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Wed Aug 08, 2007 6:50 pm
Misty says...



I sent my story into the Sandra Dijkstra agency (who tie LA times pronounced "one of the top 5 agents on the west coast) and they read the entire 60 pages in one night and now another agent at the company (Sandra's personal assistant) is doing a second read-through, but they're pretty serious about it (both have been in touch).so I copy/pasted it here...I've been trying to talk about it to my coworkers today, but they don't really get my enthusiasm


Hi Misty,

I wanted to touch base and let you know that I was able to read through your material last night. I found it simply stunning. You've managed to weave a complex and highly original story here, and your narrative voices are quite impressive. Can you send me the entire so I can read through the rest?

I've asked Elise to do a 2nd read for me. We'll be in touch very soon.

Warmest,
Kelly
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Wed Aug 08, 2007 8:35 pm
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Wow, well done. Is this the first query you've sent to an agent? If so, congratulations! If not, congratulations anyway! Good luck with getting it published!
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Wed Aug 08, 2007 8:37 pm
Sumi H. Inkblot says...



Congratulations! :D Gambatte with getting it published! :does a little dance:
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Wed Aug 08, 2007 8:43 pm
tinny says...



*cheers with some sparkly pom-poms*

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Wed Aug 08, 2007 8:45 pm
Sureal says...



That's really cool. 8)

It may be a good idea to not get too exicted, in case they do end up rejecting you (tis entirely possible, remember).

Ooh, when you get more info, make sure to get back to us. ^_^
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Wed Aug 08, 2007 10:11 pm
Areida says...



WHEEEEEEE!!! That's so cool, Misty! :mrgreen:
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Wed Aug 08, 2007 10:15 pm
Leja says...



*cheers*

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That's so cool! I hope everything goes well for you!
  





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Wed Aug 08, 2007 10:20 pm
Via says...



Ah! Jealous!! That's so awesome! Novel? Have you posted it here?


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Wed Aug 08, 2007 10:36 pm
Sam says...



*does celebratory bison disco inferno*

And hey...once you finish that last bit up, you'll have another novel. One you like more than NaNo!

So, it's a two in one thing. Excellent. ^_^
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Wed Aug 08, 2007 10:37 pm
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Congratulations, hope the rest goes well! :smt041

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Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:14 am
Caligula's Launderette says...



That is so exciting, honey! *tacklehugs*

Crossing my fingers for ya.

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Thu Aug 09, 2007 12:35 am
Jiggity says...



Hey,

I'll second Sur's warning, I remember getting too excited when a short story of mine was shortlisted for publication in an anthology -- granted, the two are in different leagues, lol but the experience is the same -- and the editor seemed perfectly serious, but it didn't make it in the end.

I will say though that the letter you put up seems very encouraging and to be honest, if I was you I'd be doing backflips all day long lol.

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Thu Aug 09, 2007 4:36 am
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You rock. Go you. Etc.
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Thu Aug 09, 2007 7:49 am
Alteran says...



Wootles! I'm so happy for you! Agents are a blessing(the good ones anyway)
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Thu Aug 09, 2007 8:14 pm
Snoink says...



(I told you it was good.)

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