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Ms. Justina Ireland

Handspun Literary Agency

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Justina Ireland

Handspun Literary Agency

Website:
handspunlit.com
AALA Member:
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:

Fiction

Horror
Middle Grade
  • Middle Grade, Horror
Science Fiction
Young Adult
  • Young Adult, Horror
  • Young Adult, Science Fiction

Non-Fiction

none
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selinn92
05/10/2026 08:58 PM
QM: 3/25/2026
Form rej: 5/9/2026

MG Fantasy 61K words

"I'm sorry, but your project does not sound like a fit for me at this time, and so I will have to pass. Thank you for considering me and best of luck with your project."
14timesthecharm
05/05/2026 10:21 AM
The agency has a policy of not allowing submissions to more than one agent there, and I had been hoping it wouldn't apply to queries sent before Justina was brought on board, but it does, just in case anyone was wondering, and the system will still stop you from submitting a new query. Bummer.
NikoTaylor
05/02/2026 10:48 AM
Psych Horror, 70k
Submitted 3/19
Full Request 5/1
wmichael
04/27/2026 02:04 PM
Submitted dual protagonists, Science Fantasy 95k on 4/27.
RavingArmy
04/21/2026 02:11 PM
Query: 3/10/26
Form Rejection: 4/20/26

62K Urban Fantasy/Supernatural Thriller
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Last Update:
04/14/2026 - Genres updated.
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