A former editorial director with two decades of publishing experience, Rebekah Von Lintel brings a seasoned acquisitions eye to Embolden Media Group, hunting for culturally resonant nonfiction, select upmarket and literary fiction, and children's books with genuine storytelling ambition.
In brief
Von Lintel spent a decade as editorial director at Baker Books, where she developed NYT-bestselling and award-winning authors — she brings genuine acquisitions muscle, not just taste, to agenting.
Her editorial background skews heavily toward faith-adjacent and wellness-driven nonfiction; writers in inspirational, spirituality, and self-help categories will find a particularly well-networked advocate.
She is newly agenting as of 2024, which means she is actively building her list — but her submission form was observed closed as of June 2026, so writers must verify the current status before querying.
Her fiction appetite is deliberately narrow: 'select' upmarket, literary, and book-club fiction with a twist or retelling element — she is not a broad commercial fiction agent.
Children's coverage is real but conditional: YA and middle grade are her primary focus; picture books are considered only selectively.
Lately
Von Lintel was spotlighted as a new agent building her client list, emphasizing her dual focus on nonfiction with cultural and psychological weight and fiction that offers a genuinely fresh twist or retelling element.
What Rebekah is looking for
Deeply personal narratives with strong cultural, social, or psychological stakes. Her editorial background developed multiple memoir authors to bestseller status, so this is a proven lane for her. Voices that feel both intimate and broadly relevant are the target.
Reported, story-driven nonfiction with a clear cultural or social thesis. She wants work that reads like a book, not a long article — compelling concept and authorial authority are both necessary.
This is the category most directly aligned with her decade at Baker Books, where she worked with faith-based bestsellers and award-winners. Authors in Christian living, inspirational faith, and spirituality who can also cross over to general audiences will be a strong match.
Mindfulness, personal growth, and self-help — particularly books with a psychological or emotional-wellness focus rather than purely productivity-driven ones. She responds to work that carries genuine cultural weight alongside practical value.
Business titles with a personal-development angle, including career strategy, time management, and professional relationships. Pure business strategy or finance-heavy titles are less likely to be her sweet spot given her editorial history.
Practical and prescriptive books that blend relatable personal narrative with actionable guidance. Works with a strong author platform and a clear audience are best positioned here.
Home decorating, organization, and visually driven lifestyle titles — including photography-forward or gift-book formats. These are considered selectively, likely when the author has a demonstrable platform or aesthetic brand.
Her fiction appetite is intentionally narrow. She wants stories that bring something genuinely new — a fresh structural twist, a reimagining, or a retelling of some kind. Pure genre fiction is not her interest; the work must sit at the literary end of the spectrum and have book-club traction potential.
She explicitly responds to young adult voices across her nonfiction interests as well as fiction. Her tastes in YA are described as broad, so a range of tones and subjects may resonate — the best approach is a strong query that foregrounds cultural relevance and voice.
Middle grade is a primary focus within her children's category. Her tastes vary broadly here, so voice, concept, and storytelling quality are the decisive factors rather than a specific subgenre.
Picture books are considered, but selectively — they are not a primary focus. Writers querying in this category should have a particularly strong concept and, ideally, author-illustrator credentials or a clearly defined visual vision.
Not the right fit
On Rebekah's list
Taste fingerprint
How to query Rebekah
Her submission form was confirmed closed as of June 6, 2026 — check her current status at Embolden Media Group's website before sending anything.
Query by email directly to the address listed on her agency page; confirm that address and any updated guidelines on the live agency site before submitting.
Lead your query with the cultural, social, or psychological significance of your book — she responds to work that feels important, not just marketable.
Nonfiction writers should establish platform credentials early in the query; her editorial background means she will immediately evaluate whether an author can reach their intended audience.
If querying fiction, make the 'twist or retelling' element explicit and early — do not bury the structural or conceptual hook.
For children's books, be clear upfront whether the project is YA, middle grade, or picture book, and why the concept is timely or culturally resonant.
Authors in the faith, inspirational, or wellness space have the strongest alignment with her proven track record — lean into that positioning if it is authentic to the work.
Keep the query letter tight and concept-forward; her background is acquisitions editorial, so she will read for the elevator pitch first and the execution second.