Mr. Joshua Bilmes
JABberwocky Literary Agency
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General
Joshua Bilmes
JABberwocky Literary Agency
New York, NY
- Website:
- www.awfulagent.com
- Blog/Other:
- brilligblogger.blogspot.ca
- Twitter (X):
- @jabbermaster
- AALA Member:
- No
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Commercial
Crime/Police
Fantasy
• Fantasy, Contemporary/Urban
Graphic Novel
Horror
LGBTQ+
Military/Espionage
Mystery
Science Fiction
Thrillers/Suspense
Non-Fiction
Business/Finance
History
LGBTQ+
Military
Pop Culture
Sports
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Known Clients (current & past)
Peter Brett
Tobias Buckell
Jack Cambell
Kelly Garrett
Jt Greathouse
Simon R. Green
Austin Habbershaw
Clay Harmon
Charlaine Harris
Grady Hendrix
John G. Henry
Jim C. Hines
Tanya Huff
Violette Malan
Nick Martell
Elizabeth Moon
Sharon Moore
Dan Moren
Suzanne Palmer
Fiona Patton
Leigh Perry
Kat Richardson
Brandon Sanderson
Zac Topping
Edo Van Belkom
John Zakour
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
Carrie4321
04/24/2025 12:59 PM
Q 2/28/2025
Polite Form Rejection 3/3/2025
103K Adult Horror
Polite Form Rejection 3/3/2025
103K Adult Horror
Laeti
04/17/2025 11:27 AM
Query sent: 11/09
Full Request: 01/03
Rejection: 04/16
Adult Epic Fantasy 99k
I got a great and encouraging rejection email with feedback on what wasn't working in the book. I'm very grateful for the personalised reply!
Full Request: 01/03
Rejection: 04/16
Adult Epic Fantasy 99k
I got a great and encouraging rejection email with feedback on what wasn't working in the book. I'm very grateful for the personalised reply!
mazur_emilio
04/08/2025 05:08 PM
Queried 3/3/25
Form rejection 4/8/25
Fantasy 90k
Form rejection 4/8/25
Fantasy 90k
lzai416
04/08/2025 04:01 PM
Q: 3/14/25
Nudge w/offer: 4/7/25
Nudge w/offer: 4/7/25
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 12/01/2022 - Now using QueryManager. Genres updated.
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116K High Fantasy upper YA/A