Mr. Joshua Bilmes
JABberwocky Literary Agency
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General
Joshua Bilmes
JABberwocky Literary Agency
New York, NY
- Website:
- www.awfulagent.com
- Blog/Other:
- brilligblogger.blogspot.ca
- Twitter (X):
- @jabbermaster
- AALA Member:
- No
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Commercial
Crime/Police
Fantasy
• Fantasy, Contemporary/Urban
Graphic Novel
Horror
LGBTQ+
Military/Espionage
Mystery
Science Fiction
Thrillers/Suspense
Non-Fiction
Business/Finance
History
LGBTQ+
Military
Pop Culture
Sports
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Known Clients (current & past)
Peter Brett
Tobias Buckell
Jack Cambell
Kelly Garrett
Jt Greathouse
Simon R. Green
Austin Habbershaw
Clay Harmon
Charlaine Harris
Grady Hendrix
John G. Henry
Jim C. Hines
Tanya Huff
Violette Malan
Nick Martell
Elizabeth Moon
Sharon Moore
Dan Moren
Suzanne Palmer
Fiona Patton
Leigh Perry
Kat Richardson
Brandon Sanderson
Zac Topping
Edo Van Belkom
John Zakour
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
zacharyhbwells
05/14/2025 01:58 PM
Thank you, Joshua for taking the time to read my query and respond.
Best,
Zachary HB Wells
Best,
Zachary HB Wells
KevinGP88
04/25/2025 05:21 PM
Queried 25-04-2005
116K High Fantasy upper YA/A
116K High Fantasy upper YA/A
Carrie4321
04/24/2025 12:59 PM
Q 2/28/2025
Polite Form Rejection 3/3/2025
103K Adult Horror
Polite Form Rejection 3/3/2025
103K Adult Horror
Laeti
04/17/2025 11:27 AM
Query sent: 11/09
Full Request: 01/03
Rejection: 04/16
Adult Epic Fantasy 99k
I got a great and encouraging rejection email with feedback on what wasn't working in the book. I'm very grateful for the personalised reply!
Full Request: 01/03
Rejection: 04/16
Adult Epic Fantasy 99k
I got a great and encouraging rejection email with feedback on what wasn't working in the book. I'm very grateful for the personalised reply!
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 12/01/2022 - Now using QueryManager. Genres updated.
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Genre: Superpower fiction / fantasy with a comedic and poetic voice
Series: Book One (25K, novella), Book Two (80K, full-length), Book Three in progress (Total 105,000 words)
Note: Part of a 10-book saga written with a neurodivergent-friendly structure—designed in short, emotionally vivid chapters that are easier to process for readers with ADHD, autism, or sensory overwhelm. The narrative blends cinematic emotion, cosmic comedy, and spiritual depth to create a uniquely accessible and transformative reading experience.