Announcing the Kombatants

First off, I want to give a HUGE thanks to everyone who entered the tournament. Never did it cross our minds that Query Kombat would become as successful as it has. Thank you.

With over 210 entries in our inbox, we had a very tough time choosing who would advance into the tournament. For some, as little as a comma was grounds for elimination. We even had to pass up on some exceptional entries for no reason at all. Just because you didn't make it into the tournament doesn't mean your query or first page isn't good. And just because your query and first page ARE good/great/excellent doesn't mean you shouldn't strive to make them even better and help your fellow writer advance to the next level.

That being said, we hope to help some of you (who didn't make it in the tournament) with your queries. Post your twitter name and entry nickname in the comments of ONE of our blogs. We will critique as many entries as we can over twitter. They will be general critiques, nothing in-depth. I have no idea how many crits we will be able to do. That all depends on how much time we have left over after formatting everything for the tournament. Be patient with us.

Now, to get to what you've all been waiting for: the Query Kombat kontestants...



Adult Kontestants:Dangerous Politics: Adult Thriller
To Die For: Adult Thriller
Tall Ships and Magic: Adult Historical Fantasy
Mississippi CrazyPants: Women's Fiction
WytchCraft: Adult Urban Fantasy
It's All About the Game: Adult Thriller
Nostalgic Dreamer: Adult Contemp. Romance
Like-Minded Individuals: Adult Thriller
History Hound: Adult Historical Fiction (2nd Entry)
McTavish Academy: Adult Urban Fantasy
Penny Lane Grows up: Women's Fiction
Dr. Thermo: Adult Science Fiction
Sway Me Buble: Women's Fiction
The Decapitator: Adult Urban Fantasy
Meryl-and-I: Women's Fiction
The Fisherman: Adult Literary Suspense
Aztecs in Space: Adult Science Fiction
Zone Tripper: Adult Science Fiction
BeelzebubBasher: Adult Historical Fiction
The Swimmer: Adult Social Science Fiction
Champagne and Hotdogs: Women's Fiction


New Adult Kontestants:Avenging Angel: NA Urban FantasyO Captain, My Captain: NA ContemporaryKicking Ash: NA Fantasy
Young Adult Kontestants:HeadScarfJazz: YA ContemporaryLies and Lovers: YA Contemp. (in verse)Repo Girl: YA ContemporaryBLINDED PASSIONS: Edgy YA Contemp.TheSpaceMafia: YA Science FictionMinna Gray: YA Futuristic FantasyNot Odette: YA FantasyBurrito Thief: YA FantasyElementary Girl: Alt Historical MysteryDAMNED: YA Dark FantasyDreamPirate: YA CrimeAlien Prep School Confidential: YA Science FictionDenali: YA Science FictionMultitude of Death Stars: YA Science FictionSpirit Slayer: YA Southern Gothic
Misfit Apocalypse: YA Science Fiction
Broken Jar: YA Contemporary
The Little Red Head: YA Fantasy
BourneMW: YA Science Fiction
SharkyMalarkey:  YA Contemporary
Supergeeker: YA Fantasy
Colorblind: YA Science Fiction
Villainous Wizard: YA Contemporary Fantasy
FistsofFury: YA Thriller
Revenant: YA Urban Fantasy
SugarTales: YA Contemporary
Sillius: YA Contemporary
RedDryad: YA Paranormal Fiction
Tricks aren't for Kids: YA Contemporary
Bridget Meets Georgia in Homage to Jane: YA Romance
Mid-Grade:JungleVendetta: MG Science FictionTroglin Snot: MG FantasyWHISPERING WILLOWS: MG FantasyToo Many Legs to Play Baseball: MG FantasyWishwell: MG ContemporaryP.H.I.L.: MG Magical RealismZombie Barbers: MG ComedyStrongarm Odyssey: MG FantasyOne-Eyed Cat: MG MysteryEye Above You: MG Contemporary