Moe Ferrara

@inthesestones

Literary Agent

BookEnds Literary Agency

Senior Literary Agent @BookEndsLit. 🏳️‍🌈 Violinist | Cosplayer | Anglophile | Geek Extraordinaire | Corgi Minion | Wine Enthusiast | Coffee Addict | #TeamMoe

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· 29 Jun 2017

Jason Henderson @jasondhenderson

Can you suggest a book on writing with good advice? (I love writing books. My fave: On Writing.) #Bookendschat

Replying to @jasondhenderson

I love Points of View (it's an oooold anthology). #BookEndsChat

· 29 Jun 2017

Kimberly Vale ☄ @KimberlyVale_

#BookEndsChat I've heard having an "author website" is beneficial when querying, but is it really when you're just starting out?

Replying to @KimberlyVale_

Not 100% necessary. But it's still nice to at least own your own author domain for down the road! #BookEndsChat

· 29 Jun 2017

Madison Lessard🎄❄️🌟 @madisonlessard

I'm so late to the #BookEndsChat, but: agents, what is your favorite part of the process when working with your authors?

Replying to @madisonlessard

2. Calling them with an offer of pub and hearing them squeal at me on the phone. #BookEndsChat

· 29 Jun 2017

Madison Lessard🎄❄️🌟 @madisonlessard

I'm so late to the #BookEndsChat, but: agents, what is your favorite part of the process when working with your authors?

Replying to @madisonlessard

Two faves: 1. Reading the revisions they've worked on after my notes and seeing how they took my notes and ran with them. #BookEndsChat

· 29 Jun 2017

Cassie Premo Steele @PremoSteele

Thanks for today's #BookEndsChat. I've learned a lot. Curious: have you noticed changes in the market/attitudes since T took office?

Replying to @PremoSteele

definitely seeing a lot more speculative fiction dystopian-esque books that are grounded in reality... #BookEndsChat

· 14 Feb 2017

T.J. @diversecrime1

From the perspective of a POC(I am), what would you like to see more of? I have a novel with a black forensic scientist #bookendschat

Replying to @diversecrime1

Honestly? Just to see more diverse voices in general. #ownvoices #diversebooks #BookEndsChat

· 14 Feb 2017

Faith Knight 🙏🏼📚 @KnightAuthor

What about YA realistic word count? #bookendschat

Replying to @KnightAuthor

I'd say 60k-80k range to be safe. #BookEndsChat

· 14 Feb 2017

Riata Brown @RiataBrown

Querying book 1 of a series- better to start writing book 2, or start entirely different project in case series is a dud? #bookendschat

Replying to @RiataBrown

ALWAYS go to a new project. B/c edits could change bk 2 or bk1 may not sell. Have new things to go to! #BookEndsChat

· 14 Feb 2017

Eleanor Lavish @whereiwalkmycow

Roughly how long should a synopsis be? #bookendschat

Replying to @whereiwalkmycow

Long enough to show plot, subplots, AND your ending. #SpoilersWanted #BookEndsChat

· 14 Feb 2017

L. Ryan Storms @LRyan_Storms

What the acceptable word count range for YA fantasy? (I've seen so many different answers that my head is still spinning!) #BookEndsChat

Replying to @LRyan_Storms

I wouldn't go much over 100k, personally. It depends on the type of fantasy. More leeway with epic over contemp. #BookEndsChat

· 14 Feb 2017

Beth Campbell @Campbele_E

@2TheImp @LynnetteLabelle If they submit to everyone at the agency (esp simultaneously!) when our tastes are different #BookEndsChat

So much this. I can see waffling between @Campbele_E and myself as our tastes are quite similar! #BookEndsChat

· 14 Feb 2017

Melissa Charles @2TheImp

@BookEndsJessica @tauricox Does mentioning series potential matter? #BookEndsChat

Replying to @2TheImp

I like knowing going in if you see it as a series or a stand-alone. #BookEndsChat

· 14 Feb 2017

Julie Dawn @_juliedawn

@inthesestones @DanaNuens What about Portal Adult Horror? # Bookendschat

Replying to @_juliedawn

Unsure on that one as I've rarely seen portals and horror. I think it'd be how it's handled. #BookEndsChat

· 14 Feb 2017

Melissa Charles @2TheImp

@inthesestones @BookEndsKim @BookEndsJessica @LynnetteLabelle that would have you leery of an author/novel 2/2 #BookEndsChat

Replying to @2TheImp

I'd say if I've seen the same book/query from you multiple times, long length of writing. Insanely high wordcounts. #BookEndsChat

· 14 Feb 2017

Tauri Cox @tauricox

When a signing a new author, do you typically agree to only represent the current manuscript or future projects as well? #BookEndsChat

Replying to @tauricox

Future projects always—unless the author wants different. I'm here for your career & the big picture for you. #BookEndsChat

· 14 Feb 2017

Tauri Cox @tauricox

After signing a new author, how many editors do you typically pitch in the first round of submissions? #BookEndsChat

Replying to @tauricox

Depends on the book, really. A m/m erotic romance is different from a MG. #BookEndsChat

· 14 Feb 2017

Dana B Nuenighoff @DanaNuens

Oh! Also, I heard YA Fantasy isn't selling as well as YA Contemporary. Is that true? #BookEndsChat

Replying to @DanaNuens

It's a tougher market. Portal fantasies are a tough sell I've seen -- make sure your book is unique! #BookEndsChat

· 14 Feb 2017

Charlotte Gruber @charlotteclg

@BookEndsJessica @Campbele_E @DanaNuens I meant ready to go on sub. Most of my friends get an agent edit letter first #BookEndsChat

Replying to @charlotteclg

I hate percentages used like that. They sound like hard & fast rules. 👎 #BookEndsChat

· 29 Sep 2016

Marco Cultrera @marcocult

My novel is now into the second round of Gollancz Direct Submissions for this year. Should I mention it in the query? #BookEndsChat

Replying to @marcocult

That's the danger with some contests -- we won't always know what they are. #BookEndsChat

· 29 Sep 2016

Steve Asbell @rainforestgardn

What are you reading at the moment? (Or would be reading if you had the time) #bookendschat

Replying to @rainforestgardn

I'm waiting to pick up Book 3 in Madeline Roux's ASYLUM trilogy. #BookEndsChat