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Mr. Alec Shane
Writers House
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General
Alec Shane
Writers House
New York, NY
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Join Now - Website:
- writershouse.com
- Blog/Other:
- www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/gylligann/
- Twitter (X):
- @alecdshane
- AALA Member:
- No
Query Methods
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E-Mail
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Children's
General Fiction
Historical
Horror
Humor/Satire
Middle Grade
Military/Espionage
Mystery
Thrillers/Suspense
Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Biography
History
Humor/Gift Book
Sports
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Known Clients (current & past)
Ej Altbacker
Nat Cassidy
Adam Cesare
Nancy Crocker
Hank Early
Justin Joschko
Nick Mamatas
John Mantooth
Hp Newquist
Mohamed Raiss
Alec Shane
Mark Stein
Mike Thomas
F. Paul Wilson
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
justseanna
09/25/2026 02:03 PM
Q: 7/8/2026 Historical / magical realism 100k (has military/war themes)
CNR: 8/25/2026
(Update: responded a month later after I labeled this with a CNR with a form rejection. Website states 6-8 weeks or it's a pass. Makes no difference to me.)
CNR: 8/25/2026
(Update: responded a month later after I labeled this with a CNR with a form rejection. Website states 6-8 weeks or it's a pass. Makes no difference to me.)
mazur_emilio
09/24/2026 05:12 PM
Commercial Thriller 68k
EQ: 9/24/26
EQ: 9/24/26
T_H_Sterling
09/21/2026 07:49 PM
9/21/26 Q:Folk Horror
celestri
08/24/2026 10:47 AM
Q: 8/23/2026
Historical Crime Fiction Noir 98K
Historical Crime Fiction Noir 98K
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 03/19/2021 - Genres updated.
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Closed/No Response: September 18, 2026
Rejection arrived September 29