Query Quotes

“You don’t want me. You want someone exactly like me in every respect but who isn’t me.”
― Zilla Novikov, Query

“I’m a writer of queer negativity. LGBTQ-.”
― Zilla Novikov, Query

“One of the questions you ask writers to answer in their Query Tracker submissions to you is "Why are you querying me?" and I don’t know how to break this to you, but it’s because you’re an agent.”
― Zilla Novikov, Query

“Your agency bio states that you’re looking for great books but life is hard, Alister Tylte, and sometimes you have to settle for what you can get. Sometimes you’re someone’s McGill, but sometimes you’re their safety school, and that’s okay. I believe my book is a book, and you should probably be satisfied with that for your list.”
― Zilla Novikov, Query

“I’m afraid this brassiere is booby trapped.”
― Zilla Novikov, Query

“As far as I can tell, activism is composed of meetings, spreadsheets, and arts and crafts.”
― Zilla Novikov, Query

“Your agency bio lists that you enjoy "tightly plotted novels" told from "a distinct point of view" with "dynamic, engaging characters" that make you "laugh or cry." Given that my novel is, in fact, a book, I believe it would be the perfect fit for your list.”
― Zilla Novikov, Query