I got another reply from an agent — this one a rejection notice, but a very interesting one! Here's my reply back, with her original email below that:
It's encouraging that you're representing similar titles! That means it's trending, which is good news for me! Best of luck with them.
At 9:58 AM -0500 6/26/14, Xxxxxx Agency wrote: Hi Allan,
Thanks for thinking of us! I'm afraid, however, it is a little too close to something we have forthcoming and potentially forthcoming on our list, so I have to decline. I wish you the very best of luck.
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Date: 2014-06-26 05:13 pm (UTC)It's encouraging that you're representing similar titles! That means it's trending, which is good news for me! Best of luck with them.
At 9:58 AM -0500 6/26/14, Xxxxxx Agency wrote:
Hi Allan,
Thanks for thinking of us! I'm afraid, however, it is a little too close to something we have forthcoming and potentially forthcoming on our list, so I have to decline. I wish you the very best of luck.
Best,
Xxxxx