Ella Kennen
@EllaTalks
Literary Agent
Kidlit, graphic novel, and NF Literary Agent @CorvisieroLit , #WeNeedDiverseBooks advocate, writer of #pubtips /#querytips and blogger @RateYourStory
51 Queries
27 Tips

Q5: MG retelling mashup. Normal premise, window-dressed. Strong beginning, petered out. Pass. #tenqueries

Ella Kennen
@EllaTalks
Literary Agent
Kidlit, graphic novel, and NF Literary Agent @CorvisieroLit , #WeNeedDiverseBooks advocate, writer of #pubtips /#querytips and blogger @RateYourStory
51 Queries
27 Tips

Q4: MG. Comedy. Nature. Magic. MC is 12, should prob be 10, but voice is great and hook is strong. Requesting partial. #tenqueries

Ella Kennen
@EllaTalks
Literary Agent
Kidlit, graphic novel, and NF Literary Agent @CorvisieroLit , #WeNeedDiverseBooks advocate, writer of #pubtips /#querytips and blogger @RateYourStory
51 Queries
27 Tips

Q3: NF PB. Love narrative/creative NF PBs, but this was too telling. Also, too much of a regional focus. Pass. #tenqueries

Ella Kennen
@EllaTalks
Literary Agent
Kidlit, graphic novel, and NF Literary Agent @CorvisieroLit , #WeNeedDiverseBooks advocate, writer of #pubtips /#querytips and blogger @RateYourStory
51 Queries
27 Tips

Q2: NA memoir. Always a tough sell. No mention of platform, doesn't really say why we should care about THIS story. Pass #tenqueries

Ella Kennen
@EllaTalks
Literary Agent
Kidlit, graphic novel, and NF Literary Agent @CorvisieroLit , #WeNeedDiverseBooks advocate, writer of #pubtips /#querytips and blogger @RateYourStory
51 Queries
27 Tips

Q1: CB. Cute, well-written, but author didn't include word count + doesn't feel high-concept enough. Pass. #tenqueries

Myrsini Stephanides
@myrrr
Literary Agent
Founder of @Arc_Literary Books. Carson. Cats. Music. Food. Fun.
2 MSWL
32 Queries
2 Tips

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

Myrsini Stephanides
@myrrr
Literary Agent
Founder of @Arc_Literary Books. Carson. Cats. Music. Food. Fun.
2 MSWL
32 Queries
2 Tips

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

Myrsini Stephanides
@myrrr
Literary Agent
Founder of @Arc_Literary Books. Carson. Cats. Music. Food. Fun.
2 MSWL
32 Queries
2 Tips

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

Myrsini Stephanides
@myrrr
Literary Agent
Founder of @Arc_Literary Books. Carson. Cats. Music. Food. Fun.
2 MSWL
32 Queries
2 Tips

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

Myrsini Stephanides
@myrrr
Literary Agent
Founder of @Arc_Literary Books. Carson. Cats. Music. Food. Fun.
2 MSWL
32 Queries
2 Tips

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

Myrsini Stephanides
@myrrr
Literary Agent
Founder of @Arc_Literary Books. Carson. Cats. Music. Food. Fun.
2 MSWL
32 Queries
2 Tips

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

Myrsini Stephanides
@myrrr
Literary Agent
Founder of @Arc_Literary Books. Carson. Cats. Music. Food. Fun.
2 MSWL
32 Queries
2 Tips

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

Myrsini Stephanides
@myrrr
Literary Agent
Founder of @Arc_Literary Books. Carson. Cats. Music. Food. Fun.
2 MSWL
32 Queries
2 Tips

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

Myrsini Stephanides
@myrrr
Literary Agent
Founder of @Arc_Literary Books. Carson. Cats. Music. Food. Fun.
2 MSWL
32 Queries
2 Tips

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

Myrsini Stephanides
@myrrr
Literary Agent
Founder of @Arc_Literary Books. Carson. Cats. Music. Food. Fun.
2 MSWL
32 Queries
2 Tips

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

Myrsini Stephanides
@myrrr
Literary Agent
Founder of @Arc_Literary Books. Carson. Cats. Music. Food. Fun.
2 MSWL
32 Queries
2 Tips

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

Jordy Albert
@bluedragonfly81
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @BookerAlbertLit | Lover of dogs, books, and tea. Total fangirl. #mugiwarapirates #worldpeace
20 MSWL
1 AskAgent
341 Queries
24 Tips

Q5: YA. Sci fi? Pages are a bit confusing. I felt like the narrator was talking at me. Pass. #tenqueries

Jordy Albert
@bluedragonfly81
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @BookerAlbertLit | Lover of dogs, books, and tea. Total fangirl. #mugiwarapirates #worldpeace
20 MSWL
1 AskAgent
341 Queries
24 Tips

Q4: Contemp. romance. Writing didn't hook me. Premise isn't my cup of tea. Pass. #tenqueries

Jordy Albert
@bluedragonfly81
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @BookerAlbertLit | Lover of dogs, books, and tea. Total fangirl. #mugiwarapirates #worldpeace
20 MSWL
1 AskAgent
341 Queries
24 Tips

Q3: YA Sci fi. Premise is too familiar. Pass. #tenqueries

Jordy Albert
@bluedragonfly81
Literary Agent
Literary Agent @BookerAlbertLit | Lover of dogs, books, and tea. Total fangirl. #mugiwarapirates #worldpeace
20 MSWL
1 AskAgent
341 Queries
24 Tips

Q2: YA. Lit. Fiction. Query/summary & word count too long. Pass. #tenqueries