tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post3732511419147690086..comments2023-07-04T21:39:56.062-06:00Comments on Kara Reynolds Writes: Query Kombat 2018 FINAL Round: Got Me a Daddy Map vs Don't Mess With an Assassin MomKara Reynoldshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07147342389371681730noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-16111066528302311062018-07-02T11:07:15.087-06:002018-07-02T11:07:15.087-06:00WOW! What a ride! Thanks so much to all the judges...WOW! What a ride! Thanks so much to all the judges! My query is better for it, and my confidence in Allie's story has been fortified! Dionnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-78624549956894895002018-07-02T06:33:54.588-06:002018-07-02T06:33:54.588-06:00I just came back to see how the votes were going a...I just came back to see how the votes were going and realized mine didn't post for some reason. So it's late in the game, but let's try again!<br /><br />I love both of these, and have previously voted for both of them. So in this final vote, it's going to have to come down to subjectivity, because they are both super solid.<br /><br />I love ASSASSIN MOM and hope to be able to read the whole thing soon, but VICTORY TO DADDY MAP!Princess Falafelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-29940838475910054432018-07-01T18:09:22.989-06:002018-07-01T18:09:22.989-06:00I love both of these, but ultimately, it comes dow...I love both of these, but ultimately, it comes down to personal preference, and I'm DYING to read one in particular. <br /><br />Victory to: ASSASSIN MOM! Altered Carbonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-49485107504792490362018-07-01T15:06:41.841-06:002018-07-01T15:06:41.841-06:00I loved both of these when I saw them in the first...I loved both of these when I saw them in the first round, and I'm really happy to see that they both made it through to the end. I don't think I need to rehash my prior critiques, so I guess I'll just get straight to it. Assassin Mom looks like a page turner, but I'm a sucker for setting and voice.<br /><br />Victory to Daddy Map.<br />Arachnophilenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-33397521733891670412018-07-01T15:04:46.399-06:002018-07-01T15:04:46.399-06:00I've already critiqued both in the last round,...I've already critiqued both in the last round, so I'm going to cut to the chase and pick a winner :) <br /><br />VICTORY TO: GOT ME A DADDY MAP<br /><br />Both queries still need work, but first 250 of "Got Me a Daddy Map," is enchanting enough to make me assume the author can fix their query. <br /><br /><br />PickyPerusernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-38473141031857612732018-07-01T14:27:12.055-06:002018-07-01T14:27:12.055-06:00Congrats and good luck with the rest of your writi...Congrats and good luck with the rest of your writing careers. I look forward to seeing these pop up again in the future, and if not these books, then hopefully something else from both of you<br /><br />I voted for both of these already, so I've been going back and forth all weekend, but <br /><br />VICTORY: GOT ME A DADDY MAPEbony Mawnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-29910580868939618682018-07-01T14:11:50.139-06:002018-07-01T14:11:50.139-06:00Congrats on making it to the final round! These en...Congrats on making it to the final round! These entries both have so much potential, and I sincerely hope they find agents and oodles of book signing goodness.<br /><br />My vote is ... VICTORY TO ASSASSIN MOM!Mrs. Winchesternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-78447547554634048832018-07-01T12:12:26.231-06:002018-07-01T12:12:26.231-06:00These are both great, and honestly, both of you ar...These are both great, and honestly, both of you are winners. I am sure both of you will go far with these entries. At this point it’s just personal preference but one of these entries gives me chills whenever I read it. <br /><br />Victory to GOT ME A DADDY MAPThe Red Cardigannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-44287073545720146452018-07-01T11:25:27.623-06:002018-07-01T11:25:27.623-06:00Congrats to both Kombatants! I think both of these...Congrats to both Kombatants! I think both of these entries have turned out so marvelously. I'd gladly read either of these books! But I have to say, my heart belongs to Got Me a Daddy Map.<br /><br />Victory to Got Me a Daddy Map!Mabel Pinesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-69055679141428939112018-07-01T10:41:04.018-06:002018-07-01T10:41:04.018-06:00Bravo to both entrants for their hard work through...Bravo to both entrants for their hard work throughout this fantastic contest. Congratulations on making the final!<br /><br />DADDY MAP has improved the query significantly, addressing my primary concern is that it came off as Mama's story. This query clearly presents the story as Allie's. The tone of it comes off as more Southern than Chicago to me, and while it's absolutely a unique presentation, I feel it might be over the top by one jar of dumplings.<br /><br />ASSASSIN MOM's query continues to tighten, neatly presenting the dilemma faced by Geena Davis, whoops I mean Marybeth. The opening gives just enough current reality to set up the initiating event. I find both queries good, but this one more dramatic.<br /><br />Victory to ASSASSIN MOM!Bowserhttps://www.mariowiki.com/Bowsernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-77650195078647086432018-07-01T06:57:42.462-06:002018-07-01T06:57:42.462-06:00This is so difficult because both of these books a...This is so difficult because both of these books are so different and so good in their own ways. You've both done a great job, but it's VICTORY to DADDY MAP.<br />Jumping Jellybeannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-42538827377233492542018-07-01T03:52:27.603-06:002018-07-01T03:52:27.603-06:00Ugh. When I voted for these two, it didn't mea...Ugh. When I voted for these two, it didn't mean I wanted them pitted against each other! But, here we are, and I must choose no matter how hard it is for me to do. Great job, you two! :) this is a very subjective vote... <br /><br />Victory to GOT ME A DADDY MAP!Vanellopenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-47064899699631054892018-06-30T20:50:21.236-06:002018-06-30T20:50:21.236-06:00This was such a hard call. Both of these entries w...This was such a hard call. Both of these entries were so fantastic and they're different enough that it's hard to judge between the two of them. Congratulations to both of you for making it to the final round!<br /><br />However, I must vote for one, and I just felt that the voice was a bit more compelling in Assassin so...<br /><br />Victory to DON'T MESS WITH AN ASSASSIN MOM!SylpheWingsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-15683902426552220452018-06-30T20:37:51.961-06:002018-06-30T20:37:51.961-06:00Congrats to both for making it to this round. They...Congrats to both for making it to this round. They both sound great. My vote goes to Don't Mess with an Assassin Mom. Best of luck to everyone who entered.BookJavahttp://www.thebreastcancersite.com/clickToGive/lit/homenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-73849569037715749242018-06-30T19:29:38.254-06:002018-06-30T19:29:38.254-06:00These are both winners in my eyes! So hard to pick...These are both winners in my eyes! So hard to pick, but just down to personal preference. I think they are both so well written and would love to see both on the shelves (and don't doubt that I will do so soon!) Congratulations to you both, seriously, as you have wonderful books on your hands!<br /><br />VICTORY to ASSASSIN MOMWonder Womannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-57837642481013210292018-06-30T19:19:14.647-06:002018-06-30T19:19:14.647-06:00I love both of these and wish you both the very be...I love both of these and wish you both the very best with your careers, but since I have to pick one:<br /><br />Victory to DADDY MAP!Mrs. Will Herondalenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-25311515952037229572018-06-30T19:03:19.713-06:002018-06-30T19:03:19.713-06:00Congratulations on making it this far! It's a ...Congratulations on making it this far! It's a huge achievement.<br /><br />I love both of these entries so much, and it's so difficult having to choose one. The voice in DADDY MAP is fantastic, while ASSASSIN MOM appeals slightly more to my taste in genre. This is so subjective, but since I'd be more inclined to keep reading ASSASSIN MOM, I must vote:<br /><br />VICTORY to DON'T MESS WITH AN ASSASSIN MOMBarn Owlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-59091613653935374502018-06-30T18:04:18.357-06:002018-06-30T18:04:18.357-06:00Sweet Baby Moses in a River Basket--I hate having ...Sweet Baby Moses in a River Basket--I hate having to chose!!!<br /><br />I've read and reread these entries looking for SOMETHING that could be used as a "strike" but honestly? I can't find one thing wrong with them. <br /><br />So. You know that means my trusty coin flip.<br /><br />Victory goes to DON'T MESS WITH AN ASSASSIN MOMHOBBESnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-33787198130169601332018-06-30T17:42:49.751-06:002018-06-30T17:42:49.751-06:00Congrats on making it to the final round. These ar...Congrats on making it to the final round. These are both stellar entries, so now the true Thunderdome can finally commence! Two entries enter, one entry leaves.<br /><br />Victory to DON'T MESS WITH AN ASSASSIN MOM!Wordthulhunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-5802467777883520942018-06-30T17:18:46.373-06:002018-06-30T17:18:46.373-06:00Two amazing entries that deserve a round of applau...Two amazing entries that deserve a round of applause! Truly this came down to subjectivity... I loved both entries but for me it's victory to Daddy Map!Library junkienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-30386302613425708092018-06-30T15:06:58.701-06:002018-06-30T15:06:58.701-06:00Congrats you guys! These are two stellar entries. ...Congrats you guys! These are two stellar entries. <br /><br />I’m choosing on voice here. VICTORY TO DADDY MAP!Theofaninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-59828200542481301022018-06-30T14:01:11.677-06:002018-06-30T14:01:11.677-06:00This decision is SO DIFFICULT--I voted for both of...This decision is SO DIFFICULT--I voted for both of these entries in previous rounds, and I'm so impressed by both of you and couldn't be more thrilled at how far you've made it. These are exemplary queries for your genres and age groups, so be plenty proud of yourselves! My choice is...<br /><br />Victory to GOT ME A DADDY MAP!Earthbound Misfitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-27102506457802890452018-06-30T12:45:32.542-06:002018-06-30T12:45:32.542-06:00Wow, these are SUCH good entries! Congratulations ...Wow, these are SUCH good entries! Congratulations to both of you for making it this far. I love them both, but the voice in the first 250 of one just grabbed a hold of me and would not let go. So ....<br /><br />Victory to GOT ME A DADDY MAP! Piano Ninjanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-82304272728268093072018-06-30T11:56:58.498-06:002018-06-30T11:56:58.498-06:00Both these entries are just... WOW. Got Me A Daddy...Both these entries are just... WOW. Got Me A Daddy Map exploits much important issues through the lens of a child, and Don't Mess With Assassin Mom seems like a great thriller. <br /><br />Two great entries, but only one can rule supreme. It's really just personal preference, and although I'd buy both these books (and definitely watch the Assassin Mom movie!), I have to pick one, and because I think we sorely need an MG book in this vein, VICTORY TO GOT ME A DADDY MAP!Discount Wonder Womannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6855987217093042716.post-64239988896764538802018-06-30T11:34:40.456-06:002018-06-30T11:34:40.456-06:00These are both really strong entries and I'm n...These are both really strong entries and I'm not surprised to see them both here in the final! For me, it all comes down to voice, and I have to go with the entry with the voice that grabs me and won't let go. For that reason...<br /><br />VICTORY to GOT ME A DADDY MAP!!!Love and Squalornoreply@blogger.com