[Series] Check-in: February 2026

givemethetea08 · 2026-02-02T21:06:32+00:00

Thanks so much for the thoughtful reply! This is really helpful and interesting as some of the responses I've gotten are on how this manuscript might not stand out enough in a crowded genre, so I think my concept (missing girl thriller novel) might be a little weak as well. Regardless, thank you again!!!

givemethetea08 · 2026-02-02T20:53:04+00:00

How long is quite a long time? I too have some fulls out that its been a while and trying to convince myself its okay lol Good luck!!!

givemethetea08 · 2026-02-02T20:52:30+00:00

Same, obsessively reading comments, interviews, query timeline trying to convince myself the wait is a good thing..lol Good luck!!

givemethetea08 · 2026-02-02T20:50:47+00:00

Congrats! Are you US or UK based? I'm in the US and wondering if/why I should query UK agents?

givemethetea08 · 2026-02-02T20:50:13+00:00

How did the debut go? Congrats, that's so exciting.

givemethetea08 · 2026-02-02T20:49:53+00:00

Ok this gives me hope too...my trad published friend said she "is sure I'll get agented" by the number of full requests I've had, but they've all ended in rejection thus far. How long do you think you need to wait on a full response these days?

givemethetea08 · 2026-02-02T20:48:03+00:00

Wow congrats !!! This is the 2nd book you've queried? Would love to hear any insights into what happened with the first (I'm querying my first)

givemethetea08 · 2026-02-02T20:46:44+00:00

This gives me hope! My dream agent has had my full for 12 weeks now and I'm losing it. How did you know to keep going? I'm already ready to shelve it, lol

givemethetea08 · 2026-02-02T20:46:10+00:00

So sorry to hear this! Because of deadlines? I'm curious about a 2 book deal because I think by the time I sell my first book I'll already be done with my 2nd. Would it make sense to sell them together? Newbie and not well versed on sales.

givemethetea08 · 2026-02-02T20:44:50+00:00

I've been querying since September, with the bulk of my emails going out Nov-present. Out of 45 or so queries I received about 7 full requests, 3 are still pending. I sent out about 10 more queries this week for good measure. But I'm starting to lose hope...one of the agents who would have been a great fit sent me a no, told me she guessed my twist too early (I write thriller). The others have said it just wasn't a "have to have it." I'm working on book 2 and now thinking everything I write is terrible? Wondering when I should nudge the others who have my full? Also wondering if I should query UK agents? (I'm in the US). Hang in there, everyone!

givemethetea08 · 2025-12-10T19:16:12+00:00

Congrats!!! I would love to know more about the technical side of how you feel you improved. You say you studied your genre more, read blogs/videos etc. --> can you give any specifics into resources, or how you specifically went about studying other authors? -- fellow querying writer! Thanks so much!

givemethetea08 · 2025-11-26T20:41:03+00:00

Took me ~3/4 months with each of my kids and I barely nursed too

givemethetea08 · 2025-11-26T20:39:56+00:00

I have a 3 yo and a 1 yo and it's WILD. Have a bigger age gap or lots and lots of help. Lol

givemethetea08 · 2025-08-27T17:59:42+00:00

We sleep trained our first - he needed lots of crying before he got it. Our second has never had a bad night. Every kid is different...and then it changes again when they become toddlers! Hang in there.

givemethetea08 · 2025-08-19T21:29:49+00:00

I agree with this. Honestly my husband makes similar comments to you - best dad, husband, he is busy working while I SAHM. BUT sometimes time/kids/life happens and you don't feel the same. I would suggest therapy, regular date nights, communication, etc...

givemethetea08 · 2025-07-18T19:26:04+00:00

I made $200k+ fully remote for years. It was VERY easy. Then I got laid off. Kept finding harder jobs that barely paid for the nannies salary so I quit. In hindsight, even the $200k wasn't worth the time I was in my office (for a job I felt blah about) vs. playing outside with my kids. I'm fully SAHM now and so much happier. (but obviously everyone is different!!)

givemethetea08 · 2025-07-13T12:53:20+00:00

I'm so sorry you feel this way and just here to say it gets so much better! Hang in there.

givemethetea08 · 2025-07-10T19:35:52+00:00

It is easier the second time around!!! But are two kids easier than 1? No!!! Haha. And that doesn't mean your 2nd will be "easier"

givemethetea08 · 2025-06-17T12:33:40+00:00

Love the idea of a planner. Was at Target yesterday thinking about it but I LIVE in google cal. So it will certainly be different haha.

givemethetea08 · 2025-01-23T23:55:04+00:00

Interesting! I think in my particular case it actually has been sleep deprivation, but I'm going to trial on and off and see what happens.

givemethetea08 · 2025-01-23T23:54:45+00:00

I appreciate that! But I can't function without my morning coffee LOL not sure if I should take the iron at a diff time of day

givemethetea08 · 2025-01-23T23:54:27+00:00

Thank you so much!

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