Help! Nudge letters to agents

[Rachel Caldecott]

Pretty sure I've made that noise too... You need wine... Lots of wine and a good book.

I hope you hear back soon, and that it's a positive response!

Thank you <3

 

[Rich.]

I hope you hear back soon, and that it's a positive response!

I hope so too, Rachel! I've got everything crossed for you!

 

[Rachel Caldecott]

Thank you. Everything? My mind boggles.

 

[Rich.]

Crossed like a church-full of penitents on judgment day morning.

 

[Katie-Ellen]

Heheh. Penitents with very bad consciences.

 

[Paul Whybrow]

 

[Rich.]

There's more to life than being happy!


[The link is to an article from The Atlantic]

 

[Rachel Caldecott]

Darn it, just got this... Where's the gong? Shame. Ding, ding. Shame. Ding, ding.

"Thank you so much for sending us ROSENDALE.

I did enjoy reading ROSENDALE, but I’m really sorry to say that it’s just not right for me as an agent. As you know, we are limited in the number of authors that we can sign up and, for that reason, we are only taking on clients whose work absolutely makes us want to shout from the rooftops! As you can imagine, there is not a huge number of such books and, while I like your writing, it doesn’t quite make it into that category for me. So I’m sorry to be emailing with disappointing news, but it isn’t enough for an agent to like your work, they really need to love it in order to do it, and you, justice!

I wish you all the very best of luck with your writing, Rachel. Thank you again for thinking of us."

 

[KateESal]

Awwwwwwwwwww............

Boo, that is a shame.

*sisterly hug*

Commiz

 

[Rich.]

Awwwwww, indeed! I don't care how thick your skin is, rejection hurts. Commiserations, Rachel. And more hugs from me.

 

[Katie-Ellen]

Boooo.
Never nice.
Bad luck this time.
Very kind email.
I hope you'll be kind to yourself.


Onwards.

 

[Kitty]

Aw shame. But sounds like a decent agent. One to put to the top of your list next time round!

 

[cgovender]

Oh Rachel, I'm so sorry! Wine. Get more wine.

Is Rosendale the book about the young woman that finds the time-travelling notebook in her grandmother's attic?

 

[Paul Whybrow]

Bad luck, but don't be disheartened, for that's one of the most encouraging rejections I've seen...let it nourish you—approach other agents and publishers.

 

[Rachel Caldecott]

Oh Rachel, I'm so sorry! Wine. Get more wine.

Is Rosendale the book about the young woman that finds the time-travelling notebook in her grandmother's attic?

No, this is a ... gosh I can't be bothered to explain it, so I'll just post the synopsis and first 30 pages. I've had a tiring morning dealing with money -that isn't there- , delivering glass to a gallery that may or may not sell it eventually, battling with the kids (not so young but you'd never guess they weren't technically adults)... and it is hot today 27° (and humid). The story you are talking about was something I was playing with, but am not sure if I want to continue (although I worked on it a bit, after you saw the sample I posted, and it made more sense).

 

[cgovender]

Oh, thanks for sharing. Take some time to regroup and refresh, then get back out there.

 

[Lex Black]

What everyone else said. Take care of you, and better luck next time.