Natascha Morris

Q4: YA Fantasy. Query is confusing. I don't understand the world and when I dropped into the sample, confusion got worse. Pass. #tenqueries

Q3: PB. I am troubled by the name; it reads differently than the author intended. Writing is also not where i would like to see it. Pass. #tenqueries

Q1: PB. Lovely individual lines, but together what's the story? They don't come together as beautifully as they do when separate. Pass. #tenqueries

Q10: PB. It's nice. I can see it being a book. But ultimately,this just doesn't have the pop my list needs right now. Reluctant pass.

Q9: GN. I want a graphic novel so badly, but this not quite my cup of tea. I am being picky so for that reason it is a pass.

Q8: YA Fantasy. The writing lacks the sophistication I like to see in my YA Fantasy. Author might do better with a younger audience, but this is not for me. Pass.

Q7: YA Fantasy. The comps had my attention, but then the writing fell way below expectations. Pass.

Query tip: comps can speak to more than just plot. They can be writing comps as well.

Q6: PB. I've seen work from this person before. After multiple mss, I've come to the conclusion, I am just not a good fit for their collection of work. Pass.

Q5: PB. The writing is not geared for the appropriate audience. Reads more like a novel. Most new PB writers have the same mistake going on. Pass.

Q4: YA Retelling. Nope. There are a few classic children's books that I don't enjoy and therefor am not a fan of retellings for. Just not a good fit at all. Pass.

Q3: YA Fantasy. Voice is off and the writing, while strong, also makes me feel like my wheels are spinning (not a good thing). Pass.

Q2: MG. I can tell from the query I am not going to be a fit for this. Took a look at sample and the voices sounds more contemporary than I would like.

Q1: YA romance. Alternating timelines. -_- The writing wasn't capturing me and the query didn't compel me. Pass.

Q9: Pitch sounded great, but the pages leave me feeling bored. YA Pass. #tenqueries #pitmad

Q8: I want book like this, but this is not it. The whole package is not as strong as it could be. YA Pass. #tenqueries #pitmad

Q7: Historical MG. The writing feels forced to me. I want HF that feels authentic and pulls me in. Pass. #tenqueries #pitmad

Q6: Nope. Not interested in this one. (It's not #pitmad) PB Pass. #tenqueries

Q1: Looking at the sample, the story starts in the wrong place and as such is not as strong as it could be. YA Pass #tenqueries #pitmad

Q9: Meh. Not capturing my interest. Pass on YA. #tenqueries

Q5: The writing has improved, but the telling actually shows me you need more experience before I am ready to request more. #tenqueries