Rejection #26

Rejection #26 William Morris Agency (UK) Ltd

22 July 2008

Dear Dominic,

Thank you for approaching William Morris regarding representation for your book, THE VOICES OF LIGHT AND DARK.

While we enjoyed the concept, unfortunately your book is not quite right for; we don’t generally represent sci-fi authors and their work. You may well be aware of such resources already, but I encourage you to obtain a copy of a book like the WRITERS' AND ARTISTS' YEARBOOK, which could direct you to an agency with more suitable specialties.

I am very sorry to write to you with this disappointing response. I wish you the best of luck in seeking representation at another agency.

With kind regards,

William Morris Literary Division

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Rejection #25

Rejection #25 Waywiser Press

Dear Mr Took

Thank you for sending us the chapters from your books (The Storms of Acias & The Voices of Light and Dark) I'm afraid I don't think either would be suitable for our list, but am grateful to you for allowing us to consider them.

I wish you good luck elsewhere.

Yours Sincerely,

Philip Hoy

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Rejection #24

Rejection #24 Kunati

Dear Dominic

Thank you for querying Kunati regarding your novel The Voices of Light and Dark. I’m sorry to tell you that we’re going to pass on it. It is simply not what we’re looking for at Kunati at this time. I wish you all success with it.

James

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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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Rejection #21

Rejection #21 Anubis Literary Agency

Thank you for giving this agency the chance to consider your work. Unfortunately, the material that you are proposing is not quite what we are looking for. We realise this will come as a disappointment but please bear in mind another agency may well feel differently.

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Rejection #20

Rejection #20 United Agents - Charlotte Knee

Dear Dominic

Many thanks for giving me the opportunity to read your sample material from VOICES OF LIGHT AND DARK.

Your concept is very engaging and your writing style competent. However I wasn’t gripped by the material, and don’t feel passionately about it to be able to confidently represent it to publishers on your behalf. Therefore I don’t believe that I am the right agent for you. Of course my opinion is purely subjective and others may and will think otherwise.

I wish you all the best with your work

With very best wishes

Yours

Robert Kirby

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