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Old 12-21-2012, 04:26 AM   #1
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So after querying for a month, I got an offer of representation, which quickly turned into four after I pinged everyone with the update!

I'm so excited and I couldn't have done it without everyone on AW, who helped a ton with my query, general questions, and just provided an awesome pool of knowledge and coolness to draw from (this is my first time querying).

I won't be able to make any official announcements until January 4th, which is how long I've given all the agents to get back to me (I still have 21 fulls out).

So I wanted to say thanks and you guys are the best! (For anyone wondering, it was a YA/Thriller 64k).
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Old 12-21-2012, 05:45 AM   #2
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Congratulations! Wow, that was a quick querying journey. You clearly did not suffer enough! 21 fulls. I'm in awe.

Now the hard part - choosing.
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Old 12-21-2012, 05:48 AM   #3
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Congrats! That's an awesome turn out!
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Old 12-21-2012, 05:50 AM   #4
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Old 12-21-2012, 05:56 AM   #5
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Old 12-21-2012, 06:28 AM   #6
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Yay, I remember your query!

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Old 12-21-2012, 06:32 AM   #7
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Old 12-21-2012, 08:39 AM   #8
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Old 12-21-2012, 09:13 AM   #9
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Old 12-21-2012, 09:21 AM   #10
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How will you choose?

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Old 12-21-2012, 09:32 AM   #11
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Holy crap. That's amazing.
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Old 12-21-2012, 09:53 AM   #12
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Old 12-21-2012, 10:11 AM   #13
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Old 12-21-2012, 10:21 AM   #14
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Wow, that is just wonderful news!! Very happy for you but must agree with SheilaJG that you have not suffered enough

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Old 12-21-2012, 01:37 PM   #15
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That's brilliant! I remember your query letter too; I'm not surprised it drew interest.

Congratulations and hope your book finds a wonderful home!
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Old 12-21-2012, 02:33 PM   #16
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That's totally TOTALLY awesome news. WOW. Congrats!
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How cool! I remember your query in QLH. All these offers are definitely well-deserved!
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Old 12-21-2012, 03:50 PM   #19
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I went back and read your query and now I desperately want to pre-order this book. Let us know when you get a publishing deal!
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