Ms. Amy Giuffrida
Belcastro Agency
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General
Amy Giuffrida
Belcastro Agency
New York, NY
- Website:
- www.belcastroagency.com
- Twitter:
- @kissedbyink
- AALA Member:
- No
Query Methods
Accepts queries via...
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Book Club
Commercial
Contemporary
Horror
Middle Grade
• Middle Grade, Fantasy
• Middle Grade, Mystery
Mystery
Picture Book
Romance
• Romance, Category
• Romance, Comedy
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Paranormal
• Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Horror
• Young Adult, Mystery
• Young Adult, Paranormal
• Young Adult, Romance
Non-Fiction
Art/Photography
Business/Finance
Cookbook
Cultural/Social Issues
Food/Lifestyle
Health/Fitness
How To
Journalism
Juvenile/Graphic
LGBTQ+
Memoir
Multicultural
Narrative
Pop Culture
Psychology
Relationship/Dating
Religion/Spirituality
Travel
True Adventure/Crime
Women's Issues
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Known Clients (current & past)
Chelsea G. Parker
Jenny Perinovic
Maria Tureaud
K.M. Walton
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
overallcheck
03/17/2023 10:56 AM
FQ 3/17 from Smoochpit request (full)
YA contemporary 87k
YA contemporary 87k
1edpsf1
03/14/2023 12:19 PM
Query: 18Jan
Form decline: 14Mar
Dear ___,
Thank you so much for submitting sample pages of XXX and for considering me as a possible agent for this work. After careful consideration, I'm going to politely pass at this time.
I'm sorry this wasn't a match, but I wish you the very best of luck!
Sincerely,
Amy
Form decline: 14Mar
Dear ___,
Thank you so much for submitting sample pages of XXX and for considering me as a possible agent for this work. After careful consideration, I'm going to politely pass at this time.
I'm sorry this wasn't a match, but I wish you the very best of luck!
Sincerely,
Amy
marisacatalina
03/09/2023 10:57 AM
FQ: 1/27/23
FR: 3/9/23
YA Contemporary 65k
FR: 3/9/23
YA Contemporary 65k
caharris7
03/07/2023 12:14 PM
FQ: 3/7/23
YA Fantasy 90k words
YA Fantasy 90k words
withLauraJohnson
02/18/2023 06:59 PM
80k+ Suspense with supernatural elements
FQ: 1/26/2023
When I submitted the form, it said to follow up if I didn't hear back within 3 weeks
Nudge: 2/18/2023
FR: 2/18/2023
Dear ___,
Thank you so much for submitting sample pages of _______ and for considering me as a possible agent for this work. After careful consideration, I'm going to politely pass at this time.
I'm sorry this wasn't a match, but I wish you the very best of luck!
Sincerely,
Amy
FQ: 1/26/2023
When I submitted the form, it said to follow up if I didn't hear back within 3 weeks
Nudge: 2/18/2023
FR: 2/18/2023
Dear ___,
Thank you so much for submitting sample pages of _______ and for considering me as a possible agent for this work. After careful consideration, I'm going to politely pass at this time.
I'm sorry this wasn't a match, but I wish you the very best of luck!
Sincerely,
Amy
CynthiaWGentry
02/17/2023 04:42 PM
FQ: 1/24/23
FR: 2/17/23
77.5K Adventure
FR: 2/17/23
77.5K Adventure
jennadevillier
02/16/2023 02:23 PM
FQ: 2/16
89k YA Fantasy
89k YA Fantasy
emilyrpinifay
02/10/2023 11:32 AM
FQ: 1/13/23
FR: 2/10/23
Kind form letter rejection.
99k lgbtq+ adult romcom
FR: 2/10/23
Kind form letter rejection.
99k lgbtq+ adult romcom
aloopratha
01/27/2023 12:42 PM
EQ: Jan 13/23
Nudged after pitch like: Jan 26/23
Generic Pass: Jan 27/23
At least it was fast! I appreciate that.
YA Fantasy
Nudged after pitch like: Jan 26/23
Generic Pass: Jan 27/23
At least it was fast! I appreciate that.
YA Fantasy
TooMuchCoffeeMan
01/22/2023 11:17 PM
Form rejection @ 11 days.
jzeleznik1
01/14/2023 10:38 AM
FQ: 1/9/23
Form Rejection: 1/14/23
67k YA Rom Com
Form Rejection: 1/14/23
67k YA Rom Com
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
01/09/2023 09:53 AM
Profile Update: Open to queries. Genres updated.
Thanks maryroseluksha
maryroseluksha
01/09/2023 09:38 AM
Amy opened up to queries today:
https://twitter.com/kissedbyink/status/1612224047332335619?s=20&t=JvVTac2xtrdVefFxU1Bh6A
https://twitter.com/kissedbyink/status/1612224047332335619?s=20&t=JvVTac2xtrdVefFxU1Bh6A
fictiongirl
01/09/2023 07:25 AM
Amy requested a partial after 90 days, and was then quick with her rejection; it was semi-personal and kind. :-)
Jettie
01/02/2023 11:04 AM
Queried: 9/30/22
Form Rejection: 1/2/23
"Thank you so much for submitting sample pages of XXX and for considering me as a possible agent for this work. After careful consideration, I'm going to politely pass at this time.
I'm sorry this wasn't a match, but I wish you the very best of luck!"
Adult sci-fi 90k
Form Rejection: 1/2/23
"Thank you so much for submitting sample pages of XXX and for considering me as a possible agent for this work. After careful consideration, I'm going to politely pass at this time.
I'm sorry this wasn't a match, but I wish you the very best of luck!"
Adult sci-fi 90k
curlygirlknepper
12/18/2022 01:22 PM
9/18/22 - Form Query - query letter, synopsis, pitch, comps, target audience, first 10 pages of MS
82K - YA Contemporary Romance
12/18/22 - Form Rejection - I'm a bummed for a rejection but thankful for a response since it's around Christmas time, and she's probably swamped! :) Her response is below:
Thank you so much for submitting sample pages of ______ and for considering me as a possible agent for this work. After careful consideration, I'm going to politely pass at this time.
I'm sorry this wasn't a match, but I wish you the very best of luck!
Sincerely,
Amy
82K - YA Contemporary Romance
12/18/22 - Form Rejection - I'm a bummed for a rejection but thankful for a response since it's around Christmas time, and she's probably swamped! :) Her response is below:
Thank you so much for submitting sample pages of ______ and for considering me as a possible agent for this work. After careful consideration, I'm going to politely pass at this time.
I'm sorry this wasn't a match, but I wish you the very best of luck!
Sincerely,
Amy
Alkbass
11/29/2022 05:05 PM
FQ: 17 Aug 2022
Form rejection: 29 Nov 2022
YA Sci-Fi 72K
Form rejection: 29 Nov 2022
YA Sci-Fi 72K
Claire_47
11/16/2022 06:15 PM
EQ:17/09/22
ER: 14/11/22
Upper middle grade fantasy horror
ER: 14/11/22
Upper middle grade fantasy horror
toasty_supreme
11/07/2022 11:14 AM
form query 8/3/22, LGBTQ YA Contemp 73k
partial request 9/25
rejection 11/7
One line of feedback which wasn't phrased in a particularly kind manner but I suppose is better than nothing. What with it being so brief and not an R&R, though, I would hope to get the same feedback from another agent before doing an overhaul revision.
partial request 9/25
rejection 11/7
One line of feedback which wasn't phrased in a particularly kind manner but I suppose is better than nothing. What with it being so brief and not an R&R, though, I would hope to get the same feedback from another agent before doing an overhaul revision.
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 01/09/2023 - Open to queries. Genres updated.
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Upmarket 85K