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.
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."
writervfp
05/25/2022 08:32 PM
27/march- QUERY SENT
22/may- FORM REJECTION
urban fantasy, 77K
22/may- FORM REJECTION
urban fantasy, 77K
Dragon64
05/18/2022 06:26 PM
I at least appreciated a reply, form that it was, after 63 days. 98K speculative fantasy
agentlefox
05/05/2022 09:48 PM
queried 3/23
nudged with offer of rep 4/13
full request 4/14 sent same day
Offer of rep 4/26
72k upmarket/literary/speculative
I ended up going with a different agent, but the decision was really hard. Desiree was lovely on the call, had a clear and thoughtful editorial vision, and obviously has a very intuitive sense of their role as an agent and author needs. I shared something personal that might impact how I’d approach revision/submission and they didn’t miss a beat on how they’d navigate that.
nudged with offer of rep 4/13
full request 4/14 sent same day
Offer of rep 4/26
72k upmarket/literary/speculative
I ended up going with a different agent, but the decision was really hard. Desiree was lovely on the call, had a clear and thoughtful editorial vision, and obviously has a very intuitive sense of their role as an agent and author needs. I shared something personal that might impact how I’d approach revision/submission and they didn’t miss a beat on how they’d navigate that.
khontz333
05/04/2022 09:38 AM
Initial Query: 3/4/2022
Nudge (according to website): 5/1/2022
Rejection: 5/4/2022
62K YA
Nudge (according to website): 5/1/2022
Rejection: 5/4/2022
62K YA
KDMcQuain
05/01/2022 01:08 PM
FQ 3/2/22
FR 5/1/22
LGBTQ+ 109k
FR 5/1/22
LGBTQ+ 109k
sophiakate
04/17/2022 06:59 PM
Form query 2/21/22
form rejection 4/17/22
84k adult fantasy
Thank you for your query. I appreciate the chance to consider your work, but at this time I'm going to respectfully pass. I wish you the best of luck as you continue your search for an agent. Please note that you're welcome to query another agent at TBA after one of us has passed.
form rejection 4/17/22
84k adult fantasy
Thank you for your query. I appreciate the chance to consider your work, but at this time I'm going to respectfully pass. I wish you the best of luck as you continue your search for an agent. Please note that you're welcome to query another agent at TBA after one of us has passed.
LUV4NA
04/09/2022 07:01 AM
FQ: 2/14/22
ER: 4/9/22
YA Fantasy
Yikes, this one stung more since I had a lot of their MSWLs
ER: 4/9/22
YA Fantasy
Yikes, this one stung more since I had a lot of their MSWLs
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
04/02/2022 05:54 PM
Profile Update: Closed to queries.
ElleDesamours
03/28/2022 02:26 PM
Pitch Wars full request sent 2/15/22
YA Spec 80k
Personalized rejection 3/28/22
YA Spec 80k
Personalized rejection 3/28/22
JEReedBooks
03/27/2022 09:50 AM
3/27/22 - Query
YA Fantasy Romance 97k
YA Fantasy Romance 97k
WordsByVia
03/26/2022 05:09 PM
query: 02/07/22
Rejection: 03/25/22
Contemporary Retelling 105k words
"Not fit for me"
Rejection: 03/25/22
Contemporary Retelling 105k words
"Not fit for me"
swatithegeek
03/26/2022 12:15 AM
Form query: 02/06/22
Form rejection: 03/25/22
Adult Rom-Com, 75k words
Form rejection: 03/25/22
Adult Rom-Com, 75k words
LightofBeauty
03/23/2022 05:21 PM
EQ: 3/2/22
ER: 3/23/22 (form rejection?)
Thank you for your query. I appreciate the chance to consider your work, but at this time I'm going to respectfully pass. I wish you the best of luck as you continue your search for an agent. Please note that you're welcome to query another agent at TBA after one of us has passed.
LGBT Literary Fiction
ER: 3/23/22 (form rejection?)
Thank you for your query. I appreciate the chance to consider your work, but at this time I'm going to respectfully pass. I wish you the best of luck as you continue your search for an agent. Please note that you're welcome to query another agent at TBA after one of us has passed.
LGBT Literary Fiction
adcaldwe
03/17/2022 07:29 PM
FQ: 2/7/2022
137k adult fantasy
137k adult fantasy
jamisonshea
03/17/2022 07:11 AM
2.17.22 PW request query sent for YA contemporary fantasy/horror
3.9.22 RP form
3.9.22 RP form
KAMielke
03/12/2022 05:59 PM
FQ: 01/27/22
Full request: 03/12/22, sent same day
72k upper middle grade fantasy
Full request: 03/12/22, sent same day
72k upper middle grade fantasy
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 04/02/2022 - Closed to queries.
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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