Blog Archive

THIS HEART OF MINE by CC Hunter

Feb 17, 2018

The Body on Baker Street by Vicki Delany

Feb 17, 2018

Welcome to BookEnds, Jennifer Locke!

Feb 16, 2018

Imagine this: I am in a quiet library, going through my submissions. I open a middle grade novel by one Jennifer Locke. And promptly read half of it in one setting. Jennifer’s writing just sucks you in and her characters are achingly real. I needed this book! Only problem: it was getting close to Christmas. […]

Meet Naomi Davis

Feb 15, 2018

What Excites You About Being an Agent: There are so many exciting aspects of agenting. For one thing: meeting new authors. I love interacting with authors whether they are my clients or just writers chatting on social media. Conversations with authors are never, ever boring. They are always such unique, creative, driven individuals, and each […]

I Hear You and Support You #MeToo

Feb 14, 2018

For weeks, but what feels like months and years, we at BookEnds have watched and discussed the #MeToo movement and read the stories of victims and abusers in the publishing industry. I know that I have felt a wide range of emotions. I feel great heartache and dismay for anyone who has been abused or harassed. […]

The Books of Our Hearts

Feb 14, 2018

For Valentine’s Day, we thought it would be fun to share with you “The Books of Our Hearts.” #TeamBookEnds is sharing what book holds that special place in their heart. Whether it made them a reader, made them want a career in publishing, or just touches them every time they re-read it. Let us know […]

In Memory of Bill Crider

Feb 13, 2018

Twenty-three years ago when I was just starting out as an editorial assistant, I learned Bill Crider’s name through my work on Berkley’s western line.   In those years, I edited both mysteries and westerns and he was well regarded among so many of my authors in both genres that I almost felt I knew him.  But it […]

What Separates the Writer from the Author

Feb 13, 2018

Somewhere along the line, I started referring to those who write as writers and those who are published as authors, however, I think there’s an even stronger distinction between author and writer and it’s not just about getting published, but about how you approach your writing. The writer writes whatever she wants. She’s compelled to […]

Tara Leigh’s take on “The Call”

Feb 12, 2018

I queried what would become Penthouse Player (Billionaire Bosses, Book 1) to Jessica Alvarez at 5pm on February 4, 2016. She responded three hours later, asking to see “a detailed synopsis and the full manuscript.” It took awhile for my hands to stop shaking so I could type, but I responded that same night. (Note […]

BookEnds Welcomes Two New Agents to Our Team

Feb 12, 2018

I had two very specific goals on my list this year, one was to find an agent who specializes in nonfiction and another was to focus on building our science fiction and fantasy lists. Since I’m not one to sit around and let goals languish, and since it’s important to jump when an opportunity comes […]

Welcome to BookEnds, Amy Rose Bennett

Feb 09, 2018

I am so excited to welcome Amy Rose Bennett to BookEnds! She writes sparkling, witty Regency-era romances. She hooked me from the start with an amazing opening scene and thoroughly entertained me from start to finish. On top of that, she’s such a pro and an absolute delight to work with. I’m sure we’ll have […]

Getting Away from My Desk to Better Myself as an Agent #amagenting

Feb 08, 2018

Last month we had our annual goal meeting and I swear that as each week has gone by I have added another goal. One of my newest additions is to get out to the bookstore at least once each month. As an editorial assistant working in NYC, I used to spend a great deal of […]