Ms. Susan Velazquez Colmant
JABberwocky Literary Agency
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General
Susan Velazquez Colmant
JABberwocky Literary Agency
New York, NY
- Website:
- www.awfulagent.com/
- Twitter:
- @susanvcolmant
- AALA Member:
- No
Query Methods
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Chick Lit
Contemporary
Family Saga
Fantasy
• Fantasy, Contemporary/Urban
• Fantasy, Magical Realism
Historical
Horror
Literary Fiction
Multicultural
Mystery
New Adult
Romance
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Historical
Science Fiction
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Historical
• Young Adult, Literary
• Young Adult, Mystery
• Young Adult, Romance
• Young Adult, Science Fiction
Non-Fiction
Cultural/Social Issues
Current Affairs/Politics
History
Journalism
Narrative
Pop Culture
Women's Issues
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Known Clients (current & past)
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Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
serendipper
02/03/2023 12:24 PM
FQ: 10/10/2022
Form Rejection: 02/03/2023
YA Fantasy, 98k
Not enough enthusiasm / didn't feel "the spark" for the project. I'm appreciative she eventually got back to me, though!
Form Rejection: 02/03/2023
YA Fantasy, 98k
Not enough enthusiasm / didn't feel "the spark" for the project. I'm appreciative she eventually got back to me, though!
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
10/13/2022 11:40 AM
Profile Update: Closed to queries.
Thanks susanvcolmant
susanvcolmant
10/13/2022 10:33 AM
Hi all,
This is Susan. Apologies for the confusion. I recently attended a writer's conference and for ease of taking pitch requests, I opened my Query Manager again and didn't use the conference form that QM has.
I have now updated my agent's page to clarify that I am ONLY taking requests from people I met with at the conference. I am not officially open for queries again and I'm sorry to not have an ETA on when I will be. As part of my position, I manage our agency's subsidiary rights so my plate is very full at the moment and I want to be able to give queries my full attention when I can provide it. Thank you all for your interest here and apologies again for the confusion.
This is Susan. Apologies for the confusion. I recently attended a writer's conference and for ease of taking pitch requests, I opened my Query Manager again and didn't use the conference form that QM has.
I have now updated my agent's page to clarify that I am ONLY taking requests from people I met with at the conference. I am not officially open for queries again and I'm sorry to not have an ETA on when I will be. As part of my position, I manage our agency's subsidiary rights so my plate is very full at the moment and I want to be able to give queries my full attention when I can provide it. Thank you all for your interest here and apologies again for the confusion.
1edpsf1
10/11/2022 06:25 AM
11Oct22: QM query. Cover letter, synopsis, 1st 20 pages.
Psychological thriller, 76k words.
Psychological thriller, 76k words.
carbogast
10/10/2022 05:48 PM
to see her in publisher's marketplace, search by Susan Velazquez
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
10/08/2022 02:40 PM
Profile Update: Open to queries.
bawhelan
05/21/2022 09:08 PM
FQ: 11/26/2021
Full Request: 2/27/2022
Sent: 3/1/2022
5/16/2022: Kind, personalized pass. She had nothing negative to say, only that she didn't fall in love. My book is very cozy and romantic and earnest, so she might be looking for something with more bite. I would highly recommend querying her.
Adult fantasy, 132k at time of query (now 118k)
Full Request: 2/27/2022
Sent: 3/1/2022
5/16/2022: Kind, personalized pass. She had nothing negative to say, only that she didn't fall in love. My book is very cozy and romantic and earnest, so she might be looking for something with more bite. I would highly recommend querying her.
Adult fantasy, 132k at time of query (now 118k)
AmberMHerbert
02/10/2022 10:30 AM
FQ: 10/21/21
FR: 02/10/22
New Adult Contemporary 70k
FR: 02/10/22
New Adult Contemporary 70k
peachie2
12/16/2021 04:52 AM
FQ: 11/27
ER: 12/15
Adult science fiction, 119K
ER: 12/15
Adult science fiction, 119K
blackhand
12/13/2021 12:12 PM
Form Query: 11.4.2021
Form Rejection: 12.13.2021
99k YA Historical
Form Rejection: 12.13.2021
99k YA Historical
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
12/01/2021 09:19 PM
Profile Update: Closed to queries.
Thanks futurefamousauthor
futurefamousauthor
12/01/2021 08:32 PM
closed to queries 12/1/21 per her website bio page.
pljarizona
11/11/2021 09:54 PM
FQ 11/1/21 Historical/Family Saga 92k
tanyacarinae
10/21/2021 11:41 AM
Rejected after I received another offer of rep. But in her rejection she praised my premise and writing and comped my book to one of MY favorite books. Nicest rejection to date.
Catsamoa79
10/14/2021 12:53 PM
EQ: 9/29/21
ER: 10/14/21
Same form letter as below
ER: 10/14/21
Same form letter as below
fantasywriterYA
10/14/2021 09:21 AM
Query: 9/27
Form Rejection: 10/14
"Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to review [BOOK] and for your patience as I took the time to review your material.
Unfortunately, I didn't feel that spark of enthusiasm that I need in order to request more here.
For whatever reason, I just didn't connect with this as much as I would have liked to but as you know, this business is very subjective and you may very well find the right reader to connect with this down the line.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn more about you and your work. I wish you best of luck on your writing journey."
Form Rejection: 10/14
"Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to review [BOOK] and for your patience as I took the time to review your material.
Unfortunately, I didn't feel that spark of enthusiasm that I need in order to request more here.
For whatever reason, I just didn't connect with this as much as I would have liked to but as you know, this business is very subjective and you may very well find the right reader to connect with this down the line.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn more about you and your work. I wish you best of luck on your writing journey."
agunn87
10/13/2021 07:50 PM
Submitted query 9/24 - 80k Adult Horror
Form Letter Rejection 10/13:
"Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to review TITLE and for your patience as I took the time to review your material.
Unfortunately, I didn't feel that spark of enthusiasm that I need in order to request more here.
For whatever reason, I just didn't connect with this as much as I would have liked to but as you know, this business is very subjective and you may very well find the right reader to connect with this down the line.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn more about you and your work. I wish you best of luck on your writing journey.
Best,
Susan"
Form Letter Rejection 10/13:
"Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to review TITLE and for your patience as I took the time to review your material.
Unfortunately, I didn't feel that spark of enthusiasm that I need in order to request more here.
For whatever reason, I just didn't connect with this as much as I would have liked to but as you know, this business is very subjective and you may very well find the right reader to connect with this down the line.
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn more about you and your work. I wish you best of luck on your writing journey.
Best,
Susan"
tllehmann
10/12/2021 02:54 PM
EQ 9/29
YA Fantasy 93k
YA Fantasy 93k
Midnight7
10/12/2021 10:16 AM
EQ: 10.12.21
80K Thriller
80K Thriller
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 10/13/2022 - Closed to queries.
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CNR: 10/13/22
Form Rejection: 02/03/23
epic fantasy, 101K
Four days after announcing she was open to queries, she posted that it was a mistake and only for conference participants. So I CNR'd it, and four months later received the "spark" form rejection which also includes "For whatever reason, I just didn't connect with this as much as I would have liked to"