Queries Out and In

I’m at home today working on a project or two for Convergence with friends, but I’m at the point where I’ve started sending out my queries. So far, I’ve sent out

Rachel Dowen of Talcott Notch
Jennifer Schober of Spencerhill
Lucienne Diver of The Night Agency
Laura Blake Peterson of Curtis Brown
Alexia Paul of Joy Harris

There will be two more this week via snail mail. I’m officially out of e-query opportunities, and the twelve agents who remain on my list will be sent letters the traditional way.

And in today’s post, rejections from Jennifer Weltz and the Lazear Agency.

Over the weekend, I’ve begun preliminary research for Neville Longbottom and the Hero’s Journey, but my next major project is putting together our Japan trip. It goes without saying that there will be Wiscon preparations right up to the last minute this week.

So, probably ought to get a couple of query letters ready for the post office, and get them off after I’m done catching up with all of you.

Catherine

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Book Group Discussion: Michael Chabon’s Yiddish Policeman’s Union

And here are some gems of wisdom from tonight’s book group. The subject: Michael Chabon’s Yiddish Policeman’s Union. If you’ve read the book, join in the discussion!

The group says: Recommended to mystery readers, but not to SF readers. Don’t expect this to be SF, in spite of the Nebula. Striking a blow for Speculative Fiction as a fantastic genre, we wonder.

Also, does this book help the reader understand Jewish history, or does this perpetuate Jewish stereotypes? What does someone Jewish think of the book? Tracie says she’s Jewish, and she’s okay with it. A lot of fruitful discussion here. Michele actually want out and did culture research.

Is genre more important than character here? Can we push the chess metaphor?

Spoiler’s Ahead. (NOTE: There is a Michele and a Michelle. Just so you know.)

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