Member: a5ftsmurf

Hi Jenn,

Sorry I took so long getting back to you, but my account wasn't set up for e-mail message forwarding so I had no idea that you'd responded. Thanks for agreeing to take a look at my novel. As far as what type of response I'm looking for, it's really up to you. I simply want to know what you think, so feel free to be as general or as specific as you like. Would it be okay if I sent the manuscript to you by e-mail (as a pdf file)? Let me know what you'd prefer, and thanks again. By the way, my original message is below:

Hi,

My name is Chris Tusa, and I'm a writer from New Orleans. I noticed one of your reviews, and I was wondering if you'd be willing to read a novel I just completed. The manuscript is currently being circulated among some of the larger NY publishers, and my agent wants to get opinions from a few readers. Let me know if you'd be willing to read the manuscript and give us your opinions. Of course, if you're too busy, I'll understand. Just thought I'd ask:) I’ve included a summary below that we plan to include on the book jacket:

Dirty Little Angels
Set in the fictional town of Jupiter, Louisiana, Dirty Little Angels is the story of sixteen year old Hailey Trosclair. When the Trosclair family suffers a string of financial hardships and a miscarriage, Hailey finds herself looking to God to save her family. When her prayers go unanswered, Hailey puts her faith in Moses Watkins, a failed preacher and ex-con. Fascinated by Moses’ lopsided view of religion, Hailey, and her brother Cyrus, begin spending time down at an abandoned bank that Moses plans to convert into a drive-through church. Gradually, though, Moses’ twisted religious beliefs become increasingly more violent, and Hailey and Cyrus soon find themselves trapped in a world of danger and fear from which there may be no escape.
Thanks so much,

Chris Tusa
mail@christophertusa.com

posted by cmtusa at 10:01 am (EST) on Jul 21, 2008