Laura Crockett

Q1: A Contemporary. While the concept was neat, the writer demanded money for representation. Nope! Pass. #tenqueries

Q10: YA fantasy, though the query sounds more like adult paranormal romance. Stilted dialogue in sample. Pass. #tenqueries

Q9: YA fantasy. Query implies all characters are pet animals. Know your audience! Pass. #tenqueries

Q8: Picture book. Don't rep. Pass. #tenqueries

Q7: One of those "Have you ever imagined...?" "What would you do if...?" queries. Like essays, don't pitch with questions. Pass. #tenqueries

Q6: WF. Half the query was about why this manuscript may never get published. Be bold, confident (not cocky) when pitching! Pass #tenqueries

Q5: A fantasy. Unique concept, query suggests it lacks overdone fantasy tropes. Beautiful, engaging writing in sample. Partial. #tenqueries

Q4: YA fantasy, response to a MSWL. High concept, but language was so lofty, not sure what I read in sample (major bummer). Pass #tenqueries

Q3: No query, just "here you go!" with attached 10 chapters. Follow submission guidelines! Pass. #tenqueries

Q2: YA contemp. Neat pitch. Sample started in the wrong place -- let me get to know your character before diving into plot. Pass #tenqueries

Q1: Commercial fiction. Lots of explaining -- not a pitch. Later called crime fic AND nonfic memoir. What genre IS it? Pass. #tenqueries

Q10: A hist thriller. Strong query, fierce and humorous protagonist, polished voice in the writing sample. Partial. #tenqueries

Q9: YA contemp / horror. Word count for the ms less than a novella! Pass. #tenqueries

Q8: A Fantasy. Interesting premise. Writing sample contained an infinite number of adverbs, to the point of distraction. Pass. #tenqueries

Q7: Chapter book, which I don't represent. Also, ALL THE COLORFUL TEXT. Keep things professional! Pass. #tenqueries

Q6: Memoir, which I don't represent. Very angry, wanting to prove a point to the world, I think. Big ol' pass. #tenqueries

Q5: YA contemp. Boy-centric, humorous, witty writing. Full! #tenqueries

Q4: YA fantasy. I'm not sure what happened in the query. Writing sample didn't clear things up. A bit TOO vague & lyrical. Pass. #tenqueries

Q3: YA urban fantasy. Really neat and original concept with some retelling elements. Writing didn't grab my attn in sample. Pass #tenqueries

Q2: YA dystopian. Pass. #tenqueries (sigh)