Comments on: Ask Daphne! About My Query XXXIII

By: Angie

Angie — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 10:50:34 +0000

I like the query a lot, but the plot it describes is extremely similar to that of the Resident Evil 4 video game. You may want to check out a synopsis of the game someplace (or play it through if so inclined).

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[...] My favorite shoe-obsessed agent, Daphne Unfeasible, had a sample query up on her blog this week http://ktliterary.com/2009/12/ask-daphne-about-my-query-xxxiii/. This one caught her eye as a great query, but it made me think of the zombie wars going on at [...]

By: K.R.

K.R. — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:18:36 +0000

Hey thanks everybody for the great comments!

When I read Kate wanted to read more, I about had a heart attack because that was the very last thing I expected when I submitted this. I hope my book lives up the the query.

And I LOVE those shoes!

By: Carrie Harris

Carrie Harris — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 07:18:30 +0000

I really want to read more, AND I want the shoes.

By: Katie

Katie — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 06:40:02 +0000

In response to Jill C:

I think that in many ways I agree with you, at the end of the day this perhaps isn't so different. But the query does provide evidence of a tight writer with a sense of humour and I think there were maybe one or two questions that probably should have been answered in the query (i.e Alejandro) but the rest of the questions the query raises are the kind that make you want to see more. I also think that trying to explain to much of her past would bog down a query.

At bear minimum the novel looks as if it will be well paced and humourous. If I were Kate I would definitely want to see more. Good luck K.R

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:33:05 +0000

Before I even got to the end of this query I was planning my email to Kate to ask if we could request more (which obviously I don't have to send). I'm so glad we're on the same page! I can't wait to read the partial!

By: Adam Heine

Adam Heine — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 01:38:47 +0000

The plot reminded me a lot of Aliens, which in this case is a good thing because (1) I really like Aliens and, more importantly (2) enough details are given to show that this is not just a plot clone. Very nice!

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:48:06 +0000

This is a great query and it I just got the answer to something I'd been wondering…would Kate ever make a request from one of these About My Query submissions? So YAY for you K.R.! You have my initials and right about now I'm wishing I was you-lol. Good luck and keep us posted.

By: Kristi

Kristi — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:32:33 +0000

I think the query is great – it reminded me a little of The Forest of Hands and Teeth which I loved. Best of luck K.R.

By: Stina

Stina — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 15:08:11 +0000

Well, that one was easy to crit.