Round 3 of Query Kombat has officially come to a close. Our numbers have been cut in half yet again. The Sweet 16 becomes the Elite 8 fighting for just four spots in the next round. Round 4 promises to be the toughest round thus far. I have no idea how the judges are going […]
Round 2 of this tournament is officially over. All kontenders fought valiantly, but alas, half of you must be knocked out. Win or lose, thanks for officially making QK the toughest query tournament in all the land. A standing ovation to those of you who fought and came out victorious. A full 48 entries […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Title: Fresh Horizons Entry Nickname: Humankind Is Basically Screwed Word Count: 86K Genre: Adult Science Fiction Query: Addisalem Worede never asked to be the last hope of the human race, and to be honest, she’s not that great at it. As the unofficial leader of a mission meant to ensure that the end of Earth […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]