Blog Archive
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New Client Alert – Lindsay Dale
Mar 12, 2021
Name: Lindsay Dale-ScottWhat you Illustrate: Children’s books Agent: James Why BookEnds? From our first phone call, James has been super enthusiastic about my work and that makes me feel appreciated and supported as an artist. I feel like this is going to be a great collaborative relationship for my career. JM: I am so thrilled to welcome Lindsay […]
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Ending Unpaid Work in Publishing
Mar 11, 2021
It’s never been a secret that publishing is notorious for hiring unpaid workers–typically interns brought on to do menial tasks for no pay. In 2020 we saw publishers and agencies make public commitments to creating more diverse workspaces. What we need them to do now, is make commitments to end unpaid work in publishing. To […]
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Accidentally Engaged Named an Amazon Best Romance of the Month!
Mar 10, 2021
Congratulations to Farah Heron on ACCIDENTALLY ENGAGED being chosen as one of Amazon’s Best Romances of the Month for March. We certainly agree! Accidentally Engaged is on shelves now, and ready for reading! Want to know more about Farah’s newest romance novel? A delightful romantic comedy featuring a Muslim woman who fakes an engagement to the […]
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Hiding in Alaska is a PW Bestseller!
Mar 09, 2021
We are thrilled to congratulate BookEnds author Belle Calhoune on HIDING IN ALASKA making the Publisher’s Weekly Mass Market Bestseller List! You can order your copy of HIDING IN ALASKA now!
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Celebrate Every Step Including the Big Ones
Mar 09, 2021
I am a terrible celebrator. I mean, sure if it’s your birthday, or my birthday, or a championship game I can celebrate like the best of them. But when it comes to my own wins and successes I have a terrible habit of letting them go by with little fanfare. I know I’m not alone […]
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New Client Alert – Emi Pinto
Mar 05, 2021
Name: Emi PintoWhat you Write: Middle Grade Fantasy!Agent: Emily ForneyWhy BookEnds? Beyond their professionalism and experience, BookEnds is an advocate for all authors, and this integrity and transparency is what ultimately led me to find a home within their agency. Describe your experience with “The Call.” What do you write? When did the agent catch […]
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The Sky Blues Named a NYT Most Anticipated YA Pick!
Mar 04, 2021
Congratulations are in order to Robbie Couch on THE SKY BLUES being included in the New York Times’ “13 Y.A. Books to Add to Your Reading List This Spring.“ Want to know more about Robbie’s debut YA novel? Read this from the NYT: Sky is the only openly gay student in his high school, and […]
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Our Responsibility as Readers
Mar 04, 2021
It’s long been a goal of mine to bring more voices into business book publishing. What I mean by this is that in a space dominated by white men, I would like to see more POC and women writing books for all readers, not just for the communities from which they’re from. I was reminded […]
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New Client Alert – Adria Karlsson
Mar 03, 2021
Name: Adria KarlssonWhat you Write: Picture BooksAgent: Naomi DavisWhy BookEnds? Bookends has been so welcoming from the very beginning and I appreciate all the information they share online. The guidance they’ve offered through this process has been invaluable to a first-time author like me! I’ve also been impressed by their active commitment to finding writers […]
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Embrace Your Success
Mar 02, 2021
I used to do this thing where I downplayed my success. When I met with industry people I joyfully talked about who I represented and what they wrote. But when I met with outsiders I held back, I suddenly became self-conscious and quiet. The inevitable question, “do I know anyone you represent,” caused me to […]
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New Client Alert – Allison Ashley
Feb 26, 2021
Name: Allison AshleyWhat you Write: Contemporary RomanceAgent: Kim LionettiWhy BookEnds? BookEnds is a well-known literary agency in the world of publishing and in the world of romance. This agency not only has a successful track record of representing successful authors and selling incredibly books, but they’re intentional about being involved in the writing community as […]
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How Agents Approach Revisions
Feb 25, 2021
Agents approach revisions differently from authors. This is important for everyone working with an agent to understand. When an author revises a book they are looking strictly at what makes the story better. How does it work for them as well as critique partners and beta readers. Agents however approach revisions with a wider view. […]
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