[Agency] Scovil Galen Ghosh (formerly Scovil Chichak Galen)

sellthepharm · 02-23-2005, 07:51 PM

I e-queried Russell Galen a couple months ago and received a response (rejection) within two hours. I must have caught him sitting at his desk.
While I was disappointed with the rejection, I appreciated his quick reply
Don't give up!

dragonjax · 04-06-2005, 03:43 PM

My friend queried Russ Galen, and she not only got a reply quickly -- she got a request for her to e-mail (yes, e-mail) the first hundred pages or so. She did. In a matter of days, RG asked her for the entire MS, again via e-mail. My friend sent it. Within about a week, RG sent her a detailed rejection, highlighting where he thought her story went stray. My friend disagreed with him, and for the next few days, they exchanged about four e-mails back and forth, trying to find a common ground. That didn't happen, and RG wished her luck -- and said that if she didn't find an agent, he would be very happy to look at her full MS, if she made the revisions he recommended. Well, a few weeks later, my friend signed with Don Maass, who didn't ask for any revisions. RG got in touch with my friend to ask how the agent hunt was going, and she told him that she signed with Don.

All in all, he was very responsive...to an author whose work he was very interested in.

Me, I'm still waiting for my rejection from him, after... (counts) a few months for the latest query, nearly a year from my previous query.

Sheryl Nantus · 04-06-2005, 05:50 PM

sent Galen an email query back in November... nothing yet.

lweinberg18 · 05-17-2011, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragonjax

My friend queried Russ Galen, and she not only got a reply quickly -- she got a request for her to e-mail (yes, e-mail) the first hundred pages or so. She did. In a matter of days, RG asked her for the entire MS, again via e-mail. My friend sent it. Within about a week, RG sent her a detailed rejection, highlighting where he thought her story went stray. My friend disagreed with him, and for the next few days, they exchanged about four e-mails back and forth, trying to find a common ground. That didn't happen, and RG wished her luck -- and said that if she didn't find an agent, he would be very happy to look at her full MS, if she made the revisions he recommended. Well, a few weeks later, my friend signed with Don Maass, who didn't ask for any revisions. RG got in touch with my friend to ask how the agent hunt was going, and she told him that she signed with Don.

All in all, he was very responsive...to an author whose work he was very interested in.

Me, I'm still waiting for my rejection from him, after... (counts) a few months for the latest query, nearly a year from my previous query.

I queried a month ago for a historical fantasy...and it's at least good to know it could take a while! Do you send "nudge" emails...and when? Just curious.

arkady · 04-07-2005, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vomaxx

Scovil, Chichak, Galen

Queried them two years ago in May. Never heard a word back.

Quote:

Dee Mura
Lori Perkins

Haven't tried them.

Aprylwriter · 03-09-2007, 04:07 AM

I queried Russell Galen on Feb. 20th and have not received a response yet; he is with the SCG Literary Agency.

Apryl

David McAfee · 03-21-2007, 09:44 PM

I've queried Russell Galen twice, and both times he's gotten back to me the next day.

Tia Nevitt · 04-11-2007, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David McAfee

I've queried Russell Galen twice, and both times he's gotten back to me the next day.

I wonder what he does with his snail mail queries, then? I sent him two query packages, (the second after assuming the first was lost in the Christmas mail), and didn't receive a reply to either. Maybe I have a bad address or something.

clara bow · 04-11-2007, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Tia Nevitt

Maybe I have a bad address or something.

maybe he just has a *cough* bad *cough* habit of not responding to material in which he's not interested. ????

KAP · 04-11-2007, 06:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tia Nevitt

I wonder what he does with his snail mail queries, then? I sent him two query packages, (the second after assuming the first was lost in the Christmas mail), and didn't receive a reply to either. Maybe I have a bad address or something.

He didn't respond to my e-query. My tracking spreadsheet notes "responds only if interested."

I say it's his loss, Tia. Losses. Once for me and once for you.

Onward!

NiennaC · 06-09-2007, 03:24 AM

I sent to Galen about two weeks ago, he never got back. Does he usually send out rejection letters or should I assume the silence means he already passed? Just wondering. (I know two weeks isn't long, but he seems to be getting back to people within hours or a couple of days, so I figured I'd ask about it.)

LBW66 · 05-23-2007, 06:46 AM

I couldn't find any threads on this agency. From my google search they look extremely reputable, but I couldn't find anything on the woman who requested my ms - Ann Behar. I got an email from her stating that Russell Galen had forwarded my query to her and she wanted to read my novel,(Yeah!). Anyone know if she's an assistant or new agent? I'd love any feedback on the agency too.
Thanks!
-Laura

DeadlyAccurate · 05-23-2007, 06:54 AM

They represent some of the biggest names in fantasy, like Terry Goodkind, Juliet Marillier, and Marion Zimmer Bradley.

No info on the agent in question, but I wish you the best of luck!

CaoPaux · 06-04-2007, 11:54 PM

Adding link: http://www.scglit.com/

Ann has been an assistant with SCG since at least 2005. No mention whether she's a (junior) agent yet. Congrats, regardless!

abemorgantis · 06-05-2007, 12:11 AM

Yes he is one of the best. I'd sell a limb to be repped by him.

gerrydodge · 06-05-2007, 12:13 AM

If you are trying to sell a debut novel, it is best to have an agent who is trying to build a stable of clients. Great news for you and good luck! Very good agency by the way.

Montage · 10-17-2007, 08:50 PM

I also had the same situation where mr. galen passed on my ms to ann, who requested it. I was dredging for information on the SCBWI site and here's the link to the post from one of her current clients...

http://scbwi.evecommunity.com/eve/fo...1/m/2321012963

You have to be a member to access the boards. in case you're not, here was her response:

>>I can speak to Ann Behar. I recently signed with SCG via Ann and I'm really excited to work with her.

SCG was my first choice agency because of the reputation of Russell Galen and the SF/Fantasy authors he represents (and read his bio on the website; it will definitely energize you about the search for an agent). Mr. Galen forwarded my query to Ann (imagine this happened to you, as well). Evidently SCG decided to expand its juvenile list, and Mr. Galen offered the task to Ann.

She's given me great feedback, and although I did a lot of rewriting, it was all adding of text, not cutting. She really enjoys working with writers, and if she's requested your ms, you may very well get good feedback whether or not she offers representation. <<

Hope this helps!

11-28-2007, 12:12 PM

Hope this helps![/quote]
Congratulations! How many days after she asked for your ms and accepted you?

RTH · 10-17-2007, 09:02 PM

Is the only way to submit to her with a referral from another agent at the agency? I don't see submissions info for her anywhere; I assume a snail mail would get to her, but it'd be nice to know what she's interested in.

edgyllama · 10-17-2007, 09:07 PM

Yup, you have to referred, I believe.

edgyllama · 10-17-2007, 09:09 PM

I was wrong. From the submission page:

Quote:

Begin with a query letter describing your project, background, and credentials, which you may send by mail or e-mail. If you wish to receive a hard copy reply you must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
For this first contact, nothing should be enclosed with the letter; don’t send any sample material until we advise you that we’d like to see it. E-mails with unsolicited attachments will be deleted unread, out of concern for viruses.

Pisarz · 10-17-2007, 09:36 PM

Has anyone worked with/had interaction with Jack Scovil?

Carmy · 10-18-2007, 07:45 AM

Yup, they rejected my submission promptly and courteously. One of the top agencies.

NiennaC · 11-10-2007, 05:00 AM

Really? I've queried three times, with different projects and never heard back. That's not typical? (I queried RG). Should I maybe status q or something?

DustyFeathers · 05-13-2008, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LBW66

I couldn't find any threads on this agency. From my google search they look extremely reputable, but I couldn't find anything on the woman who requested my ms - Ann Behar. I got an email from her stating that Russell Galen had forwarded my query to her and she wanted to read my novel,(Yeah!). Anyone know if she's an assistant or new agent? I'd love any feedback on the agency too.
Thanks!
-Laura

If you go to the main page of their website you'll find her photo. Click on it and you'll get more info.

02-23-2005, 07:51 PM	#1
sellthepharm Chemically enhanced Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 440	[Agency] Scovil Galen Ghosh (formerly Scovil Chichak Galen) I e-queried Russell Galen a couple months ago and received a response (rejection) within two hours. I must have caught him sitting at his desk. While I was disappointed with the rejection, I appreciated his quick reply Don't give up!

04-06-2005, 03:43 PM	#2
dragonjax I write stuff. Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Yawk Posts: 2,508	Luck with RG My friend queried Russ Galen, and she not only got a reply quickly -- she got a request for her to e-mail (yes, e-mail) the first hundred pages or so. She did. In a matter of days, RG asked her for the entire MS, again via e-mail. My friend sent it. Within about a week, RG sent her a detailed rejection, highlighting where he thought her story went stray. My friend disagreed with him, and for the next few days, they exchanged about four e-mails back and forth, trying to find a common ground. That didn't happen, and RG wished her luck -- and said that if she didn't find an agent, he would be very happy to look at her full MS, if she made the revisions he recommended. Well, a few weeks later, my friend signed with Don Maass, who didn't ask for any revisions. RG got in touch with my friend to ask how the agent hunt was going, and she told him that she signed with Don. All in all, he was very responsive...to an author whose work he was very interested in. Me, I'm still waiting for my rejection from him, after... (counts) a few months for the latest query, nearly a year from my previous query. __________________ The final book in the Riders of the Apocalypse series: BREATH (April 16, 2013, from Harcourt Graphia) by Jackie Morse Kessler And coming spring 2014, from Month9Books: TO BEAR AN IRON KEY Never give up!

04-06-2005, 05:50 PM	#3
Sheryl Nantus Holding out for a Superhero... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Brownsville, Pennsylvania. Or New Babbage, Second Life! Posts: 6,174	sent Galen an email query back in November... nothing yet. __________________ www.sherylnantus.com Blaze of Glory Trilogy Blood of the Pride Series

03-21-2007, 09:44 PM	#7
David McAfee God of Squirrels Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: On The Precipice... Posts: 1,653	I've queried Russell Galen twice, and both times he's gotten back to me the next day. __________________ If I had a signature, you'd be reading it right now.

06-09-2007, 03:24 AM	#11
NiennaC practical experience, FTW Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 611	I sent to Galen about two weeks ago, he never got back. Does he usually send out rejection letters or should I assume the silence means he already passed? Just wondering. (I know two weeks isn't long, but he seems to be getting back to people within hours or a couple of days, so I figured I'd ask about it.) __________________

03-09-2007, 04:07 AM	#6
Aprylwriter i am dragon. roar. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The universe. Duh. Posts: 177	I queried Russell Galen on Feb. 20th and have not received a response yet; he is with the SCG Literary Agency. Apryl

05-23-2007, 06:46 AM	#12
LBW66 figuring it all out Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 72	[Agency] Scovil Chichak Galen I couldn't find any threads on this agency. From my google search they look extremely reputable, but I couldn't find anything on the woman who requested my ms - Ann Behar. I got an email from her stating that Russell Galen had forwarded my query to her and she wanted to read my novel,(Yeah!). Anyone know if she's an assistant or new agent? I'd love any feedback on the agency too. Thanks! -Laura

05-23-2007, 06:54 AM	#13
DeadlyAccurate Absolutely Fazed Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 2,536	They represent some of the biggest names in fantasy, like Terry Goodkind, Juliet Marillier, and Marion Zimmer Bradley. No info on the agent in question, but I wish you the best of luck!

06-04-2007, 11:54 PM	#14
CaoPaux Mostly Harmless SuperModerator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Coastal Desert Posts: 10,587	Adding link: http://www.scglit.com/ Ann has been an assistant with SCG since at least 2005. No mention whether she's a (junior) agent yet. Congrats, regardless! __________________ ICAO --------- Achievers strive for excellence. Perfectionists drive themselves to extinction. -- A Grapple A Day I've never known any trouble that an hour's reading didn't assuage. -- Charles DeSecondat 2012: II2013:

06-05-2007, 12:11 AM	#15
abemorgantis Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western MA Posts: 245	Yes he is one of the best. I'd sell a limb to be repped by him.

06-05-2007, 12:13 AM	#16
gerrydodge practical experience, FTW Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Finesville, New Jersey Posts: 449	If you are trying to sell a debut novel, it is best to have an agent who is trying to build a stable of clients. Great news for you and good luck! Very good agency by the way.

10-17-2007, 08:50 PM	#17
Montage New Fish; Learning About Thick Skin Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 22	Me too I also had the same situation where mr. galen passed on my ms to ann, who requested it. I was dredging for information on the SCBWI site and here's the link to the post from one of her current clients... http://scbwi.evecommunity.com/eve/fo...1/m/2321012963 You have to be a member to access the boards. in case you're not, here was her response: >>I can speak to Ann Behar. I recently signed with SCG via Ann and I'm really excited to work with her. SCG was my first choice agency because of the reputation of Russell Galen and the SF/Fantasy authors he represents (and read his bio on the website; it will definitely energize you about the search for an agent). Mr. Galen forwarded my query to Ann (imagine this happened to you, as well). Evidently SCG decided to expand its juvenile list, and Mr. Galen offered the task to Ann. She's given me great feedback, and although I did a lot of rewriting, it was all adding of text, not cutting. She really enjoys working with writers, and if she's requested your ms, you may very well get good feedback whether or not she offers representation. << Hope this helps!

11-28-2007, 12:12 PM	#18
Billionster Guest Posts: n/a	Congratulations Montage! Hope this helps![/quote] Congratulations! How many days after she asked for your ms and accepted you? Last edited by Billionster; 11-28-2007 at 12:16 PM. Reason: Want to add Title

10-17-2007, 09:02 PM	#19
RTH Call me Ishmael Join Date: May 2006 Location: somewhere I shouldn't be Posts: 178	Is the only way to submit to her with a referral from another agent at the agency? I don't see submissions info for her anywhere; I assume a snail mail would get to her, but it'd be nice to know what she's interested in.

10-17-2007, 09:07 PM	#20
edgyllama Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New England Posts: 426	Yup, you have to referred, I believe.

10-17-2007, 09:36 PM	#22
Pisarz Happiest Camper Ev-ah Right Now Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Over the Rainbow and the Moon Posts: 663	Has anyone worked with/had interaction with Jack Scovil? __________________ Yes, it's possible to have FUN with a business(ish) blog. Proof: http://blog.muchadomarketing.com For a good time, follow @snarkychicklet on Twitter. (Hey, if that didn't convince you, I don't know what will . . .)

10-18-2007, 07:45 AM	#23
Carmy Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,651	Yup, they rejected my submission promptly and courteously. One of the top agencies.

11-10-2007, 05:00 AM	#24
NiennaC practical experience, FTW Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 611	Really? I've queried three times, with different projects and never heard back. That's not typical? (I queried RG). Should I maybe status q or something? __________________

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