Nicest Rejection I've had

[RK Wallis]

So I went through Querytracker and specifically started with agents who respond quick. I sent a query last night and woke up to this:

Dear Rachel,

Thank you for submitting A POISON FOR WINTER to me. I truly loved the concept, it's a bit too similar to another manuscript I already represent, and I never want to pit my authors against one another in a crowded market. Unfortunately, this is a pass. Please know that this has nothing to do with your concept or the quality of your writing - I love what you've done here and wish I could represent every good book to come across my desk.

Keep querying! I'm cheering for you.
Vicky Weber

 

[Pamela Jo]

So I went through Querytracker and specifically started with agents who respond quick. I sent a query last night and woke up to this:

Dear Rachel,

Thank you for submitting A POISON FOR WINTER to me. I truly loved the concept, it's a bit too similar to another manuscript I already represent, and I never want to pit my authors against one another in a crowded market. Unfortunately, this is a pass. Please know that this has nothing to do with your concept or the quality of your writing - I love what you've done here and wish I could represent every good book to come across my desk.

Keep querying! I'm cheering for you.
Vicky Weber

I agree with her totally about the concept. But what a Mensch!

 

[RK Wallis]

I agree with her totally about the concept. But what a Mensch!

makes me wonder that it's a form rejection, but even if it is, it's still a nice one...

 

[Pamela Jo]

makes me wonder that it's a form rejection, but even if it is, it's still a nice one...

Well there can be different form rejections. I would have a special one for the people I feel should be encouraged.

 

[E G Logan]

makes me wonder that it's a form rejection, but even if it is, it's still a nice one...

If only there were more agents like that out there.

 

[LJ Beck]

What a wonderful response. I don't really look at it as a rejection. I think it's wonderful encouragement. Well done and praise well deserved.

That would be a great one for the "rejections" thread we said we were going to start... lol