kensington books - general fiction editor

[k2g]

I would like to approach Kensington Books to publish my general fiction novel. I don't have an agent. I read their web site but would anyone know who the appropriate fiction editor is for general fiction? Has anyone dealt with Kensington and have some good advice? Who are the other publishers/general fiction who take submissions without agents? Thanks.

Garr Parks

[gerrydodge]

k2g, Miles Lott or Michaela Hamilton.

[Jersey Chick]

I think you might want John Scognamiglio - or check here: http://www.kensingtonbooks.com/finditem.cfm?itemid=11273

Hope this helps.

[gerrydodge]

Scognamiglio is a good guy, but he's mostly interested in avant-garde stuff.

[Jersey Chick]

I just peeked at the general submission guidelines. The other general fiction editors seemed to be at specific lines - like Dafina, which (I believe) is their African-American line. I write romance, so I'd be targeting those editors :)

[johnnysannie]

Audrey La Fehr is looking at my partial now. So far, so good.

[gerrydodge]

Audrey LaFehr read a detective novel I'd written. Alas, she ultimately said "no." She is a very lovely woman though. Good luck, johnnysannie!

[tammieofmi]

Talk about timing! Its great to hear from those who have dealt with with Audrey LaFehr I just received a request to send my full women's fiction manuscript this morning. Getting it sent out and keeping fingers crossed!

K2G the kensington website has each editor listed with what area they work in, romance, women's, mysteries and so on. I began with John Scognamiglio and recieved a fast thanks but I'll pass response. Their website states they will take queries only if you email them otherwise snail mail will take partial and synopsis.

Good Luck!

Tammie

[gerrydodge]

[quote=tammieofmi;1401722]Talk about timing! Its great to hear from those who have dealt with with Audrey LaFehr I just received a request to send my full women's fiction manuscript this morning. Getting it sent out and keeping fingers crossed!

K2G the kensington website has each editor listed with what area they work in, romance, women's, mysteries and so on. I began with John Scognamiglio and recieved a fast thanks but I'll pass response. Their website states they will take queries only if you email them otherwise snail mail will take partial and synopsis.

Good Luck!

Tammie


Good luck with Audrey, Tammie. She is a very decent woman. Hope to hear good news soon!

Gerry

[tammieofmi]

Thanks Gerry, keeping my fingers crossed!

[Jenan Mac]

Good luck, Tammi & Gerry!

I sent a full to Mr. Scognamiglio in March. Haven't heard anything yet, and I prefer to think no news is good news.

[airforceauthor]

Good luck, Tammi & Gerry!

I sent a full to Mr. Scognamiglio in March. Haven't heard anything yet, and I prefer to think no news is good news.


dont we all (theatrical sigh)

[tammieofmi]

Okay so has anyone heard back from Kensington yet? Its now October and I'm just getting close to the 3 month period which I realize is still early.

Just curious if anyone who has partials and fulls has heard from anyone there?

[gingerwoman]

Audrey La Fehr is looking at my partial now. So far, so good. Do you have an agent?

[johnnysannie]

Do you have an agent?

No, I do not at the current time.

[chancerychislett]

Does anybody know if they close for the holidays?