Alyssa Jennette

Q3. UrbFan. Humor/quirk can be great in a query, but not if it makes the plot hard to discern. Focus on facts, THEN style. Pass. #10QAJ

Q2. An illustrator. Good work, but not sure I want to take on illo-only clients right now. I'll keep it for further consideration. #10QAJ

Q1. It's REALLY hard to get interested when an author doesn't write a query and only offers an Am*zon link to a published book. Pass. #10QAJ

Q10. Literary fiction. I saw the word count and immediately deleted. Guys, we're not going read 140k, and neither will editors.. #10QAJ

Q9. An MG that should be a YA, and the writing is pretty opaque/overwrought. Pass. #10QAJ

Q8. I typically love twists on noir, but I'm not on fire for the writing here, and the stakes are invisible. Pass. #10QAJ

Q7. Thriller. Not really interested in the concept or wowed by the writing. Pass. #10QAJ

Q6. MG. Wow, what a good query! Brief, clear, and witty. Definitely taking a closer look. #10QAJ

Q5. NF PB. Intriguing, but a bit on the long side. Keeping for further consideration. #10QAJ

Q4. Women's Fiction/Romance. Not really something I rep, sorry! #10QAJ

Q3. YA. VERY similar to a book that already exists. Pass. #10QAJ

Q2. YA Fantasy. Lots of stuff I've seen before, I'm afraid. Pass. #10QAJ

Q1. This PB concept is trying to challenge gender issues, but ends up reinforcing them. Oops. #10QAJ