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Ms. Candice Marie Benbow
Gardner Literary Agency
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
none
Non-Fiction
Cultural/Social Issues
Current Affairs/Politics
Health/Fitness
Humor/Gift Book
LGBTQ+
Memoir
Multicultural
Narrative
Parenting
Pets
Pop Culture
Relationship/Dating
Religion/Spirituality
Self-Help
Women's Issues
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Author Comments
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iykyk_
05/21/2026 02:15 PM
I've never seen an agent ask only for a synopsis (no query) before. Has anyone else? I find this interesting...
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
05/21/2026 01:55 PM
Profile Update: Open to queries. Genres updated.
frostedcupcake
04/25/2026 10:47 PM
Any idea of when she'll open again?
aliciadanielle
11/05/2025 01:31 PM
Q: 9/16/25
Nudged: 10/23/25
R: 11/5/25
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 considering me and best of luck with your future queries
72,500 Sci-fi/Romance
Nudged: 10/23/25
R: 11/5/25
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 considering me and best of luck with your future queries
72,500 Sci-fi/Romance
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 05/21/2026 - Open to queries. Genres updated.
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There's a lot of fiction categories listed under Candice's genres tab, but her drop-down menu on the query form lists only non-fiction. The website says this about her: "Moving forward, she plans to focus her efforts on representing authors of nonfiction, with particular interest in pop culture, memoir, leadership and Christian living, including Bible studies and devotionals."