BookEnds

How to query BookEnds— every agent here in one place, with what each is looking for, whether they’re open to queries, and how to submit. Always confirm an agent’s live submission page before you send.

12 agents12 open to queries8 in-depth profiles
RepresentsRomanceFantasyScience fictionHistoricalRomantasyLiterary fictionLGBTQ+Mystery & crime
Latest updateGrowing up in Kentucky means I'm still obsessed with all things Appalachia. If you have a book set there, I'd love to see it. Bonus points for a mystery /… — Amanda Jain, 2mo ago

How to submit to BookEnds

How to submitVia the agency's submission form
Other agentsQuery one agent at a time
ResponseReplies to all; goal of 6 weeks for queries, 12 for requested material.
Open now12 of 12 agents
What to send
  • query letter
  • materials requested by the agent's QueryManager form
  • Submit via the agent's QueryManager form on their profile.
  • Query only one BookEnds agent at a time; if rejected you may query another.
  • Query one book at a time. Notify them via QueryManager if you get an offer.
Full guidelines on BookEnds’s site →

Submission rules change — confirm on the agency’s page (linked) and the individual agent’s page below before you send.

Agents at BookEnds

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Allegra MartschenkoIn-depth
Open to queries

Allegra is looking for beautifully written adult, YA, and crossover speculative fiction (including science fiction and fantasy) and…

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Amanda JainIn-depth
Open to queries
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James McGowanIn-depth
Open to queries

In order to view the most up to date wishlist for James, please visit his page on the BookEnds Website. To submit to James, please go to the…

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Jessica AlvarezIn-depth
Open to queries

I am currently looking for a wide range of prescriptive and narrative nonfiction, but am particularly looking for unique, entertaining voices…

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Jessica FaustIn-depth
Open to queries

4.5.16: Right now I’m most actively seeking dark. Dark thrillers, suspense, mysteries, YA and romance. I’d love to see psychological suspense in…

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Layla FallahIn-depth
Open to queries
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Naomi DavisIn-depth
Open to queries

Naomi Davis has a background in writing, editing, and customer service, has been Michelle’s ultimately amazing assistant for two years and is now…

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Sophie SheumakerIn-depth
Open to queries

Middle Grade | YA | Adult | Illustrators Across the board seeking works by historically underrepresented voices and stories with the sort of…

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Emily Forney
Open to queries
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Jenissa Graham
Open to queries
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Kim Lionetti
Open to queries
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Rachel Brooks
Open to queries
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