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What Ernie is looking for
Ernie specializes in adult & young adult fantasy, science fiction, and horror, as well as speculative upmarket & literary fiction, BIPOC mystery, thriller, and crime fiction, and young adult contemporary. He is looking for character-driven stories with richly layered worldbuilding and original settings. Stories with intricate, immersive plotting and propulsive pacing. And he’d love to see more stories that blend genres in ways that might surprise him. Learn more about Ernie and what he’s looking for on his website .
Notable sales & clients
- Tonight, I Burn by Katharine J. Adams
- Kavithri by Aman J. Bedi
- Redsight by Meredith Mooring
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Hear from Ernie: interviews & talks
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- Agent Interview: Ernie Chiara — Path To Publication (2022)
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ernie Chiara open to queries right now?
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What genres does Ernie Chiara represent?
Ernie Chiara represents Fantasy, Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Young Adult, Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Horror.
How do I query Ernie Chiara?
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