Query Kombat Round 2

Here we go! Round 2! Entries are on my blog and Michelle’s! This round lasts until June 17th at 8 pm.On Friday the hosts will call out for extra judges to come and break ties, or in case of extra close votes to try and get a more decisive margin.  The entry with the most votes […]

QUERY KOMBAT ROUND 2: MUSTACHE HEAD vs. JELLO POEMS

Title: Split Down the Middle Entry Nickname: Mustache Head Word Count: 46,000 Genre: Upper MG Contemporary Query: As a veteran Child of Divorce, twelve-year-old Becca has developed a highly specialized set of coping skills, such as the ability to negotiate ceasefires and to maneuver between houses without losing her math books…or her marbles.   It isn’t […]

QUERY KOMBAT ROUND 2: PLAY CHESS, NOT CHECKERS vs. ONE-HANDED WONDER

Title: The Chess Girl Entry Nickname: Play Chess Not Checkers Word count: 66K Genre: MG Historical Fiction Query:  To win her family’s freedom, Ruchel must play the greatest chess match ever. As World War 1 begins, 7 year old Ruchel’s father is forced into the Austrian Army just before the Russian Army invades her border […]

QUERY KOMBAT ROUND 2: TO BE A MAN vs. ESCAPE THE FATE

Title: THE EVENTIDE Entry Nickname: TO BE A MAN Word count: 97,000 Genre: YA Fantasy Query: Val has studied, fought, and completed her sailing expedition—faster than anyone else—to become chieftess of her tribe. Returning home, she discovers her twin brother has been kidnapped by the foreign conquerors of Airylle and if she doesn’t find him […]

QUERY KOMBAT ROUND 2: CRYPTOPOLIS vs. CEMENT GARGLING 101

Title: Catacomb Saints Entry Nickname: Cryptopolis  Word count: 80,000 Genre: YA Fantasy Query:  For sixteen-year-old Davi, the darkness has never mattered. A petty pickpocket by night and a worthless burden on society by day, she has only ever wanted to be left alone to live what little life society affords castoffs like her. Trouble is, […]

QUERY KOMBAT ROUND 2: MY BOYFRIEND RIGGED THE LOTTERY vs. HOT SAUCE IS BAD FOR WOUND CARE

Title: Windfall Nickname: My Boyfriend Rigged The Lottery Word Count: 83,000 Genre: YA Contemporary Suspense Query: In Marina’s culture, dumplings are thought to bring wealth and good fortune to anyone who eats them. But she’s been eating dumplings her whole life and good fortune remains as elusive as a good boyfriend. She’s a Chinese-American piano […]

QUERY KOMBAT ROUND 2: SAMBA AND SURRENDER vs. WHAT’S LUCK GOT TO DO WITH IT?

Title: RADIANT CITY Entry Nickname: Samba and Surrender Word count: 100K Genre: Adult Paranormal Romance with Erotic Elements Query: Brazilian federal enforcer, Ana Mendes, doesn’t have the heart—or the time—for relationships. After losing her father at a young age and watching the world crash down around her because of the Radiant virus, she’s devoted her […]

QUERY KOMBAT ROUND 2: AND I FEEL FINE

The first entry in this match-up has been withdrawn due to an agent offer. Congratulations to “And I Feel Fine,” who automatically advances to Round 3. Judges, please leave feedback on this entry but do not cast a vote. Ok, well, you can vote, but it won’t count. 🙂 Title: Starborn Entry Nickname: And I […]

Query Kombat 2016 Round 2 Matchups

The agent/editor round was a HUGE success this year. A total of 147 requests were made, with two entries tied for the most requests at 11 each. Below you will find Round 2 match-ups. Since TWO entries received an offer of representation before and during the agent round, we have 30 entries going into the second round […]

THE QUERY KOMBAT AGENT ROUND IS HERE!

Here we go! The agent round! Before you dive in, please – agents and entrants – read this post! Agents, entrants are spread out over all three blogs. You can also find them at Michelle’s blog and Mike’s blog. Blog assignment does not necessarily indicate who picked them. Agents will request by saying, “I want to see more […]