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Joshua Bilmes

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JABberwocky Literary Agency·US

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Represents
science fictionfantasyhorrormysterygenre blendsnonfiction
+3 moreentertainmentsportstheater
Looking for
Query Letter, First Ten Pages, Synopsis
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Joshua Bilmes is a literary agent at JABberwocky Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Currently open to submissions, with response guidance listed as Long response time possible. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Long response time possible

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Brandon Sanderson, Charlaine Harris, Grady Hendrix, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Jack Campbell, Peter V. Brett, Elizabeth Moon, Simon R. Green, Tanya Huff, Emily Rath, C.N. Crawford, Elizabeth Helen

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Eddie Schneider

JABberwocky Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, science fiction, fantasy, horror, young adult, middle grade, science, history, narrative nonfiction, graphic novels, comics
Looking forEddie represents literary fiction, science fiction, fantasy, horror, YA, middle grade, science, history, narrative nonfiction, graphic novels, and comics. He is looking for groundbreaking, genre-defining books that reflect the whole spectrum of human experience, with particular interest in fresh and diverse voices.
How to submitSubmit through Eddie's QueryManager form with a query letter and roughly the first 5 pages pasted below the query. A 1-3 page synopsis may be included. Do not send attachments except art samples for graphic novels.
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Lisa Rodgers

JABberwocky Literary Agency

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RepresentsFantasy, science fiction, horror, young adult, thriller, romance
Looking forLisa is interested in fantasy and science fiction with complex systems, cohesive worldbuilding, moral ambiguity, non-Western settings, marginalized protagonists, and stories driven by character choices. She also wants horror, YA fantasy, YA horror, YA science fiction, YA thriller, and YA romance, and likes non-traditional narrative structures.
How to submitLisa is closed to unsolicited queries. Do not send queries by email.
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Bridget Smith

JABberwocky Literary Agency

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RepresentsYoung adult fiction, science fiction, fantasy, literary fiction, historical fiction, romantic comedy
Looking forBridget is open to all genres of YA and has a soft spot for layered emotional contemporary, sophisticated or unusual SFF, and immersive historical fiction. She also represents literary SFF, historical fantasy, literary fiction with genre elements or interesting structure, contemporary fiction with speculative elements, and adult rom-coms.
How to submitSubmit through Bridget's QueryManager form with a query and the first five pages. She is open for the first ten days of every month except December.
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Brady McReynolds

JABberwocky Literary Agency

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RepresentsScience fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction
Looking forBrady is looking for adult science fiction, adult fantasy, and speculative fiction, including space opera, military science fiction, near-future stories, cozy fantasy, historical fantasy, grimdark, secondary-world fantasy, complex magic systems, epic fantasy, fairy-tale and myth retellings, literary speculative work, and new weird stories.
How to submitBrady is closed to queries. When he reopens, use his QueryManager page. JABberwocky asks writers to query only one agent at a time and handles only book-length material.
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James Farner

JABberwocky Literary Agency

Closed
RepresentsMystery, thriller, commercial fiction, cozy mystery
Looking forJames is interested in novel-length adult mystery and thriller only, leaning commercial rather than literary. He likes murder mysteries, whodunnits, locked-room and closed-circle mysteries, cozy mysteries, mysteries with speculative elements that still belong on mystery shelves, and thrillers with memorable premises and strong suspense.
How to submitJames is currently closed to queries. When open, submit through QueryManager with the first three chapters. QueryManager is the only place to query him, email queries are deleted unread.
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Valentina Sainato

JABberwocky Literary Agency

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RepresentsHorror, fantasy, mythology, folklore, science fiction, speculative fiction
Looking forValentina is looking for horror, fantasy, mythology, folklore, science fiction, and speculative fiction. They want supernatural, suspenseful, existential, survival, horror-lite, and horror with thriller elements; non-Western and non-European fantasy; contemporary or secondary-world fantasy; mythology and folklore adaptations; and character-driven speculative work with an emotional core.
How to submitSubmit through Valentina's QueryManager form. They do not take queries by email or phone.
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Jackson Keeler

InkWorks

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RepresentsMystery, thriller, speculative fiction, fantasy, horror, paranormal fiction, romance, literary fiction, humor, spirituality, science, sports, middle grade, young adult, book-to-film
Looking forJackson champions bold, voice-driven fiction, especially mystery, thriller, speculative, and fantasy, with interest in genre-bending and socially conscious stories that explore power, question systems, and illuminate the human condition.
How to submitEmail a query to jtkeeler1106@gmail.com with a brief pitch or query letter, short author bio, and first 5-10 pages pasted in the email body. No attachments.
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Jill Marr

Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency

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RepresentsCommercial fiction, upmarket fiction, dark romance, romantasy, romance, speculative fiction, mystery, thriller, gothic, horror, historical fiction, rom com, magical realism, current events, true crime, science, history, narrative non-fiction, sports, politics, health, nutrition, pop culture, humor, music, memoir
Looking forJill seeks fiction and non-fiction by unrepresented voices, BIPOC and Latinx writers, disabled persons, and LGBTQ+ people. She wants commercial and upmarket fiction emphasizing dark romance, romantasy, speculative fiction, mysteries, thrillers, Gothic, horror, and historical fiction, plus food-centric novels and psychological suspense in the vein of Freida McFadden. For non-fiction, she seeks authors with big, timely, smart messages and deep dives into subcultures, social commentary, and historical projects.
How to submitSubmit via QueryManager at QueryManager.com or JillMarr. Include query letter, 1-page synopsis, brief bio with publishing history, and first 10-15 pages for fiction. For non-fiction, include query letter and full book proposal.
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Rose Ferrao

P.S. Literary Agency

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RepresentsCommercial romance, fantasy, science fiction, horror, upmarket thrillers, contemporary fiction, young adult fiction, cookbooks, food writing, sports, pop culture, music, psychology, lifestyle, wellness
Looking forIn fiction, she is looking for commercial romance, adult and crossover fantasy, science fiction, horror, upmarket thrillers, contemporary fiction and select young adult fiction. She is drawn to stories that embrace genre conventions from a fun, fresh angle. In non-fiction, she is looking for cookbooks and food writing, sports, pop culture, music, psychology, lifestyle, and wellness, especially when approached from a specific, unique perspective.
How to submitInclude the first ten pages of text only within the body of your email for adult fiction, adult memoir, adult non-fiction essay collection, or children's fiction and non-fiction.
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Natascha Morris

The Tobias Literary Agency

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RepresentsFantasy, mystery, horror, speculative fiction, romance, picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels
Looking forShe is primarily looking for bold, emotional narratives with layered characters, lyrical and atmospheric writing, voicey genre-blending tales, big stakes, speculative worlds filled with haunting quietly wondrous magic, sharply funny rom-coms and coming of age narratives, witty and heartfelt picture books, and fearless storytellers tackling big ideas. She loves working with and supporting marginalized authors and their stories.
How to submitSubmit materials via Query Manager.
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Laura Rennert

Andrea Brown Literary Agency

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, thriller, horror, science fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction, historical fiction, picture books, middle grade, young adult, romance, mystery
Looking forLaura would love to find fantasy, spec fiction, alternate history, and horror with fresh, original, unexpected reimaginings. She seeks retellings that reinvent underlying traditions, gothic suspense or thrillers, romantasy that is more romantic fantasy than fantasy romance, high concept rom-coms, and sexy historical romance. She also wants thrillers and mysteries with dynamic, unexpected characters and rich psychological insights.
How to submitClick on the QueryManager link in the agent's bio, follow the prompts, and complete all required fields including a short query letter with a description of your work, previous publishing credentials, a short author bio, contact information, and for novels: first 10 pages of text.
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Autumn Frisse

Prentis Literary

Closed
RepresentsFiction, speculative fiction, fantasy, science fiction, poc fiction, intersectional fiction, young adult, middle grade, women's fiction, suspense, thriller, romance, LGBTQ+ fiction, children's fiction, mystery, horror, literary fiction, memoir
Looking forAutumn Frisse is listed by Prentis Literary under Acquisition and is described as the agency gatekeeper who gives submissions a thorough look-through and can pass suitable work on for consideration. The agency focuses on high-quality fiction, speculative and other, with rare memoir, and centers traditionally marginalized groups. The official genres page lists fantasy/science fiction, POC and intersectional fiction, young adult and middle reader, women's fiction, suspense/thriller, romance, LGBTQ+ fiction, children's fiction, mystery, horror, literary fiction, and limited memoir.
How to submitPrentis Literary's official submissions page says submissions are closed and that submissions will be discarded. Do not submit unsolicited material while closed.
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