u/midnightwriter77

Hello! I am getting ready to start querying what would be my debut novel this summer and would love feedback on my query letter. Thank you!

I am excited to seek your representation for my novel, PAPERWORK, RED TAPE, & THE HORRIFYING REALITY OF SLEEPING WITH YOUR RIVAL, a male-male horror romance standalone with series potential completed at 87k words. My novel will attract readers who enjoyed the blurred moral ambiguity of what constitutes a monster as seen in Someone You Can Build a Nest In, the sarcastic, self-aware humor and pulp horror as seen in Of Monsters and Mainframes, and the banter and rivals-to-lovers arc of The Entanglement of Rival Wizards.

Welcome to Foelutions Institution for Wayward Mals, the world’s #1 competitor in rehabilitation for rogue mischief makers, the name you can trust. 

When the Malfeasance Act was passed in 780, individuals referred to as “mals” were mandated to attend rehabilitation to correct their villainous tendencies and assimilate back into the world. Foelutions mal therapist Leo Bishop is desperate for a promotion–as his rival, the twice rehabilitated (and regretfully handsome) half-vampire Alarion Cross. In order to not be disqualified, they must work together on cases close to transferring to the mysterious Intensive unit, a classified level of care rife with mystery and conspiracy. But one thing is for certain: nobody ever comes back. 

When competition becomes connection, Leo’s abandonment trauma makes him hesitant to get close to the half-vampire. Rion, who has always been judged for his vampire heritage, challenges this viewpoint, holding up a mirror for Leo to overcome his own misconceptions and accept intimacy. When Rion is severely injured during a case, Leo takes the chance to break down his walls and let himself be seen by the man he secretly loves. 

As they descend into the terrifying worlds of a time-altering cryptid, a demonic doll named Fred, and the apocalyptic Zombie sublevel, an unlikely romance sparks and through teamwork, they make unprecedented progress in their cases. But when their boss inexplicitly separates them for the last case, Leo is assigned to an impossible, and potentially lethal, charge. He uncovers the horrifying truth behind the Intensive unit and Leo must choose: risk both their lives blowing the whistle, or stay silent, condemning countless innocents to a fate worse than death.

My name is Sheila, I am an oncology pharmacist and an avid consumer of the horror genre in all its forms. In my day-to-day life as a healthcare worker, difficult choices are a regular occurrence and dedication often comes in the form of self-sacrifice. I wanted to create a story where the choices aren’t black and white and the characters are regular, flawed people who must make the impossible choice of putting a price on life. As my comfort genre, I believe horror is ideal for genre blending with my second favorite genre, cozy romance. I wanted a MM rivals-to-lovers story tailored to fans of monster stories with the important message of the damage of separatism and the importance of coming together and accepting people for who they are. My novel is a high-stakes, passionate, and darkly humorous story that will attract anyone who wondered what happened to the bad guy after the story ended.

I hope my work connects with you and I look forward to hearing from you. I certify no part of my novel or query package was brainstormed, outlined, written, or edited by AI. Thank you for your time. 

Hello! This is my first QL for my WIP. It is completed and with my beta readers now and going to a professional editor in July. Afterwards I plan on querying it, I'd love any and all feedback.

I am excited to your representation for my novel, PAPERWORK, RED TAPE, & THE HORRIFYING REALITY OF SLEEPING WITH YOUR RIVAL, a gay horror romance standalone with series potential completed at 87k words. My novel will attract readers who enjoyed the blurred moral ambiguity of what constitutes a monster as seen in Someone You Can Build a Nest In and humorous pulp horror with a queer rivals-to-lovers storyline as seen in Monsters and Mainframes. 

Rival case workers must work together on the most formidable cases to cross Foelutions Rehabilitation for Wayward Villains’ doors or be disqualified from the prestigious promotion but when an unlikely camaraderie develops, they uncover secrets never meant to see the light of day. 

Leo Bishop has been a Level III case worker for a year and a half, working on the most difficult cases in the Ancient Evil/Demonic Sorcerer and Sorceresses department, with his track record of success, he believes the promotion to Lead Case Worker is a guarantee. His world is upended when he must work with the sexy and irritating half-vampire Alarion (Rion) Cross or be disqualified from the promotion. They descend into the terrifying world of a time-altering cryptid, a demonic doll inhabiting an abandoned mansion, and the apocalyptic Zombie sublevel. When Rion is seriously injured, Leo must face his budding feelings for the half-vampire and determine how far he’s willing to go to rehabilitate monsters who don’t want to be rehabilitated. 

I am an avid consumer of the horror genre and maintain horror is ideal for genre blending. I wrote this novel because I wanted to create a love story similar to The Entanglement of Rival Wizards but tailored to fans of monster stories. My novel blends horror with the opposing genre of cozy romance, creating a unique and darkly humorous story perfect for anyone who wondered what happened after the bad guy lost. 

I hope my work connects with you and I look forward to hearing from you. I certify no part of my novel was brainstormed, outlined, written, or edited by AI. Thank you for your time.