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Ms. Jemiscoe Chambers-Black

Starling Literary + Media

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Changed agencies. Formerly with Andrea Brown Literary.
General

Jemiscoe Chambers-Black

Starling Literary + Media

CA
Website:
www.starlingliterary.com
Twitter (X):
@Jemiscoe
AALA Member:
Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:

Fiction

Horror
Mystery
Picture Book
  • Picture Book, Author/Illustrator
Romance
  • Romance, Comedy
  • Romance, Contemporary
  • Romance, Fantasy
  • Romance, Paranormal
  • Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Young Adult
  • Young Adult, Fantasy
  • Young Adult, Horror
  • Young Adult, Paranormal Romance
  • Young Adult, Romance
  • Young Adult, Thriller/Suspense

Non-Fiction

Cookbook
Cultural/Social Issues
Food/Lifestyle
History
Journalism
Nature/Ecology
Science/Technology
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Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
DueleNinja
03/04/2026 06:49 PM
Query: Dec. 3, 2025
Full Request: Jan 14, 2026
*Due to system error I did not receive the notification of full request until March 4, 2026*
Full manuscript submitted: March 4, 2026
Contemporary Romance 98K

Christina_Carrera_
03/04/2026 04:27 PM
Queried: 03/04/26
Romantasy 117k
selinn92
03/04/2026 09:03 AM
QM: 1/6/2026
FR: 3/3/2026

YA Historical Fantasy 90K words

"Thank you for the opportunity to consider your query of [TITLE]. I truly appreciate you thinking of me for your work. After careful consideration, however, I've decided to respectfully step aside.

I understand the time, passion, and drive it takes to create a full manuscript. I also understand the vulnerability it takes to share your story with a complete stranger—me, in this case. I want to acknowledge and honor the effort you poured into your work, and I'm sorry I don't have better news at this time.

Saying no is the least favorite part of my job, and we agents say it for many different reasons. So please try and keep this one from me in perspective, as another agent may deeply connect with [TITLE].

Thank you again for thinking of me and for sharing your writing. I wish you every success with this project and in your broader writing career."

Lurie
02/28/2026 10:49 PM
Jem replies within the timeline she advertises. If she says you'll get a response, then you will. I got one of the more lovely form rejections I've ever received. Highly recommend querying Jem if you fit her list!
HereForTheMayday
02/25/2026 01:27 PM
Q:2/25/26
Adult Romantasy (dark)
Dual POV 106K
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