tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post7914809624119462150..comments2023-11-06T13:07:23.645-05:00Comments on The Quintessentially Questionable Query Experiment: AUTOCHROMATICMatthew MacNishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03264738483763244969noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-52560666322881788432011-04-05T15:07:39.493-04:002011-04-05T15:07:39.493-04:00Wow! This post is sooo inspiring! Emilia is AWESOM...Wow! This post is sooo inspiring! Emilia is AWESOME and I can't wait to read her book(s)! :) <br /><br />Matt, great blog! I'm a follower. ;)<br /><br />~Melissa<br /><a href="http://melissakline.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Reflections on Writing</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15729705557661233196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-46555470312409457622010-09-09T13:44:46.841-04:002010-09-09T13:44:46.841-04:00Sorry I'm late but I thought the query was ama...Sorry I'm late but I thought the query was amazing. The voice was strong and I loved the "Great". This would be the perfect time for my proposed Sarcastafont.Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915603693944523761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-83681738231009440832010-09-06T10:21:30.243-04:002010-09-06T10:21:30.243-04:00I would love to read this!!!! Emilia is amazing!!!...I would love to read this!!!! Emilia is amazing!!!! She rocks and I can't wait to read her novel!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03667521490706435608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-8039857663999121492010-09-05T22:40:12.960-04:002010-09-05T22:40:12.960-04:00The concept and the voice are fantastic. I can...The concept and the voice are fantastic. I can't wait to read this one. Emilia did an amazing job of hooking the reader. And it's crazy-awesome she's achieved so much at such a young age. Definitely an inspiration. Thanks for sharing this query.Angela McCallisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10610798614001745001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-53087086711956794702010-09-05T16:53:48.044-04:002010-09-05T16:53:48.044-04:00Hi! Just stopping by from the BBQ and wanted to sa...Hi! Just stopping by from the BBQ and wanted to say hello. I'm your newest follower =D<br /><br />-Kaitlyn<br />http://nocturnalreadings.blogspot.comKait Ballengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13231388956866982195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-33697705206292714592010-09-05T09:08:55.805-04:002010-09-05T09:08:55.805-04:00Matt, love your blog. It's funny how many peop...Matt, love your blog. It's funny how many people you run into in the comments sections of other blogs, but have never visited theirs. Well, now I have and I'll be following.Lisa Pottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11676087488599338569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-48620427184716762752010-09-03T22:38:12.724-04:002010-09-03T22:38:12.724-04:00Babulous query - and I think it's because of t...Babulous query - and I think it's because of the fabulous voice. I smiled through the whole thing and I bet the agents did too :) Congrats!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-71870380509133598352010-09-03T22:09:32.871-04:002010-09-03T22:09:32.871-04:00What a fun query letter. I liked the *punch in the...What a fun query letter. I liked the *punch in the face*. And that song - oh my. Funny!!RaShelle Workmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582252557500502186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-15870843422163485632010-09-03T22:09:07.325-04:002010-09-03T22:09:07.325-04:00Yeah for her! It's true how much those little ...Yeah for her! It's true how much those little words count; crapstorm, Great (in italics), etc. Thanks for sharing.Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06333494452915600562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-59210782140093648452010-09-03T19:20:15.436-04:002010-09-03T19:20:15.436-04:00What a great break down of a query! Nice one
Lyn
...What a great break down of a query! Nice one<br /><br />Lyn<br /><a href="http://lyndaryoung.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">W.I.P. It: A Writer's Journey</a>Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-73829785084440779632010-09-03T17:35:52.749-04:002010-09-03T17:35:52.749-04:00Great post!
Hi Matthew Rush! I hopped over from t...Great post!<br /><br />Hi Matthew Rush! I hopped over from the BBQ to say hi and to get more prawns!Taffyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11796711977284429278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-855738767050547202010-09-03T16:55:03.024-04:002010-09-03T16:55:03.024-04:00This book sounds awesome!This book sounds awesome!Kate Avery Ellisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16639363051736890588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-4927193693980611442010-09-03T16:54:36.287-04:002010-09-03T16:54:36.287-04:00I have a seventeen year old son! I am feeling old ...I have a seventeen year old son! I am feeling old right now. Awesome query, though. Sounds like a great book.Angiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01445455787485222068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-27891245324912395752010-09-03T14:14:44.059-04:002010-09-03T14:14:44.059-04:00Glad I made my way over from KarenG's. I love ...Glad I made my way over from KarenG's. I love reading about queries that worked and why. And Emilia has such a great voice!Jenna Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07591399291903261245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-46011464859365886402010-09-03T14:09:38.464-04:002010-09-03T14:09:38.464-04:00Yay, Emilia! This is great and CONGRATS!!! All the...Yay, Emilia! This is great and CONGRATS!!! All the best of luck to you~<br /><br />thanks, Matt and Q3e ;pLTMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05239077455322030275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-63046277228839504122010-09-03T13:55:09.076-04:002010-09-03T13:55:09.076-04:00That's an awesome query! And you know why the ...That's an awesome query! And you know why the punch bit is so great? It shows all the voice, and it tells LOADS about who the character is. I can't wait to read this book!! Are you out on sub with it??Elana Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05877856005992028912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-21831523235585641592010-09-03T13:37:18.384-04:002010-09-03T13:37:18.384-04:00Thank you SO, so much for your amazing comments, e...Thank you SO, so much for your amazing comments, everyone! They've seriously made my day. It makes me so happy when Riley gets a chance to charm readers - it really is all her. Yay for queries! :)Emilia Platerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708086172577032789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-33972239021426112062010-09-03T13:19:34.129-04:002010-09-03T13:19:34.129-04:00Emilia, you sound AWESOME!!! Love your attitude an...Emilia, you sound AWESOME!!! Love your attitude and humor. Yay! <br /><br />Great post Matthew, thanks!ali crosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13023009704454279645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-52815826470154276532010-09-03T13:14:07.486-04:002010-09-03T13:14:07.486-04:00Awesome way to get after it-you have to chase and ...Awesome way to get after it-you have to chase and work toward those dreams, good job Emilia.nephite blood spartan hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092519999184585295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-21082439106582205902010-09-03T13:12:02.388-04:002010-09-03T13:12:02.388-04:00Wow - fantastic query! I think your decision to f...Wow - fantastic query! I think your decision to focus on getting the voice of the main character across and depend on that to be your hook was a great one.<br /><br />Super, super job, and congratulations on getting 3 offers! Woo-hoo!Ishta Mercuriohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17776946702988283453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-56433359889113171912010-09-03T12:53:07.827-04:002010-09-03T12:53:07.827-04:00Great query, loved the whole post, thanks Emilia a...Great query, loved the whole post, thanks Emilia and I hope that your book sells. Awesome!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-82829661815704107082010-09-03T11:54:51.051-04:002010-09-03T11:54:51.051-04:00Hi there! Just stopping in from KarenG's BBQ b...Hi there! Just stopping in from KarenG's BBQ blog party. Thanks for visiting my blog. I'm following you now as well. Enjoy your weekend!Elisa Danehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10681641110829000372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-69933227716040613732010-09-03T10:55:12.484-04:002010-09-03T10:55:12.484-04:00Dang that's an awesome hook! Congrats, Emilia!...Dang that's an awesome hook! Congrats, Emilia! "Desperate to track down the sender - mostly so she can punch that creep in the face" -- that was my favorite bit, too. All kinds of personality in that :DZoe C. Courtmanhttp://zoecourtman.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-57691296518906170072010-09-03T10:39:39.157-04:002010-09-03T10:39:39.157-04:00Excellent Query!
I particularly liked "crapst...Excellent Query!<br />I particularly liked "crapstorm"Sarah Ahiershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02795455714801965956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5345890055658252124.post-64196356605959397342010-09-03T10:15:48.315-04:002010-09-03T10:15:48.315-04:00Whenever I come across one of these super young, s...Whenever I come across one of these super young, super talented authors I am always amazed and a bit jealous!Alissa Grossohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16701189791875707920noreply@blogger.com