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Dominick Abel Literary Agency
146 W. 82nd St., 1A
New York, NY 10024
212-877-0710
The agency represents authors of fiction (especially mysteries and suspense novels), narrative nonfiction, and business books.
AT THIS TIME THE AGENCY IS TAKING ON VIRTUALLY NO NEW CLIENTS.
If you wish to submit fiction, describe what you have written and what market you are targeting (you may find it useful to compare your work to that of an established author). Include a synopsis of the novel and the first two or three chapters. Query by email at agency@dalainc.com. Please do not attach any part of your submission to your email. Everything should be in the body of the email.
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Aevitas Creative Management
19 West 21st St, Ste 501
New York, New York 10010
212-765-6900
Bridget Wagner Matzie
Michelle Brower Erica Bauman Jen Marshall Aevitas Creative Management is a full-service literary agency representing authors of the highest quality books in the areas of literary, commercial, and inspirational fiction. They do not represent original screenplays or screenwriters. Bridget Wagner Matzie represents nonfiction and commercial fiction as an Aevitas agent based in Washington, DC. She is most interested in strong original ideas, new and international voices, big-think topics and books that challenge readers and create discussion. Michelle Brower represents fiction and narrative nonfiction. Her interests include book club fiction (a commercial concept with a literary execution), literary fiction (including with an element of genre), and smart women’s fiction. She also represents select young adult, middle grade, and memoir projects. Jen Marshall represents a range of fiction and nonfiction. She is most interested in books you would recommend to your friends in a hot minute: literary fiction, commercial fiction, crime, thrillers, style, pop culture, and compelling narrative nonfiction. Based in New York, Erica Bauman is currently focused on representing a wide range of authors across middle grade, young adult, and adult fiction Please use the drop-down menu below to select an agent you’d like to query, then follow the instructions on the pop-up submission form. GuidelinesUpdated 3/24/2021 |
The Ahearn Agency
3436 Magazine St., #615
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 861-8395
Fax (504) 866-6434
Email: Pahearn@aol.com
Pamela G. Ahearn
This agency handles general adult fiction, specializing in women's fiction and suspense. They do not deal with any nonfiction, poetry, juvenile material or science fiction.
Send a one-page query letter describing the type of book and word count with an SASE. List previous publications, awards, etc. Accepts short electronic queries with no attachments.
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Linda Allen Literary Agency
1949 Green Street, Suite 5
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 921-6437
Fax: (415) 921-3733
Email: lalitagt@well.com
Linda Allen*
Amy Kossow
Not taking on new clients at this time. Taking on new clients only through referral. Does not accept email queries.
Handles commercial fiction, literary, women's fiction, romance, historical, mystery/suspense, thriller, young adult.
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The Axelrod Agency
55 Main Street
P.O. Box 357
Chatham, NY 12037
(518) 392-2100
fax (518) 392-2944
Email: steve@axelrodagency.com
Steven Axelrod*
Steven is currently accepting submissions of works in the romance and chick lit, paranormal fantasy, mystery, thriller, suspense, and young adult categories. He does not represent picture books, screenplays, or high fantasy.
Send a query letter via letter or email. Expect response in 2-3 months.
Currently looking for new or established authors in all genres.
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Loretta Barrett Books, Inc.
220 East 23rd Avenue, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10003
(212) 242 3420
Fax (212) 807 9579
Nick Mullendore, President
Ms Barrett passed away in October 2014, and since then Nick Mullendore has been the President of the agency.
LLoretta Barrett Books, Inc. is no longer accepting unsolicited submissions.
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The Bent Agency
19 West 21st, #201
New York, NY 10010
The Bent Agency / London
21 Melliss Avenue
Kew, Richmond TW9 4BQ
info@thebentagency.com
Jenny Bent*
Nicola Barr
Victoria Capello
Claire Draper
Louise Fury
Review their agents’ bios and decide which one you’d like to query. Please do not simultaneously query agents; submit your work to only one. If that agent passes, feel free to contact another.
Email your chosen agent using the email indicated in their bio and tell them briefly who you are, about your book, and why you’re the one to write it. Include the title of your project in the subject line of your email. Then paste the first ten pages of your book in the body of your email (not as an attachment, please).
Jenny Bent represents literary and commercial adult, young adult, and middle grade fiction. She also represents nonfiction in the areas of memoir, humor and select narrative nonfiction. In adult fiction, she particularly enjoys women's fiction and crime/suspense. She also loves novels—for grown-ups or children—that have an element of magic or fantasy to them or that take her into a strange and new world, whether real or imaginary. She is currently closed to submissions.
Nicola Barr is open to queries and handles women's fiction, but not romance. Query barrqueries@thebentagency.com.
Victoria Capello handles commercial fiction, including women's fiction and romance. She is especially looking for book club fiction, gripping historical fiction, suspense novels and smart women’s fiction. She is currently closed to submissions.
Claire Draper is looking for queer fiction for young adult and adult. She is currently closed to queries.
Louise Fury handles historical and contemporary romantic comedies. Query her at https://querymanager.com/query/LouiseFury.
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Meredith Bernstein Agency
2095 Broadway, Suite 505
New York, NY 10023
(212) 799-1007
fax (212) 799-1145
Meredith Bernstein*
For mail queries, please send single-sided, double-spaced hardcopy submissions that include a self-addressed, stamped envelope (SASE) for a response to the address above.
Use the contact form on her website to send a one-page email query.
She handles commercial fiction, young adult fiction and all genres of romance.
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Blue Ridge Literary Agency
133 Marvin Place
Lynchburg, VA 24503
434-239-6303
Dawn Dowdle
Currently looking for Amish Romance, Romantic Comedies, Inspirational Romances, Sweet Romances, Western Romances, Romantic Suspense.
NO Erotica; word counts OVER 100K; OMNISCIENT Points of View; FANTASY or SCIFI (even romance); Paranormal Romance; OR previously published works or books in a published series
Not accepting queries of women's fiction at this time.
Please submit via the form on the website. If you have a problem submitting a query or have a query question, please e-mail at query@blueridgeagency.com
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Bookcase Literary Agency
5062 Lankershim Blvd
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Maria Napolitano
Their agents are currently accepting queries from new and experienced authors.
Maria Napolitanois currently open to queries for adult fiction, especially commercial to upmarket women's fiction, rom-coms, and suspense & thriller. Strong characters, especially women and underrepresented voices, and high-concept projects that beg to be read in a single sitting catch her attention best.
They only accept email queries. Send your query and 10 pages of your manuscript in the email. No attachments. Include the word "Query" in your subject along with the name of the agent you're querying. Please only query when your project is complete. Send to submissions@bookcaseagency.com.
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Book Cents Literary Agency
364 Patteson Drive, #228
Morgantown, WV 26505
Email: cw@bookcentsliteraryagency.com
Christine Witthohn*
Currently *CLOSED* to submissions as of Feb 2021.
Handles Upmarket Fiction, Women's Lit (particularly if it has cross-over appeal), Romance - Contemporary, Romantic Comedy, Mystery/Suspense, Paranormal (single title -or- category), Mainstream Mystery/Suspense (hard or soft boiled and cozies), Thrillers - (particularly psychological) , Young Adult (emotionally layered contemporary, mystery, thriller or fantasy)
Submit via the form on the website.
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BookEnds L.L.C.
136 Long Hill Road
Gillette, NJ 07933
(908) 604-2652
Jessica Faust*
Kim Lionetti*
Jessica Alvarez*
Moe Ferrara
Tracy Marchini
Natasha Morris
Rachel Brooks
Naomi Davis
Amanda Jain Emily Forney
In adult fiction, their agents specialize in romance, mystery, suspense, thrillers, science fiction and fantasy, women’s fiction, historical fiction, literary fiction, and upmarket fiction.
All agents are actively seeking #ownvoices and diverse books across all genres. They strive to be a safe space for LGBTQ, BIPOC, and all marginalized creators, working to lift their voices in publishing.
BookEnds does not represent short fiction, poetry, screenplays, or techno-thrillers.
They ask that all submissions be made electronically through the Query Manager database where you will have the opportunity to query the agent you think would best represent your work.
Jessica Faust is actively seeking fresh new voices and stories in literary and upmarket fiction, women's fiction, mystery, thrillers, suspense and domestic suspense. She strives to bring more diverse and #ownvoices to all genres. Her fiction tastes tend toward the dark and she always loves a Midwestern perspective. Submit to Jessica via her Query Manager form http://QueryMe.Online/Jessica_Faust.
Kim Lionetti is actively looking for romantic comedy in both adult and young adult markets. She's hungry for fun, quirky commercial women’s fiction that also packs an emotional punch. She enjoys dual timelines and/or multiple POVs when it’s done in a way that advances the plot and creates suspense. She’s hungry to find more #ownvoices in women’s fiction, romance, and young adult, and as an autism mom, is especially interested in finding more stories featuring neurodiverse characters, and those with special needs. Query via her Query Manager form http://QueryManager.com/KimLionetti.
Jessica Alvarez wants romance of all heat levels (including inspirational and category romance), rom coms, upmarket fiction, women's fiction, and cozy mysteries. She's open to light and funny reads, as well as darker ones. Across the board, she's looking for books that celebrate diversity in all its forms, and would love to see projects with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ characters. In no particular order, she'd especially love to see more books featuring adoption issues, the Amish, coroners and morticians, physically and emotionally tortured heroes, and women who kick ass. Please note that Jessica is not looking for paranormals, sci-fi/fantasy, young adult or children's books at this time, and she is being extremely selective about memoir. To submit to Jessica, please go to the following link: https://querymanager.com/query/JessicaAlvarez
Moe Ferrara is interested in fictional works for all ages, including picture books, middle-grade, young adults, and adult readers. Her favorite genres include contemporary, fantasy, historical, horror, magical realism, re-tellings, romance, science fiction and anything LGBTQIA-centric. She's particularly keen to find books with pain-in-the-ass heroines, dark and creepy settings with lyrical voices, and books with well-thought out twists and turns. SciFi should be easily accessible and horror should not make her need to keep the lights on! She is not a good fit for upmarket/literary fiction, cozy mysteries, true crime, women's fiction, high fantasy, hard sci-fi, or inspirational romances. To query Moe, please visit her QueryManager page at: http://queryme.online/mferrara
Tracy Marchini is looking for picture book, middle grade and young adult manuscripts across most genres, including contemporary, mysteries, thrillers, magical realism, historical fiction, graphic novels and non-fiction. She's also seeking picture book illustrators and author-illustrators. For picture book fiction, she’s particularly interested in manuscripts that are laugh out loud funny or deliciously dark. For middle grade and young adult, she’s interested in underdogs, strong female characters and/or unreliable narrators. She is not a good fit for YA horror, true crime, hard sci-fi or high fantasy. At this time, she is not looking for board books, early chapter books or non-fiction for the educational market. Query her at http://queryme.online/tmarchini.
Natascha Morris is looking for picture book, middle grade, and young adult manuscripts across most genres. Stories about first generation immigrants are especially welcome, since she is a first generation.
Rachel Brooks represents adult and young adult fiction. In both categories she's looking for more authors from marginalized communities. For women's fiction she is looking for commercial or upmarket stories with a strong hook. She represents a variety of young adult genres, but is particularly looking for YA contemporary full of humor and heart. Rachel is currently closed to queries.
Naomi Davis is currently looking for dynamic, character-driven adult titles in fantasy, science fiction, and romance. In science fiction, Naomi seeks stories that let the character development take priority over tech. In fantasy, Naomi seeks new fantasy settings with unique magical structures that surprise the reader and change the rules readers associate with those worlds. In romance, she particularly enjoys stories that embrace diversity, with confident characters and a voice that isn’t afraid to show vulnerability. She is not currently seeking urban fantasy, dystopian, or Tolkien-inspired worlds. Send her a query at http://queryme.online/naomidavis.
Amanda Jain is currently looking for adult mystery, romance, women’s fiction, upmarket, and science fiction & fantasy projects, and always enjoys historical fiction in all genres. In romance, she is particularly looking for diverse historical projects that explore time periods often overlooked, such as 1930s America, or that show us well-known periods from a different viewpoint (eg South Asians in London during the Regency period). Amanda is not currently seeking children’s books (YA and below), erotica, horror, hard sci-fi, or high fantasy. To query Amanda, go to http://QueryMe.Online/AmandaJain.
In YA fiction, Emily Forney wants warm romances that capture the magic of teenage summer nights, road trips, and summer camps, Paranormal and fantasy stories with solid world building and romantic twists., Contemporary romances and contemporary stories that delve into how digital media affects social activism for young people and LGBTQI+ stories that don't use identity as a plot twist. In adult fiction she likes Fantasy stories that flip traditional tropes., Historical fiction centered outside of modern and contemporary eras: ancient worlds, Renaissance times, and unique story arcs that don't have to do with wars with modern technology and Chick-lit made for reading on the beach to escape hot summer days. Please submit your query letter, synopsis, and optional page samples to https://querymanager.com/emilyforney.
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The Booker Albert Literary Agency
P.O Box 20931
York, PA 17402
Brittany Booker Carter
Jordy Albert
Jen Hunt
Brittany Booker Carter she is looking for well-written contemporary and paranormal romances in YA and NA. In NA she is looking for LOTS of sexual tension, and a sexy demanding hero never hurt anybody. As for adult works, she's looking for witty contemporary, and slow burning friends to lovers romances. She's always on the hunt for rich characters and unique plots. She is a big sucker for happy endings. She also has a passion for books set in the south. Bring on those big ole' cowboys, ladies. she'll take any man with a slow, southern drawl! Brittany is closed to queries at the moment.
Jordy Albert is looking for fun, witty young adult contemporary, particularly sci-fi, and fantasy (romance is a plus). She's also looking for smart, sexy contemporary and historical romance (Jordy definitely has a soft spot for a fantastic Regency). Jordy is NOT accepting picture books, non-fiction or screenplays at this time. Query at http://queryme.online/1426.
Jen Hunt is actively seeking: Historicals: Historical romance, historical time travels, historical fantasy, historical inspirational, historical paranormal, historical mysteries. (Nothing post the 1940s) * Science Fiction/Space Opera – must include world building and well detailed environments. (Prefer a hint of romance) * Fantasy – same as above * Military Sci-Fi *Dystopian/ Post-Apocalyptic * Steampunk/Gaslight/ Diesel-punk/ Cyberpunk - would also prefer some romantic element. Currently closed to submissions.
They accept electronic queries only. Send your queries to: query@thebookeralbertagency.com. Include a query and the first 10 pages of your manuscript copy/pasted into the body of an email (NO ATTACHMENTS, unless requested). In the subject line: please be sure to include “Query” and the name of the agent you are querying, and the title of the manuscript. Genre and word count. Your name and contact information. If you have publishing credits, please give us relevant information: name of the book/anthology/story, publisher, publication date, sales info.
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The Book Group
20 West 20th Street, Suite 601
New York NY 10011
Julie Barer*
Brettne Bloom
Faye Bender
Dana Murphy
Nicole Cunningham
The Book Group represents a broad range of fiction and nonfiction at The Book Group, but they do not represent theatrical & screenplays.
Julie Barer represents a variety of writers across a literary spectrum, with a special emphasis on fiction.
Faye Bender represents fiction for readers aged eight to adult. She likes authors with a strong narrative voice and unique perspective.
Brettne Bloom handles writers of literary and commercial fiction, history, biography, memoir, psychology, and a handful of young adult titles.
Dana Murphy represents a wide range of adult fiction, nonfiction, and YA. Across genre, she is drawn to writing that is immersive and surprising, with a voice so absorbing it makes her cancel plans and read through meals.
Nicole Cunningham is looking to acquire literary and upmarket women’s fiction, historical fiction, and novels with a magical or speculative bent.
Send a query letter and ten sample pages to submissions@thebookgroup.com. Please include the first and last name of the agent you are querying in the subject line. All material must be in the body of the email, as they do not open attachments.
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Books and Such Literary Agency
52 Mission Circle, Suite 122
PMB 170
Santa Rosa, CA 95409-5370
Janet Kobobel Grant
Wendy Lawton
Cynthia Ruchti
Rachel Kent
Barb Roose
Books & Such will accept e-mail queries for the following genres:
Adult fiction and nonfiction.
Teen and young adult fiction and nonfiction.
Middle grade fiction and nonfiction.
Janet Kobobel Grant accepts Chick Lit * Christian Fiction * Commercial * Crime/Detective/Police * General Fiction * Inspirational Fiction * Literary * Mainstream * Mystery * Religious * Romance * Women’s Fiction
Wendy Lawton accepts Christian Fiction * General Fiction * Inspirational Fiction * Mainstream * Multicultural Fiction * Religious * Romance * Women’s Fiction
Rachel Kent accepts Christian Fiction * Commercial * Contemporary * Fantasy * Inspirational Fiction * Middle Grade Fiction * Romance * Science Fiction * Women’s Fiction * Young Adult Fiction
Cynthia Ruchti handles Christian Fiction * General Fiction. Although Cynthia is open to novelists, she currently is focusing the majority of her acquisitions attention on nonfiction projects.
Barb Roose accepts adult fiction and non-fiction. In CBA adult fiction, she is looking for Women's, Romantic suspense, Suspense/thriller, Historical, Romance, Legal and family issues.
Limit your query to one page. They do not accept e-mail queries with attachments, or unsolicited phone or postal mail queries.
To submit your query, send to: representation@booksandsuch.com.
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Bradford Literary Agency
5694 Mission Center Road #347
San Diego, CA 92108
(619) 521-1201
Laura Bradford*
Natalie Lakosil
They are currently acquiring Romance (historical, romantic suspense, paranormal, category, contemporary, erotic), urban fantasy, women’s fiction, upmarket commercial fiction, literary fiction, mystery, thrillers, children’s and young adult.
No poetry, screenplays, short stories, westerns, religion.
Laura Bradford represents work in the following categories: romance (historical, romantic suspense, category, contemporary, erotic), speculative fiction, women’s fiction, historical fiction, mystery, thrillers, young adult, upper middle grade, illustration as well as some select non fiction. Submit to her at queries@bradfordlit.com.
Natalie Lakosil’s specialties are all ages (PB, chapter book, MG, YA) of children’s literature (fiction and nonfiction), adult cozy mystery/crime, female-driven thrillers, and upmarket women’s/general fiction. She also represents illustrators and select adult nonfiction. In novels, she likes historical (primarily 1800s-1920s), multi-cultural, own voice representation, magical realism, LGBTQ, strong female leads, sci-fi/fantasy, gritty, thrilling and darker contemporary novels, and horror. Natalie is currently closed to queries.
They accept email queries only. The subject line must begin as follows: QUERY: (The title of the manuscript and any SHORT message you would like them to see should follow). Please be sure to include the genre and word count in your cover letter. Picture book submissions: short query along with entire manuscript in body of email. Submit to only one agent at a time.
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Brower Literary & Management
110 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
646-854-6073
Kimberly Brower
Jess Dallow
Aimee Ashcraft
Brower Literary & Management welcomes queries from all types of authors, whether you are debut or a veteran author, they want to hear from you.
Kimberly Broweris interested in adult upmarket/commercial fiction, with an emphasis in general/book club fiction, women’s fiction and romance. However, she is always looking for books that she wants to stay up all night reading, unable to put them down, regardless of what genre an author classifies it as. She loves stories that bring her into a world she doesn’t want to leave and characters that have strong story arcs. She also can never say no to an epic love story. Kimberly is currently closed to queries.
Jess Dallow is looking for small town romance, rom-coms, domestic suspense, and book club fiction. She would love to see diverse characters and #ownvoices within these genres.
Aimee Ashcraft is looking for upmarket and literary fiction, specifically historical fiction, women’s fiction, and YA (all genres). She loves books that pull her in, immersing her in a world she can’t escape until the final sentence. She is looking for original voices and compelling, complex female characters.
Send all queries to queries@browerliterary.com with “QUERY: [Project Title/Agent Querying]” in the subject line. NOTE: if you do not have a specific agent you’d like to query, you can just send it without a name and they’ll distribute internally.
Email should include a query letter, a full synopsis, and your first chapter, pasted into the email (NO attachments please).
They only accept queries for finished projects. They do not accept queries for projects that have been previously published. They do however accept queries from previously self-published authors on new projects.
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Browne & Miller Literary Associates
52 Village Place
Hinsdale, IL 60521
312.922.3063
Danielle Egan-Miller*, President
Browne & Miller Literary Associates represents projects for the adult commercial book markets. They handle General fiction, Mystery, Romance, Suspense/thriller.
Authors seeking representation by Danielle Egan-Miller may direct their queries to mail@browneandmiller.com.
Please include your query in the body of your email, as they do not open attachments.
Please send only a query email. They do not read unsolicited material of any kind.
Please note Browne & Miller Literary Associates does not represent children’s books (including young adult and middle grade fiction); science fiction, fantasy, or horror; short stories; poetry; screenplays; or academic works. GuidelinesUpdated 3/24/2021 |
Curtis Brown Ltd
228 E 45th Street
New York, NY 10017
212-473-5400
fax 212-598-0917
Laura Blake Peterson*
Kerry D'Agostino*
Curtis Brown Ltd represents adult and children’s authors of all genres, including illustrators.
Laura Blake Peterson has a wide range of interests – including memoir and biography, natural history, literary fiction, mystery, suspense, women’s fiction, health and fitness, children’s and young adult, faith issues and popular culture. Email her directly at lbp@cbltd.com, and attach the first 50 pages of your project for her review. Please include “lbpquery” in the subject line of your email.
Kerry D'Agostino now represents authors of literary and commercial fiction, and select narrative nonfiction. Please email query letters to Kerry at kd@cbltd.com and include either the first fifty pages of your manuscript or your full proposal in an attachment as a Word document.
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Kimberly Cameron & Associates
1550 Tiburon Blvd. #704
Tiburon, CA 94920
Mary C. Moore* Elizabeth Kracht Amy Cloughley Mary C. Moore enjoys all fiction genres, but is especially seeking bookclub fiction with light speculative elements, female detective stories, whimsical middle-grade, and young adult that explores identity and culture. Use the submission form at http://marycmoore.com/index.php/submissions/. Currently closed to submissions.
Elizabeth Kracht represents literary, commercial, women's, thrillers, mysteries, historical, and crossover YA. Currently closed to submissions.
Amy Cloughley enjoys literary and upmarket fiction of all types in addition to commercial—including well-researched historical and well-told women's fiction. She also loves a page-turning mystery or suspense with sharp wit and unexpected twists and turns. She has a soft spot for distinctive, strong, contemporary characters set in small towns. Submit at https://querymanager.com/query/1377. Currently closed to submissions.
Lisa Abellera only represents adult and children's fiction at this time and is looking to build her client list. Lisa will be open to queries from March 15, 2021 to June 15, 2021 at http://queryme.online/LisaAbellera.
Attach the first fifty pages of your manuscript and synopsis if requested as Word or PDF documents in the submission form. GuidelinesUpdated 3/24/2021 |
Maria Carvainis Agency Inc.
1270 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 2915
New York, NY 10020
(212) 245-6365
Fax: (212) 245-7196
Email: mca@mariacarvainisagency.com
Maria Carvainis*
Maria Carvainis Agency, Inc. represents a wide range of fiction and non-fiction with special interest in literary and mainstream fiction, mystery and suspense, thrillers, historicals, romance, contemporary women’s fiction, young adult and middle grade, memoir, biography, history, business, psychology, pop culture and popular science.
The agency does not represent screenplays, children’s picture books, science fiction, or poetry.
If you would like to query the agency, please send a query letter, a synopsis of the work, first 5-10 pages, and note of any writing credentials. Please email queries to mca@mariacarvainisagency.com. All attachments must be either Word documents or PDF files.
They also accept queries via snail mail.
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Chalberg & Sussman Literary Agency
115 West 29th St, Third Floor
New York, NY 10001
(917) 261-7550
Terra Chalberg*
Terra Chalberg represents a range of fiction and nonfiction writers. To query Terra, please email terra@chalbergsussman.com, and include a description of the project, your author bio, and the first five pages (if fiction or narrative nonfiction) in the body of the email.
Chalberg & Sussman welcomes queries via email only. Please query only one agent at their company.
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Linda Chester Literary Agency
630 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2000
New York, NY 10111
(212) 218-3350
Linda Chester*
Laurie Fox
The Linda Chester Literary Agency represents a wide variety of adult literary and commercial fiction.
Please note that Linda Chester and Laurie Fox have full client lists and are not considering new clients at this time, save for recommendations from colleagues, clients, and friends via their individual email addresses.
Darlene Chan is interested in stories by and about BIPOC, women’s fiction, chick lit, crime fiction, YA, pop culture and books on film and the entertainment industry. She will be accepting queries regarding new books; please send queries to her at darlene@lindachester.com, including the first two chapters in the body of the email, and check out her specific areas of interest as cited in her Bio. Submissions via regular mail will not be reviewed.
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Don Congdon Associates, Inc.
110 William St. Suite 2202
New York, NY 10038
212-645-1229
fax 212-727-2688
Katie Grimm*
Katie Kotchman*
Maura Kye-Casella*
dca@doncongdon.com
They are currently accepting queries from new and established authors via email only. A query letter consists of a one-page description or synopsis of your work and your relevant background information. They ask that you paste the first chapter into the body of your email following your query letter. They do not accept unsolicited manuscripts.
For queries via email, you must include the word “Query” and the agent’s full name in your subject heading. Please include your query, sample chapter, your full name, and complete email address in the body of the email, as they do not open unsolicited attachments for security reasons.
Katie Grimm represents vivid literary fiction (be it voicey, historical, speculative, or mysterious), up-market women’s fiction, cohesive short story collections, and graphic novels. In young adult, she loves compelling and heartbreaking contemporary novels and speculative high-concepts rooted in science and history. In middle grade, she enjoys novels with a heartfelt, timeless quality, and stories that explore the magic of our world or those imagined. Katie is currently closed to queries and will reopen in the fall.
Katie Kotchman is interested in representing women’s fiction and literary fiction. In all areas, she’s particularly interested in characters who struggle with dualities of nature and/or culture, as the topics of cognitive dissonance and those who straddle two different worlds fascinate her. She has soft spots for the Midwest, family secrets, and a good underdog story. Please do not send her fantasy, sci-fi, screenplays or poetry.
Maura Kye-Casella represents writers of narrative non-fiction, women's fiction, young adult, middle grade, self-help and cookbooks and is seeking literary works, women's fiction, multicultural voices, and any well-written novels with quirky characters and/or unique plots and settings. She's especially interested in works for both the young adult and middle grade markets.
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Cornerstone Literary Agency
4525 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 208
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(323) 930-6039
Helen Breitwieser*
Submissions should consist of a one-page query letter detailing the book as well as the qualifications of the author. For fiction, submissions may also include the first ten pages of the novel or one short story from a collection.
Their primary areas of interest include literary and commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction. They do not consider business, how-to, photography books, poetry, screenplays, self-help or Westerns.
Queries can be sent to info@cornerstoneliterary.com or via snail mail.
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The Corvisiero Literary Agency
1001 Avenue of the Americas
12th Floor, Corvisiero Suite
New York, NY 10018
(646) 942-8396
Fax: (646) 217-3758
Marisa Corvisiero, Senior Literary Agent
Dr. Jamie Bodnar Drowley, Literary Agent
Tessa Shaffer, Literary Apprentice
Stephanie Curreri, Literary Apprentice
Marisa Corvisiero will consider Romance and Women's Fiction, Thrillers, Adventure, Paranormal, Fantasy and Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, or any combination thereof. In Romance she is specifically looking for Contemporary Romance, Historical Romance, Romantic Comedies, and Inspirational Romance with angsty and/or sexy plots where both characters are very well formed with their own issues or shortcomings, and an overall creative obstacle they need to overcome to reach that happily ever after.
Dr. Jamie Bodnar Drowley seeks fantasy, mystery, romance, paranormal, historical, contemporary, horror, light sci-fi and thrillers.In MG she loves stories that make her laugh and are imaginative with a clear voice. She loves strong characters with distinct voices and unique story lines that stay with her long after she is finished reading.
Tessa Shaffer is open to representing any genre but is especially interested in reading multi-POV stories, YA, middle grade, book club fiction, inspirational memoirs, narrative non-fiction, family sagas with lots of secrets, and anything universally cosmic/spiritual that is also strongly grounded in reality.
Stephanie Curreri represents Thrillers / Suspense, Women's Fiction, Sci-Fi/Fantasies that are character driven.
Please review their Agents' profiles to choose the Literary Agent who is the best fit for your genre/writing style. Please only submit one project at a time. If your query is rejected, you may then submit a query for another project. A rejection from one agent is a rejection from the entire Agency. Please do not query another agent unless expressly invited. For fiction, they require a query letter pasted into the body of your email along with a 1-2 page synopsis (includes spoilers and the ending) and the first 5 pages of your manuscript.
Submit at https://querymanager.com/MAC.
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Richard Curtis Associates, Inc.
200 East 72nd Street, Suite 28J
New York, NY 10021
(212) 772-7363
fax (212) 772-7393
Richard Curtis*
The agency represents Children’s Fiction * Commercial * Crime/Detective/Police * Ethnic Fiction * Fantasy * General Fiction * Graphic Novel * Historical * Horror * Juvenile Fiction * Literary * Middle Grade Fiction * Multicultural Fiction * Mystery * New Adult * Romance * Science Fiction * Thriller * Women’s Fiction * Young Adult Fiction *
Submit via their online form.
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D4EO Literary Agency
Pam Pho
Julie Dineen
Katelyn Uplinger
Mariah Nichols
Represents single-title romance, women's fiction, literary fiction, commercial fiction, thrillers / mysteries / crime, horrors, fantasy /sci-fi / paranormal fiction (each of all types), memoirs.
Pam Pho has a passion for genre fiction as whas a passion for genre fiction as well as children's literature. Submit to Pam via https://querymanager.com/query/QueryPam.
Mariah Nichols is interested in upmarket and commercial adult fiction focusing on women's fiction, psychological thrillers, and contemporary romance/rom-coms, along with representing young adult fiction with genres including science fiction, paranormal romance, thrillers, and contemporary romance. Include a query letter and first 20 pages to http://queryme.online/QueryMariah.
Julie Dinneen is looking for literary fiction with commercial appeal and beautiful, stand-out writing (The Girls, Cloud Atlas). She's on the lookout for upmarket general, women’s and historical fiction her book club will want to spend hours talking about (Big Little Lies, The Nest, Orphan Train). She’d love to discover a new twist on chick lit – think Bridget Jones for millennials – and she has a weakness for fun, perfectly-executed beach reads. She's also looking for well-written romance, both contemporary and historical. She especially enjoys epic, genre-bending romance (Outlander, The Bronze Horseman), and she never says never when it comes to paranormal, although believability and originality are essential. Julie is currently closed to submissions.
Katelyn Uplinger is looking for talented writers in these genres in adult and young adult fiction: Fantasy & science fiction (and all speculative fiction), Horror, Historical fiction (in all sub-genres), Thriller, Women’s fiction, Romance (she tends to gravitate toward historical romance). Send her your query and first three chapters via Query Manager http://queryme.online/1328.
Only query one agent at the agency. A 'No' from one is a 'No' from the agency.
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Laura Dail Literary Agency
21 West 27th Street, Suite 1201
New York, NY 10001
212-239-7477
Carrie Pestritto
The agency is a small, full-service literary agency, representing fiction and nonfiction, commercial and literary, for both adults and children. LDLA does NOT represent screenplays, poetry, or illustrated adult books. THey also do not accept queries or manuscripts in Spanish.
Carrie Pestritto accepts commercial fiction with a literary twist; fresh chick-lit; romance; upmarket women's fiction; near-historical fiction (from about the Gilded Age on); mystery/thrillers for a female audience, as well as cozies. She loves the thrill of finding new authors with strong, unique voices and working closely with her clients. Carrie always strives to help create books that will introduce readers to new worlds and is drawn in by relatable characters, meticulous world-building, and unusual, compelling premises. Submit via https://querymanager.com/querycarrie.
LDLA accepts queries via QueryManager only. Please only submit to one agent at a time* with one project at a time, making sure that your manuscript or proposal is complete and ready to be sent if requested. You may submit to another agent if one passes.
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Davey Literary & Media
106 W. 13th Street, Suite 17
New York NY 10011
Beth Davey
Tricia Davey
They publish a wide range of writers from fiction, including commercial and literary, romance and young adult, both well-known and first time authors, to nonfiction, including biographers, memoirists, journalists, essayists, bloggers, and TV personalities.
Please include the first three chapters (or roughly 50 pages) of your manuscript with your cover letter, which should include a synopsis of the book and a brief bio on yourself. Send query to beth@daveyliteraryandmedia.com or tricia@daveyliteraryandmedia.com.
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Liza Dawson Associates
121 W. 27th St, Suite 12001
New York, NY 10001
(212) 465-9071
Fax: (212) 947-0460
Rachel Beck
Caitlin Blasdell
Caitie Flum
Rachel Beck wants: Upmarket/book club women’s fiction—explore sensitive, controversial, or morally gray areas in a complex, sympathetic way. Material that reminds us how difficult it is to be a modern woman, but also how rich and rewarding. Books that explore motherhood, fertility issues, addiction, sexism or sexual assault, and messy family dynamics are good examples—but with a fresh eye that brings something new to the conversations. Light-hearted millennial fiction or contemporary romance. A beach read, but with plenty of heart that might make you go from laughing to crying in an instant. Books that address the struggles of your twenties and early thirties, such as dating woes, career fulfillment/advancement, deciding whether to have kids or not, social media pressures, etc. Domestic suspense—Character-driven, psychologically intense reads. This genre is saturated at the moment, so she’s very picky and will only entertain something that feels fresh from page one, with characters who are mind-blowingly insane or compelling or extreme or fascinating. Unlikeable characters are most welcome; she’d love to see a good classic antihero. Just give her characters and plots she won’t be able to stop thinking about. Please avoid clichéd plot-lines, twists for the sake of twists, predictable endings, or telling her that the story is the next Gone Girl or Girl on the Train. Contemporary young adult—no fantasy, but apocalyptic, cyberpunk, etc., okay. She’s primarily drawn to heavy, issue-driven YA that goes after topics such as mental health, sexual assault, eating disorders, abuse, trauma, suicide, LGBTQ issues, dealing with death/grief, etc. She would love to find a book about a trans character going through the experience, or a book that highlights the importance of a movement. Please do NOT send her: middle grade, picture books, epic/high fantasy, erotic romance, short stories, or poetry. Please send a query letter and the first 5 pages of your manuscript or proposal in the body of your email to queryrachel@lizadawson.com. The query letter should include your book’s genre and word count.
Caitlin Blasdell specializes in quality commercial fiction including science fiction & fantasy, historical fiction, mysteries, thrillers, and women’s fiction. She also handles certain middle grade and YA authors. Please send only a query letter in the body of the email to querycaitlin@lizadawson.com.
Caitie Flum is looking for commercial and upmarket fiction with great characters and superb writing, especially historical fiction, mysteries/thrillers of all kinds, romance, and book club fiction. She is open to science fiction and fantasy that crosses over to a young adult market. She is also looking for Middle Grade and Young Adult projects, particularly romance, historical fiction, mysteries and thrillers, science fiction and fantasy, and contemporary books with diverse characters. Please send only a query letter in the body of the email to querycaitie@lizadawsonassociates.com. Caitie is currently closed to queries.
Please only query one agent at a time, but you may query another if one agent passes.
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Jennifer De Chiara Agency
245 Park Avenue, 39th FLoor
New York, NY 10167
212-372-8989
Jennifer De Chiara, Senior Agent
Marlo Berliner, Associate Agent
Zabe Ellor, Associate Agent
Tara Gilbert, Associate Agent
Amy Guiffrida, Associate Agent
Stefanie Molina, Associate Agent
Marie Lamba, Literary Agent
The agency represents children’s literature for all ages – picture books and middle-grade and young adult novels – but also represents high-quality adult fiction and non-fiction in a wide range of genres.
Jennifer De Chiara is passionate about literary fiction with a unique, beautiful voice, but I also enjoy commercial fiction, women's fiction (no bodice-rippers, please), chick-lit, mysteries, suspense, thrillers. Please email a query to jenndec@aol.com and put "Query" in the subject line of your email. For queries regarding children's and adult fiction, please send the first twenty pages in the body of your email, along with a one-paragraph bio and a one-paragraph synopsis.
Marlo Berliner is interested in all genres of Romance, except inspirational and erotic. As far as historical romance, she prefers 1900's and forward. Also in the adult fiction sphere, she is open to women’s fiction, mystery, thriller, and suspense. Please submit your query and the first 20 pages of your finished and polished manuscript via her Query Manager: http://QueryMe.Online/marloberliner
Zabe Ellor loves all genres of YA: swoonworthy romances, electrifying thrillers and mysteries, heartbreaking contemporaries, and SFF that sweeps him off to a new world. Please query online via QueryManager: http://queryme.online/ZabeEllor. For fiction, send a query, a 1-2 page synopsis, and the first 25 pages of your project. He strives to respond to all queries in 4-6 weeks.
Tara Gilbert loves funny, heartfelt RomComs, and dramatic, emotional romances.. She is seeking Young Adult (ages 14-19): Romance, Contemporaries with strong emotional themes. Especially friendships!, Fun historical or unique settings, Fantasy: paranormal, contemporary, magical realism, urban, all fantasy/speculative fiction sub-genres. Very picky about high fantasy/otherworld fantasy, Sci-fi (not based in space, unless it's a really unique idea), Horror, occult fiction, all gothic fiction, etc. Graphic novels in everything above! and Adult Fiction: Speculative fiction with a literary bent (like THE NIGHT CIRCUS), Upmarket fiction by diverse authors, High concept romance (ex. RED, WHITE, & ROYAL BLUE), Horror, occult fiction, all gothic fiction, etc., Fantasy: paranormal, contemporary, magical realism, all fantasy/speculative fiction sub-genres. She does not want Romances with cops or military men, Time travel, Pirates, Mermaids, vampires, werewolves, zombies or Romances based on musicians or actors. Queries should be submitted through QueryManager: http://QueryMe.Online/TaraGilbert. Fiction Authors: Please submit a query, 1-2 page synopsis, and a 5-page sample of your manuscript.
Amy Guiffrida wants MIDDLE-GRADE AND YA: Horror, Fantasy/Paranormal, Romance, Contemporary, Mystery, Novel in Verse and ADULT: Horror, Romance/Chic Lit/Rom Com. Queries should be submitted through QueryManager: http://QueryMe.Online/AmyGiuffrida. She does not want Angel, demon, werewolf, zombie, mermaid, or pirate stories. For fiction, please include your query letter, synopsis, and the first 10 pages of your manuscript.
Maria Lamba is currently seeking middle grade and young adult fiction and graphic novels, especially with diverse #ownvoices points of view, or a STEM tie-in. She also wants general adult fiction and women’s fiction, such as an original women's novel that would inspire the next smart and funny chick flick. She also represents a select number of established illustrators and picture book authors. She’d love a fresh non-gory ghost story for any age. She's fascinated with hidden treasures, artifacts and with discovering ancient civilizations right beneath our feet. She's a huge fan of folklore and fairy tales, and, while she wouldn’t want a retelling, she always enjoy those elements woven into a story in a unique way. Overall, books that are original, moving and/or hilarious are especially welcome. She is NOT interested in Christian fiction, horsey books, thrillers, genre science fiction or high fantasy (though I enjoy fantasy and speculative elements, especially in middle-grade fiction), erotica, category romance (though romantic elements are welcomed in novels), or books that feature graphic violence. Please submit your query to https://QueryManager.com/1710.
For Stefanie Molina, the best books for me combine elements of humor, romance, and adventure into emotion-forward works full of feeling and excitement. She's looking for: Diverse romcoms, especially starring people of color and featuring interracial relationships between people of color, and/or starring LGBTQIA+ folks with an emphasis on bi and pan rep, Cozy mysteries, especially those that heavily feature dogs (Chet and Bernie, Andy Carpenter), Steamy thrillers (think Sandra Brown), Fantasy and all its subgenres: Again, she's looking for emotional story-heavy writing with a trackable narrative, diverse and inclusive cast, and mindful worldbuilding. Historical fiction and fantasy that explores diverse experiences and cultures, Solarpunk, hopepunk, and silkpunk. Please email querystefanie@gmail.com and include "Query: [Your Title]" in the subject line of the email, your contact information, and the first 20 pages pasted into the body of the email below the query letter.
Emailed queries will be deleted unread (unless requested via that mode), as will queries sent through Twitter, LinkedIn, etc. Any queries sent by regular postal mail will also not be considered.
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Defiore and Company
47 East 19th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 1000
Rebecca Strauss
Lisa Gallagher
Caryn Karmatz Rudy
They are currently accepting queries for both fiction and non-fiction titles. Please be advised that they do not represent original screenplays, teleplays, or theater plays.
Rebecca Strauss focuses on literary and commercial fiction, women’s fiction, fantasy, science fiction, romance, mystery, YA, pop culture and select non-fiction. Please email her at Rebecca@defliterary.com with a brief query letter containing information on your book, your bio and the first five pages in the body of the email. Please include the word “query” and your book title in the subject line.
Lisa Gallagher is actively seeking new clients both in fiction and non-fiction, who are great storytellers, delivering both narrative urgency and dramatic tension, combined with multi-faceted characters and a transporting sense of place. She represents adult fiction, adult non-fiction and some YA projects. Please submit your manuscript or proposal to lgsubmissions@defliterary.com as a Word document: double spaced, 12pt, Times New Roman.
Caryn Karmatz Rudy gravitates stowards fiction with memorable characters, captivating voices, and original plotting, and she relishes a great page-turner as much as a literary masterpiece. Please email at Caryn@defliterary.com, using the word “Query” and your book’s title in the subject line. Please include a brief, compelling description of the book in the email, along with a short bio, and for fiction and memoir, please include the first five pages of the manuscript in the body of the email. Attachments will not be opened unless she has requested them.
When submitting, include a brief summary of your novel or the scope of your non-fiction project, a short description why you’re writing the project, any specific credentials you have for writing the book in question, the first five pages (fiction only). If you wish to send an e-query, please submit to submissions@defliterary.com. Please include the word “Query” in the subject line. All attachments will be deleted; please insert all text in the body of the email. If you wish to submit a hard copy, please enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope.
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DHH Literary Agency
9, Burleigh Mansions
20 Charing Cross Road
London
WC2H 0HU
Mail: 23 - 27 Cecil Court
London
WC2N 4EZ
0203 990 2452
David H. Headley
Broo Doherty
Emily Glenister
David H. Headley is actively seeking well written stories with strong characters and an original narrative voice across both general and genre fiction, and is specifically on the lookout for crime / thrillers with a twist and a beautifully told, scene-setting romance. David is not looking for non-fiction, books for children, young adult [YA], history, poetry, plays, screenplays & short stories / novellas. Please send your cover letter, first three chapters and a one page synopsis to submission@dhhliteraryagency.com. Please ensure your cover letter is in the body of the email and the synopsis and chapters are saved as a Word document or PDF and sent as attachments.
Broo Doherty handles all genres, excluding children’s books, screenplays and sci-fi, but particularly enjoys crime, women's commercial fiction, literary fiction and quirky non-fiction. Send your cover letter, first three chapters (or about 10,000 words) and a synopsis to: bd.submission@dhhliteraryagency.com.
Emily Glenister is looking for female-led reading group and commercial novels, as well as diverse / own voices, with an emphasis on crime / thriller (not political or environmental), upmarket commercial women's fiction with a unique hook, epic love stories, post-eighteenth century history, and gothic novels / ghost stories. Emily is not looking for screenplays, short story / novellas, non-fiction, children's books / YA or Sci-Fi. Please email a one-page synopsis, and the first three chapters of your book, to eg.submission@dhhliteraryagency.com
They only accept submissions electronically. Decide which agent would be best suited for your work and then e-mail your submission, Your submission should include a covering letter. Tell us about your novel (including total word count), where it sits in the market, and about yourself and your writing ambitions, a brief synopsis. THey prefer a single page synopsis – outline the whole story, no cliffhangers and a sample of your writing. The first three chapters or about 10,000 words, typed (size 12 is ideal) and double spaced.
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Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency
PMB 515
1155 Camino Del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92104-2605
858-755-3115
Fax 858-794-2822
Jill Marr
Jessica Watterson
Thao Le
Only submit to the agent who best meets your needs. Do not send your query to multiple agents at SDLA. If you have submitted to an SDLA agent and she has passed, please do not submit the same project to other agents at SDLA, unless the SDLA agent who passed has invited you to do so.
Jill Marr is interested in commercial fiction, with an emphasis on mysteries, thrillers, and horror, women's commercial fiction and historical fiction. Jill is specifically not interested in: YA, children's books, sci-fi, romance, screenplays, graphic novels, poetry, novellas or anything involving unicorns. Query her at http://querymanager.com/query/JillMarr. Jill is temporarily closed to submissions.
Jessica Watterson likes Romance (Historical, Contemporary, Romantic Suspense, and Paranormal), Women's Fiction, Cozy Mystery, Domestic Noir, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Picture Query her at Queryme.online/jessicawatterson.
Thao Le accepts adult Sci-fi/Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade, select Picture Books (by author/illustrators only), Romance. Her favorite romantic tropes are: hate-to-love/enemies-to-lovers, slow burn, forbidden/doomed romance, fake dating/marriage of convenience, grouchy curmudgeon and bubbly optimistic, mistaken identities, and she is a sucker for beta second male leads who steal the show (and hopefully the heroine’s heart!). Submit via QueryMe.Online/thaole.
For all queries, please include the word "QUERY" in your subject line. Send a query letter, a 1-page synopsis, a brief bio (including a description of your publishing history), and the first 10-15 pages of your manuscript via email.
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Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC1 Union Square West, Suite 904 New York, NY 10003 212 627 9100 Fax: 212 627 9313 Jane Dystel* Miriam Goderich* Jim McCarthy* Ann Leslie Tuttle Lauren Abramo Sharon Pelletier Melissa Melo Jane Dystel loves to read commercial and literary fiction, memoir, biography and history. She is very interested in current events, politics, legal subjects and women’s commercial fiction of all kinds.. Query at jane@dystel.com. Miram Goderich's areas of interest include: literary and commercial fiction as well as some genre fiction. Query at miriam@dystel.com. Jim McCarthy is particularly interested in literary fiction, underrepresented voices, fantasy, mysteries, romance, anything unusual or unexpected, and any book that makes him cry or laugh out loud Query at jmccarthy@dystel.com. Ann Leslie Tuttle is actively seeking all kinds of romance from contemporaries, historicals, and romantic suspense to paranormals and inspirationals. Query at atuttle@dystel.com Lauren Abramo is eagerly looking for middle grade (contemporary, fantasy, and adventure), contemporary YA, and smart, accessible adult fiction in a variety of categories, including literary, romance, thrillers, and women’s fiction. Query at labramo@dystel.com Sharon Pelletier is especially seeking upmarket fiction, including unexpected suspense fiction; smart, complex women’s fiction; and hearty, unforgettable book club fiction. Query at spelletier@dystel.com. Melissa Melo would be interested in seeing children’s literature, particularly YA and middle grade fiction. She hopes to promote underrepresented voices and women in STEM through her love for romantic comedies, coming of age tales, and the supernatural. In the adult space, she is interested in women’s commercial fiction and narrative nonfiction: popular science, pop culture, and true crime. Melissa is currently not open to queries. Do send your query letter via email, and include the full query in the body of the email, not as an attachment. Do include a writing sample of the first 25 pages of your manuscript (fiction) or your proposal with sample chapter (nonfiction) in the body of the email below your query letter. Do be sure to query only one agent at this agency. They will not review queries sent to more than one of them. They prefer email queries, so make sure your cover letter is in the body of the email. Synopses, outlines or sample chapters (say, one chapter or the first 25 pages of your manuscript) should either be included below the cover letter or attached as a separate document. GuidelinesUpdated 3/26/2021 |
Einstein Literary Agency
27 West 20th St
New York, NY 10011
(212) 221-8797
Susanna Einstein*
Paloma Hernando
Susan Graham
Einstein Literary Management represents a broad range of literary and commercial fiction, including upmarket women's fiction, crime fiction, historical fiction, romance, and books for middle-grade children and young adults.
Susanna Einstein has a particular fondness for crime fiction, upmarket commercial women’s fiction, MG and YA fiction, and narrative non-fiction.
Paloma Hernando is looking for both graphic novels and prose fiction for YA or adult, including more mature stories, particularly ones that deal with difficult emotions and nuanced characters. She loves romance, particularly queer romance, science fiction that feels fresh, high fantasy, and middle grade with a good sense of humor.
Susan Graham is looking for children’s and young adult fiction in all genres, but their favorite books are often science fiction and fantasy, especially written with a queer lens. They prefer genre fiction, and monster protagonists are still a plus.
Please submit a query letter and the first ten double-spaced pages of your manuscript in the body of the email (no attachments) to submissions@einsteinliterary.com. Please put the name of the agent to whom you are submitting in the subject line of your email.
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Ethan Ellenberg Literary Agency
155 Suffolk St, #2R
New York, NY 10002
(212) 431-4554
Fax: (212) 941-4652
Ethan Ellenberg*
Bibi Lewis
They are actively looking for established and new writers in a wide range of genres. They are interested in all kinds of commercial fiction, including thrillers, mysteries, children’s, romance, women’s fiction, ethnic, science fiction, fantasy and general fiction.
They accept unsolicited manuscripts and seriously consider all submissions, including those from first time writers. They also consider submissions for works that are self-published or previously published through other small or non-traditional outlets, though they ask that you follow our normal submission guidelines when sending submissions for these works.
They DO NOT represent poetry, short stories or screenplays.
Bibi Lewis is primarily looking for women’s fiction, upmarket commercial and book club fiction and contemporary and historical romance. She enjoys projects with a big hook, complicated and fully realized characters, and sharp, quick paced prose. She is also looking for select mysteries and thrillers—particularly domestic suspense and unexpected takes on true crime.
Please send submissions to agent@ethanellenberg.com to the attention of the agent you would like to consider your manuscript. For email submissions, they ask that you paste all materials into the body of the email in the order mentioned in the guidelines.
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The Fielding Agency
1550-G Tiburon Blvd, #528
Tiburon, CA 94920
310-968-6683
Whitney Lee
The Fielding Agency is a full-service literary agency that handles the foreign rights for titles on behalf of many prominent literary agencies and publishers and also represents a select number of authors domestically. They handle General fiction mystery, romance, suspense/thriller, fantasy/science fiction, juvenile fiction.
Send query to wlee@fieldingagency.com.
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Fineprint Literary Management 207 W. 106th St, Suite 1D New York, NY 10025 212-279-1282 Lauren Bieker FinePrint was launched in September 2007 as the merger of the Peter Rubie Literary Agency and the Imprint Agency. They are a strategic agency offering representation and management for new and established writers. Lauren Bieker is looking for commercial and upmarket women’s fiction and some well-crafted and differentiated YA novels. She is also open to select science fiction, as well as high concept and literary fiction works. To query Lauren, send an email to submissions@fineprintlit.com and in the body of the email write "Dear Lauren." After selecting an agent, send a query letter with a synopsis of your book, your bio, and the first two chapters (no more than 30 pages) embedded in the body of your email — DO NOT SEND AN ATTACHMENT WITHOUT A REQUEST TO DO SO. GuidelinesUpdated 3/26/2021 |
Folio Literary Management
630 9th Avenue, Suite 1101
New York, NY 10036
(212) 400-1494
Fax (212) 967-0977
Erin Niumata
Sonali Chanchani
Folio Lit is aggressively seeking upmarket adult fiction that’s appropriate for book club discussion; literary fiction and commercial fiction that features fresh voices and/or memorable characters.
Please do not submit simultaneously to more than one agent at Folio. Must have a completed novel before querying. They only accept email queries.
Sonali Chanchani is looking for character-driven literary fiction and upmarket women’s fiction with a strong, distinctive voice. Please send your query letter and the first 10 pages of your project (pasted in the body of your email) to sonali@foliolit.com. Please be sure to include the word QUERY and the title of your project in the subject line.
Erin Niumata is looking for commercial nonfiction, from prescriptive and practical to narrative and memoir, as well as a select list of fiction including mysteries, psychological thrillers, and commercial women’s fiction. Please submit queries to erin@foliolit.com. Please include the query letter, synopsis, and first ten pages of your manuscript or proposal in the body of the email. Please be sure to write QUERY in the subject line.
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Fox Literary Agency110 West 40th St, Suite 2305 New York, NY 10018 Diana Fox Isabel Kaufman Fox Literary is a boutique agency which represents commercial fiction, along with select works of literary fiction and nonfiction that have broad commercial appeal. Fox Literary does not represent screenplays, poetry, category Westerns, Christian/inspirational, or children's picture books. Diana Fox is actively seeking the following: young adult fiction (all genres), science fiction/fantasy, romance, historical fiction, thrillers, and graphic novels. She's always interested in books that cross genres and reinvent popular concepts with an engaging new twist (especially when there’s a historical and/or speculative element involved).
Isabel Kaufman is actively looking to build her list in fantasy & science fiction, adult literary fiction, horror, historical fiction, contemporary commercial fiction, and upper-level young adult literature. She is looking for smart, inventive, ambitious storytelling and welcomes speculative elements across all genres.
Email a query letter and the first 5 pages of your manuscript IN THE BODY OF THE EMAIL to submissions@foxliterary.com. Please include the name of the agent to whom the submission is directed in the salutation of your email.
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Sarah Jane Freymann Literary Agency
59 West 71st Street, Suite 9B
New York, NY 10023
(212) 362-9277
Jessica Sinsheimer
Katherine Sands
They are looking for sophisticated mainstream and literary fiction with a distinctive voice. They are also looking for edgy Young Adult fiction.
When submitting work for publication, the first step in the process is to send a pitch or query letter. This letter should contain a summary of your work, information about yourself as a writer, and your contact information (including your email address). Email your query letter (in the body of the email–no attachments, please) to Submissions@SarahJaneFreymann.com. Below your query, please paste the first ten pages of your work.
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Rebecca Friedman Literary Agency
Rebecca Friedman
Susan Finesman
Rebecca Friedman is interested in commercial and literary fiction with a focus on literary novels of suspense, women’s fiction, contemporary romance, and young adult
Susan Finesman works with a broad range of genres, including fiction, cookbooks, and lifestyle. Email: Susan@rfliterary.com
Queries for Rebecca Friedman should include ONLY a brief (not to exceed 3 paragraphs) query letter and your first chapter (pasted into the email, not to exceed fifteen double-spaced pages) and should be emailed to queries@rfliterary.com. Please do not send attachments. Queries sent directly to Rebecca will be deleted.
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The Friedrich Agency
19 West 21st Street, Suite 201
New York, NY 10010
Molly Friedrich*
The Friedrich Agency represents a small list of beloved writers, mainly in the categories of literary and commercial fiction for adults and young adults, as well as narrative non-fiction and memoir.
Once you’ve determined which agent you’d like to approach, please do so by email only, sending a standard query letter to the agent’s address. They cannot take pitches over the phone, or by paper mail and such attempts won’t receive a reply.
Molly - mfriedrich@friedrichagency.com
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Fuse Literary
(formerly Foreward Literary)
PO Box 258
La Honda CA 94020
Emily S. Keyes, Agent
Michelle Richter, Agent
Veronica Park, Agent
Tricia Skinner, Agent
Carlisle Webber, Agent
Fuse Literary is a full-service literary agency based in the Silicon Valley, with offices in San Francisco, San Diego, New York, Dallas, and Vancouver. They represent both fiction and nonfiction in a variety of categories and genres.
For manuscript submissions, please contact the agent directly using the guidelines on the Team FUSE page.
Emily S. Keyes is also looking for a select list of commercial fiction which includes fantasy & science fiction, women’s fiction, along with pop culture and humor titles. She is not looking for poetry, short stories, screenplays or anything that is “publishable” and not amazing. Submit to Emily through her QueryManager page: http://QueryMe.Online/EmilyKeyes.
Michelle Richter is seeking suspense, mystery, psychological thrillers, women’s fiction, YA mystery/thriller, select historical fiction. To query Michelle, please send your query letter and the first twenty pages of your manuscript through the form at http://QueryMe.Online/MichelleRichter.
Currently, Veronica Park specializes in nonfiction (the more creatively structured your narrative, the better,) women’s fiction, and romance for all ages. Darker subject matter and wry humor are encouraged, even if they go hand in hand. Query via http://queryme.online/QueryVeronica. Note: V is currently closed to unsolicited submissions.
Tricia Skinner represents adult, young adult and middle grade in these core categories: science fiction, romance, and fantasy. She’d like to see more non-contemporary romance. Specifically, she's interested in fresh takes in paranormal romance and urban fantasy romance. Send a query to http://QueryMe.Online/querytricia.
Carlisle Webber represents middle grade, YA, and adult fiction in a variety of genres. In general, she's looking to represent high-concept pop fiction, mystery, suspense, thriller, horror, contemporary romance, women’s fiction. She does not want historical romance. Submit your work to Carlisle via her QueryManager form: https://querymanager.com/query/QueryCarlisle.
Do not query multiple agents at Fuse simultaneously. They only accept submissions via e-mail. They do not accept or respond to phone, paper or social media queries.
NOTE: As an agency they are closed to new queries and submissions each December 1st to January 15th!
Guidelines
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Gandolfo, Helin & Fountain Literary Management
Renee C. Fountain, President
Allison Hegan, Junior Agent
Open to all genres except poetry and erotica. They are interested in YA, Adult fiction, and Non-fiction.
Renee C. Fountain is looking for all types of adult and YA fiction and non-fiction. She prefers: thrillers, horror/dark fantasy, urban/contemporary fantasy, humor, sci-fi, pop-culture, memoirs, and narrative/commercial. She DOES NOT represent screenplays or previously published books (including self-published), Hard Science Fiction, Space Opera, Picture Books, Erotica, Poetry, Novellas or Short Story Collections.
Allison Hegan's current interests include young adult fiction, historical fiction, historical romance, mystery, fantasy, suspense, and environmental topics. Allison is not accepting submissions at this time.
You must have a complete, previously unpublished, polished manuscript before contacting them. Adult manuscripts must be a minimum of 72K words. Write a hook that will grab attention. Keep your book description to approximately 200 words designed to make someone want to read your book. Write an approximately two page, single space synopsis that includes the highlights of your novel: beginning, middle, and end.
If you are querying a particular agent, please reference their name first in your submission. Please note, Allison Hegan and Dr. Emma Wood are not accepting submissions at this time.
Please email a query to Submissions@ghliterary.com.
Guidelines
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Golden Wheat Literary
P.O. Box 699
Hays KS 67601
Jessica Schmeidler
Nicole Payne
Stephanie Cardel Susan Nystoriak
Golden Wheat Literary is a faith-based literary agency with a little bit of a twist.
Manuscripts that are submitted do not need to be overtly Christian, but must exist within the realities of Christian faith. If your manuscript's elements can all be true without any part of God's Word needing to step aside or be discounted, it is acceptable for submission. They have sold books to both secular and Christian publishers.
Jessica Schmeidler's tastes are eclectic in genre and readership, and she represents everything from novelty board books to adult science fiction and political thrillers. She is consistently drawn to: adventure and survival stories (of any readership), historical fiction that resonates with the present, fiction with literary elements (especially atmospheric nature or science elements, as well), women's fiction, adult thrillers and suspense. Send a submission to Jessica at Jessica@GoldenWheatLiterary.com.
Nicole Payne is currently hoping to find...Young Adult historical romance set in the Middle East, Young Adult literary fiction about love, family and hope and will make me ugly cry, Women's Fiction involving a Rosie the Riveter influenced story, Adult contemporary about a cut-throat fashion industry and the romance that shouldn't be a priority over creativity, Adult Action and Adventure that centers around elderly women putting down knitting needles and picking up nunchucks. Currently not accepting submissions.
Stephanie Cardel prefers clean content and is currently on the lookout for Clean contemporary YA romance, Magical Realism, Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Dystopian (no dark epic fantasy at this time, please), Mystery/Suspense, Children's fiction with true historical elements woven in. Currently not accepting submissions.
Right now, Susan Nystoriak is particularly interested in finding cozies with a snarky and spirited heroine, crossover adventure fiction with a touch of romance, time travel, characters who pursue their artistic/creative passions. Currently not accepting submissions.
Please send query letter and the first three chapters of your manuscript pasted into the body of the email. Attachments will not be opened, nor previewed, if unrequested.
In addition to the query letter and pasted partial chapters, please include a complete synopsis, an author bio, social media links, a short description of other completed works (to give them a more complete picture of you), and your contact information.
Guidelines
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Irene Goodman Literary Agency
27 W. 24 Street, Suite 804
New York, New York 10010
Irene Goodman*
Miriam Kriss
Kim Perel
Whitney Ross Pam Grumber Lee O'Brien Margaret Danko
From Publisher's Lunch 6/28/2023:
Irene Goodman Agents to Start New Agencies
The Irene Goodman Literary Agency has announced that as of July 1 all of their senior agents will be transitioning into a variety of new agencies. In a statement provided by Goodman, the agency says: "This is a natural progression based on growing interests and diverging needs. We will all miss being under the umbrella of IGLA, but remain excited for the future. We will continue to enjoy warm collegial relationships with each other, with our clients, and the many publishers with whom we work."
Irene Goodman will remain president of the Irene Goodman Literary Agency. At least three new agencies are being formed by IGLA agents, with formal announcements planned for early July. Many of the agents will continue to share space at the IGLA offices until later this year. --------
They are always looking for the finest in commercial and literary fiction and non-fiction, including mysteries, romance, women's fiction, thrillers, and suspense. They do not represent poetry, inspirational fiction, screenplays, or children’s picture books.
For fiction, please include a query letter and the first ten sample pages of your manuscript in the body of your email. Include “query” or “submission” somewhere in the subject of your email. Query the agent right for your project.
Irene Goodman handles women's fiction, thrillers, romance, mysteries, historical fiction, middle grade, and young adult fiction. Irene prefers a particular format to queries. First, paste in the first ten pages of the manuscript. After that, include the synopsis. And finally, at the bottom, include the query letter. Send to irene.queries@irenegoodman.com.
Miriam Kriss is open to all genres of commercial fiction, from picture books through adult. She's especially on the hunt for female driven epic fantasy and thrillers, diverse voices in YA and MG, and any novel that pulls her in and makes her forget she's reading. Query at miriam.queries@irenegoodman.com.
Kim Perel is actively looking for engaging, voice-driven literary fiction with a strong plot (from quirky family sagas to an ensemble casts of characters), beachy reads, rom-coms with a twist, and commercial fiction that's impossible to put down. Submit to kim.queries@irenegoodman.com.
Whitney Ross represents middle grade, young adult, and adult fiction across all genres, with an emphasis on historical, SF & fantasy, romance, and contemporary fiction. She loves to read novels set in unusual time periods and locations, whether that involves a fantastical element or not. She is rarely able to resist the trickster king motif, and has a weakness for read-between-the-lines subtle romances. Submit to whitney.queries@irenegoodman.com.
Pam Gruber is looking for adult, young adult, and middle grade fiction with literary voices and commercial hooks. She is particularly interested in layered fantasy, speculative fiction, fantastical realism, rom-coms, and coming-of-age stories with a twist. She is also open to middle grade and YA graphic novels, as well as select narrative non-fiction on lesser-known subjects. Pam would not be the best fit for prescriptive non-fiction, anthologies, potty humor, paranormal, or erotica. Submit to pam.queries@irenegoodman.com.
Lee O'Brien is actively seeking underrepresented voices, and they have a particular soft spot for queer romance (whether it’s an epic love story or a first crush), ace rep, and trans kids with swords. Submit to Lee.queries@irenegoodman.com.
Margaret Danko is actively looking for attention-grabbing voices especially literary fiction with teeth, historical fiction with a dash of magical realism, fresh literary and commercial suspense, spooky contemporary and fantasy YA, narratives with a deep sense of place and history, quirky and heartwarming family stories, and rom-coms full of charm and whimsy. Submit to submissions@paperoverboard.com.
At this time, they only accept electronic queries sent to the query email addresses of each agent. They do not accept paper queries or queries by phone.
Guidelines
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Kathryn Green Literary Agency
157 Columbus Avenue, Suite 510
New York, NY 10023
(212) 245-4225
Kathryn Green
She is happy to consider all types of fiction but particularly like historical fiction, cozy mysteries, young adult and middle grade. However, they do not represent books in the following categories: Science fiction/fantasy, children’s picture books, screenplays or poetry.
All queries should be sent to query@kgreenagency.com. Please do not send attachments unless they are requested. Do not send queries via regular mail.
Guidelines
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Greyhaus Literary Agency
3021 20th ST. PL SW
Puyallup, WA 98373
Scott Eagan, agent
GREYHAUS LITERARY AGENCY WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL SUBMISSIONS BEGINNING 3/10/21.
Greyhaus represents both Single Title and Series romance/women's fiction. They do not want erotic, fansasy, urban fantasy, young adult or science fiction.
Scott is actively looking to acquire authors for all of the Harlequin lines with the exception of the Teen Line.
Send an email to submissions@greyhausagency.com. Send only a query letter within the body of the email. Do not send attachments. Do not send partials or full manuscripts embedded in the email. Do not send a synopsis embedded in the email.
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Jill Grosjean Literary Agency
1390 Millstone Road
Sag Harbor NY 11963
Jill Grosjean
Currently looking for mysteries, suspense thriller, literary fiction, women’s fiction.
Query with SASE. Email submissions welcome, no downloads or attachments, though. Send to JillLit310@aol.com. Please, no cold calls.
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Handspun Literary
10606 Camino Ruiz, Suite 8-291
San Diego CA 92126
Courtney Miller-Callihan
Courtney Miller-Callihan represents only mainstream fiction (including historical fiction and women’s fiction), romance (all subgenres except inspirational), mystery novels, and speculative fiction. She is not currently accepting new middle-grade, early reader, or picture book submissions.
Queries should be sent to query@handspunlit.com.
For fiction: please send a query letter, short synopsis (ideally 5 pages or less), and the first three chapters or 50 pages of the novel, whichever is more. Attachments are okay; they prefer Word docs to PDFs.
Guidelines
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Hartline Literary Agency
123 Queenston Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
(412) 829.2483
Jim Hart
Linda Glaz
Cyle C. Young
Patricia Riddle-Gaddis
Hartline is one of the most established literary agencies serving the Christian book market and now works in the general book market as well. They do not market short fiction, screenplays, scripts, poetry, or magazine articles. They represent most genres in inspirational or commercial They are probably not the right agency to market your literary fiction, nor do they represent books that contain extraordinary violence, unnecessary profanity, or gratuitous sexuality.
All e-mail submissions sent to Hartline Agents should be sent as a MS Word doc (or in rich text file format from another word processing program ) attached to an e-mail with “submission: title, authors name and word count” in the subject line. A proposal is A SINGLE document, not a collection of files. Place the query letter in the email itself. Do not send the entire proposal in the body of the e-mail or send PDF files. There is a nice checklist to ensure your manuscript is properly formatted that you are welcome to use at the submit page.
Jim Hart is looking at select fiction in these categories: suspense/thrillers, romance (contemporary, historical, suspense, Amish), women’s fiction, and some speculative and sci-fi. Fiction writers should possess a strong and growing platform. He is not looking at children’s or middle-grade fiction at this time.
Linda Glaz welcomes a great romance, either contemporary, suspense, or historic. Please no works that include any graphic sexuality or profanity. Please no children’s. linda@hartlineliterary.com
Cyle C. Young is currently acquiring new clients for both the General and Christian markets. Cyle will review any author or project. He does handle romance. Go to his website for detailed query instructions.
Patricia Riddle-Gaddis is interested in obtaining sweet romance, cozy mysteries, and young adult categories. (think Princess Diaries and a modern Nancy Drew.) patricia@hartlineliterary.com
Guidelines - Fiction Proposal
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John Hawkins & Associates
80 Maiden Lane, STE 1503
New York, NY 10038
212-807-7040
Anne Hawkins*
Moses Cardona*
Warren Frazier
They handle fiction of all sorts, non-fiction (contemporary journalism, history, biography, etc.), juveniles (although primarily young adult and middle grades, since we don´t specialize in illustrators, but having said that they should add that they represent several of the best), science-fiction and fantasy.
Moses Cardona's special interests include commercial fiction, suspense, business, science, and multi-cultural fiction. Email at moses@jhalit.com.
Anne Hawkins has an eclectic list ranging from thrillers to literary fiction to serious non-fiction. Email at ahawkins@jhalit.com.
Warren Frazier's primary focus is on fiction. Email at frazier@jhalit.com.
Send general queries to: : jha@jhalit.com. Include the first 3 chapters, or opening chapter of your novel as a single Word attachment. Put the word query in the subject line, and if you’d like your query read by a particular agent, please email them directly.
Guidelines
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Hill Nadell Literary Agency
6442 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 200A
Los Angeles, California 90038
Bonnie Nadell, President Dara Hyde, Senior Agent
Kari Erickson, Editorial Assistant
The agency represents literary and commercial fiction, narrative non-fiction, current affairs, memoirs, and popular culture.
Bonnie Nadell represents thrillers along with upmarket women’s and literary fiction. Query at http://QueryMe.Online/BonnieNadell.
Dara Hyde represents a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, including literary and genre fiction, graphic novels, narrative non-fiction, memoir, and young adult. . To query Dara Hyde: http://QueryMe.Online/DaraHyde (Please note, Dara is currently closed to queries.)
Kari Erickson's favorite genres include romance, women’s fiction, and contemporary young adult fiction. To query, use this online form: http://QueryMe.Online/KariErickson
To submit a hard copy:
Your query letter, first 10 pages of your manuscript, and a self-addressed stamped envelope should be mailed to:
Hill Nadell Literary Agency
6442 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 200A
Los Angeles, California 90038
If you would like your materials returned please include adequate postage.
While they prefer you query electronically via the form, they do accept hard copy queries. Please do not submit the same query to both.
Guidelines
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Holloway Literary Agency
PO Box 771
Cary NC 27512
Nikki Terpilowski
Nikki Terpilowski is currently looking for Historical Romance, especially Regency and Highlander, Contemporary Romance, especially diverse, small-town and or southern settings, Women’s Fiction, especially with magical realism and or southern settings, Mystery (Cozy, traditional, historical), Domestic suspense/thrillers, Historical fiction, Southern fiction, MG (fantasy or science fiction), YA (fantasy or science fiction).
Send a detailed query letter to submissions@hollowayliteraryagency.com. See Guidelines for details.
Guidelines
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Hopkins Literary Associates
2117 Buffalo Road, Suite 327
Rochester, NY 14624 585-352-6268
Pamela Hopkins*
Pam represents full-length fiction in historical, contemporary, paranormal, chick & mom-lit, inspirational and category romance as well as mainstream fiction.
Send an email query only to hlasubmissions@gmail.com.
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Inkwell Management
521 Fifth Avenue
Suite 2600
New York, NY 10175
(212) 922.3500
Fax (212) 922.0535
Email - info@inkwellmanagement.com
Kimberly Witherspoon Catherine Drayton
David Forrer
Claire Friedman
Alexis Hurley
Jessica Mileo
Christina Miller
Charlie Olson
Eliza Rothstein
David Hale Smith
Kristin van Ogtrop
Maria Whelan
They currently accept submissions in all genres except screenplays.
Kimberly Witherspoon represents fiction and non-fiction.
Catherine Drayton represents a wide range of fiction from around the world for both adults and children as well as some non-fiction on subjects that intrigue her. She particularly loves working with debut authors and is looking for writing that is memorable and enduring.
David Forrer's areas of interest and representation range from literary, commercial, historical and crime fiction to suspense/thriller, humorous non-fiction and popular history.
Claire Friedman enjoys reading fiction with a commercial hook, narrative nonfiction, and young adult and children’s books.
Alexis Hurley represents Commercial, General Fiction, Graphic Novel, Literary, Mainstream, Romance, Thriller, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult Fiction.
Jessica Mileo's interests include but are not limited to: women’s fiction, cookbooks, crafting and do-it-yourself books, multicultural and LGBTQIA+, children’s and young adult fiction.
Christina Miller enjoys reading romance, thrillers, historical fiction, and mysteries.
Charlie Olson is interested in fiction, children’s books, graphic novels and illustrated works, and compelling narrative non-fiction.
Eliza Rothstein represents memoir, literary and commercial fiction, and a wide range of journalists and non-fiction authors.
David Hale Smith is looking for mind-blowing commercial fiction.
Kristin van Ogtrop represents memoir, commercial women’s fiction, humor, lifestyle and big idea books driven by counterintuitive thinking.
Maria Whelan enjoys literary fiction, magical realism, upmarket women’s fiction and humor, as well as non-fiction, revolving around peculiar topics especially overlooked facets of society.
Queries should be emailed to submissions@inkwellmanagement.com. You may specify the name of the agent to whom you are submitting in the subject line of your query or address your query to the agency at large. In the body of your email, please include a query letter and a short writing sample (1-2 chapters). Emails with large attachments will be discarded.
Guidelines
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JABberwocky Literary Agency
49 West 45th Street, 12th Floor North
New York, NY 10036
917.388.3010
Fax 917.388.2998
Lisa Rodgers
They are interested in a broad range of fiction and non-fiction intended for general audiences, but note that they handle only book-length material. They do not handle series romance, children’s books, or poetry.
Lisa Rodgers accepts Science Fiction (space opera, military SF, near- or far-future settings, and/or space battles), Fantasy (epic, contemporary, and dark fantasies), and Romance, as well as YA and Middle Grade. She's also interested in YA fantasy, horror, science fiction, thriller, and romance. Send a query to querylisa@awfulagent.com. Please include your query letter and a 1-3 page synopsis. Both should be pasted into the body of the email; queries with unsolicited attachments will be deleted, unread. Include this in the subject line: “Query: Title (Genre)”. Lisa is currently closed to unsolicitied queries.
Currently OPEN to queries on a limited basis. E-mail queries must be directed to an address for a specific agent. A brief one to three-page synopsis can be included with your query letter, but is in no way required.
They do not accept queries by phone or by fax. They only respond to unsolicited queries by mail when they are accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope (SASE) or, for international queries, an international reply coupon (IRC) if US postage is unavailable.
Guidelines
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Janklow & Nesbit Associates
285 Madison Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10017
212-421-1700
Fax: 212-980-3671
Lynn Nesbit Anne Sibald Melissa Flashman
Allison Hunter
Lynn Nesbit represents both fiction and nonfiction writers.
Anne Sibbald’s interests are broad, but quintessentially encompass the classic “good read” and anything, be it fiction or nonfiction, that illuminates the world in a fresh way.
Melissa Flashman is drawn to a range of literary and commercial fiction and is particularly excited about stories that touch on the deeper meaning of life, family, identity and love. A good page-turner is always welcome.
Allison Hunter is actively acquiring literary and commercial fiction, especially women's fiction, as well as memoir, narrative nonfiction, cultural studies and pop culture. She is always looking for funny female writers, great love stories, campus novels, family epics, smart beach reads and for non-fiction projects that speak to the current cultural climate.
They only accept submissions via email. Please direct your submission to an individual agent and send your material to submissions@janklow.com. For fiction submissions, send an informative cover letter, a brief synopsis and the first ten pages. Please include the sample pages in the body of the email below your query.
Guidelines
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KT Literary
9249 S. Broadway #200-543
Highland Ranch, CO 80129
Sara Megibow*
Kate Testerman*
Hannah Fergesen*
They’re actively seeking new clients with great writing, unique stories, and complex characters, for middle grade, young adult, and adult. They do not represent picture books.
Sara Megibow seeks authors in middle grade, young adult, and adult romance, erotica, science fiction, and fantasy. Email Sara at saraquery@ktlierary.com.
Kate Testerman's interests cover a broad range including contemporary drama, urban fantasy and magical realism, adventure stories, and romantic comedies. Kate is currently closed to queries.
Hannah is seeking speculative, upmarket, and genre adult fiction as well as some YA and MG fiction. Email hannahquery@ktliterary.com.
Query only one agent at a time. The subject line of your email should include the word “Query” along with the title of your manuscript. Please email your query letter and the first three pages of your manuscript in the body of the email. Queries should not contain attachments. No snail mail queries.
Guidelines
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The Kepner Agency
208 Lenox Avenue, #130
Westfield NJ 07090
646-481-7510
Chris Kepner
Queries from all authors are welcome, for any type of project. Writers from diverse or underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to query.
Email your query letter to chris@kepneragency.com along with the first three chapters, or roughly twenty-five pages, pasted into the body of your message. Attachments will not be opened unless specifically requested. Your query letter should ideally include some information about yourself, as well as how you heard about The Kepner Agency.
Guidelines
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Natasha Kern Literary Agency
P.O. Box 1069
White Salmon, OR 98672
Natasha Kern
The Natasha Kern Agency is currently closed to queries from unpublished writers. They will continue to meet with writers at conferences and accept referrals from current clients or editors. Since they work to develop the careers of established writers and are focused on that, they cannot read unsolicited queries or proposals.
Guidelines
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Harvey Klinger, Inc.
300 West 55th St, Suive 11V
New York, NY 10019
(212) 644 2020
Andrea Somberg
Cate Hart Jennifer Herrington Analieze Cervantes
This agency represents high quality writers of adult fiction, nonfiction, young adult and middle grade books. They are always interested in considering new clients, both published and unpublished. Bear in mind, however, that they take on only a very small number of new authors in any given year.
Andrea Somberg is always actively looking to take on new authors who write in the following categories: Fiction: literary, commercial, book club fiction, romance, thrillers, mystery, paranormal, fantasy, science fiction, young adult, new adult, middle grade. Query at Andrea@harveyklinger.com.
Cate Hart specializes in Historical, whether in Middle Grade and Young Adult, Women’s Fiction and Romance, or narrative nonfiction. She is particularly drawn to oft-forgotten stories of the past and underrepresented voices, and especially personal to her is unexplored Southern history and culture. She also loves high-concept fantasy in YA and Adult fiction. As well, she is always looking for fun or feel good RomComs, Contemporary YA, or a bit darker psychological thrillers and classic feel mysteries. She does prefer stories with strong romantic elements, or even better, a heart-pounding romance. Direct queries through QueryManager: QueryMe.online/CateHart.
Jennifer Herrington accepts Commercial, Literary, Romance (all genres including SFF), Women's Fiction, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Graphic Novels. Direct queries to QueryManager.com/JenniferHerrington.
Analieze Cervantes accepts Commercial, Literary, Sci-Fi, Romance, Thriller, Suspense, Mystery, Crime, Women's Fiction, Middle Grade and Young Adult. Analieze is currently building her own list and is looking for stories in YA and Adult Fiction. She specializes in Sci-Fi, Romance, Thriller, Suspense, and Mystery. Analieze is especially open to BIPOC and LGBTQ voices in the mentioned categories. Direct queries through QueryManager: QueryManager.com/AnaliezeCervantes.
Make your submission letter to the point and as brief as possible. They recommend including a short synopsis of your work, an author bio, and the first five pages of your manuscript (pasted into the body of your email, no attachments please).
They are currently accepting submissions sent via email. They do not respond to queries sent by regular mail. Under no circumstances should a full-length manuscript be submitted unless requested, and they will not read unrequested email attachments.
Guidelines
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The Knight Agency
577 East Avenue
Madison, GA 30650
Deidre Knight, Agent
Pamela Harty, Agent
Elaine Spencer, Agent*
Lucienne Diver, Agent
Nephele Tempest, Agent
Melissa Jeglinski, Agent
Kristy Hunter, Associate Agent
Janna Bonikowski, Associate Agent
This agency is very favorable for romance writers. All submissions must be sent via QueryManager to the agent of choice.
Deidre Knight is eagerly seeking LGBTQ fiction and nonfiction, both YA and adult, in all genres. She's always a great fan of enemies-to-lovers romance. Send query to https://querymanager.com/query/Deidre_Knight_TKA. Deidre is closed to submissions.
Pamela Harty is looking for rom-com, cozy mysteries, and historical fiction. Query at https://querymanager.com/query/Pamela_Harty_TKA.
Elaine Spencer would love to see more historical women’s fiction exploring unique moments in history with a strong sense of place. In Romance she's looking looking for urban-set contemporary romantic comedies. She also likes stories featuring strong “underdog” modern heroines. In her view this can take a lot of directions, someone from a marginalized background, someone with an uncommon upbringing, a person who has overcome all the odds, etc.. Query at https://querymanager.com/query/Elaine_Spencer_TKA.
Lucienne Diver wants a novel that keeps her on the edge of her seat with characters she cares about deeply. She enjoys fresh perspectives and surprising turns. However, her list is very full. Query at https://querymanager.com/query/Lucienne_Diver_TKA.
Nephele Tempest is currently seeking submissions in the following genres: women’s contemporary or historical fiction; contemporary or historical single-title romance; real-world or secondary-world fantasy; young adult contemporary, mystery, or historical fiction. Query at https://querymanager.com/query/Nephele_Tempest_TKA.
Melissa Jelinski is currently seeking Contemporary Romance which is lighter in tone, has a sense of humor and a premise that is out of the box. Diverse characters welcome. Query at https://querymanager.com/query/Melissa_Jeglinski_TKA.
Kristy Hunter is seeking high concept women’s fiction, rom-coms set in wonderful urban settings, mainstream titles with hints of magic, YA/MG fantasy, magical realism, historical or comptemporary or thrillers and mysteries. Send query to https://querymanager.com/query/Kristy_Hunter_TKA.
Janna Bonikowski is eager to find well-crafted, inclusive stories with tight pacing, authentic characters, distinctive voices, and—above all—imaginative, fresh concepts. She loves books that make her laugh out loud or take her down dark and twisted paths; books centered around family, friendship, or strong women; and stories that hook her from the start and don’t let go. If a story is sassy and bold, memorable and unique, or sparks conversation, she wants to read it. More than anything, she wants to be surprised. Query at https://querymanager.com/query/Janna_Bonikowski_TKA.
Guidelines
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The Steve Laube Agency
24 W. Camelback Rd. A-635
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Steve Laube
BOb Hostetler
Tamara Hancock Murray
This agency focuses primarily quality Christian fiction in all genres.
Steve Laube represents authors who write in the following genres: Women’s fiction, romance, thriller, suspense, romantic suspense, literary, military, historical (all eras), contemporary, science-fiction, fantasy, supernatural, YA… in other words, every genre published in the industry. Query at krichards@stevelaube.com.
Bob Hostetler is looking for contemporary, historical, mystery, romance, suspense, thriller. Selected children’s books. While the agency primary handles Christian books, he does have resources to take projects to the general marker. He does not want fantasy, horror, science fiction, middle grade, young adult (YA). Email your proposal to e-mail to rgwright@stevelaube.com.
Tamara Hancock Murray is passionate about Christian romance novels. As long as there is a heavy romantic element, she's open to all sorts of stories. She will handle general market fiction as long as it's clean. Send query to ewilson@stevelaube.com
Unsolicited proposals are always welcome. . If you are sending an e-mail submission please include the first three chapters or 50 pages as an attachment in a Word document or a PDF (do not paste the proposal into the body of your e-mail). The cover letter should include your name, address, phone number, and e-mail address. It should sum up the plot or idea in a single paragraph, as well as giving the book’s title and estimated word count of the entire manuscript (not page count). If the book is not completely finished, estimate when you might be finished. The cover letter should not be more than one page.
Guidelines
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LCS Literary Services
LaToya C. Smith
LCS Literary Services is looking for projects in the following genres: High-concept women’s fiction, High-concept mystery, thriller and horror, Romance (contemporary, romantic suspense, cowboys, historical, LGBTQ, paranormal, sweet), Comedy / Romantic Comedy, Young Adult Fiction.
Query at http://queryme.online/LCSLitSubmissions.
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Paul Levine Literary Agency1054 Superba Avenue Venice, CA 90291-3940 (310) 450-6711 Paul Levine Paul Levine handles Adventure, Children/Juvenile/Young Adult, Mainstream, Mysteries, Politics/Law, Romance, Thrillers, Women’s Fiction, Comic Books/Graphic Novels. Send them a one (1) page query letter, preferably by email to paul@paulslevinelit.com (although “snail mail” is acceptable) GuidelinesUpdated 3/27/2021 |
Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency
307 Seventh Avenue, Suite 2407
New York, NY 10001
(212) 337-0934
fax (212) 337-0948
Stephanie Kip Rostan, Principal*
Victoria Skurnick, Agent*
Stephanie Kip Rostan represents both adult and YA fiction.
Victoria Skurnick is looking for literary fiction, historical fiction, women's literature, romance, comedy, humor, horror, mystery, and young adult.
Please use the form on their website or send your query by email to submit@lgrliterary.com. They ask that you do not attach more than 50 pages.
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Literary Counsel
30 West 21 Street, 8th Floor
New York NY 10010
Frances Black
They are ONLY interested in these categories: contemporary romance, cozy mysteries/thrillers, YA, literary and commercial fiction. No paranormal romance. No vampires, no werewolves and no erotica. They are NOT LOOKING for previously published work or self published works.
Please send an EMAIL to Literarycounsel@gmail.com with a summary of your manuscript, a short biography introducing yourself, a way to contact you and ATTACH the first three chapters of your manuscript and a SYNOPSIS as a Word doc. doublespaced. Your subject line should tell them what genre your manuscript is. (Example: A Young Adult Contemporary, A Historical Romance, A Mystery) Please do not paste the chapters in the body of your email (it's difficult for them to read submissions this way!) In your attachment, please have your title, your name and contact info in your first three chapters. Also, make sure your manuscript has page numbers. Please include the following information: What genre you feel your work is most like, any similar titles and who your audience is.
Send to only one agent at the agency.
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Albert T. Longden Associates
18 Bellevue Terrace
Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Albert Longden*
The agency handles General fiction, Mystery, Romance, Suspense/thriller, Fantasy/science fiction, Biography, Business/investing/ finance, Sports, Paranormal, Previously Published Authors need only supply their prior titles and publishers.
Submissions should be electronic to atlong2012@hotmail.com and include a synopsis, with first 3 chapters if fiction, or a full proposal if non-fiction, and a listing of previous publishing history to include title, publisher, and year of publication.
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Lotus Lane Literary
39 Delwick Lane
Short Hills NJ 07078
Priya Doraswamy*
A dynamic independent literary agency representing a diverse list of debut and seasoned authors. The agency represents best-selling and award-winning authors from across the world. Focusing on adult fiction and non-fiction, the agency sells rights to the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and India (Indian Subcontinent).
Lotus Lane Literary only accepts submissions by email. Please send a short bio, query letter, brief synopsis, chapter breakdown and first three chapters of your work. Send all submissions to: contact@lotuslit.com.
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Lowenstein Associates
115 East 23rd Street
4th Floor
New York, N.Y. 10010
(212) 206-1630
fax (212) 727-0280
Ronald Gerber*
Ronald Gerber is actively building his list in thriller/mystery, historical and contemporary fiction, romance, grounded sc-fi, narrative nonfiction, memoir/biography, and middle grade. He is very open to stories that mix genres, such as horror comedies, literary thrillers, and romances with a light sci-fi element. He loves contemporary dramas, romances, and comedies featuring misfits and socially awkward protagonists in the vein of Eleanor Oliphant and The Likely Resolutions of Oliver Clock.
To query Ronald, please send your query letter in an email to assistant@bookhaven.com, with the word “Query” in the subject line and the first chapter attached as a Word document. Paper queries will be discarded.
Barbara Lowenstein is closed to queries.
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Donald Maass Literary Agency
1000 Dean Street, Suite 252
Brooklyn, NY 11238
212-727-8383
Fax 212-727-3271
Email: info@maassagency.com
Donald Maass, President*
Jennifer Jackson, Vice President*
Katie Shea Boutillier*
Kiana Nguyen
Kat Kerr
Anne Tibbets
They do not represent poetry, picture books, or screenplays.
Donald Maass represents Christian Fiction, Commercial, Crime/Detective/Police, Erotica, Ethnic Fiction, Espionage/Military, Fantasy, Gay/Lesbian Fiction, General Fiction, Graphic Novel, Historical, Horror, Inspirational Fiction, Literary, Middle Grade Fiction, Multicultural Fiction, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, Western, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult Fiction. To query Donald Maass, e-mail to query.dmaass@maassagency.com.
Jennnifer Jackson is interested in both new and established writers and is drawn to storytelling that bends or transcends its genre and explores diverse characters, cultures, and subcultures. Jennifer Jackson is currently CLOSED to queries.
Katie Shea Boutillier focuses on commercial adult fiction and young adult fiction. She is always on the hunt for upmarket women’s fiction, psychological suspense and has a soft spot for coming-of-age fiction. She loves books that present big hooks, imperfect characters, and strong voices. To query Katie, please email ksboutillier@maassagency.com.
Kiana Nguyen is seeking YA fiction across genres, particularly those with POC and queer voices. She is also interested in Adult romance and domestic suspense thrillers. To query, please email query.knguyen@maassagency.com with the query letter, and the first ten pages of your novel pasted into the body of the email.
Kat Kerr is looking for high concept, voice-driven works with a close POV and well-developed, distinct characters in Science Fiction, specifically space operas or something dark and twisty similar to an episode of Black Mirror, low, epic fantasies and dark urban fantasies where the worldbuilding reflects a non-Europe based setting, quirky and fun Women’s Fiction and Rom-Coms, and YA-all genres. To query, please visit http://QueryMe.Online/KatKerr and fill out the online form with your query, synopsis, and first five pages of your manuscript.
Anne Tibbets wants Women’s Fiction – Historical: sweeping, epic, romantic, and feminist. To query, please visit https://querymanager.com/query/AnneTibbets and fill out the online form with your query letter (including pitch paragraph), author bio, full synopsis (spoilers and all), and the first 10 pages of the manuscript – starting at Chapter One (not the Prologue).
Queries must be addressed to a specific agent. They only accept queries via email. Begin all queries with your subject line with QUERY: title of the manuscript (e.g. QUERY: The Count of Monte Cristo). Include: a query letter (be sure it includes both genre and word count), a short synopsis (1-2 pages), and the first five pages of your manuscript.
They will not open unsolicited attachments, so send all of the above pasted into the body of the email.
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Ricia Mainhardt Agency
85 Lincoln Street, First Floor
Meriden, CT 06451
Ricia Mainhardt Charla Mustard-Foote
The agency handles genre fiction, including science fiction, fantasy, romance, mystery, horror and childrens.
Ricia Mainhardt handles the above genres. Email your query to to ricia@ricia.com.
Charla Mustard-Foote only wants science fiction and romance via an email query to charlarma@gmail.com,
Please send the complete manuscript as an attachment in a single file, double spaced. In the body of the email with your cover letter, include a brief one paragraph pitch: think high concept. Also include a one to two page synopsis that gives away the ending and conflict resolution. Please be patient as I read all submissions and this takes time. Attach a résumé or press clippings if they strengthen or clarify your credentials to write about the subject you've chosen. Submissions MUST include a phone number. Contact via email or snail mail.
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Marsal Lyon Literary AgencyPMB 121 665 San Rodolfo Dr. 124 Solana Beach, CA 92075 (858) 492-8009 Kevan Lyon Jill Marsal Shannon Hassan Patricia Nelson Jolene Haley The agency represents Commercial, Mainstream, Multicultural, Mystery, Cozy, Suspense, Thriller, Horror, Women’s Fiction & Chick Lit, Fantasy, Romance (all genres), Young Adult, Middle Grade.
Please choose the agent who is the best fit for your work, then send a query letter by email, with the word QUERY in the email’s subject line.
Kevan Lyon handles women’s fiction, with an emphasis on commercial women’s fiction and all genres of romance. Send query to Kevan@MarsalLyonLiteraryAgency.com.
Jill Marsal looks for all types of women’s fiction, stories of family, interesting relationships, Southern fiction, or multi-generations, and all types of romance, including romantic suspense, historical, contemporary, and category romance. She also is looking for mysteries, cozies, suspense, and thrillers that keep the pages turning and have an original hook. Query at Jill@MarsalLyonLiteraryAgency.com.
Shannon Hassan represents authors of literary and commercial fiction, young adult and middle grade fiction, and select nonfiction. With respect to fiction, she is drawn to fresh voices, compelling characters, and crisp prose, and enjoys both contemporary and historical settings. Send query to shannon@marsallyonliteraryagency.com. Please also include your first ten pages pasted in the body of the email below your query.
Patricia Nelson represents adult, young adult, and middle grade fiction. She is seeking women’s fiction both upmarket and commercial, historical fiction set in the 20th century, and compelling plot-driven literary fiction. She’s also looking for sexy, smart adult contemporary and historical single title romance. She is interested in seeing diverse stories and characters, including LGBTQ, in all genres that she represents. Query at Patricia@MarsalLyonLiteraryAgency.com. Please also include your first ten pages pasted in the body of the email below your query. Patricia Nelson is currently closed to queries.
Jolene Haley represents middle grade, young adult, and adult fiction. She is seeking commercial women’s fiction, romance (all subgenres), mystery/crime, horror, and immersive literary fantasies. Send your query to Jolene@MarsalLyonLiteraryAgency.com. Please also include your first ten pages pasted in the body of the email below your query. In all submissions, please include a contact phone number as well as your email address. They welcome unsolicited materials. GuidelinesUpdated 3/29/2021 |
Evan Marshall Agency
1 Pacio Court
Roseland, NJ 07068-1121
(973-287-6216
Fax 973-488-7910
Evan Marshall
They consider new clients by referral only. They represent all genres of adult and young-adult full-length fiction.
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McIntosh & Otis, Inc.
207 E. 37th Street, Suite BG
New York NY 10016
Elizabeth Winick Rubinstein*
This agency represents single title romance, contemporary romance, paranormal, romantic suspense, historical romance and chick-lit. They do not represent free standing poetry, screenplays, and original theatrical or dramatic works of any kind.
Elizabeth Winick Rubinstein's primary interests include literary fiction, women’s fiction, historical fiction, romance, mystery/suspense, and memoir, along with narrative non-fiction, history and current affairs. To query Elizabeth Winick Rubinstein please email EWRquery@mcintoshandotis.com.
Please send a query letter, synopsis, author bio, and the first three consecutive chapters (no more than 30 pages) of your novel to the agent of your choice. All text must be pasted into the email. Submit to only one agent at a time.
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Bob Mecoy Literary Agency (formerly Creative Book Services)
460 West 24th Street
Suite 3E
New York, NY 10011
212.226.1936
Fax 212.226.1398
Bob Mecoy
Bob accepts mystery, thrillers / suspense, military / espionage, romance, young adult science fiction and fantasy, and graphic novels. Send email query to bob.mecoy@gmail.com.
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Mendel Media Group
P.O. Box 5032
East Hampton, NY 11937 (646)239-9896
Fax (212)685-4717
Scott Mendel*
The agency's fiction writers principally write historical and contemporary multicultural fiction, contemporary thrillers and mainstream women's fiction.
Email your work to query@mendelmedia.com. Paste a synopsis and the first twenty pages into the body of your email, below a detailed letter about your publication history and the history of the project, if it has been submitted previously to publishers or other agents. Please do not use attachments, as they will not open them.
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Metamorphosis Literary Agency
Kansas City, MO
Jessica Reino, Senior Agent
Erica Christensen, Senior Agent
Katie Salvo, Senior Agent
Jana Hanson, Senior Agent
Amy Brewer, Senior Agent
Kristina Slater, Junior Agent
Jessica Reino is particularly on the lookout for psychological/legal thrillers, mystery and suspense, women’s fiction, contemporary romance, and fantasy. In YA, she is looking for contemporary romance, horror, science fiction and fantasy with strong world-building and action to drive the story, magical realism and paranormal. In MG, she is open to any and all stories that are character-driven with heart and she is also on the lookout for MG horror. Query at https://querymanager.com/query/JessicaReino. Closed to general queries until June 1, 2021.
Erica Christensen is seeking: romance in the following subgenres: Contemporary (anywhere from sweet/wholesome to sizzling) or Suspense/Thriller (the romance should not come second to the suspense and vice versa the romance and suspense/thriller elements should be balanced throughout the manuscript). Inclusive stories from #OwnVoices authors are welcomed and strongly encouraged! Erica is not a fit for Historical Romances or Historical Fiction, Fantasy, or Science Fiction. Query at https://querymanager.com/query/ericachristensen. (Closed to queries June - August)
Jana Hanson is seeking: romance (any pairing, any subgenre), YA, middle grade, historical fiction, cozy mysteries, women's fiction, suspense, and thrillers. Query at https://querymanager.com/query/agentjana18. (Closed to queries April 1st - September 15th)
Amy Brewer wants romances of all kinds, general fiction, LGBTQ+, women’s fiction, book club reads, quirky humor. Query at https://querymanager.com/query/1379. (open to queries during the months February, June, and October for 2020 and 2021)
Katie Salvo is particularly interested in representing women’s fiction, romance, young adult, LGBTQ+, narrative nonfiction, and historical biography. Query: https://querymanager.com/query/KatieSalvo. Katie is closed to queries until July 1, 2021.
Kristina Slater handles Fantasy (MG/YA/Adult), Horror, Paranormal Romance and STEM MG. Closed to queries Jan, Mar, May, July, Sept, & Nov. Open to queries Feb, April, June, Aug, & Oct.
Include a query letter (state genre and word count), author bio, the first ten pages or three chapters (for Patty), and synopsis within the body of the email or QM. Please query only unpublished projects.
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Howard Morhaim Literary Agency
30 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
(718) 222-8400
Fax (718) 222-5056
Kate McKean*
DongWon Song Kim-Mei Kirtland
Represents contemporary romance, contemporary women's fiction, literary fiction, historical fiction set in the 20th Century, high fantasy, magical realism, science fiction.
Kate McKean is primarily interested in fiction for adults, young adults and middle grade readers in the areas of contemporary fiction, literary fiction, historical fiction set in the 20th Century, LGBTQ issues, fantasy, magical realism, and science fiction. In non-fiction, for adults or children/teens, she represents books by authors with demonstrable platforms in the areas of pop-culture, memoir, humor, creativity, and craft. She is also interested in graphic novels and memoirs for all ages. Kate McKean is closed to queries as of November 15, 2020.
DongWon Song represents commercial fiction for adult, young adult, and middle grade readers as well as select nonfiction. DongWon Song is closed to queries as of August 01, 2019.
Kim-Mei Kirtland is actively taking on clients who write speculative fiction, literary fiction, and nonfiction. Her primary focus is work for adult and YA audiences, but she is open to select middle grade projects. In fiction, she is particularly interested in hard science fiction, secondary world fantasy, space opera, magical realism, fabulism, and urban fantasy. Kim-Mei Kirtland is closed to queries beginning May 02, 2019.
They accept unsolicited queries. To query an agent, please email your query letter and the first three chapters of your novel or your full non-fiction book proposal. Email attachments are acceptable. No snail mail submissions will be considered. Query one agent at per project, and please only query one project at a time.
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Dee Mura Literary Agency
P.O. Box 131
Massapequa Park, NY 11762
516-795-1616
Kaylee Davis
Kimiko Nakamura
They represent Action/adventure, chick lit, comedy/humor, contemporary fiction, erotica, fantasy, gay & lesbian, literary, inspirational, memoirs, middle grade, mystery, narrative nonfiction, new adult, New Age, romance, satire, science fiction, thrillers & espionage, women’s lit, young adult.
Kimiko Nakamura likes Contemporary, literary, YA, and Women's fiction.
Kaylee Davis is interested in MG, YA, adult, sci-fi, fantasy, speculative fiction, thriller, contemporary, literary, and LGBTQ*.
Please send your query to query@deemuraliterary.comwith the author’s name and project title in the subject heading. Include the following in the body of the email (no attachments, please): Query letter, Brief author biography, even if you have no previous publications, 1-2 page synopsis, the first 25 pages.
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Nelson Literary Agency
1732 Wazee Street, Suite 207
Denver, CO 80202
(303)292-2805
fax (720)384-0761
Danielle Burby* Quressa Robinson*
Looking for commercial fiction (romance, women’s fiction, science fiction, fantasy, young adult & middle grade) and literary fiction with a commercial bent. They also consider a few nonfiction projects that tend to be story-based, such as memoir and narrative nonfiction. No inspirational or category.
Danielle Burby is seeking Middle grade and young adult (all genres), select passion projects in women’s fiction, astrong voice, nuanced writing, plots with unexpected twists, high concept, complex female characters, quirky adventures, complicated family dynamics, romantic plotlines that are an element of the narrative but don’t dominate it, seaside novels, girls with swords, stories that take place in the aftermath of disaster (whether personal such as the death of a loved one or bigger picture such as a revolution), magical realism, YA psychological thrillers, sister stories, social justice themes, own voices authors, a special interest in LGBTQ+ stories. Query Danielle at http://queryme.online/1352. Danielle is closed to queries through April.
Quressa Robinson wants modern-day blue stockings, POC fangirls/fanboys, #blackgirlmagic, #carefreeblackgirls, #blackboyjoy, LGBTQ+, neuroatypical/neurodivergent, and disabled POCs as leads, middle Grade (contemporary and SF/F), young adult (contemporary, SF/F, historical), adult SF/F with strong genre-bending/crossover appeal, literary fiction that is thoughtful, evocative, page-turning, upmarket and commercial fiction. Query at http://queryme.online/1066.
They are now accepting queries solely through QueryManager as a way to manage the volume. Send a brief bio, including any writing credentials you may have, the title, genre, and word count of your book, your query letter and the first ten pages of your book to the agent you wish to acquire.
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New Leaf Literary Agency
110 West 40th Street, Suite 2201
New York, NY 10018 Phone: 646.248.7989
Fax: 646.861.4654
Joanna Volpe, President and Literary Agent*
Suzie Townsend, Vice President and Literary Agent*
JL Stermer, Literary Agent
Patrice Caldwell, Literary Agent
New Leaf Literary & Media is a full service management and representation firm.
Joanna Volpe represents all brands of fiction (commercial, literary and genre) and has a soft spot for speculative and/or fantastical elements.
Suzie Townsend represents all brands of children’s and adult fiction. She loves women’s fiction, narrative non-fiction, memoir, and debut fiction. On the children’s side, she is interested in select YA and MG. Suzie loves strong characters and voice-driven stories that break out of the typical tropes of their genres, and she’s always looking for unique new voices in stories.
JL Stermer is growing her fiction list and is looking for adult and some YA coming-of-age, humor, dark and edgy stories, and new and original voices in commercial and upmarket. She also thinks graphic novels are really cool.
Patrice Caldwell is seeking commercial, character-driven fiction for middle grade, young adult, and adult readers as well as narrative nonfiction. Across the board, she is especially looking for middle grade science fiction & fantasy, mythology retellings and reimaginings, romance novels, and anything that can be categorized as horror and/or gothic literature.
Send query to query@newleafliterary.com. Please do not query via phone. The word “Query” must be in the subject line, plus the agent’s name, ie – Subject: Query, Suzie Townsend. Please also include the category (ie, PB, chapter book, MG, YA, adult fiction, adult nonfiction, etc.) You may include up to 5 double-spaced sample pages within the body of the email but NO ATTACHMENTS, unless specifically requested. Include all necessary contact information. You will receive an auto-response confirming receipt of your query. They only respond if they are interested in seeing your work.
They accept only email queries. Only query them for fiction when your manuscript is COMPLETE.
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One Track Literary Agency
44 Homeland St.
Johnston RI 02919
Tara Gelsomino
One Track Literary is currently seeking completed works with vibrant, fresh voices in these genres: romance (especially romantic comedies), women's fiction with fresh hooks, thrillers and psychological suspense (no cozy mysteries please), and contemporary young adult. (Note: She is not the best fit for paranormal and fantasy, though futuristic/sci-fi/dystopian is fine.)
Use their form to submit a query letter, synopsis, and attachment of the first three chapters of your work.
She is remaining closed to unsolicited submissions for the indeterminate future.
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Ayesha Pande Literary
128 West 132 St.
New York City, NY 10027
212-283-5825
Ayesha Pande*
Stephany Evans*
Serene Hakin* Kayla Lightner
They have broad-ranging eclectic interests and we welcome submissions of all kinds. However, they don’t represent poetry, business books, cookbooks, screenplays or illustrated children’s books, although they are always on the lookout for middle grade and young adult fiction.
Ayesha Pande's interests are wide-ranging and include literary as well as popular fiction, young adult, women’s, African-American and international fiction.
Stephany Evans represents a range of women’s fiction, from literary to upmarket commercial, to romance, as well as crime fiction (mysteries, thrillers), and the occasional literary or commercial novel not aimed at a female market.
Serene Hakin is drawn to fiction with strong female voices, both YA and adult fiction and non-fiction with international themes, and LGBTQ and feminist issues. She is always on the lookout for great YA sci-fi and fantasy, realistic YA, and anything that gives voice to those whose voices are underrepresented and/or marginalized.
Kayla Lightner loves stories—across commercial fiction, literary fiction, and nonfiction—that masterfully straddle the line between story-telling and teaching her something new. She’s particularly enamored with speculative fiction that centers BIPOC voices, humorous essay collections, and compelling family sagas.
Please note that Ayesha Pande, Anjali Singh, Serene Hakim, and Kayla Lightner are currently closed to queries.
To submit a query, please use the form on their website, and complete all fields. Please refrain from submitting to multiple APL agents simultaneously.
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Pen & Ink Literary
Anne Bohner
Looking for commercial women's fiction, romance, YA and popular nonfiction.
Send query via email to ab@penandinklit.com.
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Prentis Literary
PMB 496
6830 NE Bothell Way, Suite C
Kenmore, WA 98028
Trodayne Northern
Leslie Varney
Autumn Frisse
Reggie Lutz
Prentis Literary is actively seeking new authors with fresh, intelligent voices. While they have historically focused on Science Fiction and Fantasy, their true passion is a well-crafted story that engages and captures the imagination, regardless of the genre.
They handle fantasy, science fiction, romance, LGTBQ+ fiction, middle grade, young adult, children, horror, women's fiction, suspense/thriller and literary fiction.
Submit here.
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The Prospect Agency
285 Fifth Avenue, PMB 445
Brookyn, NY 112
718-788-3217
Emily Sylvan Kim*
Ann Rose
6/09: Listed as #8 Top Agent for Romance/Women's Fiction by Publisher's Weekly
Agency specialties are romance, women's fiction, literary fiction, urban fantasy and sci-fi, mysteries and thrillers, young adult/children's literature, and picture book writers and illustrators. They do not accept poetry, textbooks, plays, or screenplays.
Emily Sylvan Kim is looking for commercial and upmarket women's fiction, self-published authors looking to explore a hybrid career, established and strong debut romance writing mainstream romance, memoir and high interest non-fiction, literary and commercial YA fiction, select middle grade and early reader fiction with strong commercial appeal.
Ann Rose wants YA of all genres, MG of all genres, especially ones that push the boundaries of middle grade, swoony romances, light sci-fi or fantasy, commercial fiction, heartwarming (or heart wrenching) contemporaries. No erotica.
They request a query letter, three chapters and a brief synopsis. Your query letter should include your name, the date, contact information and a brief description of the work. Include only relevant personal information: previous publications, writing education, etc. For previously published authors, please also give a brief overview of your career thus far and your goals for the future.
They accept Word (.doc), PDF (.pdf), HTML (.html, .htm), and Text (.rtf, .txt) formats. Submit all material in a single document. Be sure to include a synopsis and query letter with your email and contact information at the beginning of the manuscript body (3 chapters or first 30 pages).
Submit via form on website.
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P.S. Literary Agency
2010 Winston Park Drive, 2nd Floor
Oakville, Ontario
L6H 5R7 CANADA
212-655-9276 (New York)
416-907-8325 (Toronto)
Curt Russell, President and Principal Agent
Carly Watters, Senior Literary Agent
Claire Harris, Literary Agent
Stephanie Winter, Associate Agent
They represent fiction and non-fiction in a variety of categories including: Literary, Commercial, Romance, Women’s Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Science Fiction, Fantasy, LGBTQ, YA, Middle Grade, Picture Books, Memoir, Business, Politics, Health, Wellness, Cookbooks, Sports, Humor, Pop Science, Pop Psychology, Pop Culture, Design, and Lifestyle. They do not represent poetry or screenplays.
Curtis Russell is currently acquiring both fiction and nonfiction. In terms of fiction, he is seeking Literary, Commercial, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Romance, Young Adult, Middle Grade, and Picture Books.
Carly Watters is currently acquiring both fiction and nonfiction. In terms of fiction, she is seeking, Women’s Fiction, Upmarket Adult, Commercial Adult, Domestic Suspense, Literary Mystery & Thrillers, Historical, Contemporary Romance, and Smart Book Club Fiction.
Claire Harris is acquiring both fiction and non-fiction projects for adults. She’s actively seeking diverse voices. In fiction, she’s looking for Psychological and Commercial Thrillers, works of fiction inspired by actual crimes, Mystery, Suspense, Cozies, Contemporary Fiction (especially family dramas), and Adult Rom-Coms. Claire is a lover of the dark and twisted, and she’s happiest when reading manuscripts with unexpected endings.
Stephanie Winter is actively actively seeking diverse and inclusive representation in Upmarket, Commercial, Historical, Graphic Novel, and Women’s Fiction.
Queries should be directed to query@psliterary.com. Limit your query to this format in a email:
Paragraph One – Introduction: Include the title and category of your work (i.e. fiction or nonfiction and topic), an estimated word count and a brief, general introduction.
Paragraph Two – Brief overview: This should read similar to back-cover copy.
Paragraph Three – Creator’s bio: Tell them a little bit about yourself and your background (awards and affiliations, etc.).
Do not send attachments. Address your query to the attention of the agent you feel is the best match for your work.
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Rees Literary Agency
One Westinghouse Plaza, Suite A203
Boston, MA 02136-2075
617-227-9014
Kelly Peterson
Rebecca Podos
Ashley Herring Blake
They represent the following genres: literary and commercial fiction, memoirs, history, biography, business, young adult and middle grade, self-help, psychology and science.
Kelly Peterson seeks manuscripts in various genres within Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult age ranges. In Middle Grade, she loves fantasy, sci-fi, and contemporary that touches on tough issues for young readers. Her Young Adult preferences vary from contemporary to high fantasy, sci-fi (not the space kind) to paranormal (all the ghost stories, please!), and historical all the way back to rom-coms. Kelly is proud to continue to represent Adult manuscripts in romance, fantasy, and sci-fi. She is very interested in representing authors with marginalized own voices stories, witty and unique characters, pirates, witches, and dark fantasies. Query her via http://querymanager.com/kellypeterson and send a query, synopsis, and the first five pages of your work.
Rebecca Podos loves everything from high fantasy to horror, contemporary to historical, and rom-com to magic realism, as long as it has a strong voice and memorable characters whose humanity shines through. She is also now acquiring Adult Sci-fi, fantasy and romance. Rebecca prefers email submissions consisting of a query letter and the first three chapters. Contact her via http://queryme.online/BeccaPodos.
Ashley Herring Blake is actively seeking character-driven upmarket and commercial Adult fiction, particularly from queer, BIPOC, and QBIPOC creators featuring their stories. She is most interested in romance, including contemporary and historical romantic comedies, contemporary and historical romance, as well as women’s (or any marginalized gender identity), fantasy, and contemporary fiction. Please query Ashley at http://queryme.online/AshleyBlake and include your query and the first three chapters of your manuscript.
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The Rosenberg Group
23 Lincoln Avenue
Marblehead, MA 01945
(781) 990-1341
Fax: (781) 990-1344
Barbara Collins Rosenberg*
The Rosenberg Group is accepting new clients working in romance fiction (contemporary, romantic, category, historical, suspense); women’s fiction and “chick lit.” No Inspirational, Time Travel, Futuristic or Paranormal.
If you are interested in my representing your work please mail her a query letter to rosenberglitsubmit@icloud.com. Please do not query her by email or fax, she will not respond to either.
Your query letter should not exceed one page in length. It should include the title of your work, the genre and/or sub-genre; the manuscript’s word count; and a brief description of the work. If you are writing category romance, please be certain to le me know the line for which your work is intended. Make certain to include a #10 SASE with your query letter. If one is not included she cannot respond to your query.
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Jane Rotrosen Agency
318 E 51st Street
New York, NY 10022
(212) 593-4330
fax (212) 935-6985
Annelise Robey
Christina Hogrebe
Meg Ruley
Amy Tannenbaum
Rebecca Scherer*
Jessica Errera
JRA represents authors of both fiction and nonfiction. Please read about their team and submit your query to one agent at their agency via their contact form. They do not currently accept plays, screenplays, children’s picture books, or any queries sent by mail.
Meg Ruley's focus is commercial fiction, writers with distinctive voices in suspense, thrillers, mysteries, crime fiction, historical novels and historical suspense, romance, and women’s fiction. Meg is currently closed to queries.
Annelise Robey represents bestselling authors in women’s fiction, romance, historical fiction, YA, fantasy, mystery, and suspense, and is always looking for exciting new voices in fiction. Query her at https://www.janerotrosen.com/contact-annelise-robey.
Christina Hogrebe's focus is on commercial adult fiction, especially domestic suspense, mystery, romantic comedy, women’s fiction, historical fiction, and anything British, naturally. Query her at https://www.janerotrosen.com/contact-christina-hogrebe.
Amy Tanebaum represents clients who write across a variety of genres including women’s fiction, contemporary romance, thriller and psychological suspense. Query her at https://www.janerotrosen.com/contact-amy-tannenbaum. Amy is closed to queries until January 2020.
Rebecca Scherer represents commercial fiction across genres, with particular interest in women’s fiction, crime/mystery, suspense, book club fiction, and upmarket/literary-leaning fiction. Query her at https://www.janerotrosen.com/contact-rebecca-scherer.
Jessica Errera is looking for commercial women’s fiction with a fresh and fun hook, all genres of YA (especially diverse stories), contemporary romance, mysteries and suspense, the occasional historical fiction, and anything that might be read in a day on the beach. Send a query via https://www.janerotrosen.com/contact-jessica-errera.
Please choose the agent you think would best align with you and your work. Send a query letter that includes a concise description of your work, relevant biographical information, and any relevant publishing history. Also include a brief synopsis and the first three chapters of your novel. Paste all text in the body of your email. Theywill not open email attachments.
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Liza Royce Agency LLC
1049 Park Ave
New York, NY 10028
Liza Fleissig*
They welcome queries from authors and illustrators, both for children and adult works.
Queries should be sent to submissions@lizaroyce.com. Send a query letter along with a little information about yourself, including any media platform and/or marketing ideas. DO NOT SEND attachments in your initial email as they will not be opened
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Scovil Galen Ghosh Literary Agency, Inc.
276 Fifth Avenue, Suite 708
New York NY 10001
(212) 679-8686
Fax: (212) 679-6710
Email: mailroom@scglit.com
Russell Galen*
Anna Ghosh
Agency handles Action/Adventure, Children’s Fiction, Commercial, Crime/Detective/Police, Ethnic Fiction, Fantasy, General Fiction, Graphic Novel, Historical, Horror, Juvenile Fiction, Literary, Middle Grade Fiction, Multicultural Fiction, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
Anna Ghosh is considering nonfiction proposals on all subjects as well as adult commercial and literary fiction by both unpublished and published authors. She looks for careful writing and compelling storytelling as well as intelligent and provocative books that illuminate some aspect of the world we live in. Please send a query letter to annaghosh@sgglit.com introducing yourself and briefly describing your project.
Russell Galen is taking on a very few new authors in areas that have a special meaning for him. His passion is novels which stretch the bounds of reality. A novel needs to take him some place he can’t get to in a car, whether it be the past, the future, a fantasy world, an alternate historical track, a world in which our world touches another that is hidden or rarely seen, or one which has been changed by some new technology, event, or idea. Email Russell at russellgalen@sgglit.com.
E-mail queries are strongly preferred, but must not be accompanied by attachments of any kind. If you prefer to mail a hard copy letter, please include your e-mail address so they can reply by e-mail, and don't include a SASE or anything else. Send an unadorned, unaccompanied letter as your first step, whether paper or e-mail.
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Lynn Seligman Literary Agency
400 Highland Avenue
Upper Montclair, NJ 07043
(973) 783-3631
Lynn Seligman
Seeking Detective/Police/Crime, Ethnic, Fantasy, Feminist, Gay/Lesbian, Historical, Horror, Humor/Satire, Literary, Mainstream/Contemporary, Mystery/Suspense, Romance (Contemporary, Gothic, Historical, Regency), Science Fiction, Women's Fiction
Query with chapter, synopsis and SASE.
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Serendipity Literary Agency
305 Gates Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Ameerah Holliday, Junior Agent
Elizabeth Morris, Editorial
Ameerah Holliday is primarily interested in young adult fiction, new adult fiction, fantasy/paranormal romance and novels in verse.
Elizabeth Morris is primarily interested in middle grade, young adult fiction, and new adult fiction with character-driven stories. She loves reading fantasy/paranormal, contemporary fiction, and rom coms featuring LGBTQIA+ characters.
Complete the form on their website to submit your manuscript. You will need a one page synopsis of the work that details the plot and theme of the story and the first fifty pages or first three chapters of your manuscript.
Please note that they are no longer accepting snail mail submissions and these will be unopened and discarded.
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The Seymour Agency
475 Miner St. RD
Canton, NY 13617
(315) 386-1831
fax (315) 386-1037
Nicole Resciniti, President and Agent*
Julie Gwinn, Vice President and Agent
Elizabeth Poteet, Agent
Lesley Sabga, Agent*
Jennifer Wills, Agent* Lynnette Novak, Agent
Nicole Resciniti accepts romance, mainstream suspense, thrillers, mysteries, YA, and inspirational novels are welcome. A consummate science geek and card-carrying Mensa member, Nicole would love to find the next great science fiction/fantasy novel or action/adventure masterpiece. Currently on her wish list: high-concept middle grade, any kind of romance, and really fresh voices in YA. To query Nicole Resciniti: nicole@theseymouragency.com *Nicole is currently closed to submissions.
Julie Gwinn only accepts Adult Only, Historical Fiction, Inspirational Fiction and Non-Fiction, Mysteries and Suspense, Romance (Contemporary, Historical, Suspense, Inspirational, and Amish), Spec Fiction and Fantasy, Women's Fiction. To Query: http://queryme.online/1842.
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Poteetis always looking for a good love story. She loves classic romance tropes, strong dialogue, sassy heroines, witty banter, and good old fashion romance. She’s actively seeking inspirational romance, cozy mystery, New Adult, YA, romantic suspense, genre romance (historical, contemporary, #ownvoices, and LGBTQ+), and loves anything with a happy ending. Please no poetry, picture books, or literary fiction novels. To query Lizzie Poteet: https://QueryManager.com/1945.
Lesley Sabga is acquiring MG, YA, and Adult fantasy, and she is always down to read dark and twisty suspense or thriller featuring strong, female protagonists. She also loves a classic happily-ever-after romance or curling up with a good mystery. She also has her eye out for book club fiction and women's fiction. Always open to #ownvoices and diversity, Lesley is actively looking for marginalized authors to bring into the literary world. To query Lesley Sabga: lesley@theseymouragency.com. Lesley Sabga is currently closed to submissions.
Jennifer Wills is interested in middle grade and YA with a sci-fi/fantasy, horror/suspense, or contemporary bent, and upmarket women’s fiction with a sense of humor. To query Jennifer Wills: https://querymanager.com/query/JenniferWills.
Lynnette Novak accepts queries in the following genres: Adult Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Horror, Mysteries (Traditional, Amateur Sleuth, and Cozy), Psychological Suspense, Romantic Comedy and Thrillers. In Young Adult Fiction she likes Contemporary, Fantasy, Horror, Mysteries, Psychological Suspense, Sci-Fi and Thrillers. To Query: https://QueryManager.com/QueryLynnetteNovak.
For email queries, a one page letter will suffice. No attachments, please. All of The Seymour Agency Agents prefer email queries and ask that you paste the first five pages of your manuscript into the bottom of your email. Include a 3-5 line pitch, target audience/genre, word count, contact information, bio and references. Only query one agent at a time.
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Wendy Sherman Associates, Inc.
138 W. 25th St., Suite 1018
New York NY 10001
(212) 279-9027
Fax: (212) 279-8863
Kelli Martin
Kelli Martin is passionate about building the agency’s romance program, focusing on contemporary romance and romantic suspense, and is also excited to discover new talent in commercial women’s fiction, including love stories, romantic comedies, suspense fiction, family dramas, friendship dramas, beach reads, and women-coming-into-their-own stories. At this time, Kelli is not accepting unsolicited manuscripts.
Please send all e-mail submissions to submissions@wsherman.com. They ask that you include your last name, title, and the name of the agent you are submitting to in the subject line. For fiction, please include a query letter and your first 10 pages copied and pasted in the body of the email.
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Spectrum Literary Agency
320 Central Park West, Suite 1-D
New York, NY 10025
FAX: (212) 362-4562
Eleanor Wood
Justin Bell
The agency handles Commercial, Crime/Detective/Police, Fantasy, General Fiction, Historical, Horror, Mainstream, Middle Grade Fiction, Mystery, Paranormal, Romance, Science Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
Anyone interested in representation must send a query letter* with a return stamped (not metered ), self-addressed envelope to their address. No fax, email or telephone queries.
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Speilburg Literary Agency
3223 Radiance Rd.
Louisville KY 40220
Alice Speilburg, Founder and Literary Agent* Eva Scalzo, Literary Agent*
Alice Speilburg like to see historical novels from fresh and unique perspectives, women's fiction that has thriller and/or horror elements, high-stakes mystery novels with female protagonists, fantasy that imagines fresh worlds with non-Western roots or fantasy that springs from newer American folk magic (especially Appalachian), contemporary fantasy that explores a dark version of childlike magic. I like darker elements, especially when they're woven deeply and subtly into the atmosphere of a novel. For submissions, please visit: http://queryme.online/AliceSpeilburg. Alice is currently closed to queries as of January 18, 2021. She plans to reopen in the summer.
Eva Scalzo represents Commercial, Fantasy, Historical, LGBTQ, Literary, Middle Grade, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller, Women’s Fiction, and Young Adult. Her favorite sub-genres: Contemporary Romance, Contemporary YA, Diversity, Domestic Suspense, Feminism, Multicultural, Multiple POV, Regency Romance, Romantic Suspense, Urban Fantasy, YA Fantasy, YA Science Fiction. Submit to Eva at https://querymanager.com/query/evascalzo.
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Spencerhill Associates, LTD
8126 Lakewood Main Street
Suite #204
Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
941-907-3700
Karen Solem, President*
Nalini Akolekar, VIce President
Amanda Leuck, Literary Agent
Sandy Harding, Literary Agent
Ali Herring, Assistant Literary Agent
They are currently considering submissions from published and un-published authors in the following genres: commercial, general-interest fiction, romance including historical romance, paranormal romance, urban fantasy, erotic fiction, category romance, literary fiction, thrillers, YA and mysteries. Please note that they do not represent children’s books.
Karen Solem is looking for literary and commercial fiction and non-fiction, primarily for the adult market. She would love to read a richly detailed historical novel or historical suspense, a big sprawling family saga, or engrossing women’s fiction. She especially enjoys southern women’s fiction; and given her passion for animals, seeks any work involving dogs, horses or the natural world. She loves a great suspense novel and especially those with a psychological hook. Karen Solem is currently not accepting new clients.
Nalini Akolekar is always interested in seeing new women’s fiction, romance, historical fiction, thrillers and horror.
Amanda Leuck is seeking: strong, character-driven stories, written with an unforgettable voice. She’s looking for literary and commercial YA, new adult fiction, urban fantasy, and romance in all genres, including edgy romantic suspense, contemporary and paranormal with a fresh twist.
Sandy Harding is seeking mainly upmarket commercial and literary fiction for the adult market. She enjoys women’s fiction for book clubs, smart page-turning thrillers, works of suspense with complex protagonists, mysteries of all sorts (cozies, historical, traditional), and romance.
Ali Herring is seeking middle grade and young adult fiction in all genres, science fiction and fantasy, romance, southern women’s fiction, and inspirational fiction, especially romance. She particularly likes high-concept commercial fiction with a literary flair. Please query her only via the Query Manager.
They accept electronic submissions and are no longer accepting paper queries. Any paper queries they receive will be recycled. Please submit a query letter, pitch them your project and tell them about yourself by clicking the following link: https://QueryManager.com/query/1032 or by email at submission@spencerhillassociates.com. Do you have prior publishing credits? Attach the first three chapters and synopsis preferably in .doc, rtf or txt format.
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Steele-Perkins Literary Agency
26 Island Lane
Canandaigua, NY 14424
(716) 396-9290
Fax (716) 396-3579
Pattie Steele-Perkins*
The agency handles Christian Fiction, Commercial, Ethnic Fiction, Literary, Mainstream, Multicultural Fiction, Mystery, Romance, Thriller, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult Fiction.
Send query letter, first three chapters, synopsis and SASE or email pattiesp@aol.com with query only. Include "query" in subject line. No email attachments.
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Stonesong Literary Agency
270 West 39th Street, Suite 201
New York NY 10018
(212) 929-4600
Adrienne Rosado
Emmanuelle Morgen
Melissa Edwards
They welcome electronic queries for fiction and nonfiction. They do not represent include plays, screenplays, and poetry.
Adrienne Rosado represents adult and children’s fiction, as well as select non-fiction in the areas of pop-science, business, memoir, and humor. In both adult and children’s fiction, she is looking for contemporary, mystery, historical, thriller, fantasy, and anything with a wickedly dark sense of humor. She’s especially drawn to multicultural fiction, lgbtq+ works, and stories about people from atypical walks of life. She is not currently looking for poetry or children’s picture books.
Emmanuelle Morgen represents children’s books for all ages, from picture book to YA, as well as adult commercial fiction and nonfiction. In fiction, she particularly enjoys science fiction and fantasy, women’s fiction and romance, historical fiction, and novels that give voice to the experiences of marginalized voices. She has a soft spot for journey stories and well-developed villains. Emmanuelle is closed to queries at the moment.
Melissa Edwards is looking for young adult commercial fiction in all genres, particularly romance and thriller. Melissa is currently highly interested in developing her adult commercial fiction list. She has a particular eye out for vibrant and fun young women’s fiction. Melissa is not the best choice for horror, science fiction, or historical fiction.
Submit your query addressed to one agent at submissions@stonesong.com. Include the word “query” in the subject line of your email. Include the first chapter or first 10 pages of your work, pasted into the body of your email, so that they may get a sense of your writing. Please do not send attachments.
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The Stringer Literary Agency, LLC
P.O. Box 111255
Naples, FL 34108
Marlene Stringer*
Shari Mauer
This agency is particularly seeking upmarket women's fiction, YA, suspense, fantasy, crime novels, romance (except erotic), MG, Narrative Non-Fiction, and thrillers of all types, but they are always looking for great stories in the genres they represent.
Marlene Stringer is actively seeking contemporary and historical women's fiction, suspense, crime/thriller, fantasy, and romance. She is drawn to genre-blends and overlaps, as well as diverse and distinctive voices. Query at http://queryme.online/StringerLit. Shari Maurer is currently seeking contemporary & historical YA and MG (no fantasy, please), and picture books. She's drawn to characters who have passion and grit, and would love to see stories that have humor, social justice, and suspense --not necessarily all in the same book! Query at http://queryme.online/1434.
A query letter should be one page in length, include a synopsis/pitch of one or two paragraphs about your work, the genre, and word count, and pertinent information about your previous publishing experience, if any. Please include the first five pages along with the query cover letter within the body of the e-mail.
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The Talbot Fortune Agency
John's mailing address and phone:
Talbot Fortune Agency
180 E. Prospect Ave. #188
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Tel. 914-282-0455
Gail's mailing address and phone:
Talbot Fortune Agency
980 Broadway, Suite 664
Thornwood, NY 10594
Tel. 914-747-1211
Gail Fortune
John Talbot*
In fiction they represent romance and women's fiction, thrillers and mysteries, and literary fiction. They don't normally handle children's books, westerns, science fiction, fantasy, poetry, or screenplays.
PLEASE QUERY VIA EMAIL ONLY using queries@talbotfortuneagency.com. Be sure to include the word "query" in the subject line, and specify who the query is for. Below your query letter PLEASE PASTE IN THE FIRST FIVE PAGES of your manuscript (but do not attach those pages as a separate file).
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Talcott Notch Literary Services
31 Cherry Street, Suite 100
Milford, CT 06460
203-876-4959
fax: 203-876-9517
Gina Panettieri, President
Paula Munier, Senior Literary Agent
Dennis Schleicher, Agent
Saba Sulaiman, Associate Agent
Send Gina Panettieri women's fiction, paranormal, urban fantasy, horror, science fiction, historical, mystery, thrillers and suspense. Query at HTTP://Queryme.online/QueryGina.
Paula Munier's specialties include mystery/thriller, SF/fantasy, romance, YA, memoir, humor, pop culture, health & wellness, cooking, self-help, pop psych, New Age, inspirational, technology, science, and writing. Paula is closed to new unsolicited queries indefinitely.
Dennis Schleicher accepts Biography, Christian living, children’s books, church life, devotional, inspirational, LGBTQ, theology, bible study, reference, health, finance, fiction, self-help, psychology, grief, suffering, marriage, family, women’s, men’s, philosophy, history, social issues, parenting, clean romance, Latter-Day Saints, LDS, and Mormonism. Query at http://querymanager.com/Dennis.
Saba Sulaiman is interested in Adult: up-market literary and commercial fiction, romance (all subgenres except paranormal), character-driven psychological thrillers, cozy mysteries, and memoir; Young Adult:/New Adult: all subgenres except paranormal and sci-fi.; Middle Grade: think Roald Dahl. Saba will be closed to queries until further notice.
Query letters should be one to two pages long and can be accompanied by the first ten pages of your manuscript. They strongly prefer Agent Query submissions over email queries but they will respond to emails. Email queries should be addressed to the specific agent you are interested in considering your work.
Your fiction query should include your genre, such as mystery, science fiction or mainstream, whether the project is for adults or for children, and the length of the complete project in number of words (for example, 86,000 words), not pages. The query should give them a brief overview of the book's plot and main characters, but does not have to include a complete synopsis. For first-time authors, they do prefer that the project be complete before you query them.
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Thompson Literary Agency
48 Great Jones Street #5F
New York, New York 10012
716-257-8153
Samantha Wekstein
Tess Brown
Samantha Wekstein is drawn to commercial voices in Romance, Women’s Fiction, Historical Fiction,
Sci-Fi and Fantasy.
Tess Brown enjoys exciting genre fiction and has a soft spot for dry, witty narratives.
Please send your query letter in the body of your email to submissions@thompsonliterary.com. Send your first 25 pages as an attachment. Please put the word "Query" in your subject line. Address your query to whichever agent you think is best suited for your project.
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Three Seas Literary Agency
3 Seas Literary Agency
P.O. Box 444
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
(608) 834-9317
Michelle Grajkowski*
Cori Deyoe Stacey Graham*
Their agency specializes in romance, women’s fiction and children’s books. They are currently looking for fantastic authors with a voice of their own. More specifically, they love any type of romance (historical, contemporary, romantic suspense, paranormal, chick lit, inspirationals and fantasy) and young adult and middle grade fiction. They also represent mysteries, thrillers and select nonfiction titles. They currently are not accepting poetry or screenplays.
Michelle Grajkowski primarily represents romance, women’s fiction, young adult and middle grade fiction along with select non-fiction projects with a terrific message. She is currently looking for fantastic writers with a voice of their own. Query at http://QueryManager.com/Michelle3Seas.
Cori Deyoe represents all sub-genres of romance, women’s fiction, young adult, middle grade, picture books, thrillers, mysteries and select non-fiction. Query at https://QueryManager.com/Cori3Seas.
Stacey Graham is currently looking to expand her list with snappy Rom-Coms, hilarious/spooky middle grade, and weird nonfiction. Query at http://QueryManager.com/Stacey3Seas.
Email queries are no longer accepted! Use the query manager form associated with the agent you wish to query.
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The Tobias Agency
276 5th Avenue
New York NY 10001
Lane Heymont*
Stefanie Rossitto
Renae Moore
The agency handles a broad range of commercial fiction including romance, fantasy, science fiction, celebrity, memoirs, pop culture, true crime, and serious nonfiction with a focus on philosophy, science, politics/current affairs, activism, history, and select memoirs.
Lane Heymont Lane represents a broad range of commercial fiction and serious nonfiction. In fiction, he is open to speculative fiction, horror, thrillers, women’s fiction, romance and select YA. He prefers contemporary settings and is always looking for #Ownvoices in both fiction and nonfiction. Submit via http://queryme.online/1291.
Stefanie Rossitto is currently looking for historical fiction, and funny, witty, modern romances. She also enjoys anything and everything medieval as well as exciting historical romances and/or fiction based on real characters. Query via https://querymanager.com/query/1927.
In YA and Adult, Renae Moore is interested in speculative fiction, mystery, thrillers, and select romance. Renae is always interested in #OwnVoices. Query via https://querymanager.com/query/renae.
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The Trace Literary Agency
15831 Branch Water Way
Mishawaka, IN 46545 574 514 4926
Fax: 574 259 9975
Tracy Brennan
Trace Literary Agency represents both fiction and non-fiction writers. They are looking for established as well as first time authors in a wide range of genres. Though their focus has been mainly with Irish writers, they are interested in hearing from all. They do not accept screenplays or short stories.
They accept women’s fiction, chick lit, psychological thriller, crime, commercial mainstream, literary, mystery, historical, suspense, romance.
If you are interested in submitting your work for consideration, please send a query letter including author biography, a one to three page synopsis with word count and a self address stamped envelope for our response. Please note they do not accept screenplays or short stories.
For email queries, please send an email including author biography, a one to three page synopsis, with word count of your manuscript. For email queries, please do not send attachments unless requested to do so. Copy and paste your synopsis into the body of your email. Please send online submissions to: tracy@traceliteraryagency.com
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Transatlantic Agency
2 Bloor Street East, Suite 3500
Toronto, Ontario M4W 1A8
Canada
+1 (416) 488-9214
Fax: +1 (416) 929-3174
Sandra Bishop
Carolyn Forge
Amanda Orozco
Amy Topkins
Leonicka Valcius
Transatlantic Agency represents adult and children’s authors of all genres, including illustrators. They do not handle stage plays, musicals or screenplays. Only submit to one agent at a time.
Sandra Bishop is not taking on new fiction authors, but she will consider representation of established romance authors seeking new representation. She will also consider complete manuscripts from fiction writers she meets at conferences, or via referral from current clients or industry associates. No erotica, academic, or textbooks, please. If you believe you have something she’d like to consider, please send a query to querysandra@transatlanticagency.com.
Carolyn Forde is open for submissions and would love to see literary fiction (especially speculative and horror), commercial fiction, narrative non-fiction by experts in the field and is open minded to a broad range of topics and styles – as long as it engages her. There are a few things she’s not keen on – medical/disease related memoirs, police procedurals, climate thrillers, military or CIA fiction, cozy mysteries, books about film and tv behind the scenes. Please submit a query letter to carolyn@transatlanticagency.com with the first 20 pages for consideration, within the body of your query – attachments will not be opened (double spaced and 12 pt font).
Amanda Orozco is looking for YA contemporary romance and fantasy, as well as literary and upmarket adult fiction in the contemporary, speculative, horror, and romance genres. She has a soft spot for coming-of-age stories, multi-generational family sagas, short story collections, and the occasional urban fantasy. Amanda is particularly drawn to stories from Asian and Latinx writers. Query via https://querymanager.com/query/amandaorozco. Amanda is currently closed to queries.
Amy Topkins is particularly looking for Own Voices authors and illustrators. On the adult side, she is interested in non-fiction, literary fiction, and commercial fiction with fabulous writing. In adult books she's not a fan of genre fiction in the areas of horror, science fiction or fantasy. Please send submissions through this link: http://QueryManager.com/QueryAgentAmy. Submissions should include a short biography, past publishing credits, and a 20-page writing sample in Word or PDF format, or a link to your portfolio or dummy.
Leonicka Valcius accepts adult and young adult fiction: She likes books she can read on a beach vacation — fun commercial fiction, romance that ranges from sweet to steamy, otherworldly fantasy, and sweeping historical fiction. Submit via https://querymanager.com/query/leonicka. Include a query letter, bio, synopsis, and a 20 page excerpt. Emailed queries will not be read. If you are comfortable, please include your social and cultural identities in your bio, especially if you self-identify as a person of color. Currently closed to queries.
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TriadaUS Literary Agency
PO Box 561
Sewickley, PA 15143
(412) 401-3376
Dr. Uwe Stender, Literary Agent*
Laura Crockett, Associate Literary Agent
Dr. Uwe Stender likes everything Romance, Rom Com, Boarding School settings, Thriller, Friendship stories, OR a combination of those. Query at uwe@triadaus.com .
Laura Crockett: In YA, she is interested in contemporary realistic fiction (such as study abroad experiences, strong female friendships, falling in love, mental health, diversity, LGBTQ) and fantasy (particularly with excellent world-building, authentic characterization, fantasy inspired by fairytales and other cultures' mythology, and historical fantasy). In adult fiction, she is interested in contemporary women's fiction (heartfelt, juicy moral dilemmas, historical bends with parallel narratives), humorous chick-lit (especially if it's millennial-driven), and fantasy (excellent world-building, authentic characterization, fantasy inspired by fairytales and other cultures' mythology, and historical fantasy). Query her at laura@triadaus.com and include first 10 pages in the email.
They prefer to receive queries via email. Paste your query into the body of the email. They will not download attachments unless they request them. Query only one agent at a time.
They do not respond to postal submissions that aren't accompanied by a SASE and will not return any material unless a SASE accompanies the submission.
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Trident Media Group
355 Lexington Ave, 12th FL
New York, NY 10017
(212) 333-1511
Ellen Levine, Executive Vice President
Don Fehr, Senior VIce President
Mark Gottleib, Literary Agent
Their literary agency is actively seeking new and/or established authors in a variety of genres and categories of both fiction and non-fiction.
Ellen Levine represents Children’s Fiction, Commercial, Crime/Detective/Police, Fantasy, General Fiction, Horror, Juvenile Fiction, Literary, Middle Grade Fiction, Mystery, Paranormal, Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult Fiction.
Don Fehr represents Children’s Fiction, Commercial, Crime/Detective/Police, General Fiction, Juvenile Fiction, Literary, Middle Grade Fiction, Mystery, Picture Book, Romance, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult Fiction.
Mark Gottlieb is actively seeking submissions in all categories and genres and looking forward to bringing new and established authors to the curious minds of their future readers.
Please send a query letter using the online form to only one agent. Your query should include only a paragraph about yourself, a brief plot synopsis and your contact information; it should not include a manuscript, a proposal, or any writing samples.
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Unter Agency
23 West 73rd Street, Suite 100
New York, NY 10023
(212) 401-4068
Jennifer Unter
Jen Nadol
They are interested in seeing quality fiction and general nonfiction. Additionally, they are looking for all types of children's literature (picture books, middle grade, and young adult).
Send a query letter to Jennifer@theunteragency.com.
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Cherry Weiner Literary Agency
925 Oak Bluff Court
Dacula GA 30019
Cherry Weiner
Handles all genres: science fiction, fantasy, horror, westerns, mystery, romance, Native American. No YA or children.
Has established group of authors. Only accepts queries from people she meets at conferences.
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The Whalen Agency
55 Greens Farms Road, #200-64
Westport, CT 06880
Kimberly Whalen
This agency represents Chick Lit, Commercial, Crime/Detective/Police, Fantasy, General Fiction, Literary, Mainstream, Mystery, New Adult, Paranormal, Romance, Science Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
The Whalen Agency accepts queries by email only. Please send your query letter without sample chapters or material to queries@thewhalenagency.com.
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Whimsy Literary Agency
49 North 8th Street, 6G
Brooklyn, NY 11249
(212) 674-7162
Aria Gmitter
They accept Children's, Middle Grade, Mystery, Nonfiction, Romance, Thriller, Young Adult Contemporary. They only consider completed manuscripts.
Send your proposal VIA-E-MAIL to WhimsyNYC@aol.com (include your media platform, Table of Contents with full description of each chapter)
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WordServe Literary Agency
7500 E. Arapahoe Rd., Suite 285
Centennial CO 80112
Sarah Freese Nick Harrison
They accept women’s, historical, suspense, legal, literary, mainstream, supernatural, romance. THey will consider select titles in YA, middle grade, and children’s literature. NO fantasy or sci-fi. Acceptable word counts: 60,000 to 120,000.
Sarah Freese is especially interested in:, Contemporary romance, Historical romance, Historical, Contemporary women’s fiction, Suspense, Memoir, Narrative non-fiction, Marriage/family/parenting from bloggers with a large platform
Nick Harrison is interested in representing authors of well-written fiction and non-fiction. For fiction, he prefers character-driven historical fiction, but will look at contemporary literary fiction and some genre fiction (mystery, romance, Amish). He will represent fiction for either the Christian or secular market, though if the latter, it must not offend Christian values in any way (language, sexuality, violence).
Please address queries to: admin@wordserveliterary.com. In the subject line, include the word QUERY.
WordServe only accepts email submissions – no snail mail. If you send your query directly to an agent at their personal email addresses, it will still be considered but you will NOT receive an automatic response. All queries should contain a pitch for the book, information about you, 5 or so pages pasted in the email.
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WordWise Media
4083 Avenue L, Suite 255
Lancaster CA 93536 (661) 382-8083
Steve Hutson*
This agency handles a broad range of fiction and nonfiction books for adults and children. No erotica, chainsaw murders, poetry, or short stories. And if your story has abundant foul language or graphic sex, it probably isn't for them.
Steve Hutson is interested in representing a wide range of fiction and nonfiction books for children and adults. Surprise him.
Download their query form, fill it out and attach to an email. Change the name of the file to your last name. Do not copy the text into the body of your email. Do not alter the form in any way. Email to submit@wordwisemedia.com.
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Writer's House
21 West 26th Street
New York, NY 10010
(212) 685-2400
fax (212) 685-1781
Al Zuckerman Amy Berkower Weiss*
Jodi Reamer*
Robin Rue*
Susan Ginsberg*
Susan Golomb*
Marilyn Heifetz*
Brianne Johnson Stacy Testa
Beth Miller
Writers House represents writers of fiction and non-fiction, for both adult and juvenile books as well as illustrators. Their agents work with literary and commercial fiction, women's fiction, science fiction/fantasy, narrative non-fiction, history, memoirs, biographies, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult and juvenile fiction/non-fiction and picture books.
Al Zuckerman is actively seeking new authors who write thrillers, mysteries, women’s fiction, and historical novels. Please query with a one page letter via snail mail. First paragraph should tell what about your book is wonderful and exciting, the second should recount the essence of its content, and the third should tell why you’re the best person to be writing it.
Amy Berkower Weiss represents Chick Lit, Children’s Fiction, Commercial, Crime/Detective/Police, General Fiction, Graphic Novel, Juvenile Fiction, Literary, Mainstream, Middle Grade Fiction, Mystery, Paranormal, Picture Book, Romance, Thriller, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult Fiction. Query her at aberkower@writershouse.com.
Jodi Reamer represents General fiction, Mystery, Romance, Fantasy/science fiction and Juvenile fiction. Please mail her the first 10 pages of your manuscript (or until the end of that chapter) along with your query letter or email the material to her assistant, Alec Shane, at ashane@writershouse.com.
Robin Rue represents Children’s Fiction, Commercial, Crime/Detective/Police, General Fiction, Fantasy, General Fiction, Juvenile Fiction, Literary, Mainstream, Middle Grade Fiction, Mystery, Paranormal, Romance, Science Fiction, Suspense, Thriller, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult Fiction. She does not accept email queries. Query with first 5 sample pages & SASE.
Susan Ginsberg is currently looking for commercial and literary fiction—particularly voice-driven narratives in unique settings filled with emotionally compelling characters—as well as rich narrative non-fiction and unique memoirs. She handles general and Literary fiction, women's fiction, and young adult fiction. She is not the right agent for horror, science-fiction, or epic fantasy. Query at sginsburgsubmissions@writershouse.com.
Susan Golomb represents Chick Lit, Commercial, Crime/Detective/Police, General Fiction, Historical, Humor Fiction, Literary, Mainstream, Middle Grade Fiction, Mystery, Romance, Thriller, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult Fiction. Please send a query letter and 10 sample pages in the body of an email to sgolombsubmissions@writershouse.com; the subject line should include your name and the title of the work.
Merrilee Heifetz represents Children's Fiction Commercial, Crime/Detective/Police, Fantasy, General Fiction, Graphical Novel,, Juvenile Fiction, Literary, Mainstream, Middle Grade Fiction, Mystery, Picture Book, Romance, Science Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Young Adult Fiction. Snail mail Merrilee a query with an SASE.
Brianne Johnson loves children's fiction, especially picture books. She's looking for juicy, well-researched historical novels and is open to other genres. She would like a romantic historical with some unique fantasy elements, a horror novel with fantasy elements, a literary, Beat-like coming-of-age, a thrilling survival tale with well-researched, back-to-the-land details, and a dark, witchy, semi-realistic novel (think a modern-day Practical Magic or Garden Spells). She loves a good cabal, coven, karass--secret histories of all stripes. Her secret ingredient is humor. Please send the first ten pages of the book pasted below a wonderful, personalized query letter. No attachments, and please query her at bjohnsonsubmissions@writershouse.com with ONE project at a time (you can mention the rest in the body of the query letter if you like).
Stacy Testa takes General fiction, Literary fiction, Women's fiction, Historical fiction, Narrative nonfiction and Memoir. Please send your query letter to stesta@writershouse.com, with the first 5-10 pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of the email (no attachments, please).
Beth Miller is looking for young adult, romance, and women's fiction, but she's also open to historical fiction, fantasy, and even some narrative nonfiction if the project is right. Send your personalized query (in the body of an email, not attached!) to bmiller@writershouse.com. Please also put "Query" in the subject line, and paste in the first 10 pages or so in the body of the email.
Most of their agents prefer e-mail queries. Please e-mail a query letter, which includes your credentials, an explanation of what makes your book unique and special, and a synopsis. Some agents within their agency have different requirements. Only query one agent at a time.
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Nancy Yost Literary Agency
121 West 27th Street, Suite 1201
New York, NY 10001
212.239.2861
Nancy Yost*
Sarah Younger*
Nancy Yost works with a wide variety of writers of commercial fiction, specializing in crime novels; thrillers, mysteries, suspense; historical fiction and historical suspense; and women’s fiction of all kinds. She looks for complex, engrossing, character- and voice-driven reads, and has a fondness for a good ghost story, southern fiction, historical fiction, atmosphere, intelligence, humor, and adorable (and not so adorable) animals. Query at https://querymanager.com/query/1018.
Sarah Younger is specifically interested in representing all varieties of Romance, Women's Fiction, Mysteries, Thrillers, Fantasy, Science Fiction, and select Non-Fiction. For romance she is interested in the following genres: Contemporary, Historical, Western, Sports, Regency, Inspirational, Category, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, Suspense, and any combination thereof. For women's fiction Sarah is drawn to layered stories that don't shy away from the realities, and often difficulties, of life. She particularly enjoys women's fiction that has cross generational plotlines, and as always meaningful pet characters are a plus along with happy endings. Query her at https://querymanager.com/query/1019.
Choose one agent to query. They only accepts queries through the Query Manager system. For fiction and narrative nonfiction, please include a query letter, which should include a brief overview of your project, previous publications, if any, and any relevant information about you, along with sample material.
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Zeno Literary Agency
Primrose Hill Business Centre
110 Gloucester Avenue
London NW1 8HX
+44 207 096 0927
Kristina Perez
Kristina Perez is actively building her list in both fiction and nonfiction, and particularly encourages submissions from marginalized writers. She is looking for fantasy, romance, sci-fi, and nonfiction. Kristina loves lush historical fantasy like Tasha Suri's Empire of Sand and well-researched historical romance along the lines of Joanna Shupe or Courtney Milan. She is a huge Battlestar Galactica fangirl with a soft spot for light space opera, but she's not the right agent for hard/military SF. Email queries only to perez@zenoagency.com. Please email your query letter with the first chapter of your manuscript pasted into the body of the email. No attachments will be opened.
All of Zeno’s agents are currently CLOSED for submissions.
To submit, email us the first three chapters (or an equivalent segment of around 50 double-spaced pages), a synopsis, and a covering letter. Please be sure to put ‘SUBMISSION [title of novel] by [name]’ in the subject line, then email it to the relevant agent’s email address when they are open for submission. The chapters should be sent in .doc, .docx or PDF format, in a legible font (no smaller than 12pt), double spaced, and with the pages numbered. Please ensure your name, email address, and a contact number are on the title page. Please do not append the text of your submission into your email they can only consider works that are sent as attachments in the requested formats. They do not accept adult novels of less than 75,000 words and children’s fiction should be no less than 50,000 words.
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