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Mr. James McGowan

BookEnds, LLC

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General

James McGowan

BookEnds, LLC

136 Long Hill Rd.
Gillette, NJ 07933
Website:
www.bookendsliterary.com
Twitter (X):
@jmcgowanbks
AALA Member:
Yes (Visit Site)
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:

Fiction

Book Club
Fantasy
Horror
Mystery
Speculative
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket

Non-Fiction

none
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Author Comments
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celtamichel
09/11/2025 05:28 PM
Query: 9/2/25
Request For Full: 9/2/25
Submitted: 9/3/25
Passed: 9/11/25
I thought James might be the one, but sadly no. I'm actually surprised at how many male agents have requested a full manuscript.
Aimlesswriter
09/11/2025 11:22 AM
Q 9/10/25 Zombie Horror
R 9/11/25
Grateful for the quick reply.
Heartbroken because Bookends is my dream agency.
Check out their YouTube videos. They are awesome.

brandonwrites2025
09/04/2025 09:43 PM
Dystopian/ Thriller
Q 09/03/2025
R 09/04/2025
jedflaherty34
09/04/2025 03:12 PM
Queried: 9/3/2025
FR: 9/4/2025
Adult Upmarket Speculative Thriller
93k

benbaker
08/31/2025 02:56 PM
Queried: 8/11/25
Form Rejection: 8/11/25

100K, Adult Portal/High Fantasy
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Last Update:
05/29/2025 - Genres updated.
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