Blog Archive
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No One is Exempt From the Querying Process
Jun 23, 2020
Like every other agent, I have standard responses to queries–both when I’m rejecting and when I’m requesting material. When you’re receiving hundreds of queries a month it’s a necessary evil. While my responses are standard, I have tailored a few to make them slightly more personal and helpful whenever possible. The one I use most […]
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Join BookEnds for a Webinar!
Jun 22, 2020
Jessica Faust and James McGowan are thrilled to invite 75 writers to join them for a one hour webinar on Thursday June 25th, 2020 at 6pm EST. They’ll be discussing “How To Get a Literary Agent (and How Literary Agents Find Clients).” The webinar will cover the pros and cons of query letters, in person […]
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National Regular Average Ordinary Day is Featured on the Today Show List!
Jun 19, 2020
There is nothing regular, average, or ordinary about this list! We are so excited to see National Regular Average Ordinary Day by Lisa Katzenberger and Barbara Bakos, is listed by the Today Show as one of the twenty-five books your kids and teens won’t be able to put down this summer. From the Today Show: […]
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Querying Two Books at Once
Jun 18, 2020
You’ve written two books and for some reason, you’re querying them both at the same time. First, congratulations on the two books. One book is a feat, two is amazing. Since your books are similar, one a thriller and the other suspense, it would make sense that you would write one query for both books. […]
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Open Calls from Publishers–an Author’s Rights
Jun 16, 2020
Great news for Black authors and creators right now. Many publishers, including some Big Five, are opening their doors to un-agented submissions. While I strongly encourage everyone to take advantage of the opportunity, I also beg you to understand your rights when doing so. Keep Querying Sending a submission to a publisher is not a […]
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Best Books of the Month: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Jun 12, 2020
We at BookEnds are pleased to hear The Obsidian Tower by Melissa Caruso is named one of the best science fiction and fantasy books of the month by Amazon! Congratulations to author Melissa Caruso and literary agent Naomi Davis! You can also support local bookstores by purchasing your copy here!
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Effecting Change Means Doing the Work
Jun 11, 2020
To quote a friend from Twitter, “it’s working.” People are doing the work on themselves to effect the change for others. Look at that list! In all my years in publishing, I’m not sure I ever saw a bestseller list that brought tears, even when my own books were listed. I am thrilled with the […]
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Welcome to Bookends, Anakarina Suarez!
Jun 10, 2020
I write contemporary fiction: stories of love, friendship, and connections forged in difficult times. My books feature #OwnVoices neurodivergent characters that reflect the world I wish we could all live in. My stories should leave readers laughing, crying, and full of hope and bittersweet joy. Why BookEnds? I was looking for a literary agency that […]
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Queen Move is on the USA Today List!
Jun 10, 2020
We are thrilled to see Queen Move by Kennedy Ryan hit #109 on the USA Today best-selling books list last week! A huge congratulations to the lovely Kennedy Ryan and literary agent Kim Lionetti. You can also support local bookstores by purchasing your copy here!
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What to Know Before You Query
Jun 09, 2020
Welcome to another blog that came out of a YouTube video. This one answers the question we so often get from authors on when do you know your book is ready and if so, what’s next. 1. Finish the Book The book must be done, revised, polished and ready for the world to see. You […]
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Thank You for Your Donations
Jun 08, 2020
Thank you to everyone who participated in BookEnds’s efforts to raise money for protestor bail funds. Through your generous donations, sharing, and support we raised over $3500 for protestor bail funds and received donations for 10 query critiques that will be passed along to Black authors and creators. For those who submitted for a critique, […]
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BookEnds Raises Money for Protestor Bail Funds to Honor George Floyd
Jun 02, 2020
At BookEnds we believe strongly in speaking out against injustice and standing up for the rights of others. We stand in solidarity with the Black community and condemn systemic racism and injustice. We support Black authors, illustrators, creators, and publishing professionals now and forever. We believe in the power of Black stories. For those seeking […]
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