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JABberwocky Literary Agency (Joshua Bilmes)
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If the agent has recently changed their wish list, I think that would override a one-for-all policy, anyway. After all, if the agent himself didn't know until recently that he wanted to see high fantasy, or romance, or whatever, how could his colleagues have known?
Does anyone know if they are a no response means no agency? I queried Sam Morgan back in September because I thought he'd be a really good fit, but haven't heard anything. I'd like to know because Eddie Schneider is also on my list, but obviously I don't want to end up querying them both at the same time if he hasn't gotten to it yet.
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Sam Morgan sent me a rejection once (last year, I think) so unless the policy has changed--and it might have--you should hear one way or another.
Sam Morgan has left Jaberwocky for Foundry Literary and Media.
http://righthandofdarkness.tumblr.com/post/158512231620/query-update
http://righthandofdarkness.tumblr.com/post/158512231620/query-update
I queried Joshua on 2/26 and got a PR from his assistant Ben Grange for the first ten pages on 3/17. Very excited but looks from Querytracker that he is very selective, understandably. But I'm a huge Charlaine Harris and Brandon Sanderson fan so I can still dream! Excited about Harris' new series.
Absolutely thrilled to have a 'like' from Eddie Schneider on #dvpit yesterday, but I'm freaking out, wondering if my book is good enough to send. I've been in crisis about the interest for this book since I began seriously pitching it... Gah! Any updates on Mr. Schneider's response times? He's requested three chapters as an RTF. Thanks!
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That's good going Pisco Sour! Definitely don't self-reject. I've seen so many people never submit good things because they thought they were not good enough.
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Send it. If you've got an agent from Jabberwocky interested in your work, don't ever pass up the chance. I actually had my current novel requested by both Eddie Schneider and Joshua Bilmes. Ultimately I went with another agent, but if you do fantasy and/or science fiction, it's definitely a good sign when this agency shows interest.
Nope, I do write space opera but this new book isn't in any way spec fic. It's cont YA, and I haven't sent the query yet. I'm going in order and it's taken me the entire day, between doing other things, to get the first queries out. Thanks for the input. Will advise what happens!
Got a 75 Page personalized PR after the initial 10 page PR from Joshua! Pinch me...
I don't know if this is old news, but Joshua Bilmes, Eddie Schneider and Lisa Rodgers are open to queries right now, according to the AwfulAgent website.
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Has anyone had the opportunity to meet or work with Susan Velazquez? She's currently working as Josh and Eddie's assistant while building a client list of her own. It's a storied agency, so I have no doubt she'll have some amazing support. But just wanted to do my due diligence and see if anyone had any opinions on the matter.
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I've had a number of interactions with her in her role as assistant, and she seems very nice, organized, and responsive. I can't speak beyond that.
Bridget Smith (formerly of Dunham Literary) is moving to JABberwocky as of May 6, and is closed for her first month there. She added "I'm thrilled to be able to use their resources to develop my SFF list, but I am also going to keep working on MG & YA in all genres."
Will she consider projects that other Jabberwocky agents declined?
I hope. It looks like a supercool agency to me.
I hope. It looks like a supercool agency to me.
I did not get confirmation she received my email, but I did get a rejection 5 weeks later.
Jordan Hamessley, whose departure from New Leaf created quite a stir earlier this year, is now at JABberwocky.
