Blog Archive
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Big deal news for Tricia Levenseller!
Aug 15, 2019
In case you missed it last Thursday, YA fantasy author Tricia Levenseller has an exciting new duology headed your way. If you loved Tricia’s Daughter of the Pirate King, Warrior of the Wild, or have The Shadows Between Us on your TBR, then you’re going to want to add THE SECRET BLADE to your reading […]
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Cover Reveal for Marlowe Benn’s Passing Fancies!
Aug 14, 2019
Marlowe Benn’s RELATIVE FORTUNES has staked its claim on the Amazon charts for historical mysteries! And just in time– we’re delighted to share the stunning cover for its sequel: PASSING FANCIES! Feast your eyes! And if you want to see both covers in their glory, here is RELATIVE FORTUNES, available now!
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Jessica Faust’s Query Wishes
Aug 14, 2019
One of my favorite parts of this job has always been the hunt. I love digging through my Query Manager in search of that magical book I didn’t even know I wanted. Is this how a paleontologist feels while hunting for dinosaur bones? Anyone reviewing my submission guidelines knows I’m seeking books in a wide […]
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Starred Kirkus Review for Sara Wolf!
Aug 13, 2019
If you’ve read Sara Wolf’s BRING ME THEIR HEARTS, then you’re undeniably waiting for someone to bring you the sequel… FIND ME THEIR BONES. Well, it’s coming, and Kirkus is in love with it! Here’s some of what they had to say: The plot is twisty but not contrived, and the subject matter, though emotionally […]
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How Trends Influence Rejections
Aug 13, 2019
There is a misconception that an agent’s rejections are based solely on personal preference. That we pass on something simply because we didn’t like it or didn’t connect with it. And while our personal feelings about a book do play into our decision-making process, they aren’t the sole drivers when making the decision about a […]
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Melissa Caruso’s The Obsidian Tower is Coming…
Aug 12, 2019
If you missed the announcement earlier this year… Melissa Caruso is writing a new series! We’re delighted to be revealing the cover for the first installment: THE OBSIDIAN TOWER, as well as give you more information about what you can expect. The mage-marked granddaughter of a ruler of Vaskandar, Ryx was destined for power and […]
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Cover Reveal for The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller
Aug 08, 2019
Maybe we’re biased, but Tricia Levenseller has definitely been blessed by the Cover Gods. Warrior of the Wild was breathtaking, and now…The Shadows Between Us blew us away! The Shadows Between Us is out February 25th, 2020 and can be pre-ordered now! Here is a link to the original cover reveal (along with an exciting […]
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What Agents Are Really Looking For
Aug 08, 2019
It’s frustrating. You’ve worked for months on your book, writing and revising. You’ve worked equally hard on your query and you know you’ve written something amazing. Yet still, no one wants to see it. This is the frustration of many and leads to this question, It is discouraging. I do know what my audience is […]
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When the Book Just Isn’t Right for Me
Aug 07, 2019
All agents, like authors, have areas of expertise. As per our submissions page, I’ve been focusing my efforts on mystery, suspense, thrillers, upmarket, literary, and women’s fiction. I’m also seeking select nonfiction–mostly alternative health, business, and self-improvement. But what happens when an agent finds something in their inbox that they absolutely love, but that falls […]
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Why Preorders Matter
Aug 06, 2019
Preorders are books ordered prior to publication. Readers preorder books because they are fans and don’t want to miss out on the next book. For authors, preorders make the difference between a bestseller list, a new book contract, and your ranking on bookseller websites or places like Goodreads. Rankings Rankings on a bookseller’s website, whether […]
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This Month from BookEnds… August 2019
Aug 05, 2019
August is a month of mystery! But romance readers, never fear, we’ve always got something for you too. Please enjoy our monthly recap of publishing books, new clients, and exciting new deals! MONTHLY SPOTLIGHT: Take it Back by Kia Abdullah (8/8) Amazon The Victim: A sixteen-year-old girl with facial deformities, neglected by an alcoholic mother. […]
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How I Pitched The Secrets of Lost Stones by Melissa Payne
Aug 01, 2019
Pitching books for agents is a lot like querying books for authors. We all need to write something to capture someone’s attention. This is essentially the query letter, pitch letter or cover copy. At the request of readers, we’ll be doing a series of posts entitled How I Pitched. This will give you a peek […]
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