Mr. James Mustelier
The Bent Agency
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General
James Mustelier
The Bent Agency
19 West 21st Street, Suite 201
New York, NY 10010
- Website:
- thebentagency.com
- AALA Member:
- No
Query Methods
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Contemporary
Crime/Police
Family Saga
Horror
Humor/Satire
LGBTQ+
Literary Fiction
Multicultural
Mystery
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Art/Photography
Biography
Cultural/Social Issues
History
Nature/Ecology
Pop Culture
Science/Technology
Sports
Travel
True Adventure/Crime
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Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
gridarmour
06/14/2022 03:10 AM
EQ 02/24
Form rejection 06/11
Lit fiction 120k+
Form rejection 06/11
Lit fiction 120k+
mohayeswriter
06/13/2022 05:08 PM
His rejection was a form, but it was very kind
wsingletary
03/31/2022 10:52 AM
Prompt and kind response.
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
03/22/2022 04:31 PM
Profile Update: Closed to queries.
banaesma
02/24/2022 03:10 PM
FQ: 15 January, 2022
CNR: 15 February, 2022
QR: 24 February, 2022
Very polite form rejection letter encouraging me to keep querying.
adult 83k LitFic
CNR: 15 February, 2022
QR: 24 February, 2022
Very polite form rejection letter encouraging me to keep querying.
adult 83k LitFic
lckain
01/17/2022 08:24 AM
FQ 1/13/22
adult Domestic Suspense/Family Saga 97K
adult Domestic Suspense/Family Saga 97K
SewellThompson
01/13/2022 11:18 AM
Landing page for QT says that he is open to queries. There are very few queries listed on his time line
Queried using his form Thriller 89K 1/13/22
Note that his form asks if you have submitted to any editors or publishing house. I have submitted to the Berkley Publishing Group through their open submission process. I hope this wasn't a mistake.
Queried using his form Thriller 89K 1/13/22
Note that his form asks if you have submitted to any editors or publishing house. I have submitted to the Berkley Publishing Group through their open submission process. I hope this wasn't a mistake.
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
01/12/2022 06:20 PM
Profile Update: Open to queries.
mike_yaffe
06/19/2021 04:33 PM
11/9/20 FQ
6/19/21 FR (longest wait for a form reject i've experienced)
"Thank you so much for sending me your project. I read and consider each query carefully and while I am respectfully passing on this, I have a great deal of respect for the work that has gone into it. I am grateful that you wrote to me, and I hope you will consider me for any projects in the future. Finally, please note that you can always query a different agent at TBA after one of us has passed.
Sincerely,
James"
6/19/21 FR (longest wait for a form reject i've experienced)
"Thank you so much for sending me your project. I read and consider each query carefully and while I am respectfully passing on this, I have a great deal of respect for the work that has gone into it. I am grateful that you wrote to me, and I hope you will consider me for any projects in the future. Finally, please note that you can always query a different agent at TBA after one of us has passed.
Sincerely,
James"
lynnie
04/21/2021 02:59 PM
10/29/20Submitted adult mystery fiction: 1st 10 pages on QueryManager form
4/21/21 Rec'd thoughtful rejection with reminder that another agent on this site could be queried
4/21/21 Rec'd thoughtful rejection with reminder that another agent on this site could be queried
RG_923
01/12/2021 06:15 PM
EQ: 7/22/2020
ER: 1/12/2021
Adult horror at 68k words
Mr. Mustelier apologized for the delay and stated he had "respect" for the project. He also encouraged submission to other agents at the firm. Cordial form letter, and I'm grateful he responded even after so long.
ER: 1/12/2021
Adult horror at 68k words
Mr. Mustelier apologized for the delay and stated he had "respect" for the project. He also encouraged submission to other agents at the firm. Cordial form letter, and I'm grateful he responded even after so long.
anwynnauthor
01/11/2021 04:00 PM
Got a full request on 1/11/2021 after 189 days. My book and query have both been extensively revised since I emailed him, so it was a nice surprise to get the request. I thought I'd burned bridges with the queries I sent out for the earlier draft, and I'd been kicking myself for sending too soon.
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
12/15/2020 07:03 AM
Profile Update: Closed to queries.
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
10/23/2020 11:13 AM
Profile Update: Now using QueryManager. Genres updated.
lindsaysmith818
09/26/2020 06:19 PM
EQ 9/22/20
New Adult Fiction 50k
Confirmation Email went to my junk folder
New Adult Fiction 50k
Confirmation Email went to my junk folder
ChozoMidna
09/26/2020 10:16 AM
EQ: 9/25
Confirmation receipt went to my spam folder
Confirmation receipt went to my spam folder
dnicejallen
09/22/2020 02:03 PM
EQ 7/23/20
Closed: 9/11/2020 As it had been 8 and a half weeks with no word.
SUPRISE! Full ER: 9/22/2020. Submitted same day.
53k word Lovecraftian Horror.
Closed: 9/11/2020 As it had been 8 and a half weeks with no word.
SUPRISE! Full ER: 9/22/2020. Submitted same day.
53k word Lovecraftian Horror.
Catsamoa79
09/11/2020 10:54 AM
EQ: 7/15/20
Nudge: 9/1/20
ER: 9/10/20 (guess this was in response to my original query)
Form letter, but a very nice one.
9/11/20: second rejection letter in response to the nudge.
Nudge: 9/1/20
ER: 9/10/20 (guess this was in response to my original query)
Form letter, but a very nice one.
9/11/20: second rejection letter in response to the nudge.
Woodside
09/10/2020 06:37 PM
EQ 7/25/2020
Adult Espionage Thriller 85,000 words
ER Form Letter 9/10/2020
Adult Espionage Thriller 85,000 words
ER Form Letter 9/10/2020
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 03/22/2022 - Closed to queries.
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Full Request from James: 18 March (sent same day)
Offer of Representation: 16 June
This man is a GEM.
Coming-of-Age, 89k