James Farner
JABberwocky Literary Agency
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Updated: 2/4/2026
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Agent Information
Agent Bio
James Farner (he/him) is an Associate Agent for JABberwocky Literary Agency, directly assisting COO Brady McReynolds.
He was born and raised in the Midwest, received his bachelor’s degree in English writing and religious studies from the University of Oklahoma (where he interned with award-winning literary magazine World Literature Today), and moved to New York City to attend The New School for Social Research’s Liberal Studies master’s program.
He started at JABberwocky as an intern in 2019 and became full-time in 2021.
When he’s not reading, his minimal free time goes to keeping up with the best TV series and listening to podcasts in the tech-adjacent, pop-culture sphere.
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Submission Requirements
Fiction Requirements
Nonfiction Requirements
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Genres
Genres Represented
Fiction
- Mystery
- Thrillers
Nonfiction
Genres Not Represented
None listed or not available
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About JABberwocky Literary Agency
Agency Profile
JABberwocky is a New York-based agency that represents science fiction and fantasy authors and illustrators. JABberwocky is the preeminent literary agency for science fiction and fantasy. Started in 1994 by founder Joshua Bilmes, the agency has grown significantly and sells work across many genres for a diverse client roster.
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