discuss on the blog in the near future. (Reminder: we're reading IF I STAY by Gayle Forman right now, to discuss and review next week.)
So how do I know Mandy Hubbard knows I exist?
BECAUSE....
My query was randomly chosen for her week-long query workshop at her blog: AUTHOR/AGENT MANDY HUBBARD: QUERY WORKSHOP DAY 3
Here's what she said about it:
So... overall? A very strong query. It's nicely personalized for me, introduces a character with a strong internal conflict, and showcases a plot in which there's plenty at stake. The word count and age range is right on target.
It might be a teeny bit brief-- perhaps we could get a little more of a sense of the character beyond his desire to be a do-gooder, but at the end of the day, this will probably still garner requests.
It's slightly more boy-oriented than I typically gravitate toward, but I would probably still request it to see if the voice would win me over to the dark side. :-)
I'm giddy right now.
Okay (moment over), back to writing.
Okay I just went over to Mandy's blog and read your query and I LOVE IT! It's completely awesome, and will garner you many, many requests when you're ready to query.
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Thank you! I am pretty thrilled with the response. I sent you an email, btw.
ReplyDeleteToo cool! I saw that query on her blog and thought something about it sounded familiar.
ReplyDeleteYeah! It's the coolest thing to happen to me so far. I hope the buzz from this lasts all the way until I get an offer of representation...however long that is. :-)
ReplyDeleteI saw your query over at Mandy's blog this morning and thought it was awesome. So quirky and well written. Congrats! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you! I loved coming across your blog today, and am now a follower. Not only do we have similar taste in books, but you've got some serious drawing talent! Can't even express how jealous I am. Happy to meet you.
ReplyDeleteOkay, this is totally adorable. :-) *feels like a rockstar*.
ReplyDeleteI hope you send your manuscript over when it's ready! Include the query in the email to refresh my memory, but just go ahead and attach the full as a word doc. Looking forward to the read!
Mandy
You bet I will! And thank you for the encouragement! As you well know, writing can be lonely and difficult. And this was a timely boost to my morale.
ReplyDelete*sighs happily and skips back to her manuscript*
Fabulous Katrina!!! I especially liked the wording of it will "still garner requests"!!! Too fun !!!!! Congrats!!!!
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