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Ms. Tasneem Motala
Belcastro Agency
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Closed to Unsolicited Queries
Changed agencies. Formerly with The Rights Factory
General
Query Methods
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Fantasy
Graphic Novel
Mystery
Picture Book
Poetry
Romance
• Romance, Comedy
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Fantasy
• Romance, Paranormal
Science Fiction
Short Story Collections
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Graphic Novel
• Young Adult, Mystery
• Young Adult, Paranormal
• Young Adult, Paranormal Romance
• Young Adult, Romance
• Young Adult, Science Fiction
Non-Fiction
none
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Known Clients (current & past)
Ellen Chang-Richardson
Roger Lam
Author Comments
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viktorathelstan
08/18/2026 01:32 AM
Query 5/14/2026
106k Historical LGBTQ+ Fantasy
CNR 8/18/2026
106k Historical LGBTQ+ Fantasy
CNR 8/18/2026
parkabee
07/02/2026 03:56 PM
5/2/2026: 61K YA Romance
7/2/2026: Polite rejection @ 61 days
Dear ____,
I'm sorry, but your project does not sound like a fit for me at this time, and so I will have to pass. Thank you for allowing me to read your sample, as well as considering me in your search for the perfect agent, and best of luck with your future queries.
Sincerely,
Tasneem
7/2/2026: Polite rejection @ 61 days
Dear ____,
I'm sorry, but your project does not sound like a fit for me at this time, and so I will have to pass. Thank you for allowing me to read your sample, as well as considering me in your search for the perfect agent, and best of luck with your future queries.
Sincerely,
Tasneem
MotownCountry
06/18/2026 02:59 PM
ya horror
Q 5-1-26
X 6-18-26
not a fit
Q 5-1-26
X 6-18-26
not a fit
ntdieudonne
06/13/2026 08:02 AM
Q: 5/2/26
Form Rej: 6/12/26
86K adult BIPOC PNC
Form Rej: 6/12/26
86K adult BIPOC PNC
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 05/15/2026 - Closed to queries.
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84K LGBTQ+ / BIPOC Romance