Desiree Wilson
The Bent Agency
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General
Desiree Wilson
The Bent Agency
New York, NY
- Website:
- thebentagency.com
- Twitter:
- @swindlesoiree
- AALA Member:
- No
Query Methods
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Action/Adventure
Commercial
Contemporary
Fantasy
Graphic Novel
Horror
LGBTQ+
Middle Grade
Multicultural
New Adult
Romance
Science Fiction
Upmarket
Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Juvenile/Graphic
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Known Clients (current & past)
Deniz Camp
H. Leighton Dickson
Naomi Franquiz
Parker Goodreau
Luke Healy
David Precht
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
cwbuecheler
02/17/2023 08:59 PM
FQ 3/29/22
PR: 5/27/22 - first 50 pages (sent same day)
FR: 1/20/23 - Wow, was not expecting that! (sent day after request)
Notified of Offer: 2/4/23
Response: 2/6/23 - They're going to bump it to the top of the list and get back to me within a few weeks
Polite Step-Aside: 2/17/22 - I appreciate the quick read!
Dark Fantasy 96K
PR: 5/27/22 - first 50 pages (sent same day)
FR: 1/20/23 - Wow, was not expecting that! (sent day after request)
Notified of Offer: 2/4/23
Response: 2/6/23 - They're going to bump it to the top of the list and get back to me within a few weeks
Polite Step-Aside: 2/17/22 - I appreciate the quick read!
Dark Fantasy 96K
jdebinski
08/02/2022 09:56 PM
FQ: 3/22/22
Partial request: 5/20/22
Nudge with offer of rep: 7/15/22
Full Request: 7/15/22
Offer of Rep! 7/27/22
Offer Accepted!
99k QBIPOC YA Contemporary Fantasy
Partial request: 5/20/22
Nudge with offer of rep: 7/15/22
Full Request: 7/15/22
Offer of Rep! 7/27/22
Offer Accepted!
99k QBIPOC YA Contemporary Fantasy
tac007
05/28/2022 11:29 AM
FQ: 3/21/2022
45K horror
Full request: 5/27/2022
I sent on 5/28/2022
45K horror
Full request: 5/27/2022
I sent on 5/28/2022
bawhelan
05/27/2022 05:46 PM
FQ: 3/29
Form rejection: 5/27
It is a kind form that seems to want to assure me they really did consider my query. I was in a maybe pile for a bit, so I appreciate the wording. From what I can tell, they would be a wonderful person to work with.
"Although I read your query with great interest, I am going to respectfully pass on [TITLE]. I appreciate the chance to consider your work, and I wish you the best of luck with your writing and your search for an agent. Please note you're welcome to query another agent at TBA after one of us has passed."
Form rejection: 5/27
It is a kind form that seems to want to assure me they really did consider my query. I was in a maybe pile for a bit, so I appreciate the wording. From what I can tell, they would be a wonderful person to work with.
"Although I read your query with great interest, I am going to respectfully pass on [TITLE]. I appreciate the chance to consider your work, and I wish you the best of luck with your writing and your search for an agent. Please note you're welcome to query another agent at TBA after one of us has passed."
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 04/02/2022 - Closed to queries.
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Adult fantasy 85k