Cole Lanahan is a literary agent at The Seymour Agency representing YA and adult horror, thrillers, romance, romantasy, and nonfiction.
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What Cole is looking for
Cole values engaging narratives that captivate from start to finish: high-concept fresh plots, killer voice, and page-turning pacing. She is passionate about promoting diverse voices, with a keen interest in BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ authors crafting stories they're genuinely passionate about.
Actively seeking
- YA horror and YA thrillers
- Dark and sexy romance
- Adult horror
- YA/NA romantasy
- Adult domestic and psychological thrillers
- Nonfiction with fresh, exciting voices
Notable sales & clients
- Barely Even Friends by Mae Bennett
- What We Wish For by Melody Maysonet
- Love Camera Action by Noel Stark
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cole Lanahan open to queries right now?
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What genres does Cole Lanahan represent?
Cole Lanahan represents Young Adult, Horror, Thriller, Romance, Romantasy, Nonfiction.
How do I query Cole Lanahan?
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