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Ms. Jemiscoe Chambers-Black

Starling Literary + Media

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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

Commercial
Contemporary
Horror
Mystery
New Adult
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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Maisha Oso
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August Zhang
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
oswan
09/29/2026 11:40 PM
contemporary fiction
Q: 9/29/26
eileenkingsley
09/29/2026 11:49 AM
Query: 7/27/26 Dystopian Psychological Horror
On day 64 with no response - can't tell if that's good or not. The log says I'm the third oldest unanswered in the past 90 days
kmleem
09/22/2026 06:20 PM
Query: 8/30/26 120k Dark Romantasy
Form Rejection: 9/11/26






wawalux
09/15/2026 07:52 AM
Queried 14.09.2026
FR: 15.09.2026

500 word children picture book author/illustrator

Cwrose
09/13/2026 11:16 AM
Queried: 9/2/26
Rejected: 9/13/26
96k romantasy

“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.”
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Last Update:
05/16/2026 - Genres updated.
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