It's devastating, man. Priscilla Gilman (Lynn Nesbit's daughter) from Janklow + Nesbit associates, rejected my novel. Here are her words verbatim:
[Jackson,] I wanted to let you know that I have now had the opportunity to read your novel and will with some reluctance be passing on the chance to represent it. I think you are a very talented writer with lots of important and interesting things to say. But the evident merits of your work notwithstanding, I don't feel strongly enough about the material to justify taking it on. Best of luck in securing the passionate representation you deserve.
[Jackson,] I wanted to let you know that I have now had the opportunity to read your novel and will with some reluctance be passing on the chance to represent it. I think you are a very talented writer with lots of important and interesting things to say. But the evident merits of your work notwithstanding, I don't feel strongly enough about the material to justify taking it on. Best of luck in securing the passionate representation you deserve.