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Dear
Better Home,
I am currently seeking representation for The Last Great
Kickball Player, my complete, 45,000 word young-adult novel. I’m a big fan
of many of the YA authors you represent, and I hope you will be interested in
adding me to your list.
Percival Greensborough
is a typical seventh grader (except for the name). He hates school, idolizes
Alex Rodriguez, and isn’t very good at talking to girls. All that changes when
Hollis McCormick transfers into his class mid-year. The supremely confident newcomer
is just as mysterious as she is beautiful, but more importantly, she is the
best kickball player that anyone at Jefferson Middle has ever seen. Within
days, she becomes a living legend.
To everyone’s
surprise, Hollis chooses Percival as her one friend and confidant. As their
friendship grows, and Hollis’s jaded past is revealed, Percival is taken on an
unforgettable journey that teaches him the true nature of friendship and
loyalty. By the end of the school year, nothing is the same.
My writing credits include one short story published in Short
Story Magazine Monthly, and several book reviews posted online. I graduated
from University of Maryland with a B.A. in English. I currently work for a PR
firm, but spend every single ounce of my free time writing. The Last
Great Kickball Player is my first novel.
Thank you for your
time and consideration. As per your submission guidelines, I have attached the
first five pages of my novel. Upon your request, I would be more than happy to
send you the full manuscript. Please note that this is a simultaneous
submission.
Sincerely,
Arya
Herlambang
