Laura Crockett

Q10: Suspense. Not for me, but also had INTERESTING use of CAPS randomly PLACED throughout + didn't follow sub guidelines. Pass. #tenqueries

Q9: YA Contemp. Compelling, something I haven't seen before (in a good way), EXCELLENT voice in sample. Partial. #tenqueries #querywin

Q8: Queried all of Triada (no). Was more interested in sharing a board game version of the novel than the novel (no). Pass. #tenqueries

Q7: Fantasy. Not sure if author is pretending to be the character or...? Unprofessional. Poor writing for target audience. Pass. #tenqueries

Q6: Psychological thriller. Nothing about this is for me. Look at the other Triada agents. Pass. #tenqueries

Q5: YA F. Fascinating magic system, familiar yet unique, non-Euro feel. Great comp titles. Good voice. Partial. #tenqueries #querywin

Q4: WF. A cut-and-paste, only-the-names-changed version of Forman's LEAVE ME. Comp titles OK, near plagiarism isn't. Pass. #tenqueries

Q3: YA Contemp. Solid premise, diversity excellent, but the writing sample needed a lot of TLC, edits, and polishing. Pass. #tenqueries

Q2: F. Angry girl assassin assigned to protect prince she means to kill. How will this stand out in sea of similar plots? Pass. #tenqueries

Q1: YA. Contemporary or urban fantasy or sci fi? Not sure, and the premise doesn't seem quite sure what aims to be either. Pass. #tenqueries

Q10: WF. Has a very Southern Kate Morton feel to it. Partial. #querywin #tenqueries

Q9: SF. Spent more time defending 3rd person POV than on pitching the project. Pass. #tenqueries

Q8: "Mystery set in X. Characters try to solve mystery." TIP: A query is like a book jacket. Show me why I should read it. Pass. #tenqueries

Q7: Chick lit. Overuse of italics and capitalized words in query and sample. Like exclamation points, use sparingly. Pass. #tenqueries

Q6: HF. 200K. Male comes of age due to an affair (or two...potentially three). Not for me at all. Pass. #tenqueries

Q5: YA Fantasy. Answers MSWL call for QUEEN OF BLOOD-like world-building. Partial. #querywin #tenqueries

Q4: WF. Graphic domestic violence. This screams TRIGGER WARNING for me, and therefore I must pass. #tenqueries

Q3: YA Contemp. Sample contained unrealistic dialogue. Listen to how your target audience speaks to others. Pass. #tenqueries

Q2: Fantasy. Pitched the tone of a series, w/o any MC to follow. TIP: Pitch 1 book, w a cast/MC, & "series potential." Pass. #tenqueries

Q1: YA Fantasy. Baby boy loses mother. Fast forward. At 16 he gains magical powers. How will this stand out/be unique? Pass. #tenqueries