Query Submission

Query Ashley Herring Blake @ Rees Literary Agency

Thank you for querying me! I'm so honored you’re allowing me to review your work. Please include your query letter and the first three chapters of your manuscript (pasted in, no attachments please). For graphics novels, include a link to your artwork or upload a sample. Also, take a look at my response times below. I do respond to every query that follows my submission guidelines, even if it’s just a form response.

General queries: 4-6 weeks
Full manuscripts: Up to 3 months

Please refer to my page on the Rees Agency site reesagency.com/ashley-herring-blake or my MSWL page manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/ashley-herring-blake/ to check what categories and genres I'm currently looking for. If your project doesn't quite fit into those categories, I'm always ready to be pleasantly surprised by beautiful writing, fresh and vibrant settings, and an undeniable hook!

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