tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post707838626244832130..comments2023-11-06T13:07:23.645-05:00Comments on The Quintessentially Questionable Query Experiment: POSSESSIONMatthew MacNishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comBlogger65125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-68398290411371393702011-02-12T18:10:29.589-05:002011-02-12T18:10:29.589-05:00In a word -- FABULOUS!! Thank you for the invaluab...In a word -- FABULOUS!! Thank you for the invaluable query advice, Elana and Matthew! You BOTH rock!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-32704773014198919312010-06-02T10:35:01.284-04:002010-06-02T10:35:01.284-04:00WOW! Super fantastic post. *Applause*
Could Elana...WOW! Super fantastic post. *Applause*<br /><br />Could Elana have alien intelligence? Perhaps...but I'd say it's PURE GENIUS!<br /><br />I am a student of the master of the query. And thanks to her book, and the diamondy advice I've gleaned from her, my query now sparkles. WOOT! You both are made of 'nuttin' but awesome. =)<br /><br />Bravo!Robyn Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17356555082768185840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-80527880610501806752010-06-01T06:40:07.176-04:002010-06-01T06:40:07.176-04:00Elana~ Your query was fantastic and I really bene...Elana~ Your query was fantastic and I really benefited from the notes you inserted. <i>Write in the voice of the novel</i> -- that's one of the lessons that really hit home for me. Thanks!<br /><br />Matthew~ Thanks for highlighting this successful query!<br /><br />Hope your Memorial Day was great, despite all the rain!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01899768909313326172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-45952231052855386002010-05-31T09:48:26.193-04:002010-05-31T09:48:26.193-04:00Great post Matthew, and thanks Elana! I'll be ...Great post Matthew, and thanks Elana! I'll be bookmarking this one!Joanne Brothwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277805693436251841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-73430755717705761642010-05-30T09:36:35.550-04:002010-05-30T09:36:35.550-04:00She does have a great voice, and it comes through ...She does have a great voice, and it comes through in the query. That's a hard task to do...well done!Rachele Alpinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02899898654095163712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-32405101432441465442010-05-29T20:42:10.686-04:002010-05-29T20:42:10.686-04:00Apparently I need even more help than I thought - ...Apparently I need even more help than I thought - I can't even spell query correctly! *sigh*Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-59009960142018560432010-05-29T20:39:55.644-04:002010-05-29T20:39:55.644-04:00I've studied Elana's qeury before, but you...I've studied Elana's qeury before, but your breakdown is really helpful too! Thanks to both of you for helping out the rest of us!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-75040862801015854912010-05-29T10:35:02.453-04:002010-05-29T10:35:02.453-04:00Elana's query is great. I love it! She's t...Elana's query is great. I love it! She's the Queen of Queries for sure. Can't wait until the book is out, so I can run (not walk) and buy a copy.About Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10011023963327391019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-51790976932407317602010-05-29T00:46:45.153-04:002010-05-29T00:46:45.153-04:00Thanks Matt for featuring our fav Query Ninja. I ...Thanks Matt for featuring our fav Query Ninja. I had no trouble deciphering the notes thanks to yer purdy color code :)<br /><br />Elana makes it look easy, darn it! Her voice really stands out. Now get her to breakdown the dreaded, evil synopsis!Angela McCallisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10610798614001745001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-39570641618090545522010-05-28T19:42:17.913-04:002010-05-28T19:42:17.913-04:00Matt, much obliged for you offering this insight. ...Matt, much obliged for you offering this insight. Elana, you already know how I feel. You keep giving of yourself in brilliant ways. Many are indebted. Thank you. ";-) *Hotheads* my friend.<br /><br />Enjoy your weekend.S.A. Larsenッhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06241633272588383935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-27621346267349570932010-05-28T18:41:57.439-04:002010-05-28T18:41:57.439-04:00Great query Elana. Thanks for showcasing this Matt...Great query Elana. Thanks for showcasing this Matt. Awesome post. I'm now a follower of your blog as well. See ya around. :)Lisa_Gibsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17238496789960349077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-45834353037535506852010-05-28T18:18:17.425-04:002010-05-28T18:18:17.425-04:00Of course, fantastic query. But that's what I...Of course, fantastic query. But that's what I was expecting from Elana. :)Tabithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17420910182752981979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-11666989237943733422010-05-28T17:57:54.156-04:002010-05-28T17:57:54.156-04:00This is a great query example, and loved all the c...This is a great query example, and loved all the comments.Alissa Grossohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16701189791875707920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-65780363494815064942010-05-28T16:56:59.846-04:002010-05-28T16:56:59.846-04:00This was an awesome breakdown of the scary query! ...This was an awesome breakdown of the scary query! Thanks for having the guts to e-mail Elana.Julie Musilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02150454913885915017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-62608223454133379622010-05-28T16:38:18.053-04:002010-05-28T16:38:18.053-04:00Awesome query (as expected from Elana). Love the c...Awesome query (as expected from Elana). Love the commentary!!Kelly Polarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10968381456100611120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-12890737330700750052010-05-28T16:18:29.410-04:002010-05-28T16:18:29.410-04:00Excellent breakdown of Elana's query letter. ...Excellent breakdown of Elana's query letter. I think I can learn something from your blog, and I'm so glad I stumbled onto it.Lisa K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00379245068324225101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-6304057238921485372010-05-28T15:19:23.285-04:002010-05-28T15:19:23.285-04:00I bow at the feet of the query queen.
I have Ela...I bow at the feet of the query queen. <br /><br />I have Elana's ebook and it has helped me so much.<br /><br />Awesome post. :)Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04313619484424363895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-79251993095521756462010-05-28T15:14:13.425-04:002010-05-28T15:14:13.425-04:00That's awesome, Matthew - and super, super, he...That's awesome, Matthew - and super, super, helpful. I must say thanks yet again for all the advice you've given over the past few months! And a big thanks to Elana for sharing her kick-ass query.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-79830528914003722192010-05-28T15:14:06.084-04:002010-05-28T15:14:06.084-04:00Awesome information and much needed by lots of us....Awesome information and much needed by lots of us. Thanks Elana.<br /><br />Have already added your release on my wish list.<br /><br />Congrats again and again and ... lol<br /><br />misskallie2000 at yahoo dot commisskallie2000https://www.blogger.com/profile/09235631978482541630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-36960054054056007362010-05-28T14:36:57.545-04:002010-05-28T14:36:57.545-04:00I was fine with all the pretty colors.
DANG. ELAN...I was fine with all the pretty colors.<br /><br />DANG. ELANA IS GENIUS.<br /><br />Thanks so much for doing the interview, I'm sure I will refer to this page like eleventy billion times before I send my query out!!!MBW aka Olleymaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311893784715159105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-63160261196368700742010-05-28T14:12:22.957-04:002010-05-28T14:12:22.957-04:00You rock it hardcore Elana! I'm ready to start...You rock it hardcore Elana! I'm ready to start calling you Dr. Hook after that fine one line hook you have in that query! I can't wait to read Control Issues!! A combo of The Giver & Hunger Games...brilliant!<br /><br />Thx for posting Matt! Have a great w-end!angelarenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13639436719051155045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-74828660466646719972010-05-28T14:01:08.803-04:002010-05-28T14:01:08.803-04:00*taking notes* *printing post*
Great post Matt...*taking notes* *printing post* <br /><br />Great post Matt, awesome letter Elana. And holy cow I cannot wait to read your book!Corinne Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02808893058098769844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-8360955528160282172010-05-28T14:00:26.283-04:002010-05-28T14:00:26.283-04:00Loved reading that, complete with comments. Elana ...Loved reading that, complete with comments. Elana rocks, and thank you, Matthew. Happy weekend, all *runs back to rewrite query*Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-90149585509254972082010-05-28T13:59:16.415-04:002010-05-28T13:59:16.415-04:00Oh my excitement for Elana is just bursting at the...Oh my excitement for Elana is just bursting at the seams! I am so happy for her!<br /><br />What an amazing query! I already was dying to read anything by her then we get to see the query which teases us...AHHH!!!<br /><br />Oh Matthew wonderful guest, as always.<br /><br />What a wonderful post that I now must bookmark! <br /><br /><a href="http://princesscourtneysbarr.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Visit My Kingdom Anytime</a>Courtney Barr - The Southern Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14455508477182984039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-14258922451845575582010-05-28T13:54:44.670-04:002010-05-28T13:54:44.670-04:00As always, it is awesome of you to do this, Matthe...As always, it is awesome of you to do this, Matthew!<br /><br />I've read parts of Elana's query before, it is fabulous! <br /><br />Thanks for helping us out by breaking it down, Elana!Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915603693944523761noreply@blogger.com