mmmmm...beer Posted January 21 Author Posted January 21 11 hours ago, NorthernVike said: Just curious, is it based in ND or MN? It's based out of Minnesota. Most of it in or around Bemidji/Redlake Reservation area. Quote
mmmmm...beer Posted January 21 Author Posted January 21 5 hours ago, TheNewGirl said: @mmmmm...beer I’ll read it 12 hours ago, MikeMatt said: Where did you come up with the character names ? I knew a guy named Mike Black.. and a guy named Marcus something or other... both worked for BIA back when I started. The others... well.. just names from around the reservations I've worked. Quote
mmmmm...beer Posted January 21 Author Posted January 21 5 hours ago, TheNewGirl said: @mmmmm...beer I’ll read it Sent Quote
mmmmm...beer Posted January 21 Author Posted January 21 12 hours ago, MikeMatt said: Where did you come up with the character names ? Well... what did ya think? Quote
mmmmm...beer Posted January 21 Author Posted January 21 Just now, kutulu said: Link? I don't have it published yet brother. Just throwing out samples.... like the crack someone mentioned. Haha Quote
MikeMatt Posted January 21 Posted January 21 1 hour ago, mmmmm...beer said: Well... what did ya think? I liked the style for sure. Easy read. Easy to follow and I sure want to know what happens next ! Like I said. Like crack. First taste is free. Reason I asked about character names was one of them Dan Reeves. Thought maybe you were a fan. LOL. Quote
mmmmm...beer Posted January 21 Author Posted January 21 So one of the agents I sent a Query and 5 pages to asked for the full manuscript! So that's cool! 1 Quote
mmmmm...beer Posted January 23 Author Posted January 23 Ohhhh another agent asked for the full manuscript. This guy a pretty heavy hitter. Supposedly reps a few of the big names. Aaannd... a got a form letter rejection. She didn't say anything negative, just she "didn't think she was the right agent for my project". Which... cool. Mean's she probably at least read the synopsis. Quote
mmmmm...beer Posted January 28 Author Posted January 28 So... The guy who started Stephen King into paperbacks replied. He said he got the the full manuscript and he's got one of his "colleagues" giving it a first read. So... That's cool. When I was sending out queries to folks I researched agents that requested thrillers or #ownvoices. Which is like cultural insiders writing their stuff. One of the guys I really wanted to query is a Native guy himself out of Canada. But he has been "closed" for queries since I started the process, even though he wants indigenous authors. So... I went to the lit agency and found out his boss was accepting queries. Figuring the style of the book with this author... Maybe he'd just throw it to him. So yup... I threw it to his boss and my guy emailed me an hour later saying he read it and my pages and asked for the full manuscript. So that's three agents now that have the full in about 10 days. Could never hear a thing again... But sorta stoked. Quote
MikeMatt Posted January 28 Posted January 28 15 minutes ago, mmmmm...beer said: So... The guy who started Stephen King into paperbacks replied. He said he got the the full manuscript and he's got one of his "colleagues" giving it a first read. So... That's cool. When I was sending out queries to folks I researched agents that requested thrillers or #ownvoices. Which is like cultural insiders writing their stuff. One of the guys I really wanted to query is a Native guy himself out of Canada. But he has been "closed" for queries since I started the process, even though he wants indigenous authors. So... I went to the lit agency and found out his boss was accepting queries. Figuring the style of the book with this author... Maybe he'd just throw it to him. So yup... I threw it to his boss and my guy emailed me an hour later saying he read it and my pages and asked for the full manuscript. So that's three agents now that have the full in about 10 days. Could never hear a thing again... But sorta stoked. Quote
Fnord Posted January 29 Posted January 29 On 1/28/2026 at 3:54 AM, mmmmm...beer said: So... The guy who started Stephen King into paperbacks replied. He said he got the the full manuscript and he's got one of his "colleagues" giving it a first read. So... That's cool. When I was sending out queries to folks I researched agents that requested thrillers or #ownvoices. Which is like cultural insiders writing their stuff. One of the guys I really wanted to query is a Native guy himself out of Canada. But he has been "closed" for queries since I started the process, even though he wants indigenous authors. So... I went to the lit agency and found out his boss was accepting queries. Figuring the style of the book with this author... Maybe he'd just throw it to him. So yup... I threw it to his boss and my guy emailed me an hour later saying he read it and my pages and asked for the full manuscript. So that's three agents now that have the full in about 10 days. Could never hear a thing again... But sorta stoked. Good luck man! That's awesome. Quote
Frozenbeernuts Posted January 29 Posted January 29 On 1/18/2026 at 11:03 PM, mmmmm...beer said: I wrote a book. Thriller. FBI agent, reservations, missing kids, some Ojibwe spirit stuff. Got some pretty good feedback from my ARC folks I sent it out to. Several were LEO's and Indians. Lots of positive responses. So I guess I got those parts right. I cleaned it up and sent it out to a handful of agents. We'll see how she goes. Anyone readers for fun and leisure? I have a few series planned. Mostly procedural cop/supernatural stuff set in Indian Country. Think Darkwinds meets Jack Reacher. As we are both avid fiction readers, I started writing like 5 different books. 4 of which were novels. One was a comedy cultivation novel. When I was in the zone, I was laughing out loud at myself. But the inspiration left for each after a while. I have another idea for a novel that I want to start on. Idk why my brain works like this. Quote
Frozenbeernuts Posted January 29 Posted January 29 21 hours ago, mmmmm...beer said: 4th request... Heating up. Have you kept up with Defiance of the Fall? JF Brink has such an insane writing schedule for the series. As soon as I finished the latest book I went back to the first in the series. On book 3 now for the re read Quote
mmmmm...beer Posted January 30 Author Posted January 30 11 hours ago, Frozenbeernuts said: Have you kept up with Defiance of the Fall? JF Brink has such an insane writing schedule for the series. As soon as I finished the latest book I went back to the first in the series. On book 3 now for the re read I think I'm a book, maybe two back. Not because I didn't like it. Because I forgot what the heck was going on. It is suffering from what I see almost all the big litrpg epics have. Got too big to fast. Now they are godlike fighting some other godlike creature in a different galaxy etc.... sheesh. I actually have a lite lit-rpg series started... I have 8 books drafted... Maybe I'll have you read them after I get a decent edit on the first few. Hahah I also have the first book drafted in ANOTHER series ... And another planned... But it's going to be straight cop/agent stuff. No supernatural in that one Quote
Frozenbeernuts Posted January 30 Posted January 30 8 hours ago, mmmmm...beer said: I think I'm a book, maybe two back. Not because I didn't like it. Because I forgot what the heck was going on. It is suffering from what I see almost all the big litrpg epics have. Got too big to fast. Now they are godlike fighting some other godlike creature in a different galaxy etc.... sheesh. I actually have a lite lit-rpg series started... I have 8 books drafted... Maybe I'll have you read them after I get a decent edit on the first few. Hahah I also have the first book drafted in ANOTHER series ... And another planned... But it's going to be straight cop/agent stuff. No supernatural in that one That's part of the reason I went back. It's a lot. The goal seems to be to get him to the terminus. Which is a lot of grinding. I read a series called The Twelve Apocalylses about a guy who wakes up in a demon army. It was a good series. The author just flat out ended it. He said the main goals were achieved, and there honestly isn't a goal to reach any more. He said continuing on wouldn't make sense even though he didn't end it properly. That feels similar to what is happening here. Even more so in Silver Fox Western Hero. What is the goal? Though I still think JF Brink is doing a better job of creating new goals as the series goes on since he set the scene well for how the upper portions of the power structures work. The last book I read I was unsure at times of what he was talking about. Idk how he keeps it all straight. Maybe he isn't and I just didn't realize it. Quote
mmmmm...beer Posted January 30 Author Posted January 30 11 hours ago, MikeMatt said: ???? I had thrown out an example of my query letter... In case others wanted to see it working. But thought meh... That maybe too like... Much. Quote
mmmmm...beer Posted January 30 Author Posted January 30 5th agent request! Weeeee.... At least we know I can write a pitch! 1 Quote
MikeMatt Posted January 30 Posted January 30 18 minutes ago, mmmmm...beer said: I had thrown out an example of my query letter... In case others wanted to see it working. But thought meh... That maybe too like... Much. Good. I was afraid you were giving up ! Keep plugging away dude. Quote
mmmmm...beer Posted February 5 Author Posted February 5 So.... 6 agents requests for full manuscript now. I know it's only been like three weeks since I threw out a few, and then periodically sent more out to other agents. But the glacial pace that this whole process takes is enough to make my ADD brain fizzle out. That being said. I have several other books rough drafted now. At least it's keeping me occupied. 1 Quote
mmmmm...beer Posted February 17 Author Posted February 17 So... We're up to 7 agents with my full manuscript now. Three total rejected the query letter. I think we have like 21 pending query letters to go. Sounds like a lot of them just never answer and it dies on the vine. The oldest submission of my manuscript is 30 days now. They say on average agents take 6-12 weeks before they read your manuscript and reject or offer to rep your book to publishers. So... A little shy right now, but still definitely in the running. Quote
mmmmm...beer Posted February 24 Author Posted February 24 Okay, big news! I have a major lot agent reach out and say she loved the book and wants to rep me! "Dear Mmmmm...beer, WOW! This story is intense, current, compelling - I love it! Thank you so much for sending this my way - I devoured it and would love to formally offer representation. If you are available this week or next week, would you like to schedule a time to chat? I can answer questions about how I work as a literary agent and we can talk about this book as well as future books you might want to write. Thank you again, sincerely, Agent Lady" So... Super cool! I asked if we could set up the meeting for next week as this week I'm living out of a hotel jettlagged as all get out with the whole family and the dog, finding cars, getting kids enrolled in school etc. Also told her I sent out notices that I've been offered representation. It's industry standard, but it still worries me she may get pissed and bail. Anyway... Been an awesome night! 1 Quote
mmmmm...beer Posted February 25 Author Posted February 25 Updating, a second agent has also thrown his hat in the ring so far. I set up zoom calls with them for the middle part next week. Quote
MikeMatt Posted February 25 Posted February 25 Great news. Good job bud. Wish I knew how the novel ends. 1 Quote
mmmmm...beer Posted March 1 Author Posted March 1 On 2/25/2026 at 12:15 AM, mmmmm...beer said: Updating, a second agent has also thrown his hat in the ring so far. I set up zoom calls with them for the middle part next week. And now a third. Currently it's between two ladies and a dude. Honestly the dude is going to be an instant no-go. First off looking at his track record he hasn't sold anything in a year except a non fiction to an indie house. Between the two ladies both are power houses. One reps a girl who just won the Hugo and Nebula award. She gets good deals for her folks. The other... She's my front runner. If nobody else throws their name in the hat she's my girl for sure. Principal of her agency she started. 16 agents under her. She has a great track record of encouraging hybrid authors (both traditional self published) of which I want to be. Anyway... I'll let ya'll know how it goes on Tuesday and Wednesday for the three interviews. 1 Quote
TimHauck Posted March 1 Posted March 1 49 minutes ago, mmmmm...beer said: And now a third. Currently it's between two ladies and a dude. Honestly the dude is going to be an instant nogo. First off looking at his track record he hasn't sold anything in a year except a non fiction to an indie house. Between the two ladies both are power houses. One reps a girl who just won the Hugo and DNebulw award. She gets good deals for her folks. The other... She's my front runner. If nobody is lse throws their name in the hat she's my girl for sure. Principal of her agency she started. 16 agents under her. She has a great track record of encouraging hybrid authors (both traditional self published) of which I want to be. Anyway... I'll let ya'll know how it goes on Tuesday and Wednesday for the three interviews. Where do you find these agents? My kid is insisting on trying to get a children’s book published Quote
mmmmm...beer Posted March 1 Author Posted March 1 47 minutes ago, TimHauck said: Where do you find these agents? My kid is insisting on trying to get a children’s book published Query Tracker .com You can go in and find agents that do just children's books etc. They will tell you on there how to package up a "query" which is essentially a pitch letter. If you go on Reedsy there are a ton of free articles on how to do sh!t. Quote
mmmmm...beer Posted March 3 Author Posted March 3 Welp... Meeting with the two front running agents tomorrow. See how she goes. The one I'm leaning towards makes me excited for the future. This is really so weird... it's really out of left field. I feel like it's caught this motion and I'm just along for the ride. Quote
Voltaire Posted March 3 Posted March 3 Wow, this is really promising. I hear of so many people putting in all this effort and going nowhere but you've got a few seemingly high quality nibbles. 1 Quote
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