Jordy Albert

Q1: The 1st chapter opens w/character being chased, but context isn't clear, so it's difficult to invest in the story. Pass #tenqueries

Q10: MG paranormal-ish(?). Really specific audience in mind...writing didn't pull me in. Pass #tenqueries

Q9: I'm not really considering Mysteries at this time. Pass #tenqueries

Q8: YA Speculative fic. Pacing is a bit uneven-didn't become grounded in the pages. Also, more telling vs showing. Pass #tenqueries

Q7: YA dystopian. Tough genre to stand out in right now. Pages seems fragmented and started in the wrong place. Pass #tenqueries

Q6: Please no "Dear Sir/Madam" emails. Make sure you specify which agent you're querying. Pass #tenqueries #querytip #pubtip

Q5: query doesn't really say anything about the story, and I didn't love the writing. Pass #tenqueries

Q4: Premise isn't my cup of tea. Pass #tenqueries

Q3: Submission sent as attachment. Pass #tenqueries

Q2: historical fantasy. The hook wasnt strong, and I didn't become invested in the pages. Pass #tenqueries

Q1: historical fantasy. Voice changes from third to first. Pass. #tenqueries

Q10: YA sci-fi. Interesting premise, but the beginning felt rushed and it was difficult to get grounded in the world. Pass. #tenqueries

Q9: Another submission sent as attachment. Unfortunately, we do not open attachments unless requested. Pass. #tenqueries

Q8: YA contemporary. Query was addressed to an agent @ another agency. Pass. #tenqueries.

Q7: MG. No query. A bit long for MG. The voice didn't sound MG. Pass. #tenqueries

Q6: Paranormal is a bit of a tough sell right now. Premise didn't really grab my attention. Pass. #tenqueries

Q5: Submission only asked if we represent screenplays. Unfortunately, at this time we're not looking at screenplays. Pass. #tenqueries

Q4: Literary fiction. I'm not currently representing this genre. Pass. #tenqueries

Q3: Horror. I'm not currently representing this genre. Pass. #tenqueries

Q2: Submission sent as attachments. Unfortunately, we do not open attachments. Pass. #tenqueries