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Evan Phail
Diversion Books
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Evan Phail is an Acquisitions Editor at Diversion Books with over a decade of experience spanning magazines, literary agencies, and Big 5 publishing, bringing a comprehensive understanding of the publishing landscape. Evan specializes in acquiring compelling nonfiction in sports, true crime, music, history, adventure, and pop culture. His recent acquisitions include Pelé: My Story by Pelé, Hiding Mengele by Betina Anton, Captain Kidd by Samuel Marquis, Gold Bar Bob by Isabel Vincent and Thomas Jason Anderson, and Rhythm & Fire by Earth, Wind & Fire drummer Ralph Johnson. Evan is also on the hunt for adult fiction specifically science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Passionate about storytelling that informs and captivates, Evan is always on the lookout for bold narratives that resonate with readers.
Submission Guidelines
Submissions should be emailed to Evan@diversionbooks.com Currently only looking for submissions represented by literary agents: For Nonfiction, it is most helpful to provide author background and platform, an outline of what each chapter may discuss, and sample reading chapters, among other pieces you believe are valuable. For fiction, please provide a full manuscript for review, a synopsis of the overall plot, and a summary of author’s previous publications if applicable. Not looking for Children’s/Middle Grade/Young Adult fiction. Due to the volume of submissions I may not respond to all but I will review each one that is submitted by a literary agent. Vital Info Evan@diversionbooks.com Website
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