Ms. Betsy Amster
Betsy Amster Literary Enterprises
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General
Betsy Amster
Betsy Amster Literary Enterprises
607 Foothill Blvd. #1061
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91012
- E-Mail:
- Varies. See website.
- Website:
- amsterlit.com
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
Accepts queries via...
E-Mail
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Commercial
Literary Fiction
Mystery
Thrillers/Suspense
Women's Fiction
Non-Fiction
Art/Photography
Biography
Business/Finance
Cultural/Social Issues
Decorating/Design
Food/Lifestyle
Gardening
Health/Fitness
History
Humor/Gift Book
Memoir
Narrative
Parenting
Pop Culture
Self-Help
Travel
Women's Issues
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Known Clients (current & past)
Linda Acredolo
Robin Chotzinoff
Rob Cohen
Barbara Demarco-Barrett
Phil Doran
Maria Amparo Escandon
Alice Feiring
Susan Goodwyn
Larry McMurtry
Sharon Montrose
Joy Nicholson
Therese A. Rando
Diana Wells
David Wollock
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
TooMuchCoffeeMan
12/29/2022 11:13 AM
CNR @ 68 days.
CarolyneWhelan
09/19/2022 12:46 PM
sent: 8/26/22, response: 9/21, sent full MS 9/19.
women's/travel memoir, 56k
women's/travel memoir, 56k
Mostamand
07/28/2022 05:21 PM
Sent 7-25-2022
Catsamoa79
07/14/2022 11:36 AM
EQ: 4/12/22
CNR: 7/14/22
CNR: 7/14/22
BarbaraDrake
07/02/2022 02:41 PM
EQ 4/6/22 CNR 7/2/22
Memoir 88K
Memoir 88K
Marguerite
06/24/2022 06:20 AM
Received a confirmation email.
kitbuddy
02/18/2022 09:04 PM
As stated below, Ms. Amster sells all children's picture book back to the beginning of 2020. Just FYI
thamnosma
02/04/2022 04:31 PM
Query submitted 2/4/2022
83K Memoir
From comments, she's focused on YA now...as are many others apparently
83K Memoir
From comments, she's focused on YA now...as are many others apparently
jevans
10/20/2021 08:46 AM
EQ: 10/20/2021 82K crime thriller
WyldeGreen
10/11/2021 07:12 PM
Not expecting any response after reading comments.
prosperity1
10/02/2021 06:17 PM
9-14-21 query-memoir 38k
AnneGreer
08/11/2021 08:58 PM
she has recently only sold children's and YA
TooMuchCoffeeMan
06/15/2021 11:17 AM
EQ: 4/22/21
CNR: 6/15/21 (54 days)
NF 69k words
CNR: 6/15/21 (54 days)
NF 69k words
Maranda
06/10/2021 02:02 PM
EQ: 6/10/21
LarkMarie
04/22/2021 09:27 AM
Query and prologue sent, 12/17/20, 135k true crime/me too memoir
Isolamelia
02/20/2021 06:49 AM
EQ: 12/28/20
CNR: 2/20/21
Book club fiction
CNR: 2/20/21
Book club fiction
Nomad_girl
02/16/2021 02:39 AM
Submission process has changed. Email is now: b.amster.assistant@gmail.com Also check website for specific pitch instructions.
KelleyCodyGrimm
01/05/2021 12:30 PM
Submitted on 10/20/2020 but have not heard back as of 1/5/2021.
TinaHendricks
11/15/2020 02:12 PM
Adult comm fantasy--mag realism, 88k 11/15/20
pwilson962
10/31/2020 11:25 AM
EQ: 9/4/2020
ER: NA
Mystery: 71,000
10/31/2020 She has a lot of mss posted on timeline with zero responses. Reason is as follows per her website: receives numerous submissions - only responds to those they are interested in.
ER: NA
Mystery: 71,000
10/31/2020 She has a lot of mss posted on timeline with zero responses. Reason is as follows per her website: receives numerous submissions - only responds to those they are interested in.
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