Rebecca Matte
@rebeccamatte.com
Literary Agent & Contract Manager Bradford Literary Agency. Legal Counsel for ANSI. Freelance Attorney with Matter Services LLC. Always a nerd. She/her.
www.rebeccamatte.com, www.bradfordlit.com
Instagram: @rlmatte_litagent
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Rebecca Matte
@rebeccamatte.com
· Nov 9
Rebecca Matte – The Official Manuscript Wish List Website
www.manuscriptwishlist.com
Hello new friends!
For those who don't know me: I'm a literary agent at @bradfordagents.bsky.social, repping adult/YA SFF & romance. I currently have 8 incredible clients and am horribly late on queries looking for more.
You can find my MSWL here or on my website, and I'll post here with updates.
For those who don't know me: I'm a literary agent at @bradfordagents.bsky.social, repping adult/YA SFF & romance. I currently have 8 incredible clients and am horribly late on queries looking for more.
You can find my MSWL here or on my website, and I'll post here with updates.
Check out the new post where @courtney-floyd.com talks about magic public university building!
A huge thank you to @maryrobinettekowal.com for giving me space on My Favorite Bit to talk about HIGHER MAGIC and learning to worldbuild on my own terms and scale.
My Favorite Bit: Courtney Floyd talks about HIGHER MAGIC
Courtney Floyd is joining us today to talk about her novel, Higher Magic. Here’s the publisher’s description: First-generation graduate student Dorothe Bartleby has one last chance to pass the Magi…
maryrobinettekowal.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Check out the new post where @courtney-floyd.com talks about magic public university building!
Hey did you know it's NYC Marathon day? I did because the music and screaming started at 8am LITERALLY outside my bedroom window
November 2, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Hey did you know it's NYC Marathon day? I did because the music and screaming started at 8am LITERALLY outside my bedroom window
SUPER excited to have this book announced so we can talk about it! Amanda’s incredible romance will be in the world *next year* for you all to read!
As she says: don’t quit your daydreams!
As she says: don’t quit your daydreams!
amandagaylewrites on Instagram: "This news has been agony to keep a secret, and finally getting to share it doesn’t feel even remotely real! I couldn’t be more exci…"
This news has been agony to keep a secret, and finally getting to share it doesn’t feel even remotely real! I couldn’t be more excited to be working with Priyanka and the team at @avonbooks, nor could any of this have been possible without @rlmatte_litagent picking *my* work to represent out of all the options in her inbox.More than a decade ago, I bought an enormous, hideous coffee mug with the phrase “Don’t quit your daydream” scrawled across it, a spiritual cousin to the much beloathed “Live, Laugh, Love” motivational message. I use it almost every day. I have a little laugh to myself about how I’m following its advice almost every day.Turns out, it was pretty good advice.Don’t quit your daydreams, y’all. If you’re lucky, sometimes they come true.
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November 1, 2025 at 4:36 AM
SUPER excited to have this book announced so we can talk about it! Amanda’s incredible romance will be in the world *next year* for you all to read!
As she says: don’t quit your daydreams!
As she says: don’t quit your daydreams!
I decorated for Halloween six days before trick or treating and my own party (rather than the night before). Please be impressed
October 27, 2025 at 3:31 AM
I decorated for Halloween six days before trick or treating and my own party (rather than the night before). Please be impressed
Mallomar season is the best season
October 20, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Mallomar season is the best season
Reposted by Rebecca Matte
Reposted by Rebecca Matte
I was at the the No Kings march in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Many elderly or disabled folks who couldn’t make it to Manhattan, but also young families and people of all ages. I stood in the same spot for more than an hour and the stream of protesters was constant. Amazing turnout.
October 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
I was at the the No Kings march in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Many elderly or disabled folks who couldn’t make it to Manhattan, but also young families and people of all ages. I stood in the same spot for more than an hour and the stream of protesters was constant. Amazing turnout.
Brooklyn No Kings almost made me cry because of the number of kids out protesting
October 18, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Brooklyn No Kings almost made me cry because of the number of kids out protesting
New update #amquerying: I am at 443 queries, so pretty close to 500! I am excited to start reading!
On another note: I promise, if you have a typo or accidentally don't update your personalization, it will not be disqualifying. I was a querying author, I get it!
On another note: I promise, if you have a typo or accidentally don't update your personalization, it will not be disqualifying. I was a querying author, I get it!
Just an update to #amquerying: I have 102 queries already! Wow, you all amaze me with your creativity and enthusiasm!
October 17, 2025 at 2:31 AM
New update #amquerying: I am at 443 queries, so pretty close to 500! I am excited to start reading!
On another note: I promise, if you have a typo or accidentally don't update your personalization, it will not be disqualifying. I was a querying author, I get it!
On another note: I promise, if you have a typo or accidentally don't update your personalization, it will not be disqualifying. I was a querying author, I get it!
Just an update to #amquerying: I have 102 queries already! Wow, you all amaze me with your creativity and enthusiasm!
October 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Just an update to #amquerying: I have 102 queries already! Wow, you all amaze me with your creativity and enthusiasm!
Reminder #amquerying: I open to queries at midnight tonight (in 45 minutes)! I'll stay open until I reach 500, to maintain a bit of sanity and ensure that I can get back to people in a reasonable time.
My goal is to keep opening quarterly, so please don't stress about missing out or bad timing.
My goal is to keep opening quarterly, so please don't stress about missing out or bad timing.
Heads up #amquerying: I will be open to queries from *October 12-19*, or until I reach 500 queries.
I am just about through the 500 queries I received in June - it has taken me 4 months due to health, working 3-3.5 jobs and making sure I have some balance remaining.
Thanks for understanding!
I am just about through the 500 queries I received in June - it has taken me 4 months due to health, working 3-3.5 jobs and making sure I have some balance remaining.
Thanks for understanding!
In advance of reopening to queries on *June 13* to marginalized creators, I have updated my Manuscript Wishlist on my website.
Most of my wishlist remains perennially true, but I wanted to pull out some things I'm especially excited to see right now:
#mswl #amquerying #amwriting #writingcommunity
Most of my wishlist remains perennially true, but I wanted to pull out some things I'm especially excited to see right now:
#mswl #amquerying #amwriting #writingcommunity
October 12, 2025 at 3:16 AM
Reminder #amquerying: I open to queries at midnight tonight (in 45 minutes)! I'll stay open until I reach 500, to maintain a bit of sanity and ensure that I can get back to people in a reasonable time.
My goal is to keep opening quarterly, so please don't stress about missing out or bad timing.
My goal is to keep opening quarterly, so please don't stress about missing out or bad timing.
*Opens computer at 11pm*
Don't start playing Hades II, don't start playing Hades II, you *won't* put it down for 2 hours, make good decisions.
*Stares at Steam app as the sirens sing in my head*
Don't start playing Hades II, don't start playing Hades II, you *won't* put it down for 2 hours, make good decisions.
*Stares at Steam app as the sirens sing in my head*
October 12, 2025 at 3:11 AM
*Opens computer at 11pm*
Don't start playing Hades II, don't start playing Hades II, you *won't* put it down for 2 hours, make good decisions.
*Stares at Steam app as the sirens sing in my head*
Don't start playing Hades II, don't start playing Hades II, you *won't* put it down for 2 hours, make good decisions.
*Stares at Steam app as the sirens sing in my head*
Reposted by Rebecca Matte
From my hemiplegic migraine group
October 11, 2025 at 1:10 AM
From my hemiplegic migraine group
I love to hear @courtney-floyd.com talk about her debut, and now you can see why too:
Check out the Big Idea behind HIGHER MAGIC wherein Courtney dives into how academia expects you to be a floating brain: whatever.scalzi.com/2025/10/08/t...
Many thanks to @scalzi.com for sharing his platform!
Check out the Big Idea behind HIGHER MAGIC wherein Courtney dives into how academia expects you to be a floating brain: whatever.scalzi.com/2025/10/08/t...
Many thanks to @scalzi.com for sharing his platform!
The Big Idea: Courtney Floyd
Though neurodivergent people tend to love the world of academia and absorbing information, the systems and structure of higher education is often antithetical to the needs of differently abled peop…
whatever.scalzi.com
October 8, 2025 at 5:53 PM
I love to hear @courtney-floyd.com talk about her debut, and now you can see why too:
Check out the Big Idea behind HIGHER MAGIC wherein Courtney dives into how academia expects you to be a floating brain: whatever.scalzi.com/2025/10/08/t...
Many thanks to @scalzi.com for sharing his platform!
Check out the Big Idea behind HIGHER MAGIC wherein Courtney dives into how academia expects you to be a floating brain: whatever.scalzi.com/2025/10/08/t...
Many thanks to @scalzi.com for sharing his platform!
Happy book birthday to @courtney-floyd.com and HIGHER MAGIC!
Thrilled to be at the launch party to celebrate Courtney and her wonderful debut with friends, skulls, and chocolate!
@htpbooks.bsky.social
Thrilled to be at the launch party to celebrate Courtney and her wonderful debut with friends, skulls, and chocolate!
@htpbooks.bsky.social
October 8, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Happy book birthday to @courtney-floyd.com and HIGHER MAGIC!
Thrilled to be at the launch party to celebrate Courtney and her wonderful debut with friends, skulls, and chocolate!
@htpbooks.bsky.social
Thrilled to be at the launch party to celebrate Courtney and her wonderful debut with friends, skulls, and chocolate!
@htpbooks.bsky.social
I’m so excited for #DVPit (though I am going to try to be somewhat reasonable)!!
If I like your pitch, please send your query and first 10 pages to: QueryTracker.net/query/RMatte...
And remember this is but one way to be recognized, so enjoy the day and keep up the amazing work!
If I like your pitch, please send your query and first 10 pages to: QueryTracker.net/query/RMatte...
And remember this is but one way to be recognized, so enjoy the day and keep up the amazing work!
Query Rebecca Matte at Bradford Literary Agency
QueryTracker.net
October 8, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I’m so excited for #DVPit (though I am going to try to be somewhat reasonable)!!
If I like your pitch, please send your query and first 10 pages to: QueryTracker.net/query/RMatte...
And remember this is but one way to be recognized, so enjoy the day and keep up the amazing work!
If I like your pitch, please send your query and first 10 pages to: QueryTracker.net/query/RMatte...
And remember this is but one way to be recognized, so enjoy the day and keep up the amazing work!
Reposted by Rebecca Matte
Newsletter post - in which I celebrate my very first BOOK DAY, share some of the moments that made up my debut year, and remind you to claim your digital swag if you preordered.
buttondown.com
October 7, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Newsletter post - in which I celebrate my very first BOOK DAY, share some of the moments that made up my debut year, and remind you to claim your digital swag if you preordered.
Casual views on my drive to Vermont today
October 5, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Casual views on my drive to Vermont today
Reposted by Rebecca Matte
Happy Saturday! I did a Q&A with The Nerd Daily, in which I talked about my publishing journey and disclosed what I sort of things I wrote as a 7 or 8 year old.
Q&A: Courtney Floyd, Author of 'Higher Magic' | The Nerd Daily
We chat with author Courtney Floyd about Higher Magic, which follows a struggling mage student with intense anxiety must prove that classic literature contained magic—and learn to wield her own storie...
thenerddaily.com
October 4, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Happy Saturday! I did a Q&A with The Nerd Daily, in which I talked about my publishing journey and disclosed what I sort of things I wrote as a 7 or 8 year old.
Reposted by Rebecca Matte
Chatting with @maxgladstone.bsky.social about Higher Magic was such a full circle moment for me. His feedback on the first few chapters of an early draft at Viable Paradise helped me unlock the R&R that got me my fantastic agent, and the rest is history... or debut year, anyway. 💚
In a Way, the Skull is an Assistive Technology
An Interview with Courtney Floyd, author of Higher Magic
maxgladstone.substack.com
October 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Chatting with @maxgladstone.bsky.social about Higher Magic was such a full circle moment for me. His feedback on the first few chapters of an early draft at Viable Paradise helped me unlock the R&R that got me my fantastic agent, and the rest is history... or debut year, anyway. 💚
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10 days until HIGHER MAGIC is out! I loved the way @mkhardywrites.com did their countdown with snips from their novel, so I’m doing that, too.
In this snippet, Bartleby is practicing describing her exam spell with her mentor. It’s… not going great. @htpbooks.bsky.social @htphive.bsky.social
In this snippet, Bartleby is practicing describing her exam spell with her mentor. It’s… not going great. @htpbooks.bsky.social @htphive.bsky.social
September 27, 2025 at 2:05 PM
10 days until HIGHER MAGIC is out! I loved the way @mkhardywrites.com did their countdown with snips from their novel, so I’m doing that, too.
In this snippet, Bartleby is practicing describing her exam spell with her mentor. It’s… not going great. @htpbooks.bsky.social @htphive.bsky.social
In this snippet, Bartleby is practicing describing her exam spell with her mentor. It’s… not going great. @htpbooks.bsky.social @htphive.bsky.social
Reposted by Rebecca Matte
pspsps only a few more hours to enter the goodread giveaway for HIGHER MAGIC, y'all www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
Book giveaway for Higher Magic by Courtney Floyd Sep 01-Sep 21, 2025
Enter to win one of 5 free copies available. Giveaway dates from Sep 01-Sep 21, 2025. Enter for a chance to win 1 of 5 finished reading copies of HIGHER ...
www.goodreads.com
September 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM
pspsps only a few more hours to enter the goodread giveaway for HIGHER MAGIC, y'all www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sho...
Heads up #amquerying: I will be open to queries from *October 12-19*, or until I reach 500 queries.
I am just about through the 500 queries I received in June - it has taken me 4 months due to health, working 3-3.5 jobs and making sure I have some balance remaining.
Thanks for understanding!
I am just about through the 500 queries I received in June - it has taken me 4 months due to health, working 3-3.5 jobs and making sure I have some balance remaining.
Thanks for understanding!
In advance of reopening to queries on *June 13* to marginalized creators, I have updated my Manuscript Wishlist on my website.
Most of my wishlist remains perennially true, but I wanted to pull out some things I'm especially excited to see right now:
#mswl #amquerying #amwriting #writingcommunity
Most of my wishlist remains perennially true, but I wanted to pull out some things I'm especially excited to see right now:
#mswl #amquerying #amwriting #writingcommunity
Manuscript Wishlist — Rebecca Matte | Matter Services, LLC
www.rebeccamatte.com
September 19, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Heads up #amquerying: I will be open to queries from *October 12-19*, or until I reach 500 queries.
I am just about through the 500 queries I received in June - it has taken me 4 months due to health, working 3-3.5 jobs and making sure I have some balance remaining.
Thanks for understanding!
I am just about through the 500 queries I received in June - it has taken me 4 months due to health, working 3-3.5 jobs and making sure I have some balance remaining.
Thanks for understanding!
You know what makes covid super confusing? Getting it at likely the same exact time your vaccine booster side effects kick in, so now you're a week past exposure and been sick for four days and have no idea when you actually got it.
Or maybe that's just me.
Or maybe that's just me.
September 16, 2025 at 11:22 PM
You know what makes covid super confusing? Getting it at likely the same exact time your vaccine booster side effects kick in, so now you're a week past exposure and been sick for four days and have no idea when you actually got it.
Or maybe that's just me.
Or maybe that's just me.
My apartment is really being stretched to its limits right now - four people, on four calls, happening in four different rooms all at the same time.
On an unrelated note: I am feeling massively overstimulated by too many people for too much time.
On an unrelated note: I am feeling massively overstimulated by too many people for too much time.
September 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
My apartment is really being stretched to its limits right now - four people, on four calls, happening in four different rooms all at the same time.
On an unrelated note: I am feeling massively overstimulated by too many people for too much time.
On an unrelated note: I am feeling massively overstimulated by too many people for too much time.