When Cyle Young started the C.Y.L.E. agency, he was a lone agent. After guest teaching for Taylor University's writing program, an opportunity presented to allow the college students to intern at C.Y.L.E. and learn the inside of the publishing industry. Some of these interns moved into the role of Junior Agents and attended conferences, signed clients, and successfully placed books with publishing houses. While a couple of students from that group remain as agents to this day, others went on to pursue their writing and one now has her dream job as a Managing Editor at a traditional publishing house. As other authors of Cyle have networked and grown within the industry, some of them have chosen to pursue other paths in publishing, with one client owning her own traditional publishing house, and others have become agents with C.Y.L.E.
CYLE YOUNG
Literary Agent & Author
MEGAN BURKHART
Literary Agent
Megan Burkhart is a graduate of Taylor University’s professional writing program and is a multiple award-winning writer of both fiction and non-fiction. She has a sweet spot for YA fantasy and children’s picture books, especially those with a strong narrative voice. When she’s not writing or reading, she enjoys travel with her family, but she will always be smitten with the mitten state of Michigan, which she calls home. Beyond writing, she loves epic instrumental playlists on Spotify, Paris themed decor, and long walks in the woods wearing her red cloak. You can find out more about Megan at her website meganlynneauthor.weebly.com.
Megan is not actively taking on submissions. We highly suggest connecting with her at a conference to pitch a project.
ANDY CLAPP
Literary Agent & Author
Andy was born and raised in Liberty, North Carolina. After graduating from Southern Alamance High School, he attended the University of Mount Olive, where he played tennis. Andy is currently pursuing his Master's Degree at Liberty University. He is married to Crystal and has two beautiful daughters, Cheyenne and Autumn, and one son, Brady. You can find out more about Andy at his website.
DEL DUDUIT
Literary Agent & Author
Del Duduit writes motivational and inspirational devotionals about sports and athletes. He also has a passion to write non-fiction books on leadership and enjoy a healthy debate on social issues. He has won several writing awards at various Christian writing conferences, including Writer of the Year and a second place Selah Award.
He is a bestselling author and blogs weekly at delduduit.com and teaches classes on how to write a devotional and the right way to land big name on your book. He is an adjunct faculty member at Shawnee State University. He is also a member of the Serious Writer team and will be attending the Olympics in Tokyo this summer.
Acquiring
Non-fiction Christian Living, motivational, inspirational and leadership. Del also likes the unique and nifty books about sports and recreation, healthy lifestyle, and travel and cooking.
Del is not actively taking submissions.
TESSA EMILY HALL
Literary Agent & Author
Tessa Emily Hall is an award-winning author who wrote her debut novel when she was sixteen. She is now a multi-published author of both fiction and non-fiction inspirational yet authentic books for teens, including her latest release, LOVE YOUR SELFIE. Tessa’s passion for shedding light on clean entertainment and media for teens led her to a career as a Literary Agent at Cyle Young Literary Elite and a YA Acquisitions Editor for Iron Stream Media.
She is a regular writer for Crosswalk.com and her works have been published in multiple publications, including Devozine, Guide Magazine, Broken But Priceless Magazine, Fervr.net, and more. When Tessa’s fingers aren’t flying 128 WPM across the keyboard, she can be found speaking to teens, teaching at writing conferences across the country, and acting in inspirational films. Her favorite way to procrastinate is to connect with readers is on her mailing list, social media (@tessaemilyhall), and website: www.tessaemilyhall.com.
ANTWAN HOUSER
Literary Agent & Author
Antwan Houser a dedicated leader who loves working with and impacting the lives of youth and young adults in all facets of life. He is passionate about youth and young adults formerly serving as Youth Pastor at Mount Pisgah MBC and currently serving as the minister over the Young Adult Ministry at Emmanuel MBC in Indianapolis, IN.
He is a college graduate whom has achieved five degrees, to include an Associates, two Bachelors and two Masters. Antwan was the 2015 recipient of the Mayor’s Community Service Award for the State of Indiana awarded by Mayor Greg Ballard, he was the recipient of a Letter of Appreciation for his community service and service on Martin Luther King Jr. Day awarded by Congressman Andre’ Carson. He one whom lives by his life scripture “to whom much is given, much is required."
Antwan, a Pastor and United States Navy Veteran, member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Incorporated, member of the Indianapolis Urban League as well as a Member of the Indiana Rotary Club is married with three children.
Acquiring:Nonfiction in these areas: Christian Living, Lifestyle, Business, Leadership, Self-help, Socialization, Politics/Current Affairs, Narrative, Inspirational/Gift/motivational , Devotionals, Bible studies, Advice, YA & MG, Children’s, Purposeful Living/Lifestyle
Antwan is accepting submissions at antwan@cyleyoung.com.
BETHANY JETT
Literary Agent & Author
Bethany Jett is a multi-award-winning traditionally-published author, ghostwriter, and marketing strategist who earned top honors in her master’s program, where she earned her MFA in Communications focusing on Marketing and PR. She co-owns Serious Writer and loves to help writers reach their audiences. She is also obsessed with planners, "The Office," and #cleanTok.
Bethany is married to her college sweetheart. They served in youth ministry for several years and now live the military life while raising three sons and two fluffy Pomeranians.
For more info on what Bethany is acquiring, check out her submission details here.
Additionally, you can find Bethany on Publishers Marketplace and query her through Query Manager.
PATTY YOUNG
Submissions Specialist