Rachel Neely Literary Agent
@rachelneely.bsky.social
Literary Agent at Mushens Entertainment
Bookseller 2024 Rising Star
Actively growing my list
Main platform: Instagram @rachelneelyagent
Bookseller 2024 Rising Star
Actively growing my list
Main platform: Instagram @rachelneelyagent
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✨ The wait is over ✨
The First Novel Prize 2025 winners have been announced! 🎉
Lots of ambition and originality in this year's entries. Our judges, Imogen Nelson & @rachelneely.bsky.social, had the tough task of choosing.
See who won 👇
www.firstnovel.co.uk/first-novel-...
#WritingCommunity
The First Novel Prize 2025 winners have been announced! 🎉
Lots of ambition and originality in this year's entries. Our judges, Imogen Nelson & @rachelneely.bsky.social, had the tough task of choosing.
See who won 👇
www.firstnovel.co.uk/first-novel-...
#WritingCommunity
September 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
✨ The wait is over ✨
The First Novel Prize 2025 winners have been announced! 🎉
Lots of ambition and originality in this year's entries. Our judges, Imogen Nelson & @rachelneely.bsky.social, had the tough task of choosing.
See who won 👇
www.firstnovel.co.uk/first-novel-...
#WritingCommunity
The First Novel Prize 2025 winners have been announced! 🎉
Lots of ambition and originality in this year's entries. Our judges, Imogen Nelson & @rachelneely.bsky.social, had the tough task of choosing.
See who won 👇
www.firstnovel.co.uk/first-novel-...
#WritingCommunity
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The I Am Writing Crime/Thriller category had judge @rachelneely.bsky.social on the edge of her seat more than once. Thank you, Rachel, for staying up late to catch the winners. And well done all of you for your thrilling titles.
#AmWritingCrime #AmWritingThriller #ThrillerFiction #WritersCommunity
#AmWritingCrime #AmWritingThriller #ThrillerFiction #WritersCommunity
July 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The I Am Writing Crime/Thriller category had judge @rachelneely.bsky.social on the edge of her seat more than once. Thank you, Rachel, for staying up late to catch the winners. And well done all of you for your thrilling titles.
#AmWritingCrime #AmWritingThriller #ThrillerFiction #WritersCommunity
#AmWritingCrime #AmWritingThriller #ThrillerFiction #WritersCommunity
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Ten clues as to who our I Am Writing Crime / Thriller shortlistees may be, brilliantly judged by @rachelneely.bsky.social are in plain sight here. Thank you, Rachel, and super well done to all of you who can see your title:
#writingcommunity #amwritingcrime #writingcompetition #writerscommunity
#writingcommunity #amwritingcrime #writingcompetition #writerscommunity
June 23, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Ten clues as to who our I Am Writing Crime / Thriller shortlistees may be, brilliantly judged by @rachelneely.bsky.social are in plain sight here. Thank you, Rachel, and super well done to all of you who can see your title:
#writingcommunity #amwritingcrime #writingcompetition #writerscommunity
#writingcommunity #amwritingcrime #writingcompetition #writerscommunity
I almost never remember to post on blue sky so follow me on instagram @rachelneelyagent for bookish news, cover reveals and wishlist updates!
June 3, 2025 at 9:28 PM
I almost never remember to post on blue sky so follow me on instagram @rachelneelyagent for bookish news, cover reveals and wishlist updates!
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📚 Say hello to @rachelneely.bsky.social, literary agent at powerhouse Mushens Entertainment + judge for the First Novel Prize 2025! ✨✨✨
Got unforgettable fiction?
✨ Submit up to 5,000 words at www.firstnovel.co.uk
⌛ Entries close 31 May
#FirstNovelPrize #amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity
Got unforgettable fiction?
✨ Submit up to 5,000 words at www.firstnovel.co.uk
⌛ Entries close 31 May
#FirstNovelPrize #amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity
May 27, 2025 at 12:14 PM
📚 Say hello to @rachelneely.bsky.social, literary agent at powerhouse Mushens Entertainment + judge for the First Novel Prize 2025! ✨✨✨
Got unforgettable fiction?
✨ Submit up to 5,000 words at www.firstnovel.co.uk
⌛ Entries close 31 May
#FirstNovelPrize #amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity
Got unforgettable fiction?
✨ Submit up to 5,000 words at www.firstnovel.co.uk
⌛ Entries close 31 May
#FirstNovelPrize #amwriting #amquerying #writingcommunity
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🌟 We're thrilled to have the amazing @rachelneely.bsky.social, from Mushens Entertainment and Imogen Nelson from Transworld as our judges this year.
We can't wait to see which new fiction captures their attention🌟 #FirstNovelPrize #DebutFiction #WritingCommunity #amwriting
We can't wait to see which new fiction captures their attention🌟 #FirstNovelPrize #DebutFiction #WritingCommunity #amwriting
May 9, 2025 at 7:56 AM
🌟 We're thrilled to have the amazing @rachelneely.bsky.social, from Mushens Entertainment and Imogen Nelson from Transworld as our judges this year.
We can't wait to see which new fiction captures their attention🌟 #FirstNovelPrize #DebutFiction #WritingCommunity #amwriting
We can't wait to see which new fiction captures their attention🌟 #FirstNovelPrize #DebutFiction #WritingCommunity #amwriting
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Reasons to enter a #writingcompetition:
*Gives you deadline which can focus your efforts
*Increases your chances of being spotted by a #literaryagent
*Sparks new creativity
*Winning or being shortlisted can give you a confidence boost
So why not enter? www.iaminprint.co.uk/competitions-2025
*Gives you deadline which can focus your efforts
*Increases your chances of being spotted by a #literaryagent
*Sparks new creativity
*Winning or being shortlisted can give you a confidence boost
So why not enter? www.iaminprint.co.uk/competitions-2025
Competitions 2025 - I AM in print Ltd
Enter our writing competitions and be in with a chance of literary agent or publisher feedback and a cash prize!
www.iaminprint.co.uk
April 29, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Reasons to enter a #writingcompetition:
*Gives you deadline which can focus your efforts
*Increases your chances of being spotted by a #literaryagent
*Sparks new creativity
*Winning or being shortlisted can give you a confidence boost
So why not enter? www.iaminprint.co.uk/competitions-2025
*Gives you deadline which can focus your efforts
*Increases your chances of being spotted by a #literaryagent
*Sparks new creativity
*Winning or being shortlisted can give you a confidence boost
So why not enter? www.iaminprint.co.uk/competitions-2025
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You've got to be in it to win it! Are you in?
Enter one of TWELVE #IAmWriting #Competitions!
#Action / #Adventure
#ChapterBooks
#CosyCrime
#Crime / #Thriller
#Historical
#Horror
#LiteraryFiction
#MG
#PictureBooks
#Romance
#SFF / #Fantasy
#YA
Closes 22 May 12pm BST
iaminprint.co.uk/competitions...
Enter one of TWELVE #IAmWriting #Competitions!
#Action / #Adventure
#ChapterBooks
#CosyCrime
#Crime / #Thriller
#Historical
#Horror
#LiteraryFiction
#MG
#PictureBooks
#Romance
#SFF / #Fantasy
#YA
Closes 22 May 12pm BST
iaminprint.co.uk/competitions...
a woman with half black and half white hair is asking " you in "
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May 2, 2025 at 10:13 AM
You've got to be in it to win it! Are you in?
Enter one of TWELVE #IAmWriting #Competitions!
#Action / #Adventure
#ChapterBooks
#CosyCrime
#Crime / #Thriller
#Historical
#Horror
#LiteraryFiction
#MG
#PictureBooks
#Romance
#SFF / #Fantasy
#YA
Closes 22 May 12pm BST
iaminprint.co.uk/competitions...
Enter one of TWELVE #IAmWriting #Competitions!
#Action / #Adventure
#ChapterBooks
#CosyCrime
#Crime / #Thriller
#Historical
#Horror
#LiteraryFiction
#MG
#PictureBooks
#Romance
#SFF / #Fantasy
#YA
Closes 22 May 12pm BST
iaminprint.co.uk/competitions...
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Do you have what it takes to create suspense, intrigue and a great #plottwist? Test your page-turning writing skills in the Crime/Thriller #IAmWritingComp judged by @rachelneely.bsky.social. Opens 7 April so get your 3,500 words & 1-page synopsis ready! www.iaminprint.co.uk #writingcomp #writing
April 1, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Do you have what it takes to create suspense, intrigue and a great #plottwist? Test your page-turning writing skills in the Crime/Thriller #IAmWritingComp judged by @rachelneely.bsky.social. Opens 7 April so get your 3,500 words & 1-page synopsis ready! www.iaminprint.co.uk #writingcomp #writing
@faithawrites.bsky.social it’s publishers marketplace official! 🥳🥳🥳
March 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
@faithawrites.bsky.social it’s publishers marketplace official! 🥳🥳🥳
Last week ended in the very best way, with a hefty pre-empt from the brilliant teams at John Murray and GCP for @faithawrites.bsky.social's dazzling debut! Faith's book is INCREDIBLE and coming your way in 2026!
www.thebookseller.com/rights/faith...
www.thebookseller.com/rights/faith...
March 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Last week ended in the very best way, with a hefty pre-empt from the brilliant teams at John Murray and GCP for @faithawrites.bsky.social's dazzling debut! Faith's book is INCREDIBLE and coming your way in 2026!
www.thebookseller.com/rights/faith...
www.thebookseller.com/rights/faith...
I am delighted to welcome debut author @faithawrites.bsky.social to Mushens Entertainment! 🥳
Faith's stunning contemporary gothic horror novel, RÉVÉRENCE, is Megan Abbott's DARE ME meets Shirley Jackson's THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE, and is perfect for fans of BLACK SWAN.
On submission next week!
Faith's stunning contemporary gothic horror novel, RÉVÉRENCE, is Megan Abbott's DARE ME meets Shirley Jackson's THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE, and is perfect for fans of BLACK SWAN.
On submission next week!
February 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
I am delighted to welcome debut author @faithawrites.bsky.social to Mushens Entertainment! 🥳
Faith's stunning contemporary gothic horror novel, RÉVÉRENCE, is Megan Abbott's DARE ME meets Shirley Jackson's THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE, and is perfect for fans of BLACK SWAN.
On submission next week!
Faith's stunning contemporary gothic horror novel, RÉVÉRENCE, is Megan Abbott's DARE ME meets Shirley Jackson's THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE, and is perfect for fans of BLACK SWAN.
On submission next week!
The BEST news to start the day! Editors looking for horror watch this space! Something exciting coming your way next week... 🥳🥳🥳
two women are standing next to each other in a dance studio .
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February 11, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The BEST news to start the day! Editors looking for horror watch this space! Something exciting coming your way next week... 🥳🥳🥳
This @goldsborobooks.bsky.social edition of @lorajones.com' #TheWomanintheWallpaper is insanely beautiful – I have spent most of today admiring the Toile de Jouy spredges!
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February 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This @goldsborobooks.bsky.social edition of @lorajones.com' #TheWomanintheWallpaper is insanely beautiful – I have spent most of today admiring the Toile de Jouy spredges!
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VERY excited to see Sue Hincenbergs' #TheRetirementPlan in
The Bookseller Buyer's Guide today!
Print ads are the things of publishing dreams and it couldn't happen to a nicer author! 🎉 🎉 🎉
The Bookseller Buyer's Guide today!
Print ads are the things of publishing dreams and it couldn't happen to a nicer author! 🎉 🎉 🎉
February 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
VERY excited to see Sue Hincenbergs' #TheRetirementPlan in
The Bookseller Buyer's Guide today!
Print ads are the things of publishing dreams and it couldn't happen to a nicer author! 🎉 🎉 🎉
The Bookseller Buyer's Guide today!
Print ads are the things of publishing dreams and it couldn't happen to a nicer author! 🎉 🎉 🎉
Happy publication day to the wonderful Carmella Lowkis!
The gorgeous paperback version of her spooky, sapphic, gothic historical novel SPITTING GOLD goes into the wild today. Perfect for fans of Sarah Waters and Sara Collins.
So proud to represent this gorgeous book! 🤩🤩🤩
The gorgeous paperback version of her spooky, sapphic, gothic historical novel SPITTING GOLD goes into the wild today. Perfect for fans of Sarah Waters and Sara Collins.
So proud to represent this gorgeous book! 🤩🤩🤩
More book post! This time the glorious paperback of Spitting Gold by Carmella Lowkis!
February 6, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Happy publication day to the wonderful Carmella Lowkis!
The gorgeous paperback version of her spooky, sapphic, gothic historical novel SPITTING GOLD goes into the wild today. Perfect for fans of Sarah Waters and Sara Collins.
So proud to represent this gorgeous book! 🤩🤩🤩
The gorgeous paperback version of her spooky, sapphic, gothic historical novel SPITTING GOLD goes into the wild today. Perfect for fans of Sarah Waters and Sara Collins.
So proud to represent this gorgeous book! 🤩🤩🤩
Finished copies of The Woman in the Wallpaper have landed and wow are they stunners! If you love those endpapers as much as I do, preorder now as they are restricted to the first print run!
February 3, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Finished copies of The Woman in the Wallpaper have landed and wow are they stunners! If you love those endpapers as much as I do, preorder now as they are restricted to the first print run!
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surprise announcement! i've joined the amazing @rachelneely.bsky.social at Mushens Entertainment and we are currently conspiring to do some big things! 👀
Rachel is already such an incredible advocate for my work––i couldn't be more excited about this next stage in my career!
Rachel is already such an incredible advocate for my work––i couldn't be more excited about this next stage in my career!
SO excited to welcome @thekatedylan.bsky.social to the Mushens Entertainment family!!! 🤩
Kate’s YA/crossover fantasy debut, #UntilWeShatter, was a smash hit, reaching #5 on the Sunday Times bestsellers list last year.
She is now hard at work on a sequel AND her brilliant adult fantasy debut! 📚
Kate’s YA/crossover fantasy debut, #UntilWeShatter, was a smash hit, reaching #5 on the Sunday Times bestsellers list last year.
She is now hard at work on a sequel AND her brilliant adult fantasy debut! 📚
January 29, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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SO excited to welcome @thekatedylan.bsky.social to the Mushens Entertainment family!!! 🤩
Kate’s YA/crossover fantasy debut, #UntilWeShatter, was a smash hit, reaching #5 on the Sunday Times bestsellers list last year.
She is now hard at work on a sequel AND her brilliant adult fantasy debut! 📚
Kate’s YA/crossover fantasy debut, #UntilWeShatter, was a smash hit, reaching #5 on the Sunday Times bestsellers list last year.
She is now hard at work on a sequel AND her brilliant adult fantasy debut! 📚
January 29, 2025 at 2:06 PM
SO excited to welcome @thekatedylan.bsky.social to the Mushens Entertainment family!!! 🤩
Kate’s YA/crossover fantasy debut, #UntilWeShatter, was a smash hit, reaching #5 on the Sunday Times bestsellers list last year.
She is now hard at work on a sequel AND her brilliant adult fantasy debut! 📚
Kate’s YA/crossover fantasy debut, #UntilWeShatter, was a smash hit, reaching #5 on the Sunday Times bestsellers list last year.
She is now hard at work on a sequel AND her brilliant adult fantasy debut! 📚
More book post! This time the glorious paperback of Spitting Gold by Carmella Lowkis!
January 17, 2025 at 1:21 PM
More book post! This time the glorious paperback of Spitting Gold by Carmella Lowkis!
Super pretty book post today! Loving the foil on this proof!
January 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Super pretty book post today! Loving the foil on this proof!
A mix here of the brilliant 2024 and 2025 publications I've been working on this year. It was such a thrill to see the books I signed back in 2022 finally publish and to begin work on some 2025 beauties! Big thank you to all of my lovely clients ❤️
December 23, 2024 at 5:22 PM
A mix here of the brilliant 2024 and 2025 publications I've been working on this year. It was such a thrill to see the books I signed back in 2022 finally publish and to begin work on some 2025 beauties! Big thank you to all of my lovely clients ❤️
Happy publication day Fiona McPhillips! So proud to be part of team #WhenWeWereSilent!
December 5, 2024 at 10:14 AM
Happy publication day Fiona McPhillips! So proud to be part of team #WhenWeWereSilent!
In LOVE with this gorgeous new paperback package for Carmella Lowkis’ SPITTING GOLD!
November 21, 2024 at 7:42 PM
In LOVE with this gorgeous new paperback package for Carmella Lowkis’ SPITTING GOLD!