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Query Quick-Around Group Information And Schedule
QUERY KICK-AROUND RULES AND SCHEDULE
Queries accepted from Premium members ONLY.
PLEASE EMAIL AE ROUGHT, or post on the COMMENT WALL, to schedule your query! Please do not post queries until you have scheduled your query with AE. Any query posted and not previously scheduled will be deleted! Also, please remove your query once you have incorporated the feedback given and no later than three weeks after the original post. All queries will be deleted three weeks from the original post date.
Fight Card lists are usually be posted on Sundays, sometimes earlier.
FIGHT CARD SCHEDULE:
MAY:
5/6/13 Amy Trueblood, Loreil Jarvis, Heather Strum, Lindsey Frydman
5/20/13 Tracey Neithercott,
Discussion Forum
ALIVE: YA sci-fi
Started by Tracey Neithercott. Last reply by Tracey Neithercott May 21. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Wonderful query critiquers, thanks in advance for all of your feedback! :)Dear [Agent Name],[Personalized info here]Sixteen-year-old Alex Martin lives in a perpetual state of almost-dead. Frequent…Continue
TO SAVE MY LIFE - Lindsey Frydman
Started by lindsey frydman. Last reply by Eliza Tilton May 21. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Here's my current query. I appreciate any feedback!Dear Awesome Agent,Aiden is the Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Lab’s greatest creation, hidden behind steel walls. But something went…Continue
Realistic MG: THE BEACH-BUM INVENTOR
Started by Heather Strum. Last reply by Heather Strum May 11. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Hi All,Thanks for helping out with this query. The XXX below is because I still haven't decided what the details will be, so please ignore. ~ HeatherDear Agent:Twelve-year-old Jordie Hodgefeltner…Continue
A LITTLE BIRD TOLD ME by Loriel Jarvis (YA Contemporary)
Started by Loriel Jarvis. Last reply by Loriel Jarvis May 9. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Thanks so much in advance for your feedback :-)Here's the query as it stands. I can't use my real name for my writing due to some fairly anachronistic veterinary laws in Australia, so please, nobody…Continue
FIGHTING CHANCE - YA THRILLER
Started by Amy Trueblood. Last reply by Amy Trueblood May 6. 4 Replies 0 Likes
I've had a few bites with this query, but feel like it still needs some fine tuning. Would love any and all feedback. Dear Agent x, As I know you are currently accepting young adult submissions, I…Continue
Thank you so much!!!! I am so excited to get some feed back on our Query :) I thank you all for your time and suggestions ahead of time
Started by Abigail Ketner. Last reply by Amy Trueblood May 5. 4 Replies 0 Likes
Dear XXXX: As a representative of some of the most talented authors in the young adult genre, as well as a being a great proponent of debut novels, we thought you may be interested in our dystopian…Continue
MIND RIFT YA Supernatural Thriller
Started by Elizabeth Arroyo. Last reply by Elizabeth Arroyo May 3. 6 Replies 0 Likes
I started playing connect the dots with this and can use a fresh pair of eyeballs...or more. =)Thanks!XXXDear Awesome Agent,After reading your interview/post/tweet on XXX , I thought you might be…Continue
Jason Willow - Y/A Paranormal Action
Started by Gareth Craig Mottram. Last reply by Gareth Craig Mottram Apr 6. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Dear (name of agent/publisher) I am looking for representation for JASON WILLOW - a demon-based, paranormal action novel aimed at the YA/Crossover market. I am targeting both genders - anyone who…Continue
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Comment by Sandra S. Rice 17 hours ago -
Hi. Can I get my new query on for comments?
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Comment by Dawn Brazil on Monday -
Hi! I'd like to schedule my query for a kick-around, please. Thanks!
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Comment by Megan Golden on May 22, 2013 at 2:03pm -
Hello! I would like to schedule my query for a kick-around. Thanks! :)
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Comment by Tracey Neithercott on May 20, 2013 at 1:32pm -
Perfect. Thank you!
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Staff Comment by AE Rought on May 20, 2013 at 11:37am -
I can give you a slot today, Tracey! If that's too soon, please let me know.
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Comment by Tracey Neithercott on May 19, 2013 at 9:21pm
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I'd like to schedule my query for the kick-around. Thank you!
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Staff Comment by AE Rought on May 4, 2013 at 4:20pm -
Okay, Lindsey. I'll add you to Monday's Fight Card.
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Comment by Loriel Jarvis on May 4, 2013 at 6:40am -
Yes please! Thanks :-)
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Comment by lindsey frydman on May 3, 2013 at 7:52pm -
Hi! I'd like to schedule a query. :) Thank you.
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Staff Comment by AE Rought on May 3, 2013 at 6:23pm -
Hey, Kickers. Apparently, Ning decided it hated me for a while... Sorry about missing the fight Card requests!
Loriel, do you still want a slot?
Amy, I'm make sure your on Monday's card.
Anyone else I missed? Gimma a holler on this page. It seems more inbox friendly.
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