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Okay. Now that I'm out of my election high, I thought I'd take a moment and write a proper blog. I have yet to hear from any of the six agents that I queried about two weeks ago. So. I'm about to send out another six queries, and I'm also in the middle of a submission for another publisher.

I brought this up the other day, regarding writing genres. The vampire story usually has elements of three genres; i.e. fantasy, horror and science fiction. Now, for the most part, you can combine all of these elements, and label the genre dark fantasy. There is also a somewhat a huge dollop of sex, but it wouldn't fall under Romance. I've been having trouble finding agents that represent such a genre.

So what to do? Well I plan on hitting every literary agent that lists any of these genres. Agent Query has been really helpful with searching for such agents.
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  1. Annie WickingNovember 9, 2008 at 6:43 AM

    I understand what you mean. It is important to know what genres your book needs to fit into. I was told that if my book fitted into Urban Fantasy I would be in with a chance of a publisher taking it up. But, Elton, when I read some of the book which fit in to the group I was horrified to find out it is a mix of soft porn and romance. A bit like 'Buffy' meets 'Charmed' Yes, my novel has blood, murder, horror and sex, but I like to think it also has a strong storyline and a well thought out plot too.

    Oh well, what do I do stand by what I believe in or I weaken my story and add more romance because it sells?

    Good luck and let me know how you get on.

    Annie

    Best wishes

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