I don't often get to do this, but today I'm sharing a query from a writer I've actually met. Alexia and I had a wonderful conversation over lots of wine on the Saturday night at WFC 2011 in San Diego last year. She is a lovely person (that's her standing to my right, your left). You may recognize some of these other gorgeous ladies, too.
Anyway, today I want to introduce you to Alexia Chamberlynn, whose blog you simply must go follow. Seriously. Go follow it. She wrote more about WFC, here.
Back? Excellent.
Here is Alexia's current query letter:
Zyan Star is completely content with her undead existence as a witch/vampire bartender and bounty hunter. When you’re eternally damned, there’s nothing to lose, right?
So when angelic warrior Eli offers her a job protecting Earth’s Holy Representative from a vamp assassin, Zy turns him down faster than you can say cherub. Even if he is a tasty morsel of pure deliciousness that her best friends, a witch and a gay werewolf, think she’s crazy to ignore. But when she finds out the vamp hired to assassinate the HR is the very same undead dirtbag who drained her blood, broke her heart, and left her to contemplate how much of a dumbass she is for all eternity – well, that changes things.
Fueled by revenge, Zy will stop at nothing to prevent her ex from accomplishing his mission. But as she moves deeper into the web of intrigue surrounding the HR, she realizes there’s a lot more at stake than her plot for revenge. Like the free will of mankind and preventing the minions of hell from taking over the sovereign dimensions.
NOIR is an 80,000 word urban fantasy. I appreciate your time and consideration.
That's it.
If you've been here for one of these before, you know that today is just for introductions. I will share my feedback for Alexia with all of you tomorrow, so please save yours for then as well. It's great to get to see the query without any red first.
For now please just say hello and thank Alexia for her courage. Also, have a great Tuesday!
Matt, thanks so much for having me on your blog and for the lovely introduction!!
ReplyDeleteI'm excited to get feedback on my query before I climb down into the query trenches... first time with this book, second time overall. Nice to meet everyone! I echo Matt's Happy Tuesday!
This query is intriguing, and I'm heading over to her blog now. Great photo, btw.
ReplyDeleteWow, love the premise! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat query, Alexia. Way to go. And I'm proud of you for letting Matt put it out there. =o)
ReplyDeleteOh, this sounds like my sort of swank. Can't wait to see where this goes!
ReplyDeleteGreat query, Alexia! I love the title.
ReplyDeleteOK, you got me.
ReplyDeleteNice to meet you Alexia. Thanks for putting yourself out there, so we all can learn.
Writing queries is terrifying - wonderful that you shared yours.
ReplyDeleteSounds like Alexia's is a good one to discuss.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your day Matthew.
New follower! Of Yours and Alexia's~ So incredibly psyched I found both!
ReplyDeleteLove! On a Tuesday.
Hi Matthew and Alexia. Alexia is indeed very brave, I would have had sleepless nights if I had to put myself and my query out there. Looking forward to tomorrow's post, Matthew.
ReplyDeleteCool you got to meet her!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the premise. And there's so much voice too.
ReplyDeleteWill be back tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteSounds fantastic and the query has some spunk! Hi Alexia *waves*
ReplyDeleteSounds awesome!! I would read that in a heartbeat.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading tomorrow! Also, it's nice to see pics of you guys. It sounds like the WFC was a success.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the query. I can't believe you traveled across the country for the WFC! I'm thinking of going to Toronto this year (since it's 1 hour drive from me).
ReplyDeleteI like the query - it's got lots of sass. Can't wait to see the critique!
ReplyDeleteGreat premise. Can't wait to see the critique!
ReplyDeleteAwesome premise and I love the language. Good luck with this, Alexia.
ReplyDeleteOoh, I like the snark!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm already a follower. The story is definitely intriguing. And oh, that voice! How positively wonderful!! Be back tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI love Alexia! I can't wait to see what goes on with the query:)
ReplyDeleteThe letter is dripping with voice! Good luck Alexia! :)
ReplyDeleteHello hello. Reading your query makes me think of SyFy's premiere of Lost Girl last night.
ReplyDeleteI agree with DL, the voice pours through this letter and it sounds like an intrigue read.
ReplyDeleteSounds interesting. Can't wait to see the comments tomorrow!
ReplyDeleteI liked the snark and do agree that the job description (witch/vampire bartender and bounty hunter) went in too many directions.
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