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Rebecca Matte

@rebeccamatte.com
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Agent at kt literary. Legal Counsel for ANSI. Freelance Attorney with Matter Services LLC. Always a nerd. She/her. www.rebeccamatte.com, www.kt-literary.com Instagram: @rlmatte_litagent

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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 1h
Hey #DVpit! There’s a big NYC publishing conference today, so I’ll be looking at pitches later! If you get a like from me, please send your query and first 10 pages to the link I will share under your post! Please *only* use that if you get a like, for now, and include the pitch in your query
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 27/09/2026
My client bookshelf just got a lot more handsome with so many Aster Bishops gracing their shelves. Standby for full combustion when I get 10 more Kade & Lyriis. (All books available for purchase now: bookshop.org/wishlists/1e...)
A set of bookshelves with HIGHER MAGIC by Courtney Floyd, BY THE LIGHT OF THE STARS by Emily Gray and ONCE, AGAIN, ALWAYS by Amanda Gayle
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 25/09/2026
This is my bag now. Can I help you?
Black cat in a black bag
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 20/09/2026
As I review queries, I feel it is important to clarify: I abhor AI and do not use it in any capacity in my life. I will not ever use AI as part of my determination whether to offer representation, or any time thereafter in my working relationship with clients. #amquerying #amwriting #literaryagent
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 17/09/2026
A girl and her fish
A very sweet grey cat cuddles a pink toy fish on a rainbow rug
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 15/09/2026
Wow! Nearly 300 queries in about 31 hours! I may have cheated just a bit and started reviewing early so I could sneak a few in over 250. But I have to acknowledge why I have my limits in place - to make sure I can get through everything timely and with due attention.
Picture of query stats showing 291 in September 2026
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LibraryReads @libraryreads.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Here's the October 2026 LibraryReads Top Ten collage. Head to our website for the full list, including annotations! 📚💙
LibraryReads October 2026 Top Ten list. See libraryreads.org for screen-readable PDF
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Kate Elliott @kateelliottsff.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
World building imo is creating a foundational system (shallow or deep) for a narrative that has some internal consistency. This is primarily achieved by thinking of it as a series of connections & relationships between nodes in which nodes may be objects, places, characters, cultural touchstones etc
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 14/09/2026
I am officially open to queries! My plan is to stay open until I reach 250, with the goal of opening periodically (every other month?) once I find a balance. #amquerying #amwriting #literaryagent
Instagram graphic with text covering it that says “my QM inbox is open!”
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Arley Sorg @arleysorg.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Writers... The industry can be *challenging*. Do the best you can. Find joy where you can. Celebrate everything you can. If you're putting down words, doing edits, critiques, sending submissions or queries, & more? Quick reminder: -rejection- DOES NOT MEAN you are a bad writer!!! Keep. Going. ❤️‍🔥
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 11/09/2026
Spent my PT session yesterday telling my therapist how many amazing late 90s/early 00s movies adaptations of Shakespeare comedies. And now I would LOVE a new one. So #mswl - a fresh rom com with late 90s feel that adapts Shakespeare or Austen or another classic. They’re such fun!!
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 11/09/2026
Great news for me in 3 years!
A book stack including “you don’t have to exercise! Rest begins at forty!” And “higher Magic”
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 10/09/2026
Inbox 0 for the first time in 4 years! Now I’m finally ready to get 250 new queries, starting Monday, Sept. 14! #amquerying #amwriting #literaryagents
A screenshot of Query Manager showing 0 outstanding queries or submissions
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 08/09/2026
I still think the funniest thing my parents have ever done is buy my friends rounds of tequila shots at the end of my 30th birthday dinner because we hadn’t met our food/bev minimum and my mom didn’t want to waste the money.
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Literary Agents of Change @litagentsofchange.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Ever wondered what a literary agent actually does? 📚 Literary agents are so much more than the person who sends a manuscript to a publisher. They discover talent, champion authors, navigate the publishing industry, negotiate deals, and help build careers.
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 07/09/2026
Hi all - I know my agency email is public now, but *please* do not send me queries by email. I delete all queries by email without consideration. I only open to queries via Query Manager at specific times (cough **September 14** next). This helps me stay organized and reply to everyone. Thanks!
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emily gray @authoremilyg.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
It’s a surreal feeling, holding my book in my hands! (It’s a lot longer than I thought it would be.) My first ARC came and I’m absolutely stunned. It’s a real book! With words and pages and everything!
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 05/09/2026
To me, there are two key things about worldbuilding: 1) Believability 2) Internal consistency Things need to make sense while you're reading, for buy in. This is as true in a modern romance as a secondary world epic fantasy. This does not mean you need to go into great detail about every piece
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 04/09/2026
I am opening to 250 new #queries on September 14! I have an evergreen #mswl but some things I am particularly excited about right now are in the thread below! I'm actively looking for some new authors to work with at KT, & I can't wait to see what you have for me 👀 #amquerying #amwriting #agenting
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Manuscript Wishlist — Rebecca Matte | Matter Services, LLC
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 01/09/2026
I've got COVID, so I have time: let's talk about my #mswl as I prepare to open on September 14! Didn't have great success with trying to limit queries to a particular genre, so instead I'll just ask for a variety of things and hope people keep to that and my wishlist.
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 31/08/2026
Bad new @laworldcon.bsky.social - I just tested positive for Covid. I was masked at all time indoors (except for a few instances where I’ve notified people involved). Even so, I’m so sorry if I’ve gotten anyone sick. I had such a wonderful time meeting everyone and I hate ending it like this
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 26/08/2026
Successfully downgraded my ticket to avoid being sandwiched between strangers in “Comfort” #LAConV I’m on my way!
Woman with purple hair in a mask and airplane seat
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 30/07/2026
Calling all nerds! I'll be at @laworldcon.bsky.social next month! Come see me at one or all of my panels, at my Table Talk on Sunday, or if you see me around the con. Can't wait to talk all things publishing and SFF :)
Rebecca Matte schedule for Worldcon:

Writing Cover or Query Letters, Thursday August 27, 4:30pm
The Legal Intricacies of Publishing Contracts, Friday, August 28, 1:30pm
What Does an Agent Actually Do For an Author?, Saturday, August 29, 1:30pm
Filing off the serial numbers, Saturday, August 29, 4:30pm
Table Talk, Sunday, August 30, 1:30pm
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 25/08/2026
Big news! I’m delighted to share that today I started a new role as Agent at @ktliterary.bsky.social literary! Both my evergreen #MSWL and details about my entirely separate legal practice Matter Services LLC can be found here: www.rebeccamatte.com.
Snippet of kt literary website with the profile of Rebecca Matte
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 22/08/2026
Meg says unhinged, I say practically perfect in every way 💜
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 06/08/2026
After seeing a neurologist because I couldn’t feel my hands or feet. When his scan didn’t bear out his theory, he pulled a pity face and said “are you sure you’re not just depressed?” To which I said, “Sure, I am depressed, but I also can’t feel my hands” and walked out. It was severe anemia.
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 30/07/2026
Calling all nerds! I'll be at @laworldcon.bsky.social next month! Come see me at one or all of my panels, at my Table Talk on Sunday, or if you see me around the con. Can't wait to talk all things publishing and SFF :)
Rebecca Matte schedule for Worldcon:

Writing Cover or Query Letters, Thursday August 27, 4:30pm
The Legal Intricacies of Publishing Contracts, Friday, August 28, 1:30pm
What Does an Agent Actually Do For an Author?, Saturday, August 29, 1:30pm
Filing off the serial numbers, Saturday, August 29, 4:30pm
Table Talk, Sunday, August 30, 1:30pm
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 13/07/2026
Accidentally matched my compression socks to my new book (The Feywild Job by @clpolk.com)
The Feywild Job by CL Polk in a light purple cover sitting on legs wearing the same color compression socks
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 17/06/2026
I’m the youngest person on this river cruise by about 30 years. I used this power to attempt to unionize the older ladies as we were called up for a dance competition. They didn’t bite.
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 06/06/2026
It took about a week to receive 100 queries - thank you to everyone who sent materials! I'm making my way through and hope to be able to open either in July or August to a new category!
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 31/05/2026
Reminder that tomorrow, I will be open to queries for queer romance with magic elements until I reach 100 queries! Please do not send me other things, because I will not consider them at this time (unless you have a referral link). I will open again hopefully in August for something else!
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 27/05/2026
I just *devoured* The Fake Divination Offensive by @sararaaschbooks.com & it's EXACTLY what I want in my query inbox June 1. Here's why romance with magic is fun: 1) Magic/fantasy elements are usually delightful to read about 2) Grounded magic allows smaller & sillier worldbuilding #amquerying
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 22/05/2026
**I will be opening to queries on Monday, June 1 until I reach 100 queries** During this time, I will ONLY be accepting queries for queer romance with magical elements. Think Sangu Mandanna, Sara Raasch - romance + grounded/very low fantasy. Let magic enhance love, and make me swoon. #amquerying
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Victoria Strauss @victoriastrauss.com · 19/05/2026
Did you discover, as part of the Anthropic settlement, that your publisher failed to register your copyright? The @authorsguild.org is collecting information authorsguild.org/anthropic-cl... (This is a correction of something I posted yesterday w/ a significant error. Apologies for the mistake)
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Anthropic Class Action: Did Your Publisher Fail to Register Your Copyright? - The Authors Guild
The Authors Guild has heard from many authors who told us that their publisher failed to register their book with the U.S. Copyright Office and that they believe they were excluded from the Bartz v. A...
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Courtney Floyd @courtney-floyd.com · 07/05/2026
Last week I got two pieces of poetry news on the same day and THIS was one of them. 🥹 My poem "Renfield at His Windowsill," published by the fantastic @smallwondersmag.com, is a Rhysling Award finalist!
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 06/05/2026
Insurance is such a scam. I hit my out of pocket max a month ago. In spite of this, I have still paid $200 in medical expenses. UHC informs me I have to call urgent care to get reimbursed. And I *might* get money from Optum Rx back in 3 months. Doesn’t matter that they’re an arm of UHC.
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 30/04/2026
Just an fyi: someone is emailing authors pretending to be me again. **rebeccamatte.agent.bradfordlit@gmail.com IS NOT my email address.** Please be aware of scammers and do not pay an agent for any reason. We pay you, not the other way around.
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emily gray @authoremilyg.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Hi, have you seen the beautiful cover of my debut science fiction romance novel coming this fall from @acebookspub.bsky.social ?? Okay, now you have 🪐
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 26/04/2026
I think I’m going to try something new with queries — I’ve learned that 500 queries take about 6 months, and I don’t like staying closed that long. So at a friends suggestion, I’ll be opening more often but for smaller numbers, looking for specific subjects, genres or authors. #amquerying
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Hillary Fazzari @hillaryfazzari.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Hi everyone! I've reopened to queries for the first time in FOREVER. Very excited to start seeing everyone's work again. I'll be focusing most on PB, MG, YA, NA, and commercial adult fiction in multiple genres. For more, visit my MSWL page: manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/hi...
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Hillary Fazzari – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
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Meg Frank @peripateticmeg.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
would that all Saturday nights be this joyful
A tv screen at a karaoke bar with the title “Mr Brightside” listedTwo girls singing at each other, one wears a Birthday sashA table full of Polaroid pictures from a karaoke party A table full of Polaroid pictures from a karaoke party
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 10/04/2026
So excited to be looking in on #MENApit today! Already seen some excellent pitches - I will leave a comment and a link if I want to see more!
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Courtney Floyd @courtney-floyd.com · 06/04/2026
From now until the 28th, the Higher Magic ebook is on sale for $2.99 at all ebook retailers!
Higher Magic on an ereader with a sticker that reads $2.99 and a background of faint text from the novel behind it all.
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 01/04/2026
It occurred to me today that I unintentionally have no fewer than 4 astronauts in my apartment - 3 painted by @peripateticmeg.bsky.social and 1 still-inflated balloon from a 1 year old's birthday party....in 2022.
View of apartment with astronaut balloon
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 31/03/2026
Full disclosure: I am close to inbox zero, but I am expecting my wonderful clients to send me 5 books in the next month, so I am not going to open yet to queries. BUT I did update my #MSWL! If you think we're a match please query me when I open! I promise I'll give ample notice :) #amquerying
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Rebecca Matte – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 26/03/2026
While we wait for a *cover reveal* (coming soon), this gorgeous art is for @authoremilyg.bsky.social’s BY THE LIGHT OF THE STASRS, available for preorder now! And there’s just one day left to get a 25% discount from B&N with code: PREORDER25 www.barnesandnoble.com/w/by-the-lig...
Art from BY THE LIGHT OF THE STARS, a tall man with dark hair and short pale woman with silver hair
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 25/03/2026
*Gasp*! Cover reveal AND preorder discount for ONCE, AGAIN, ALWAYS by Amanda Gayle?! To quote Amanda (not on bsky), it's preorder season, so consider getting in on this delicious second chance romance with a discount! Code PREORDER25. Credit to @ivmaruva.bsky.social for the gorgeous cover art!
Cover reveal of Once, Again, Always, featuring a man and woman sitting on a blue sofa surrounded by booksA second-chance romance following a young woman who wakes up in the hospital with no memory of the past six years, only to find that she apparently married the one man she can’t stand—her arrogant and infuriating former boarding school rival.

Molly Graham’s day can’t possibly get any worse after she wakes up in a hospital bed with a head injury and amnesia. But then Aster Bishop—the Aster Bishop who made her life hell at boarding school—storms into her room calling her his wife.

To Molly’s shock, in the six years she no longer recalls, she somehow fell in love with a man she once despised. Persuaded by her lifelong friends to give her new reality a chance, she reluctantly returns to the home she and Aster share to try and piece together her life.

So much has changed, not least the considerate and devastatingly handsome man who spends every night sleeping on the sofa to avoid making her uncomfortable. This Aster is nothing like the entitled boy she once knew. Their chemistry is undeniable, but he’s distant with her, infuriatingly so. It’s clear he has secrets, and Molly can’t stand it. Especially knowing that she might never regain her memories.

That she fell in love with Aster Bishop once is hard enough to believe. But to fall in love again? To promise a future, always, when she can’t remember her past? It feels impossible when faced with a man she hardly knows and isn’t sure she can trust.

And yet…Preorder25 code for Once, Again Always

Tropes: Rivals to Lovers, Memory Loss, Second Chance, Slow Burn, So much yearning
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Aparna Nair @disabilitystor1.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
This is the reality of what AI companies want for the future: where EVERYONE is unable to function without relying on them for "intelligence as a utility." In order for them to sell this to us, they need to convince us our brains are never creative, interesting, able enough.
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Rebecca Matte @rebeccamatte.com · 10/03/2026
Today, for just a brief time, my office is ready for adventure
Bland corporate office with a cosplay short sword sitting on a round table
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OMEGA @omega-megagames.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
Just a few days left to get your tickets for OMEGACon - an online megagames convention easily accessible to all time zones from CET to PST (outside of that is doable, but less convenient). www.tickettailor.com/events/omega #megagames #rpg
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Buy tickets – OMEGA
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