Denise Shannon Literary Agency

Carmy · 02-16-2007, 07:48 AM

The site looks great and her sales are impressive. Has anyone worked with her? Any and all information appreciated.

http://www.deniseshannonagency.com/index.htm

CaoPaux · 03-06-2007, 10:09 PM

Bueller?

Bueller?

Guess not.

Looks like a solid agency. Best of luck!

Carmy · 03-06-2007, 10:21 PM

Thanks CaoPaux. I must do a really good check on what the 'boutique' includes.

Cathy C · 03-07-2007, 12:24 AM

Well, in the FWIW department--I just read in this week's Publisher's Weekly that The God of Animals by Aryn Kyle is supposed to be THE next indie press release. Sort of The Kite Runner, version 2007. The blurb from PW was "After 25 years of reading four books a week, nothing compares to a first novel that has "it": that dazzling ability to create a world so real, it is true and because of it we are changed." The publisher is doing a full court press on the release. If she's indeed the agent, she's about to become GOLD. Snag her now if you can.

Carmy · 03-08-2007, 08:05 AM

Thanks for the info, Cathy. I might just give it a try. Who knows, the worst she can say is NO!

hawk · 04-05-2009, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carmy

Thanks for the info, Cathy. I might just give it a try. Who knows, the worst she can say is NO!

Hey, Carmy, what ever happened? Since it has been so long since this post, can anyone update me on Denise Shannon? ~ hawk

M.R.J. Le Blanc · 04-06-2009, 12:57 AM

Check her site for any recent sales

amyers27 · 04-29-2009, 05:08 AM

I just queried Denise Shannon--she reps, among others, Sloane Crosley and Francine Prose.

http://www.deniseshannonagency.com/news.htm

revolocard · 08-01-2009, 01:27 AM

Any new info? Anyone with experience with the agency? At Query Tracker I noticed it seems pretty much everyone gets a rejection. I'm getting, from their upcoming project list, that they're into more literary than commercial. I also found this:

This New York-based agency has a reputation for working with newcomers and is looking for the freshest voices in publishing.

Number of agents: Two
Number of clients: About 40
Notable clients: The Russian Debutante's Handbook author Gary Shteyngart, National Book Award finalist and Harper's contributing editor Francine Prose, fiction writer and MacArthur fellow Lydia Davis, and international bestselling author Samuel Huntington, author of The Clash of Civilizations.
Percentage of unsolicited material accepted: Less than one percent, says Shannon, "if you're really talking about things that just come in over the transom. But that may be because I do have a website and I get a lot of stuff that's totally inappropriate. Of the categories that I represent,...

(And yes, it does the "..." trailing off, but I can't find the rest of the quote. There's no link there to expand it. I even tried googling it. *shrug*)

PastMidnight · 03-09-2010, 05:10 PM

On Query Tracker it looks like Denise Shannon is a quick response, but I'm still waiting on a query from the beginning of January. Has anyone had contact with her more recently?

a. climacus · 03-09-2010, 10:07 PM

Yeah, I'm waiting on a reply from the beginning of February, but according to QueryTracker she's dished out plenty of rejections since then.

PastMidnight · 03-10-2010, 03:11 AM

I noticed that too, a.climacus.

a. climacus · 03-10-2010, 07:42 PM

I'd like to think we made it past her assistant or something, PastMidnight, since it doesn't appear she's asked for any pages of late, but there are plenty of gaps in her data.

Maybe requery in 3-6 months?

Chumplet · 03-10-2010, 08:05 PM

Queried February 20th, received form rejection February 24th.

PastMidnight · 03-11-2010, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a. climacus

I'd like to think we made it past her assistant or something, PastMidnight, since it doesn't appear she's asked for any pages of late, but there are plenty of gaps in her data.

Maybe requery in 3-6 months?

That's positive thinking! But a requery wouldn't be out of order in a while, since it seems like she does respond to everything. With all the tweaking I've been doing, it'll be a fresher work I'll be querying this time.

a. climacus · 03-12-2010, 10:20 PM

It's more delusional than positive, but I'll take any delusions I can get during this stage of the process.

foliogal · 04-13-2011, 09:34 PM

Has anyone had query experience with Lea Beresford at this agency?

alias octavia · 04-14-2011, 02:40 AM

Queried Lea yesterday, form R today. So, fast.

foliogal · 04-14-2011, 02:52 AM

Thanks for the info, Octavia. At least she didn't leave you hanging.

BrigidGH · 07-20-2011, 07:55 PM

I queried Denise on 7/13 and got a request for the first chapter on 7/20 from Ellen Twaddell.

kidcharlemagne · 08-18-2011, 04:25 AM

I got a form rejection on my query 5 days after sending it.

pavtbr · 07-18-2012, 04:32 AM

EQ - 7/9/12 (Historical Fiction)
ER - 7/17/12 (form letter)

penguin girl · 01-01-2013, 01:01 AM

Queried in mid-November, rejection 3 weeks later.

02-16-2007, 07:48 AM	#1
Carmy Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,651	Denise Shannon Literary Agency The site looks great and her sales are impressive. Has anyone worked with her? Any and all information appreciated. http://www.deniseshannonagency.com/index.htm

03-06-2007, 10:09 PM	#2
CaoPaux Mostly Harmless SuperModerator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Coastal Desert Posts: 10,587	Bueller? Bueller? Guess not. Looks like a solid agency. Best of luck! __________________ 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:

03-07-2007, 12:24 AM	#4
Cathy C Ooo! Shiny new cover! Absolute Sage Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 7,197	Well, in the FWIW department--I just read in this week's Publisher's Weekly that The God of Animals by Aryn Kyle is supposed to be THE next indie press release. Sort of The Kite Runner, version 2007. The blurb from PW was "After 25 years of reading four books a week, nothing compares to a first novel that has "it": that dazzling ability to create a world so real, it is true and because of it we are changed." The publisher is doing a full court press on the release. If she's indeed the agent, she's about to become GOLD. Snag her now if you can. __________________ Smiles! Cathy Clamp USA Today bestselling author ON SHELVES NOW!! The Eldritch Conspiracy Dance With The Devil, 11/13 Our Website Follow me at: Twitter "As always, Adams strikes a nice balance between romance & action, continuing to flesh out Celia’s world in strange new ways."- Publishers Weekly "Think L.A. noir w/magic, supernatural beings, psychic powers, warrior priests & modern technology." - Kirkus Reviews "Fast and fun, with enough complexity in plot & characters to keep readers engaged." - ALA Booklist

04-06-2009, 12:57 AM	#7
M.R.J. Le Blanc aka Sadistic Mistress Mi-chan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: At the computer Posts: 2,189	Check her site for any recent sales __________________ Follow me on my Blog I'm also on Facebook I have a Dragon Cave

04-29-2009, 05:08 AM	#8
amyers27 writing when not teaching Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The beautiful borough of Queens Posts: 33	I just queried Denise Shannon--she reps, among others, Sloane Crosley and Francine Prose. http://www.deniseshannonagency.com/news.htm __________________ The Many Stony and Wild Things: Adult literary fiction, 117K, currently looking for an agent. Chain of Paper Stars (new title):Young adult fiction. Goal: 60K by September 2, 2009. (18K in)

03-06-2007, 10:21 PM	#3
Carmy Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,651	Thanks CaoPaux. I must do a really good check on what the 'boutique' includes.

03-08-2007, 08:05 AM	#5
Carmy Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,651	Thanks for the info, Cathy. I might just give it a try. Who knows, the worst she can say is NO!

08-01-2009, 01:27 AM	#9
revolocard figuring it all out Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 83	Any new info? Anyone with experience with the agency? At Query Tracker I noticed it seems pretty much everyone gets a rejection. I'm getting, from their upcoming project list, that they're into more literary than commercial. I also found this: This New York-based agency has a reputation for working with newcomers and is looking for the freshest voices in publishing. Number of agents: Two Number of clients: About 40 Notable clients: The Russian Debutante's Handbook author Gary Shteyngart, National Book Award finalist and Harper's contributing editor Francine Prose, fiction writer and MacArthur fellow Lydia Davis, and international bestselling author Samuel Huntington, author of The Clash of Civilizations. Percentage of unsolicited material accepted: Less than one percent, says Shannon, "if you're really talking about things that just come in over the transom. But that may be because I do have a website and I get a lot of stuff that's totally inappropriate. Of the categories that I represent,... (And yes, it does the "..." trailing off, but I can't find the rest of the quote. There's no link there to expand it. I even tried googling it. shrug)

03-09-2010, 05:10 PM	#10
PastMidnight Oponionated Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: A slantwise perspective Posts: 1,401	On Query Tracker it looks like Denise Shannon is a quick response, but I'm still waiting on a query from the beginning of January. Has anyone had contact with her more recently? __________________

03-09-2010, 10:07 PM	#11
a. climacus New Fish; Learning About Thick Skin Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 26	Yeah, I'm waiting on a reply from the beginning of February, but according to QueryTracker she's dished out plenty of rejections since then.

03-10-2010, 03:11 AM	#12
PastMidnight Oponionated Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: A slantwise perspective Posts: 1,401	I noticed that too, a.climacus. __________________

03-10-2010, 07:42 PM	#13
a. climacus New Fish; Learning About Thick Skin Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 26	I'd like to think we made it past her assistant or something, PastMidnight, since it doesn't appear she's asked for any pages of late, but there are plenty of gaps in her data. Maybe requery in 3-6 months?

03-10-2010, 08:05 PM	#14
Chumplet This hat is keeping me warm Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ontario, Canader Posts: 2,737	Queried February 20th, received form rejection February 24th. __________________ My Blog My Website I'm a Twit, too

03-12-2010, 10:20 PM	#16
a. climacus New Fish; Learning About Thick Skin Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 26	It's more delusional than positive, but I'll take any delusions I can get during this stage of the process.

04-13-2011, 09:34 PM	#17
foliogal figuring it all out Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 87	Has anyone had query experience with Lea Beresford at this agency?

04-14-2011, 02:40 AM	#18
alias octavia smooshed Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in exile Posts: 738	Queried Lea yesterday, form R today. So, fast. __________________ "The point is not to take the world's opinion as a guiding star, but to go one's way in life and to work unfalteringly neither depressed by failure nor seduced by applause." -Gustav Mahler

04-14-2011, 02:52 AM	#19
foliogal figuring it all out Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 87	Thanks for the info, Octavia. At least she didn't leave you hanging.

07-20-2011, 07:55 PM	#20
BrigidGH I got soul but I'm not a soldier :) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MA Posts: 212	I queried Denise on 7/13 and got a request for the first chapter on 7/20 from Ellen Twaddell. __________________ My Blog My Twitter

08-18-2011, 04:25 AM	#21
kidcharlemagne practical experience, FTW Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 303	I got a form rejection on my query 5 days after sending it. __________________ "What is your greatest ambition? To become immortal and then die." - Breathless

07-18-2012, 04:32 AM	#22
pavtbr practical experience, FTW Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 182	EQ - 7/9/12 (Historical Fiction) ER - 7/17/12 (form letter)

01-01-2013, 01:01 AM	#23
penguin girl Benefactor Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 59	Queried in mid-November, rejection 3 weeks later.

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