Jessica Alvarez

@AgentJessicaA

Literary Agent

BookEnds Literary Agency

Senior literary agent and Foreign Rights Manager, @BookEndsLit. Former editor. Looking for adult fiction and nonfiction. She/her

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· 29 Sep 2016

Kristi Adams @KAdamsBooks

@AgentJessicaA What happens *after* an agent offers rep & you accept? Rounds of revisions/submissions/auctions? If the book doesn't sell?

Replying to @KAdamsBooks

Pretty much all of that. An auction is always the hope. If it doesn’t sell, we work on the next project. #bookendschat

· 29 Sep 2016

Justine Elias @j_elias_writes

If I am a diverse author but my book is not about diverse characters, is that something you want to know in my query?#bookendschat

Replying to @j_elias_writes

I don’t see any reason to mention it. #bookendschat

· 29 Sep 2016

Janel Comeau @VeryBadLlama

How important is a writer's social media/online presence to you when you're considering taking on a client? #bookendschat

Replying to @VeryBadLlama

Not important to me…unless they’re a troll. #bookendschat

· 29 Sep 2016

Rachel Woe @storyofwoe

Thanks for taking the time to do this! How do ya'll feel about single POV romance and erotica? #BookEndsChat

Replying to @storyofwoe

I think it can be harder to pull off in romance, but can work in erotica. Though, I like having both POVs. #bookendschat

· 29 Sep 2016

Janelle Ambrose @literal_janelle

#bookendschat How do you feel about multicultural/diverse fiction by writers (like myself) who are in the developing world?

Replying to @literal_janelle

I’d love to see more. The author’s location doesn’t matter as long as she brings authenticity to the story. #bookendschat

· 20 Jun 2016

Someone asked in the #BookEndsChat what the worst part of the job is and I didn’t have a good answer. But today I know. Eye strain.

· 15 Jun 2016

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· 15 Jun 2016

In case it hasn’t been said enough on here—send me all your books about kinky lawyers, medical examiners, and morticians! #BookENdsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Jessica Alvarez @AgentJessicaA

@SarahRHall My money is on kinky morticians and medical examiners! #BookEndsChat

Replying to @AgentJessicaA

Just kidding about that, though I love kinky anything. I wish I could say what'll be the next big thing for sure #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Sarah Hawthorne @SarahRHawthorne

#bookendschat what's gonna be the next big thing? Break out your crystal ball!

Replying to @SarahRHawthorne

My money is on kinky morticians and medical examiners! #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Kim Lionetti @BookEndsKim

@DistractLaura No way! I always want to be the first to offer to show excitement. But if it's a busy time I can't always #BookEndsChat

Replying to @BookEndsKim

What she said! #BookENdsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Royce Sears @droycesears

@AgentJessicaA @jpperez54 was told I didn't have a strong platform, so I Self pub'd to build for future projects. Good idea? #bookendschat

Replying to @droycesears

I can’t speak to your situation but I think it’s really hard to build a platform via self pub. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

J P Perez @jpperez54

@AgentJessicaA so is there ANY hope for trad pub after self pub?

Replying to @jpperez54

It can be done, yes. Generally, though, it’ll be easier with a new project. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Anne E. Terpstra @anneeterpstra

#bookendschat When submitting MS to editors/publishers, do agents have a small circle of favs you start with, or it is more open than that?

Replying to @anneeterpstra

I do have some favorites, but they’re not always right for a particular book. We pitch to a wide circle. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

J P Perez @jpperez54

#BookEndsChat how detrimental to a writing career is self publishing?

Replying to @jpperez54

Depends what your goals are. If you want to trad pub a specific book, it’s usually best not to self pub it first. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Liz Julia @LizJuliaWrites

How long should I wait for a reply to a query before I consider it a no by non-response? Not sure when it's time to move on. #BookEndsChat

Replying to @LizJuliaWrites

We answer all queries at #BookEnds, but look at each agency’s guidelines for an idea of when to move on. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Randy Mitchell @inspirationalwr

#BookEndsChat Do you have interest in Inspirational/Christian fiction? Thanks!

Replying to @inspirationalwr

I do! Mostly in terms of romance, but also in women’s fiction and suspense. I rep a few inspy writers. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Tracy Brody @TracyBrodyBooks

what are you hearing on RS? Hot? Not? Percent romance to suspense? Thanks! #BookEndsChat

Replying to @TracyBrodyBooks

It varies a lot. I think heat levels and ratio of romance to suspense really depend on the particular story. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Rose Phillips @roserambles1

@AgentJessicaA Thanks! #BookEndsChat And, if agent has MS & I didn't mention series potential when it was requested? Update or wait?

Replying to @roserambles1

Wait. It might be evident from the ms. & the agent will probably be considering whether there's series potential #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Lauren Cahn @LaurenCahn

#bookendschat: the word "dark" - wondering what it encompasses. Is it one of those things where you know it when u see it?

Replying to @LaurenCahn

It can encompass a lot. I might cop out here and say you know it when you see it. #BookEndsChat