Myrsini Stephanides

After #tenqueries requested 1 full YA. Over last 6 month there’s been a spike in multiple pov narration. Getting tired of it. #querytip

Q10: urban ya pitched as a retelling of a classic. Well crafted query but not to my taste. #pass #tenqueries

Q9: graphic novel with horror & paranormal elements. Not for me. Pass. #tenqueries

Q8: literary fiction with paranormal elements. Query is okay but paranormal generally doesn’t appeal to me. pass. #tenqueries

Q7: upmarket thriller told in multiple pov. Query is clever but cliched. Opening pages are weak. Pass. #tenqueries

Q6: women’s fiction about middle aged protagonist returning to a small town. Query & 1st few pages weren’t memorable. Pass. #tenqueries

Q5: NA about secrets in a small town. Smart query but premise doesn’t feel fresh & 1st 5 pages didn’t grab me. Pass. #tenqueries

Q4: offbeat YA love story told in multiple pov. No sample included but requesting full based on strength of query. #tenqueries

Q3: YA mystery about family secrets. Query left me disoriented. First 3 pages weak. Pass. #tenqueries

Q2: adult fiction about unemployed musician searching for meaning in his life. Query didn’t keep me interested. Pass. #tenqueries

Q1: experimental lit fiction with plot centering around a touring band. Query is dense. No sample pages. Pass. #tenqueries

No requests made after today's #tenqueries. A lot of great submissions but unfortunately none that were quite right for me. #subjectivity

Q10: Contemporary YA about a girl who must choose between 2 boys. Poorly written query. Pass. #tenqueries

Q9: NF about social media that weaves tweets with narrative. Query is unclear. Sample is confusing. Pass. #tenqueries

Q8: Contemporary YA retelling of a classic play. LOVE the idea but not the sample pages. Pass. #tenqueries

Q7: Contemporary YA about a boy who goes to great lengths to get on a reality tv show. Didn't connect with query or sample. Pass #tenqueries

Q6: Adventure/Mysteries series set in western Europe. Query is very dense. Read 2 pages of sample. Pass #tenqueries

Q5: Illustrated contemporary YA. Query is gimmicky & more confusing than captivating. 1st 5 pgs not great. pass. #tenqueries

Q4: YA told in multiple POV based on a true story. Very excited by query but had a tough time with the sample. Pass. #tenqueries

Q2 got lost in the ether. Lit fiction with speculative Sci Fi elements. Strong query but 1st five pages too dry. Pass. #tenqueries