Ms. Caitlin McDonald
Donald Maass Literary Agency
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General
Caitlin McDonald
Donald Maass Literary Agency
1000 Dean Street, Suite 252
Brooklyn, NY 11238
- Website:
- www.maassagency.com
- Blog/Other:
- literallycait.tumblr.com
- Twitter (X):
- @literallycait
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Action/Adventure
Fantasy
• Fantasy, Contemporary/Urban
• Fantasy, Magical Realism
Graphic Novel
Horror
LGBTQ+
Mystery
Romance
• Romance, Fantasy
Science Fiction
Thrillers/Suspense
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Historical
• Young Adult, Mystery
• Young Adult, Science Fiction
Non-Fiction
none
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Known Clients (current & past)
Julesd Devito
Lara Elena Donnelly
Kate McIntyre
Sandra Odell
Cl Polk
Crystal Schubert
Caitlin Starling
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
sophiakate
01/16/2024 02:16 PM
live pitch 10/14/23
regular query form provided, submitted same day 10/14/23
nudge re small press pub offer 1/16/24
1/16 kind step aside due to being on medical leave.
88k ya fantasy
regular query form provided, submitted same day 10/14/23
nudge re small press pub offer 1/16/24
1/16 kind step aside due to being on medical leave.
88k ya fantasy
author_jgharris
01/04/2024 11:38 AM
FQ: 9/6/2023
Adult Fantasy 103K
CNR @ 120 days
Really sad about this since she was specifically looking for fantasy from BIPOC authors, but whatever. Moving on.
Adult Fantasy 103K
CNR @ 120 days
Really sad about this since she was specifically looking for fantasy from BIPOC authors, but whatever. Moving on.
focusrival
12/12/2023 04:22 PM
Via Twitter 12/12/23:
Query queue update: I've responded to many over the past week & was hoping to get through all queries before I go on medical leave tomorrow, but unfortunately I didn't succeed. Sorry if yours is still unanswered! I will get back to all once I'm healed, which will be a few months.
Query queue update: I've responded to many over the past week & was hoping to get through all queries before I go on medical leave tomorrow, but unfortunately I didn't succeed. Sorry if yours is still unanswered! I will get back to all once I'm healed, which will be a few months.
jtrobertson
12/11/2023 10:13 PM
Query Submission: 9/4/2023
Form Rejection: 12/11/2023
98 days
YA Sci-Fi, 90k words
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Dear <Name>,
Thanks so much for your query and interest in our representation for <Title>. I was very glad to have a chance to take a look. Regrettably, I don't feel sufficiently excited about the material to take it on, but please remember that reactions to fiction are entirely subjective, so I do recommend that you try some other agents.
Best of luck to you in finding a home for your work, and thank you for thinking of me and the Donald Maass Literary Agency.
Best,
Caitlin
Form Rejection: 12/11/2023
98 days
YA Sci-Fi, 90k words
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Dear <Name>,
Thanks so much for your query and interest in our representation for <Title>. I was very glad to have a chance to take a look. Regrettably, I don't feel sufficiently excited about the material to take it on, but please remember that reactions to fiction are entirely subjective, so I do recommend that you try some other agents.
Best of luck to you in finding a home for your work, and thank you for thinking of me and the Donald Maass Literary Agency.
Best,
Caitlin
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 09/08/2023 - Closed to queries.
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Rejection: 12/07/23
This is one of the few personalized query rejections I have received. Basically, she liked the submission, but UF is a tough sell. I still appreciated it.
128k Urban Fantasy