Rejection #23

Rejection #23 Matthew Bialer

Dear Dominic,

Thanks for the sample chapters. Sorry it took this long to get back to you!

Unfortunately I am not going to offer representation. The idea really is intriguing, and it is obvious that you feel passionate about this story. That being said, hard science fiction is a tough sell at the best of times, and there isn't really much of a market for it right now. I just don't think that I'm enthusiastic enough about this to be your most successful advocate.

Please remember that this is only one opinion. Thanks again for your interest, and best of luck for the future.

Best wishes. M

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Rejection #22

Rejection #22 Canongate

Hi Dominic

Thanks for your patience while I’ve been considering the novel. I’m afraid that it’s not for us. I enjoyed the concept, but we don’t specialise in books of a specifically sci-fi nature, unless we feel we break them out to a wider audience or that they’re truly exceptional. But you seem to be doing well and getting yourself out there, and there are other publishers, such as Orbit, Gollancz, Abaddon Books and Titan who this might really appeal to.

Best

Dan

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