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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· 15 Jun 2016

TracyMarchini @TracyMarchini

@YogaChickie @inthesestones I haven't read it, so unfortunately I can't offer much here. #BookEndsChat

Replying to @TracyMarchini

I don't read much in the genre either, tbh. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Liz Julia @LizJuliaWrites

@inthesestones I just started using QueryTracker so I'll have to check this out! #BookEndsChat

Replying to @LizJuliaWrites

That site is really a life-saver when it comes to tracking both your own queries and agents! #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Claudie Wilson @cawilsonaz

#BookEndsChat If one of you rejects me, can I query another or do you share?

Replying to @cawilsonaz

Sometimes we share -- but you're always welcome to query another if one has passed! #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Kaelan Rhywiol-Disillusioned Autistic @KaelanRhy

#bookendschat If you can't find good comps, do you include closest to be found, leave them out or use multiple comps?

Replying to @KaelanRhy

Comps aren't a make-or-break for me. If you can't find good comps, I'd leave them out! #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

Check with the agent's twitter or where they're at response wise on QueryTracker. That gives an idea! #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Lauren Cahn @LaurenCahn

How do you define literary fiction? #BookEndsChat

Replying to @LaurenCahn

Some see it as experimental fiction. Others where the character journey trumps the plot. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Lauren Cahn @LaurenCahn

How do you define literary fiction? #BookEndsChat

Replying to @LaurenCahn

This is one of those nearly-impossible-to-define genres because a lot of people see it differently. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Meg Frye @Meg_Frye

Any tips for capturing complex, multiple-POV stories in queries? A focus on only one story line leaves so much out. #BookEndsChat

Replying to @Meg_Frye

Make sure you aren't throwing EVERYONE into the query as it can get overly confusing in a short space. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Steph Messa 🕷 @stephmessa

@Campbele_E, what are you tired of seeing in YA? Particularly fantasy. #BookEndsChat

Replying to @stephmessa

*zips in* unpronounceable names. comps to Game of Thrones. overly complex magic systems. #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

I even think "dark" can vary from book to book. There are different types. Plot. Characters... #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Jess Ruud @J_Ruud

Any tips for aspiring authors that want to find an agent and be published? #BookEndsChat

Replying to @J_Ruud

Honestly, this is something that I could answer in a LOT more than 140 characters! #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Jess Ruud @J_Ruud

Any tips for aspiring authors that want to find an agent and be published? #BookEndsChat

Replying to @J_Ruud

Read a lot in your genre. Research and get feedback on your query. Make sure you send out polished materials. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Lauren Cahn @LaurenCahn

#BookEndsChat Does writing in 1P pov make it difficult to assess the author's actual voice?

Replying to @LaurenCahn

No, because I'm always looking for how you get into a character's head and how the story unfolds. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Jess Ruud @J_Ruud

How important is that first sentence? How long do you give a manuscript a chance before deciding? #BookEndsChat

Replying to @J_Ruud

It depends. I like reading a couple chapters because often I find the story starts later in the book than Ch1. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Diane Asyre @DianeAsyre

Do you see any subject or approach becoming overdone in middle grade books? #BookEndsChat

Replying to @DianeAsyre

Going overly humorous where it devolves into toilet-type humor. Def. not my bag! #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Tammy Gibaud @Tammy_Gibaud

Part blood native American Indians-made up tribe (Redbands), animal spirit guides,mythical thunderbirds, Is it magical realism #bookendschat

Replying to @Tammy_Gibaud

For me, it would depend on the level of acceptance as fact the magic in the world. #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Maureen O’Cheery @Maureenow

#BookEndsChat What is your opinion of authors who write YA and Adult?

Replying to @Maureenow

Sorry -- meant to say, definitely works. But it all comes down to voice and what genres within YA and Adult! #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Jess Ruud @J_Ruud

@inthesestones that's really important and we need to see more books representing LGBTQ in younger books. #BookEndsChat

Replying to @J_Ruud

I'm all about getting LGBT books into MG and YA readers. Now, more than ever, we need that representation! #BookEndsChat

· 15 Jun 2016

Rohma Hassan @rohma_hassan

What makes a query "pop" and interests you enough to request the full manuscript? #BookEndsChat

Replying to @rohma_hassan

Getting voice into the query is fantastic -- but can be hard to do! #BookEndsChat

· 17 Mar 2016

Kelly Arnold @kklstef

Remembered another question for #BookEndsChat Do you always respond, positive or negative, to partials and fulls?

Replying to @kklstef

@kklstef Yup, always. I may be behind (and thanks for your patience guys!) but I'll respond to everything. Queries & MS alike #BookEndsChat