Query Submission

Thanks for querying Beth Phelan!

Please note that I am only seeking to represent MG and YA fiction (and/or just the right nonfiction project for those age categories). I’m interested in contemporary, fantasy, magical realism, speculative, romance, horror, and thriller/mystery. I’m not the best fit for hard sci-fi, pre-1970 historical, verse, or graphic novels. In cases where accommodation is needed, you can instead email me your query and first 10 pages (both pasted into the email) to querybeth@galltzacker.com.

For more specifics on my submission wishlist, visit bethphelan.com/wishlist.

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