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Comment by Neil Ostroff on January 18, 2012 at 10:57am
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Query that worked
Continuing to showcase queries that got agents and publishers interested in my work over the years, when there was a publishing industry willing to take on new writers (ha ha), here is the query that got the head of Random House Children’s Division (Jim Thomas) interested in AFTER. It was submitted by my agent at the time and was given a read in less than forty-eight hours. This is his exact reply.
“Thanks for the look at AFTER. There’s a lot I like about it. It’s quite inventive, with ideas I haven’t seen before. I was compelled to read through the entire manuscript. But I fear it may be too…gruesome? If not for the YA market then for my sensibilities. Still, I was glad to read it.”
That was October 9th 2008; a lifetime ago in the way books are sold today and what the industry has become. I don’t know if Mr. Thomas is still head of Random House but I do thank him for that feedback all those years ago and the encouragement (hey, I’ll take it in any form). I went on to rewrite the novel a little less “gruesome” than it was before. My former agent, Gary Heidt has gone on to open his own agency, Signature Lit. and is doing very well. We don’t keep in touch but we left on mutually good terms. He tried to sell my books for three and a half years (I have copies of the rejection slips to prove it), and I don’t blame him for moving on. Publishing and selling my work on my own is much more exciting and rewarding anyway, than sitting around waiting for numbers, and contracts, and dealing with executives. Here’s the query. Feel free to plagiarize any part. I won’t be using it.
Dear ?
On the day we’re born we’re all destined to die. But what lies after? For fifteen–year-old Nick Murray, death is only the beginning. His entire human life has been an illusion in preparation for the epic role his soul will play in the destiny of the universe.
Nick always believed he was an ordinary kid until an unusual cardiac arrest strikes him down. Leaving behind his mother and girlfriend, his soul enters the hereafter and finds it is nothing like the fire and brimstone he’d always imagined. Incoming entities are distributed to levels according to the good vs. evil they had done in their lives. There’s only one problem, Nick never had any real human experiences. Fostered to be a celestial super hero, he must prevent the devil from damning for eternity all who ever lived.
Because of your amazing track record at ? for selling books like ? which is similar to my style, I’m writing to query you about my completed 35,000 word middle grade paranormal novel, AFTER.
High-stakes action, outlandish settings, and featuring a cast of fearsome and angelic characters, mixed with a subtle love story, makes AFTER a novel that will appeal to tweens, teens and adults alike. Nick is a smart, captivating protagonist who must overcome insurmountable obstacles to succeed in the quest he’s been given. A quest that includes traveling through various realms of the ethereal, outwitting the sinister demons and gods who reside there, and becoming human again to end a war on Earth fought with futuristic weaponry.
My publishing history spans twenty years with credits in online and printed publications. Thanks for your time. I have enclosed a short sample of AFTER. I’d be delighted to send the entire manuscript.
http://www.neilostroff.blogspot.com
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Comment by Shawn Lamb on January 5, 2012 at 6:00am
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The book/movie option contract - what an author needs to know before signing. http://bitly.com/hfiJoj
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Comment by CBM Christian Book Marketing on January 4, 2012 at 12:43pm
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Title: Chief Prince Archangel Michael of the Heavenly Wars
Author: Josefina Hernandez
ISBN #: 978-1-61566-301-9
Review Date: December 13, 2011
Reviewed by CBM Christian Book Reviews
10.0 stars on a scale of 10. stars
Author Josefina Hernandez has beautifully woven scripture as the foundational backdrop in her biblically based fictional novel, “Chief Prince Archangel Michael of the Heavenly Wars.” This powerful new book release is a tale that speaks of the heavenly war in Heaven, the war of all wars. The author, through usage of powerful imagery and scripture has created a compelling, entertaining and biblically educational novel. With her use of Jewish lore, the author, inspired by the biblical teaching of the blessings of God has created a fantastic Christian book that promotes the existence of a real and loving God who desires relationship with His creation to the unbeliever and brings to the forefront the knowledge of the spiritual realm that exists eternally outside the confines of time. A promising and amazing read for all who desire a biblically based fantasy fiction novel - a page-turner from start to finish.
Join Michael, the Archangel, and the angelic hosts of Heaven as they battle Prince Archangel Lucifer, the once Anointed Covering Cherubim, created as one of the most beautiful of all the angels of Heaven. Once thought of as the angels’ brother, Lucifer has now become the enemy. Lucifer has let evil enter his heart. He wants to take the place of God, for pride has entered his heart and he sees himself as God. Cunningly and methodically he builds up his dark angelic forces to come under his authority and promises victory to all the fallen angels who join him.
In what appears to be peace, Lucifer plans his evil agenda against the Kingdom of God. Lucifer and his dark angels present a formable foe to Michael the Archangel and all the inhabitants of Heaven.
Commissioned by the Lord Almighty, Michael the Archangel is commanded to thwart this uprising. This is the war of all wars; the Great Heavenly War that was predicted long ago by an ancient prophesy that is now coming to pass in this creative, fictional work. Victory has been given to the victor; evil shall not prevail. Come and take a journey to the heavenly realm and re-live the battle that took place so long ago.
This book comes highly recommended and will surely delight the reader providing an incredible, thrilling, suspenseful, action-packed, romantic read for those that enjoy a fictional account of warrior angels and biblical knowledge written as fantasy.
Chief Prince Archangel Michael of the Heavenly Wars by Author Josefina Hernandez
Highly Recommended
10.0 stars on a scale of 10.0 stars
Reviewed by CBM Christian Book Reviews
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Title: Dearest Children - Why Have You Abandoned Me?
Author: T.R. Lipscomb
ISBN# 1-59755-128-7
Review Date: December 15, 2011
Reviewed by: CBM Christian Book Reviews
10.0 stars on a scale of 10.0 stars
Sometimes life has a way of turning inside out and upside down. What do we do when our world changes for the worse? What do we do when our family has been broken apart and it looks as though all the pieces may never fit together again? There is hope, as author T.R. Lipscomb shares in her new book release, "Dearest Children-Why Have You Abandoned Me?"
T.R. Lipscomb courageously and openly shares her mother's heart, as she writes of her journey through a heart-wrenching betrayal of an unfaithful husband, and her journey through her life, marriage and the loss of her dear children that threw her into a pit of despair for years. Transparently, she shares her heartache as a heartbroken, confused wife and mother, deeply affected by betrayal and loss, including the loss of her own health.
Despite intense persecution from those closest to her and the absolute injustice of our own "court system", the author has emerged through this fiery trial healed and whole, and wanting to help others through their trials. She boldly proclaims the Gospel and triumphantly states that healing is available to all through Jesus Christ.
Filled with scripture, letters to her "Dearest Children" and many life lessons learned from the Lord, the author testifies to the glorious transformation taking place within her as she candidly shares her own unique story. Tried in the "fire of affliction", this woman has come through the fire as "gold" and encourages others that they too can have hope!
Come, read, and find beauty for ashes, and hope instead of despair…be inspired by her testimony as the author proclaims the Truth and reality of God's Holy Word. Share in her life's lessons from her Father in Heaven and learn from her story. Learn that you have a Father in Heaven who loves you, knows your needs and wants to restore you, your family and your life. This book triumphantly rejoices in God, His grace and mercy that is a testimony to the healing, love and restoration that is available to all if you put your trust in Him.
A highly recommended read - Proclaiming hope for the hopeless and giving others the encouragement that they may need to get through their own "trial", the author stands and proclaims that the justice of the Lord is near! Truly an inspiring life story!
Dearest Children - Why Have You Abandoned Me? By Author T.R. Lipscomb
A Highly Recommended Must Read Book
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Christian Book Reviews by CBM Christian Book Reviews
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Comment by Gene Cartwright on January 3, 2012 at 5:46pm
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Comment by Fernando Sobenes on December 31, 2011 at 11:31am
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Hello, greetings from Maracaibo, Venezuela, my name is Fernando Sobenes, I am a new authot and I want to introduce yoy my novel; "The Evil Visitor" this is the resume.
The story begins in northern Kuwait in 1991 during the Persian Gulf War. Peter Donovan, lieutenant in the US Army, commanding a group of soldiers; walks into an ambush in the Iraqi desert and as a result a massacre occurs. There he finds an amulet that he puts in his pocket without knowing that it contains a hidden power; and because of it, has his first terrifying encounter in a grave underneath the sands of the desert with an evil being that takes him to death's door.
Several years pass after these events and Peter, after leaving the Army, moves to a place in the United States where he settles down, gets married and begins a family. It's beautiful place where people live happily far from the stress of the big city. Others that live there also enjoy the pleasant climate, tranquility and beauty of the place with its lake and wonderful forest.
Peter serves as the town sheriff and gets together on the weekends with some other families. Their lives continue with peace and happiness until the day when they play with the Ouija Board, using the amulet that Peter brought from the Iraqi desert. They unintentionally open the door for evil to enter their lives; destroying them, sowing fear and death. Paranormal phenomena, blood-curdling demon possessions and tragic deaths create a climate of suspense and terror in this work.
This novel deals with the matter of the fight between good and evil. One of the protagonists, Father Josh Carter, fights again his principles and everything he learned in seminary when he realizes that the Church contradicts itself and doesn't comply with its own precepts. He begins to doubt his faith and his religious superiors and proves to his dismay that he has been deceived, which tears him apart emotionally.
The work also deals with the theme of exorcism and the vision that the Church has towards it, and the manipulation that occurs in these situations. Problems of a mental nature are conveniently used as methods of propaganda and to control the faithful. This novel immediately grabs the read and is geared towards adult readers, people who enjoy emotions that are strong and that make them identify with the characters, their lives, fears, loves, and sufferings. It is a lively, emotional novel, full of suspense
My novel will be available in electronic format: Epub, PDF (lulu.com) and .prc for Kindle (Amazon) starting December 12, 2011. It is now published in Spanish in the above sites.
You can read the Prologue and the first two chapters in my blog:
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Comment by Eliza Earsman on December 27, 2011 at 2:06pm
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MY FREE GIFT TO YOU - valid until 30 December:
I want to say thank you to my friends and readers and invite you to download a free copy of DAYS OF ELIJAH (REVISED): A TRUE STORY. I hope you will enjoy reading and FORWARD THIS OFFER TO YOUR FRIENDS and COLLEAGUES also.
See www.elizaearsmanbooks.wordpress.com BLESSINGS.
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HOT OFF THE PRESS - 50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading 2011 - yes, this includes me - now available on Kindle. http://amzn.to/w1b4Fj
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Imagine a world where humans are pests and insect-like aliens rule over them. Imagine that world is Earth.
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Be frightened! Be very frightened! Tiny, dragon-like creatures hiding in our homes are going to harm us. They will shrink us to the size of ants, enslave us, and turn our world into their own. But there is hope. Legions of insect robots intent on stopping them have recruited high school sophomore Dan Larson for help. Thrust into danger, Dan risks everything in a desperate attempt to thwart an attack and prevent the end of society as we know it.
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