Ms. Hannah VanVels Ausbury
Belcastro Agency
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General
Hannah VanVels Ausbury
Belcastro Agency
- Website:
- www.belcastroagency.com
- Twitter:
- @hannahvanvels
- AALA Member:
- No
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Chick Lit
Children's
Commercial
Contemporary
Fantasy
• Fantasy, Contemporary/Urban
• Fantasy, Magical Realism
Graphic Novel
Horror
LGBTQ+
Middle Grade
• Middle Grade, Contemporary
• Middle Grade, Fantasy
• Middle Grade, Historical
• Middle Grade, Literary
• Middle Grade, Mystery
• Middle Grade, Science Fiction
Picture Book
Romance
• Romance, Contemporary
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Christian
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Historical
• Young Adult, Literary
• Young Adult, Mystery
• Young Adult, Romance
• Young Adult, Thriller/Suspense
Non-Fiction
Juvenile/Graphic
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Known Clients (current & past)
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Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
yejinsuh
03/22/2023 02:47 PM
mvoskan
03/19/2023 05:46 PM
Form query 3/19/23
93K YA Fantasy
93K YA Fantasy
calliecrown
03/13/2023 08:47 AM
Thank you for sending me the manuscript for (title). Unfortunately, this one isn't as strong of a fit for me as I hoped in order to champion the piece. I'm sorry to have to share such disappointing news. The publishing industry is so subjective, so what may not be working for me could be just the thing another agent is looking for.
Remember, this pass is only a pass on this piece of work and not on you as an author. I would be delighted to be considered for future projects.
I'm rooting for you!
Remember, this pass is only a pass on this piece of work and not on you as an author. I would be delighted to be considered for future projects.
I'm rooting for you!
mlmitchell09
03/09/2023 06:24 PM
YA historical fiction
06/18/22-Sample Submission
06/18/22-Full Manuscript Request
I am so honored that you have considered me to represent your work! I have read your sample chapters for [Title] and would love to read more. Please follow the instructions below to upload your full manuscript. I'm looking forward to reading it.
As a general note, it may take up to 12 weeks for me to review this. If you haven’t heard by then, feel free to check in for a status update!
Thank you,
Hannah
06/20/22-Full Manuscript Sent
09/17/22-Nudge
09/18/22-Said she was still reading and would respond with an answer soon.
12/28/22-Second Nudge
1/16/23-I haven't received an answer. I'm assuming she's passing, but either hasn't told me yet or forgot about my query.
3/8/23-I received a pass, but she read my manuscript and gave me specific and helpful suggestions for improving my manuscript. I'll revise and do another round of submissions to other agents soon.
06/18/22-Sample Submission
06/18/22-Full Manuscript Request
I am so honored that you have considered me to represent your work! I have read your sample chapters for [Title] and would love to read more. Please follow the instructions below to upload your full manuscript. I'm looking forward to reading it.
As a general note, it may take up to 12 weeks for me to review this. If you haven’t heard by then, feel free to check in for a status update!
Thank you,
Hannah
06/20/22-Full Manuscript Sent
09/17/22-Nudge
09/18/22-Said she was still reading and would respond with an answer soon.
12/28/22-Second Nudge
1/16/23-I haven't received an answer. I'm assuming she's passing, but either hasn't told me yet or forgot about my query.
3/8/23-I received a pass, but she read my manuscript and gave me specific and helpful suggestions for improving my manuscript. I'll revise and do another round of submissions to other agents soon.
smjekw
03/08/2023 12:05 PM
Darn, she's going to ignore me, isn't she? :/ She doesn't appear to go back and request anything she's skipped. Maybe-schmaybe.
ee_eikon
03/08/2023 02:27 AM
Recently Queried, though Tracker doesn't have a record of it for some reason. May have accidentally resent.
Kindly enough, 90k YA Fantasy, a Kind Rejection within a week or two.
Kindly enough, 90k YA Fantasy, a Kind Rejection within a week or two.
caharris7
02/28/2023 12:51 PM
FQ: 2/23/23
FR: 2/28/23 Very sweet form rejection
YA Fantasy 90k words
FR: 2/28/23 Very sweet form rejection
YA Fantasy 90k words
LaufAuth
02/13/2023 08:04 AM
FQ: 1/30/23
FR: 2/8/23
Adult gothic horror
Dear ,
Thank you for sending me the manuscript for [title]. Unfortunately, this one isn't as strong of a fit for me as I hoped in order to champion the piece. I'm sorry to have to share such disappointing news. The publishing industry is so subjective, so what may not be working for me could be just the thing another agent is looking for.
Remember, this pass is only a pass on this piece of work and not on you as an author. I would be delighted to be considered for future projects.
I'm rooting for you!
FR: 2/8/23
Adult gothic horror
Dear ,
Thank you for sending me the manuscript for [title]. Unfortunately, this one isn't as strong of a fit for me as I hoped in order to champion the piece. I'm sorry to have to share such disappointing news. The publishing industry is so subjective, so what may not be working for me could be just the thing another agent is looking for.
Remember, this pass is only a pass on this piece of work and not on you as an author. I would be delighted to be considered for future projects.
I'm rooting for you!
AshShees
02/03/2023 02:15 PM
FQ: 1/30/2023
How was that the nicest form rejection?? 2/3/2023
YA contemporary fantasy 98K
How was that the nicest form rejection?? 2/3/2023
YA contemporary fantasy 98K
JohnEvans86
02/03/2023 12:49 PM
FQ: 01/31/2023
FR: 02/03/2023
Adult Horror 80k
Thank you for sending me the manuscript for [TITLE]. Unfortunately, this one isn't as strong of a fit for me as I hoped in order to champion the piece. I'm sorry to have to share such disappointing news. The publishing industry is so subjective, so what may not be working for me could be just the thing another agent is looking for.
Remember, this pass is only a pass on this piece of work and not on you as an author. I would be delighted to be considered for future projects.
I'm rooting for you!
FR: 02/03/2023
Adult Horror 80k
Thank you for sending me the manuscript for [TITLE]. Unfortunately, this one isn't as strong of a fit for me as I hoped in order to champion the piece. I'm sorry to have to share such disappointing news. The publishing industry is so subjective, so what may not be working for me could be just the thing another agent is looking for.
Remember, this pass is only a pass on this piece of work and not on you as an author. I would be delighted to be considered for future projects.
I'm rooting for you!
LUV4NA
02/03/2023 11:41 AM
FQ: 1/31/23
FRej: 2/3/23
YA Sci-Fi
FRej: 2/3/23
YA Sci-Fi
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
01/29/2023 04:54 PM
Profile Update: Open to queries.
aloopratha
01/12/2023 11:35 PM
EQ: Dec 6th/22
CNR: Jan 8th/23
She liked my tweet during a Twitter pitch but then passed on the original query a few months ago, offering to look at it again if I revised. It was kinda like an r&r but just on the query (she gave brief but helpful feedback).
So I did a revision and am querying her again.
Seems like I'm in the maybe pile (@_@)
UPDATE: She almost never requests from her maybe pile (at least from what I see on QT). Hence just closing this one out.
YA Fantasy
CNR: Jan 8th/23
She liked my tweet during a Twitter pitch but then passed on the original query a few months ago, offering to look at it again if I revised. It was kinda like an r&r but just on the query (she gave brief but helpful feedback).
So I did a revision and am querying her again.
Seems like I'm in the maybe pile (@_@)
UPDATE: She almost never requests from her maybe pile (at least from what I see on QT). Hence just closing this one out.
YA Fantasy
LaurenCahoonRoberts
01/01/2023 07:57 PM
kind rejection with invitation to query again in the future.
aengland1
12/31/2022 09:25 PM
Form rejection
Encouraged to query again in the future.
Encouraged to query again in the future.
emilyrpinifay
12/30/2022 04:41 PM
FQ: 12/1/22
FR: 12/19/22
Kind form rejection that encouraged me to query again with a different project in the future.
99k LGBTQ adult romcom
FR: 12/19/22
Kind form rejection that encouraged me to query again with a different project in the future.
99k LGBTQ adult romcom
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
12/21/2022 12:10 PM
Profile Update: Closed to queries.
acolvin09
12/20/2022 02:35 PM
FQ: 12/5/22
FR: 12/19/22
"Unfortunately, this one isn't as strong of a fit for me as I hoped in order to champion the piece."
romantic SFF @100,047k
FR: 12/19/22
"Unfortunately, this one isn't as strong of a fit for me as I hoped in order to champion the piece."
romantic SFF @100,047k
KathrynFaye007
12/19/2022 03:30 PM
EQ: 31 October 2022
Still waiting for an answer, anyone else who queried in October or before? I might be in a Maybe Folder.
ER: 19 December 2022
41k MG Scifi-Horror
Still waiting for an answer, anyone else who queried in October or before? I might be in a Maybe Folder.
ER: 19 December 2022
41k MG Scifi-Horror
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 01/29/2023 - Open to queries.
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Form Rejection: 3/22/23
Fantasy-Romance 95.5k