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Q3: Adult sci-fi with confusing premise. Pass. #tenqueries

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Q2: Dense first paragraph and very confusing plot. Pass. #tenqueries

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Q1: Girl hides alien baby, but no clear reason why, or plot summary. Pass. #tenqueries

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Q10: WWII bio of author's grandfather. I'm sure it's an amazing story...but that war is full of amazing stories like this one. #tenqueries

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Q9: MG. Author tries to be funny, came off sounding a lot like a dad who embarrasses his daughter at a sleepover party. Pass. #tenqueries

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Q8: Author's query letter was more or less a statement of her political beliefs and I have no idea what the book is about. Pass. #tenqueries

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Q7: Horror about a group called The Broken. I just feel like there are a lot of "The [Adjective]"s out there already, you know? #tenqueries

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Q6: Mystery, and it's good...but nothing really stands out about it. I need to be sucked in right away, and I wasn't here. Pass #tenqueries

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Shawn Krest @ShawnKrest
@alecdshane Speaking for us writers, I'd be interested in knowing how many pp you read of each of the #tenqueries before deciding.It depends, honestly; sometimes a few pages is enough, sometimes I read the full 10 I ask for. Other times, I know right away. #tenqueries

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Q5: MG mystery based around old Navajo mythology, written by a Navajo author. Sounds really cool. Will request. #tenqueries

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Q4: This novel is 148,000 words. That's about twice as long as a debut should be. Pass. #tenqueries

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Q3: MG fantasy. In general, with a few exceptions, I'm not the biggest fan of kingdoms, realms, castles, and princes. Pass. #tenqueries

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Q2; MG novel told in verse. These kinds of books are extremely tricky, and not quite in my wheelhouse. Pass. #tenqueries

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Q1: After acknowledging my terrorist fatigue, author submitted a terrorist thriller, assuring me THIS one was different. Pass. #tenqueries

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Alyssa Jennette @AlyssaJennette
Q9. YA. Unusual plot and voice for YA, so I see crossover potential here. I definitely want to see more pages. #10QAJQ10. YA. Definitely too long, and I'm really not interested in a clumsy-perfect protagonist. Pass. #10QAJ

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Alyssa Jennette @AlyssaJennette
Q8. YA. Interesting, but a better fit for my coworker. Off it goes! #10QAJQ9. YA. Unusual plot and voice for YA, so I see crossover potential here. I definitely want to see more pages. #10QAJ

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Alyssa Jennette @AlyssaJennette
Q7. PB. Cool concept in theory, but the execution could be snappier. Pass. #10QAJQ8. YA. Interesting, but a better fit for my coworker. Off it goes! #10QAJ

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Alyssa Jennette @AlyssaJennette
Q6. YA. Private school, superpowers, murder, and puzzles? I'M DOWN. #10QAJQ7. PB. Cool concept in theory, but the execution could be snappier. Pass. #10QAJ

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Alyssa Jennette @AlyssaJennette
Q5. YA. On the short side. Hooky, but derivative. I'm not super-wowed. #10QAJQ6. YA. Private school, superpowers, murder, and puzzles? I'M DOWN. #10QAJ

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Alyssa Jennette @AlyssaJennette
Q4. YA. Fantasy is effective when the rules are clear. If I can't figure out the hierarchy/laws/expectations, I'm not sold. #10QAJQ5. YA. On the short side. Hooky, but derivative. I'm not super-wowed. #10QAJ


