Although self-publishing is always an option for us, we would prefer a traditionally published book.
So far, we have submitted this book to two agents. We were not really expecting the first one to accept it. You see, it is rather difficult to find a Christian agent who takes on Sci-fi/ Fantasy books. This particular agent had one specializing in young adult books, so we gave it a try. They did not take it.
The agent who has the book now would be my (Jennifer's) first choice. The agency has a long history in the sci-fi/fantasy realm, and unlike the Christian agents who tend to turn away from this genre, Sci-fi/fantasy agents seem to be open to Christian themes. After all Tolkein was writing a Christian allegory.
However, the hardest part about finding an agent is the wait. You send in a proposal with a synopsis and then you need to wait up to three months before you will get a response. If you are turned down, you must then rewrite your proposal - not every agent wants to see the same thing.
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