Allegra Martschenko
BookEnds, LLC
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Changed agencies. Formerly with Ladderbird Literary.
General
Allegra Martschenko
BookEnds, LLC
- Website:
- www.bookendsliterary.com
- Blog/Other:
- allegramartschenko.com/
- Twitter (X):
- @AllegraMartsch
- AALA Member:
- No
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Speculative
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Science Fiction
• Young Adult, Speculative
Non-Fiction
none
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Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
Emilia_Young
02/20/2025 06:04 PM
@adantona I believe Allegra does this because they are only open to marginalized creators (in an effort to make space for creators who are underrepresented in writing). It's understood that anyone submitting to them is probably a marginalized creator or hasn't read their profile very in-depth. It's definitely not a great world out there right now, but I do believe that they're coming from a place of love for their community and other communities and making space! <3
adantona
02/20/2025 05:58 PM
Query Sent: 02/06/2025
Rejection Received: 02/08/2025
Adult Horror Fantasy.
Query response in about 48 hours. Rejection without any personalized explanation.
I was honestly pretty uncomfortable that there is a required box asking for submitters to disclose if we're marginalized. I AM marginalized, but felt as if I was being pressured to reveal information about myself in a world where that is not always safe.
Rejection Received: 02/08/2025
Adult Horror Fantasy.
Query response in about 48 hours. Rejection without any personalized explanation.
I was honestly pretty uncomfortable that there is a required box asking for submitters to disclose if we're marginalized. I AM marginalized, but felt as if I was being pressured to reveal information about myself in a world where that is not always safe.
TnTaylor
02/10/2025 05:21 PM
Partial: 2/9/25
YA fantasy
YA fantasy
SalemLynn
02/05/2025 10:33 PM
Q: 2/5
R: 2/5
Adult urban fantasy 83k
Same form response as lliuwrites below me.
R: 2/5
Adult urban fantasy 83k
Same form response as lliuwrites below me.
lliuwrites
02/05/2025 08:03 PM
Q: 2/5/25
R: 2/5/25
YA Fantasy 94000
Quick but kind (and slightly personalized) rejection.
Thank you for submitting [ ] for my consideration—I appreciate being trusted with your work and the clear work you put into personalizing your query. That said, I have unfortunately decided not to pursue your project further.
This is a subjective, taste-based opinion and is not intended as a condemnation of your craft or a reflection on your worth as a writer. In search of that elusive personal "fit" I have to pass on a lot of truly interesting projects. If I am sending you this form response, it is because I wasn't deeply intrigued by your premise (as articulated in your query) and your opening pages did not subsequently reverse this hesitation. This one just wasn’t quite for me!
You can read more about my form responses on my website, [https://tinyurl.com/formreject].
I'm sorry not to write with better news and sincerely wish you the best of luck in the query trenches.
all best,
Allegra
P.S You can requery me at any time if you complete a book revision that involves reworking the sample materials you submitted here (namely, the first 5 pages, since that weighs heavily in my consideration).
R: 2/5/25
YA Fantasy 94000
Quick but kind (and slightly personalized) rejection.
Thank you for submitting [ ] for my consideration—I appreciate being trusted with your work and the clear work you put into personalizing your query. That said, I have unfortunately decided not to pursue your project further.
This is a subjective, taste-based opinion and is not intended as a condemnation of your craft or a reflection on your worth as a writer. In search of that elusive personal "fit" I have to pass on a lot of truly interesting projects. If I am sending you this form response, it is because I wasn't deeply intrigued by your premise (as articulated in your query) and your opening pages did not subsequently reverse this hesitation. This one just wasn’t quite for me!
You can read more about my form responses on my website, [https://tinyurl.com/formreject].
I'm sorry not to write with better news and sincerely wish you the best of luck in the query trenches.
all best,
Allegra
P.S You can requery me at any time if you complete a book revision that involves reworking the sample materials you submitted here (namely, the first 5 pages, since that weighs heavily in my consideration).
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 02/04/2025 - Open to queries.
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