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Ms. Jennifer Herrera
David Black Literary Agency
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General
Jennifer Herrera
David Black Literary Agency
Brooklyn, NY
- Website:
- www.davidblackagency.com
- Twitter (X):
- @JennyMHerrera
- AALA Member:
- No
Query Methods
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Commercial
Contemporary
Family Saga
Historical
Literary Fiction
Mystery
Romance
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Non-Fiction
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Known Clients (current & past)
Kimberly Gabriel
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
mushlymush
08/05/2026 11:31 AM
Q: 6/5/26
Contemporary Romance, 96k
No response yet as of 8/5/26 (61 days)
Yes, this agency is stating they reserve the right to run your manuscript through an AI detector to see if anything flags as AI. The contention is that the AI detector is also AI, which means the manuscript is being analyzed by AI, which many writers don't want, hence the hesitation to submit to this publisher in general.
@nbcarroll, the previous commentors don't want their manuscripts given to an AI detector because that's still putting one's manuscript into the world of AI analysis, it's still an AI system, there's still a lot of conflict with AI using words submitted for training the AI. A lot of people don't want their manuscripts given to the machinery in any way, shape or form and want their written words to be seen by human eyes only.
Contemporary Romance, 96k
No response yet as of 8/5/26 (61 days)
Yes, this agency is stating they reserve the right to run your manuscript through an AI detector to see if anything flags as AI. The contention is that the AI detector is also AI, which means the manuscript is being analyzed by AI, which many writers don't want, hence the hesitation to submit to this publisher in general.
@nbcarroll, the previous commentors don't want their manuscripts given to an AI detector because that's still putting one's manuscript into the world of AI analysis, it's still an AI system, there's still a lot of conflict with AI using words submitted for training the AI. A lot of people don't want their manuscripts given to the machinery in any way, shape or form and want their written words to be seen by human eyes only.
VMattison
08/05/2026 09:34 AM
89K Contemporary Sports Romance
Query: 04/04/2026
Nudge: 08/04/2026
CNR: 08/05/2026
Query: 04/04/2026
Nudge: 08/04/2026
CNR: 08/05/2026
MeredithR77
07/29/2026 02:42 PM
I wish I’d known about the AI detector usage when I queried in March. I don’t remember seeing anything about it on their site then.
Queried 3/7/26
Form rejection 7/29/26
Queried 3/7/26
Form rejection 7/29/26
writerlc
07/16/2026 01:35 PM
@nbcarroll Unfortunately, AI detecters themselves are a form of artificial intelligence.
It is a personal/ethical decision to withdraw. They are certainly not alone in their use of AI for query reading. I would just prefer an agency that does not need to rely on AI software to evaluate queries. I encourage you to research and make the best decision for you.
It is a personal/ethical decision to withdraw. They are certainly not alone in their use of AI for query reading. I would just prefer an agency that does not need to rely on AI software to evaluate queries. I encourage you to research and make the best decision for you.
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- Last Update:
- 07/14/2026 - Closed to queries.
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