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Currently querying my high-paced YA sci-fi novel - CHOSEN 21🛸⚔️🌒

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An agent’s guide to: CHOSEN 21 - a YA sci-fi novel. By Matis Kogan

An agent’s guide to: CHOSEN 21 - a YA sci-fi novel. By Matis Kogan

CHOSEN 21 - pitch: Peter Miles’s ordinary adolescent life shatters when he’s brutally kidnapped into ruthless trials, designed to select the best 21 teens for a humanity-saving mission to planet Nor.
In The Meadow, Peter is shocked to find most candidates memory-wiped and the supervisors ruling with an iron fist.
While trying to survive the challenges, Peter faces an impossible choice:
- Escape: and risk a terrifying fate if the supervisors catch him.
- Continue the trials: knowing he might be sent to space and leave his old life behind, forever.

CHOSEN 21 - pitch: Peter Miles’s ordinary adolescent life shatters when he’s brutally kidnapped into ruthless trials, designed to select the best 21 teens for a humanity-saving mission to planet Nor. In The Meadow, Peter is shocked to find most candidates memory-wiped and the supervisors ruling with an iron fist. While trying to survive the challenges, Peter faces an impossible choice: - Escape: and risk a terrifying fate if the supervisors catch him. - Continue the trials: knowing he might be sent to space and leave his old life behind, forever.

CHOSEN 21 - main characters :
Peter Miles-
Known for - ride-or-die for his friends 
Weakness- authority issues, big time
Spotted - always trying to solve mysteries 
River Brown-
Known for- sharp tongue, sharper mind
Weakness- a very short fuse
Spotted- never biting her tongue

CHOSEN 21 - main characters : Peter Miles- Known for - ride-or-die for his friends Weakness- authority issues, big time Spotted - always trying to solve mysteries River Brown- Known for- sharp tongue, sharper mind Weakness- a very short fuse Spotted- never biting her tongue

CHOSEN 21 - excerpt:

Caro leans toward me, and I can feel his breath on my ear, and the syringe against my neck. “Give up. No point in resistin—” He doesn’t get to finish the sentence, because a man enters the room.
“Wait, that’s not the right syringe,” I think I hear him say, as he hands Caro a bigger one. He doesn’t seem to care at all about having walked into a room full of unconscious teens. 
They swap syringes, and Caro inserts the needle into my neck. 
I struggle against the ropes, but Caro grabs my hair and forces me to look into his coal-black eyes. He slowly injects the substance and says, “I’m watching you with a hundred eyes, Miles. Remember that while you sail off to your sweet dreams.”
Then my vision blurs, and I sink into the dark.

CHOSEN 21 - excerpt: Caro leans toward me, and I can feel his breath on my ear, and the syringe against my neck. “Give up. No point in resistin—” He doesn’t get to finish the sentence, because a man enters the room. “Wait, that’s not the right syringe,” I think I hear him say, as he hands Caro a bigger one. He doesn’t seem to care at all about having walked into a room full of unconscious teens. They swap syringes, and Caro inserts the needle into my neck. I struggle against the ropes, but Caro grabs my hair and forces me to look into his coal-black eyes. He slowly injects the substance and says, “I’m watching you with a hundred eyes, Miles. Remember that while you sail off to your sweet dreams.” Then my vision blurs, and I sink into the dark.

An agent’s guide to CHOSEN 21 - a near-future YA sci-fi novel (currently querying)🪐🌏⚔️🛸🌙
Tropes:
🪐Harsh trials
🪐Reluctant hero
🪐Teens-as-humanity’s-last-hope
🪐No way out
🪐Best friends to lovers
🪐Mission in space
#Questpit #YA #SF #amquerying

06.08.2025 19:31 — 👍 25    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
An agent’s guide to: CHOSEN 21, a 90K YA sci-fi novel. By Matis Kogan

An agent’s guide to: CHOSEN 21, a 90K YA sci-fi novel. By Matis Kogan

CHOSEN 21 - pitch: Peter Miles’s ordinary adolescent life shatters when he’s brutally kidnapped into ruthless trials, designed to select the best 21 teens for a humanity-saving mission to planet Nor.
In The Meadow, Peter is shocked to find most candidates memory-wiped and the supervisors ruling with an iron fist.
While trying to survive the challenges, Peter faces an impossible choice:
- Escape: and risk a terrifying fate if the supervisors catch him.
- Continue the trials: knowing he might be sent to space and leave his old life behind, forever.

CHOSEN 21 - pitch: Peter Miles’s ordinary adolescent life shatters when he’s brutally kidnapped into ruthless trials, designed to select the best 21 teens for a humanity-saving mission to planet Nor. In The Meadow, Peter is shocked to find most candidates memory-wiped and the supervisors ruling with an iron fist. While trying to survive the challenges, Peter faces an impossible choice: - Escape: and risk a terrifying fate if the supervisors catch him. - Continue the trials: knowing he might be sent to space and leave his old life behind, forever.

Chosen 21 - main characters:
Peter Miles -
Known for : ride-or-die for his friends 
Weakness: authority issues, big time
Spotted: always trying to solve mysteries 
River Brown-
Known for : sharp tongue, sharper mind
Weakness: a very short fuse
Spotted: never biting her tongue

Chosen 21 - main characters: Peter Miles - Known for : ride-or-die for his friends Weakness: authority issues, big time Spotted: always trying to solve mysteries River Brown- Known for : sharp tongue, sharper mind Weakness: a very short fuse Spotted: never biting her tongue

CHOSEN 21 - excerpt: 

Caro leans toward me, and I can feel his breath on my ear, and the syringe against my neck. “Give up. No point in resistin—” He doesn’t get to finish the sentence, because a man enters the room.
“Wait, that’s not the right syringe,” I think I hear him say, as he hands Caro a bigger one. He doesn’t seem to care at all about having walked into a room full of unconscious teens. 
They swap syringes, and Caro inserts the needle into my neck. 
I struggle against the ropes, but Caro grabs my hair and forces me to look into his coal-black eyes. He slowly injects the substance and says, “I’m watching you with a hundred eyes, Miles. Remember that while you sail off to your sweet dreams.”
Then my vision blurs, and I sink into the dark.

CHOSEN 21 - excerpt: Caro leans toward me, and I can feel his breath on my ear, and the syringe against my neck. “Give up. No point in resistin—” He doesn’t get to finish the sentence, because a man enters the room. “Wait, that’s not the right syringe,” I think I hear him say, as he hands Caro a bigger one. He doesn’t seem to care at all about having walked into a room full of unconscious teens. They swap syringes, and Caro inserts the needle into my neck. I struggle against the ropes, but Caro grabs my hair and forces me to look into his coal-black eyes. He slowly injects the substance and says, “I’m watching you with a hundred eyes, Miles. Remember that while you sail off to your sweet dreams.” Then my vision blurs, and I sink into the dark.

Thrilled to share this agent guide for CHOSEN 21 - my 90K YA near future sci-fi where THE 100’s epic planetary journey meets THE MAZE RUNNER’s teens-as-humanity’s-last-hope🌏🪐⚔️🛸✨🌙
#questpit #amquerying #YA #SF

06.08.2025 17:56 — 👍 43    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0

Huge thanks to this incredible #WritingCommunity for all the love and support for CHOSEN 21 during #BluePit ❤️ I'm so grateful for the connections and kindness. Here's hoping we all find our perfect literary match—myself included! 💌📖

14.07.2025 12:52 — 👍 12    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Exactly 😁🤣

13.07.2025 21:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
An agent’s guide to : CHOSEN 21 - A fast-paced YA sci-fi

An agent’s guide to : CHOSEN 21 - A fast-paced YA sci-fi

The pitch - Peter Miles’s ordinary adolescent life shatters when he’s brutally thrust into ruthless trials, designed to select the best 21 teens for a humanity-saving mission to planet Nor. Trapped with no way out, Peter must push past his own limits and face an impossible choice: Fight to become part of the chosen ones - and leave his old life behind forever. Fail on purpose - and face a terrifying fate.

The pitch - Peter Miles’s ordinary adolescent life shatters when he’s brutally thrust into ruthless trials, designed to select the best 21 teens for a humanity-saving mission to planet Nor. Trapped with no way out, Peter must push past his own limits and face an impossible choice: Fight to become part of the chosen ones - and leave his old life behind forever. Fail on purpose - and face a terrifying fate.

Aesthetics & Vibes of CHOSEN 21

Aesthetics & Vibes of CHOSEN 21

Are you ready to dive into your next YA sci-fi obsession?🫵🏽 Meet CHOSEN 21 🛸⚔️🌒 #Bluepit #YA #SF #amquerying

13.07.2025 19:47 — 👍 21    🔁 11    💬 0    📌 1

Looks amazing✨

13.07.2025 07:36 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Looks intriguing !🌟😁

13.07.2025 07:33 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Me!☺️

12.07.2025 16:34 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Counting down to my first #BluePit tomorrow🥳 I’m so excited to share my work and see what this brilliant writing community is bringing!🕺📚
If you’re pitching too, let’s connect and cheer each other on 🌟 #WritingCommunity #AmQuerying
#SF #YA

12.07.2025 15:33 — 👍 22    🔁 2    💬 2    📌 0

I’ll be participating too✨😁

12.07.2025 14:42 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Thank you🥹🥹

12.07.2025 07:52 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Just got an agent ❤️ on my #Playlistpitch today! 🥳🕺 What an amazing way to end the day 🥲🌟

11.07.2025 22:05 — 👍 10    🔁 1    💬 2    📌 0

Yay thanks😁🌟

11.07.2025 22:04 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Loving it✨🌟

11.07.2025 18:46 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Sounds amazing Heather✨🌟

11.07.2025 17:41 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Sounds great🌟✨

11.07.2025 17:41 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Are you ready to dive deep into Peter and River’s world as they face the brutal trials of the Nor expedition? 🛸
You’d better be—because joining the adventure with these two will be an unforgettable experience. Don’t miss it! ⚔️🌒🫵🏼
#playlistpitch #YA #SF #Amquerying #chosen21

11.07.2025 16:14 — 👍 7    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 2

Such a creative one🌟🔥

11.07.2025 15:52 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Looks really great! Good luck🌟

11.07.2025 15:50 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Looks spooky… love it

11.07.2025 15:49 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Sounds amazing !! Good luck🥰

11.07.2025 15:48 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Still on the lookout for the perfect home for CHOSEN 21, so I’m shining the spotlight back on its agent guide 🌠
If you're a literary agent who loves high-stakes, pulse-pounding YA Sci-Fi with heart—let’s connect!🪐🌎🌟
#AmQuerying #WritingCommunity #YA #SciFi #WritersLife #SF

17.06.2025 18:37 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Calling agented authors! 📢
I’m in the query trenches with my YA sci-fi novel and would love to hear your best tips or lessons from the process. What helped you stand out? What do you wish you’d known earlier?
Any advice or resources appreciated! 💌#AmQuerying #WritingCommunity #writer #SF
#querying

14.06.2025 15:41 — 👍 7    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Sharing this edit and feeling like a proud mom🥹❤️Chosen 21 - my YA Sci-Fi novel, holds a huge place in my heart, and I’m searching for the perfect publishing home for him.
Agents: if this spoke to you, I’d love to hear from you💌📚 #amquerying #writer #YA #SF #WritingCommunity #SFF

12.06.2025 20:46 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Wouldn’t feel right if the afternoon folks didn’t see this too. Here’s a little pitch for CHOSEN 21 — Happy to help😊 #WIPPIT #litagents #writer #fantasy #SciFi #amquerying

23.05.2025 22:07 — 👍 16    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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would you read a book about teens thrown into harsh trials— designed to select the top 21 for a humanity-saving expedition to an unknown planet? If so, I’m excited to present CHOSEN 21 - a high-stakes YA Fantasy & Sci-Fi novel🪐⚔️✨currently querying✍🏼 #WIPPIT #Amquerying #writer #fantasy #sci-fi #YA

23.05.2025 15:16 — 👍 27    🔁 10    💬 0    📌 2

Just hit send on a fresh batch of queries for CHOSEN 21—cheering myself on and crossing all the fingers! ✨🥳🙏🏼 Good luck to everyone else in the trenches. We’ve got this!🔥💪🏽

22.05.2025 18:53 — 👍 3    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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An #agentsguide for AON
When Tayah sees the Obsidian Hart, her fate unravels. Now she must uncover Ravensford’s forgotten history—before she’s the next to disappear
🖤Gothic Fantasy + Feminism
🏠Sentient House
❤️‍🔥Slow-burn Romance
✨Art as Magic

#QuestPit #AF #R

07.05.2025 04:27 — 👍 84    🔁 43    💬 5    📌 2

CHOSEN 21 : Your next favorite YA Fantasy & Sci-Fi book🪐 Trust me, you're not ready for this ending…
#Agent, If you're interested in seeing more, feel free to reach out!✍🏼
#writer #amquerying #fantasy #sci-fi #currentlyquerying #writingcommunity #WIPSnips

14.05.2025 12:25 — 👍 13    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0

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