Yesterday I received an e-mail from Blair partnership. This is what it said...
Many thanks for getting in touch with us in February with your submission. We are very sorry to say that we will not be offering you representation for this work. We are truly sorry for the disappointment and as this is such a subjective industry we would strongly recommend that you contact other agencies.
And then....
As J.K. Rowling's agents, we think it's worth noting that some of the elements of your proposed story line seem to bear some similarities to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter stories. That said, we and J.K. Rowling's office have not seen the full manuscript and hope that it is sufficiently different but wanted to flag for you, that if you intend to distribute your book commercially that you should make sure that there are no copyright issues in this respect.
I have no magic school, never mention the word wand, Jacob would not even know what a professor is, they travel in and out of mirrors as a broomstick is for sweeping the floor as far as Erica is concerned and the only thing that is fluffy in my book is Lilly’s pink cushions in her bedroom.
I have closed my web site down and started the process to remove the book from Amazon. I have also sent Blair partnership the full MS and asked that they look for themselves.. No copyright. This is out of respect for Ms Rowling.
It was as if the pathway to publication was paved in glass, no matter how gingerly I walked the floor was bound to shatter beneath my feet.
Like a demented wandering soldier my finger now hovers over the delete button, eager to extinguish all life from the manuscript. I then turn and read a quote. Do less and achieve more or do more and achieve nothing. “Who said that”? I did replied my conscience.
The pain of self publishing.
Damien
Hi David,
The book has not hit a dead end I just did not try and try and try. You are right a bit of a break is what I need and yes it is a learning curve all the way.
Regards
Damien
This seems disastrous and horrible.
My next comment won't seem any nicer - but - it is meant positively...
I started and made a lot of progress on three works - before having to accept that not one of them was going anywhere that would be productive... Except that they all "produced" good practice and improved the whole way I go about writing... The "occupation" is always a learning curve.
It's undoubtedly a pain that this one has hit a dead end - but don't let that stop you permanently.
Maybe have a bit of a break - and then see what else you might like to do...
I hope all goes well :-)
I have uploaded a snip-it for you Robbie
Regards