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June 14, 2017
Query Kombat Round 2: HERO BY DEFAULT vs. ALTERNATIVE FACTS
Title: The Mortal CoilEntry Nickname: Hero by DefaultWord count: 80KGenre: Young Adult Urban FantasyRead more »
Query Kombat Round 2: THE HALF-ORPHAN'S HANDBOOK vs. BOOK BOYS GONE WILD
Title: Dead Parents CampEntry Nickname: The Half-Orphan's HandbookWord count: 62KGenre: Young Adult Contemporary
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Query Kombat Round 2: WE KINDA DESTROYED PARIS vs. THIS SELKIE CAN'T SWIM
Title: THE BONES OF PARISEntry Nickname: We kinda destroyed ParisWord count: 72KGenre: YA contemporary fantasy. Own voicesRead more »
Query Kombat Round 2: KAZA vs. BOY BAND NINJA ASSASSINS
Title: The Tsar's HeirNickname: KazaWord count: 110, 000KGendre: YA fantasyRead more »
Query Kombat Round 2: BE GRATEFUL FOR COOKIES vs. DOGS AND CHICKENS AND DRAGONS, OH MY!
Title: Plus-SizeEntry Nickname: Be Grateful For CookiesWord Count: 40,000Genre: Middle Grade Contemporary
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Query Kombat Round 2: SUPER SPACE NERD vs. ALABAMA WITCH HUNTERS
Title: The Adventures of Kirby DaringEntry Nickname: Super Space NerdWord Count: 35KGenre: MG Science Fiction
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June 12, 2017
Query Kombat Agent Round Wrap Up and Round 2 Matchups
The Agent Round of Query Kombat 2017 has come to a close with a grand total of 123 requests spread across 35 entries.
I'd like to give a HUGE thanks to all the agents who came out to help make the Agent Round a success. And thanks to the Judges who whipped our Kombatants into shape!
Below are Agent Round stats we figured would get you riled up for Round 2. If you keep reading, you might even find Round 2 Match Ups.
Remember, only sixteen of you will advance. Good luck Kombatants, and good luck Judges. Both groups have a tough road ahead.
Agent Round Stats:
Highest number of requests for an entry: 14Total number of Wild Cards played: 17Most requested host: Mike
Laura's Blog
From Gutters to Galleries vs. Stands By Until He Doesn't
The Nose Knows vs. Life as a Dumpster Fire
Alternative Facts vs. Boy Band Ninja Assassins
Book Boys Gone Wild vs. he Half-Orphan's Handbook
This Selkie Can't Swim vs. We Kinda Destroyed Paris
Hero by Default vs. Kaza
Be Grateful for Cookies vs. Dogs and Chickens and Dragons, Oh My!
Alabama With Hunters vs. Super Space Nerd
Michelle's Blog
Bounty and the Beast vs. Beards
Three Men and an Actuary vs. Mother of All Custody Battles
I Fell for a Convicted Felon vs. Delicious Vicious Cycles
Switcher vs. The Barringer Museum
Super Powers and Problems vs. Asteroid Snacks
Cheshire Hearts Alice vs. Girl of Your Nightmares
Estella + Ayron vs. Nowhere Land
Bust the Bubble Wrap vs. Perfectly Imperfect Princess
Good Luck Kombatants!!
June 7, 2017
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.
Agents will request by saying, “I want to see more of this!” and leaving their submission instructions. (Kombatants: Don’t forget to put QUERY KOMBAT Request in your subject line when sending material!)
As you remember, agent requests will stay hidden until an entry is knocked out of the tournament.
The number of pages you’ll send depends on how far you go in Query Kombat!
It's because we're super evil. Here's how the system works:
Host Saves or Round 2 knockout = 30 page request
Round 3 knockout = 50 page request
Round 4 knockout = 100 page request
Round 5 knockout = 150 page request
Round 6 knockout = 200 page request
GRAND CHAMPION = Full request
For instance, getting knocked out in the third round means an entrant will send 50 pages to any agent who requested their work. The grand champion winner from the final round will see their requests bumped up to a full. Host Saves will be allowed to see their requests immediately as they are not continuing to the 2nd round.
Each agent gets 2 wild cards! (In the case of a wild card, said wild card is displayed immediately, giving Kombatants a reason to watch the blogs.)
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If an agent sees an entry where the minimum of 30 pages isn’t enough, they can play a wild card and name their amount of pages and get their request immediately! If they fall in love and absolutely want a full, the wild card will let them do that.
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However, only two wild cards can stand per entry. That means only the first two wild cards count. After that, agents will have to wait until the entry is knocked out.
So that’s it! Commenting on entries is only allowed for agents. Kombatants can mix and mingle on twitter but can’t comment, with the exception of this post where they can leave questions.
Best of luck and May the Requests Be With You! BATTLE ON!
Agents, entrants are spread out over all three blogs. You can also find them at Michelle's blog and Mike’s blog.
Agents will request by saying, “I want to see more of this!” and leaving their submission instructions. (Kombatants: Don’t forget to put QUERY KOMBAT Request in your subject line when sending material!)
As you remember, agent requests will stay hidden until an entry is knocked out of the tournament.
The number of pages you’ll send depends on how far you go in Query Kombat!
It's because we're super evil. Here's how the system works:
Host Saves or Round 2 knockout = 30 page request
Round 3 knockout = 50 page request
Round 4 knockout = 100 page request
Round 5 knockout = 150 page request
Round 6 knockout = 200 page request
GRAND CHAMPION = Full request
For instance, getting knocked out in the third round means an entrant will send 50 pages to any agent who requested their work. The grand champion winner from the final round will see their requests bumped up to a full. Host Saves will be allowed to see their requests immediately as they are not continuing to the 2nd round.
Each agent gets 2 wild cards! (In the case of a wild card, said wild card is displayed immediately, giving Kombatants a reason to watch the blogs.)
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If an agent sees an entry where the minimum of 30 pages isn’t enough, they can play a wild card and name their amount of pages and get their request immediately! If they fall in love and absolutely want a full, the wild card will let them do that.
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However, only two wild cards can stand per entry. That means only the first two wild cards count. After that, agents will have to wait until the entry is knocked out.
So that’s it! Commenting on entries is only allowed for agents. Kombatants can mix and mingle on twitter but can’t comment, with the exception of this post where they can leave questions.
Best of luck and May the Requests Be With You! BATTLE ON!
Query Kombat Agent Round 1. BEARDS, Adult Romantic Comedy (Own voices)
Title: Chai, Beards, and HarmonyEntry Nickname: BeardsWord count: 71KGenre: Contemporary Adult Rom-Com (Own Voices)
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Query Kombat Agenet Round 2. THREE MEN AND AN ACTUARY, Adult WF
Title: Drowning in PerfectEntry Nickname: Three Men and an ActuaryWord Count: 93KGenre: Women’s Commercial Fiction
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