A full-service literary agency that focuses on books for the Christian market.

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Rachel KentRachel Kent has been an agent with Books & Such since 2007. Rachel started at Books & Such as a summer intern while she was attending U.C. Davis and then, after graduating, worked part-time at the agency as an assistant. Her favorite part of the job was reading a manuscript and providing an author with feedback to help him or her to improve the project.

She graduated from Davis in three years with a bachelor’s degree in English and minors in both religious studies and psychology.

Rachel has more than ten years of experience and training working closely with Janet Kobobel Grant and Wendy Lawton, as well as part-time with author Robin Jones Gunn in creating marketing materials and promotional ideas to keep Robin connected with her readers. Through Rachel’s work at the agency and with authors, she has gained an understanding of the publishing process, contract negotiation, and what it takes to successfully write and market a book.

Rachel’s goal is to develop strong relationships with her authors and to help them to develop lasting relationships with their editors and publishers. Good relationships have always been important to her. She likes to stick by people. She believes that as long as two people are dedicated toward working together, the relationship can work, and they can accomplish the task at hand.

Rachel acquires fiction and nonfiction projects with a special interest in YA, 20-something and 30-something projects and teen nonfiction.

She lives with her husband and family in Northern California.

Client Testimonials

“Rachel has been a godsend to me, and make no mistake, she is smart and capable, with a solid knowledge of her field and a real love for what she does. I have been so blessed to have her working with me, negotiating my first contract and keeping on top of all the doings at the publishing house. I would be totally at sea in this business without her publishing-world savvy!”

Anne Elisabeth Stengl, author of Christy Award winning book, Heartless

2018-06-19T15:25:11+00:00

Anne Elisabeth Stengl, author of Christy Award winning book, Heartless

“Rachel has been a godsend to me, and make no mistake, she is smart and capable, with a solid knowledge of her field and a real love for what she does. I have been so blessed to have her working with me, negotiating my first contract and keeping on top of all the doings at the publishing house. I would be totally at sea in this business without her publishing-world savvy!”
"Rachel is loyal and persistent. She stuck with me as a new author while we developed the right project for the right publishing house at the right time. Because Rachel is my cheerleader and my intelligent co-conspirator, I continue to press on and succeed in this industry."

Bekah Hamrick Martin, author of The Bare Naked Truth about Waiting

2018-06-19T15:27:42+00:00

Bekah Hamrick Martin, author of The Bare Naked Truth about Waiting

"Rachel is loyal and persistent. She stuck with me as a new author while we developed the right project for the right publishing house at the right time. Because Rachel is my cheerleader and my intelligent co-conspirator, I continue to press on and succeed in this industry."
"Rachel has championed my books, offered countless words of encouragement, and challenged me to produce the best books I can write. I love that I can count on her for honest and helpful editorial suggestions. She offers a listening ear and sound publishing direction, inspiring me every step of the way to pursue the stories on my heart. I adore Rachel and count it an added bonus to be part of the Books & Such family. This agency welcomes authors into the fold and gives them the tools and support needed to succeed in this ever-changing industry."

Liz Johnson, New York Times bestselling author

2018-06-19T15:54:13+00:00

Liz Johnson, New York Times bestselling author

"Rachel has championed my books, offered countless words of encouragement, and challenged me to produce the best books I can write. I love that I can count on her for honest and helpful editorial suggestions. She offers a listening ear and sound publishing direction, inspiring me every step of the way to pursue the stories on my heart. I adore Rachel and count it an added bonus to be part of the Books & Such family. This agency welcomes authors into the fold and gives them the tools and support needed to succeed in this ever-changing industry."
“Rachel Kent has been a gift to me. As a debut author, I could have been lost in the complex maze of publication, but Rachel has guided me through contracts, positioning questionnaires, titling, marketing plans, and cover art—with more twists and turns to come. If Rachel took a career guidance exam, I am sure it would say she was meant to be a literary agent. She is both smart and savvy, with knowledge of story, writing craft, and the publishing industry. In addition, she has that rare blend of integrity, firmness, and gentleness necessary for negotiation. A publishing contract is for a season, but an agent is for your career. I am blessed to have Rachel as my advocate and my friend.”

Sarah Sundin, author of A Distant Melody

2018-06-19T15:58:55+00:00

Sarah Sundin, author of A Distant Melody

“Rachel Kent has been a gift to me. As a debut author, I could have been lost in the complex maze of publication, but Rachel has guided me through contracts, positioning questionnaires, titling, marketing plans, and cover art—with more twists and turns to come. If Rachel took a career guidance exam, I am sure it would say she was meant to be a literary agent. She is both smart and savvy, with knowledge of story, writing craft, and the publishing industry. In addition, she has that rare blend of integrity, firmness, and gentleness necessary for negotiation. A publishing contract is for a season, but an agent is for your career. I am blessed to have Rachel as my advocate and my friend.”