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Agents representing speculative fiction
Alex Brown
Literary Agent · Mad Woman Literary Agency
Across Adult, YA, and MG, Alex is particularly drawn to: Final Girls who are also monsters, diaspora stories, horror of any kind, stories that will…
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Alexandra Levick
Literary Agent · Writers House
Alexandra is committed to working with writers from diverse backgrounds and is looking to put forth a list of outstanding creators who will be able…
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Ali Lake
Literary Agent · O’Connor Literary Agency
Ali loves books that show her a new corner of the world or unexpected facet of human experience through an original, surprising voice. For nonficti…
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Allegra Martschenko
Literary Agent · BookEnds, LLC
Allegra is all about magic, all the time. From bestseller lists, to book box placements, to national coverage—their client list represents a dynami…
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Allison Hellegers
Literary Agent · Stimola Literary Studio
Allison is excited to find author/illustrator picture books—particularly those that take finite childhood experiences and turn them into something …
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Amanda Orozco
Literary Agent · Transatlantic Literary Agency
Amanda is looking for stories and projects that make her feel deeply and that surprise her, whether that be in form, voice, tone, concept, ambition…
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Amandeep Singh
Literary Agent · Graham Maw Christie Literary Agents
Amandeep is seeking books with international appeal that entertain and inform. For non-fiction, she is looking for compelling memoir about universa…
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Amy Guiffrida
Literary Agent · Belcastro Agency
In the YA space, Amy is especially drawn to dystopian stories and werewolves, with a particular interest in narratives featuring card-playing, gamb…
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Arianna Siddiqui
Literary Agent · FinePrint Literary Management
Arianna is particularly drawn to mysteries, romance, and speculative fiction across young adult and adult audiences. Though more selective about no…
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Ashlee MacCallum
Literary Agent · Howland Literary
Ashlee is passionate about championing marginalized creators and uplifting historically underrepresented voices. She gravitates toward high-concept…
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Ashley Reisinger
Literary Agent · Triada US Literary Agency
Ashley is actively seeking manuscripts in Adult, YA, and MG fiction. She is particularly drawn to books that showcase a strong commercial appeal co…
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Ben Miller-Callihan
Literary Agent · Handspun Literary Agency
Ben is looking for quirky, cozy, character-driven fantasy, sci-fi, and other speculative fiction, as well as crossover fiction a la The Invisible L…
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Bethany Weaver
Literary Agent · Weaver Literary Agency
Bethany is passionate about championing diverse voices in both adult and children’s literature, with a particular love for speculative fiction feat…
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Bonnie Swanson
Literary Agent · FinePrint Literary Management
Bonnie is looking for underrepresented authors across all age groups, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and disabled creators. Her tastes are eclectic, an…
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Brady McReynolds
Literary Agent · JaBberwocky Literary Agency
Brady is looking for science fiction (space opera, military SF, thrillers, and near-future tales), adult fantasy (cozy, sweeping historical sagas, …
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Carolyn Forde
Literary Agent · Transatlantic Literary Agency
Carolyn would love to see literary fiction (especially speculative and horror), commercial fiction, funny crime fiction, narrative non-fiction by e…
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Catherine Jones
Literary Agent · Union Literary
Catherine loves character-driven books with heart and humor. She is looking for cinematic speculative fiction like Kaliane Bradley's The Ministry o…
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Cecilia Lyra
Literary Agent · P.S. Literary Agency
Cecilia is acquiring a wide range of both fiction and non-fiction on the adult side. In terms of non-fiction, no title is too serious or too access…
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Cheyenne Faircloth
Literary Agent · Handspun Literary Agency
Cheyenne is most interested in manuscripts from historically excluded communities, i.e. queer, BIPOC, AAPI, neurodivergent, and disabled voices, et…
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Clara Foster
Literary Agent · Aevitas Creative Management
Clara works closely with her writers on editorial, and is always keen to find voice-led, character-driven works that engage with the world around u…
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Courtney Miller-Callihan
Literary Agent · Handspun Literary Agency
Courtney is always looking for stories she can’t stop reading. For adult fiction, she represents a wide range of genres, including historical ficti…
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Danya Kukafka
Literary Agent · Trellis Literary Management
Danya is interested in representing literary fiction with particularly propulsive storylines. She is seeking literary suspense, sophisticated thril…
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Darryl Oliver
Literary Agent · The Caldwell Agency
Darryl specializes in adult science fiction and fantasy, historical fiction, speculative fiction, and select literary fiction. In the nonfiction sp…
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Dorian Maffei
Literary Agent · Kimberley Cameron & Associates
Dorian is actively building her list in a variety of genres in both YA and adult. While she appreciates most fiction that blends genre lines, she i…
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Dylan Haston
Literary Agent · Donald Maass Literary Agency
Dylan specializes in fiction and is interested in projects that engage in any way with science-fictional, fantastical, speculative, weird, queer, p…
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Elizabeth Guthrie
Literary Agent · Lucinda Literary
In nonfiction, Elizabeth is particularly drawn to true crime and history (especially ancient civilizations or intellectual history). She also likes…
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Emily Forney
Literary Agent · BookEnds, LLC
In children’s books, Emily is most interested in high-concept plots that meet high-concept thought, darker speculative work, adventure stories, and…
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Emma Dries
Literary Agent · Triangle House
Emma is interested in literary fiction that grapples with climate change; ambitious multigenerational novels or family sagas; speculative fiction; …
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Emma Shercliff
Literary Agent · Laxfield Literary Associates
Emma has been shortlisted for Literary Agent of the Year at the British Book Awards 2026, an award for which she was also shortlisted in 2024. Emma…
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Erik Hane
Literary Agent · Headwater Literary Management
Erik represents political nonfiction, history, especially American, literary nonfiction and essays, speculative fiction, popular science, and liter…
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Ernie Chiara
Literary Agent · Fuse Literary
Ernie specializes in adult & young adult fantasy, science fiction, and horror, as well as speculative upmarket & literary fiction, BIPOC mystery, t…
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Esty Loveing-Downes
Literary Agent · Howland Literary
In YA and adult romance, Esty is looking for grounded fantasy, strong leads, fae stories with romance tropes, compelling, tropey, and readable book…
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Faye Atchison
Literary Agent · Margret McBride Literary Agency
Faye is interested in in both commercial and niche fiction and nonfiction. Fiction interests include YA, speculative fiction, commercial fantasy, w…
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Gabrielle Demblon
Literary Agent · Watson, Little Ltd
Gabrielle is looking for literary and upmarket fiction, particularly with queer themes or perspectives from underrepresented voices, as well as sel…
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Grace Milusich
Literary Agent · Looking Glass Literary & Media
Grace is interested in pursuing both YA and adult pieces. She is passionate about atmospheric horror, thrillers, romance horror, and contemporary f…
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Harry Illingworth
Literary Agent · DHH Literary
In fiction Harry is looking for genre fiction, novels that cross and defy genres with a clear commercial appeal, unique voices, strong hooks within…
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Jackie Kruzie
Literary Agent · Focused Artists
Jackie represents a range of adult fiction genres, including: Cozy Mysteries
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James McGowan
Literary Agent · BookEnds, LLC
James is currently looking for adult fantasy, speculative fiction, thrillers, suspense, and book club fiction. In all genres, James is looking for …
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Jared Johnson
Literary Agent · Olswanger Literary
Jared is seeking platformed nonfiction that examines society from unique and under-explored perspectives. He is particularly drawn to works that sh…
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Jennifer Jackson
Literary Agent · Donald Maass Literary Agency
As a seasoned literary agent with a passion for guiding fresh voices to success, Jennifer is seeking innovative ideas that challenge the convention…
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Jennifer Kim
Literary Agent · Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency
Jennifer is most interested in literary fiction, speculative fiction, and translated fiction for the adult market, unusual history, journalism, pol…
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Jessica Killingley
Literary Agent · The bks Agency
In non-fiction, Jessica is looking for business, psychology, science, medicine, tech, and smart thinking from authors who are experts in their fiel…
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Jill Marsal
Literary Agent · Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, LLC
Jill is looking for commercial fiction, women’s fiction, contemporary, historical, book club fiction, stories of family, friendship, and interestin…
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Joana Volpe
Literary Agent · New Leaf Literary & Media
Joanna is the Founder and Owner of New Leaf Literary & Media. She represents all brands of fiction (commercial, literary and genre) and has a soft …
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Joanna Volpe
Literary Agent · New Leaf Literary & Media
Joanna is the Founder and Owner of New Leaf Literary & Media. She represents all brands of fiction (commercial, literary and genre) and has a soft …
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John Baker
Literary Agent · Bell Lomax Moreton Agency
John is looking for anything under the broad church of speculative fiction, be it fantasy, science fiction, horror, romantasy, or literary speculat…
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Juliana McBride
Literary Agent · Rebecca Friedman Literary Agency
Juliana loves commercial and literary fiction, stories that explore relationships as well as make her laugh, in women’s fiction, contemporary adult…
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Kayla Lightner
Literary Agent · Ayesha Pande Literary
An adventurous reader who values fearless curiosity, Kayla is primarily looking for adult nonfiction that can masterfully straddle the line between…
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Kerry D’Agostino
Literary Agent · Curtis Brown, Ltd.
Kerry represents literary and upmarket fiction, select nonfiction, and YA. She is particularly drawn to character-driven work, unconventional plot …
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Kima Jones
Literary Agent · Triangle House
Kima is interested in representing literary fiction, essay collections, memoir, hybrid texts, commercial fiction, poetry, speculative fiction, scie…
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Kristy Hunter
Literary Agent · The Knight Agency, Inc.
At this time, Kristy is only taking on YA and adult clients. She loves strong writing, compelling hooks, distinct voices, and is always passionate …
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Laura Bradford
Literary Agent · Bradford Literary Agency
Laura is actively building her client list and represents work in the following categories: romance (contemporary, paranormal/speculative, romantic…
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Laura Rennert
Literary Agent · Andrea Brown Literary Agency
Laura specializes in all categories of children’s books, from picture books to young adult. On the adult side, she represents literary-commercial f…
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Lauren Bieker
Literary Agent · FinePrint Literary Management
Lauren is looking for commercial and upmarket women’s fiction, romance (rom-coms, paranormal, and romantasy), and YA/MG novels in most genres. She …
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Lauren Spieller
Literary Agent · Folio Literary Management
Lauren is drawn to books that strike a balance between commercial appeal and timeless storytelling, especially those with a strong hook and upmarke…
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Leah Pierre
Literary Agent · Ladderbird Literary Agency
Leah loves diverse and unique work that is fast-paced and has a complex cast of diverse characters. She also loves a good plot twist and is a huge …
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Lexie Krauss
Literary Agent · Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, LLC
Lexie is currently building her client list. She is seeking a broad variety of adult fiction, including upmarket/book club, literary suspense/horro…
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Lily Dolin
Literary Agent · Sterling Lord Literistic
Lily represents authors in both fiction and nonfiction, including YA, with books ranging from commercial to literary and everything in between. She…
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Lisa Abellera
Literary Agent · Kimberley Cameron & Associates
In adult fiction, Lisa represents literary, upmarket/book club, and women’s fiction, historical fiction, mystery, suspense, thrillers, science fict…
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Madeline Ticknor
Literary Agent · Janklow & Nesbit Associates
Madeline is looking for fiction that bridges the gap between commercial and literary, upmarket thrillers and grounded speculative stories that expl…
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Madison Potter
Literary Agent · Olswanger Literary
Madison is looking for strange horror that feels like a fever dream she never wants to wake from, specifically surreal or psychological horror that…
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Maria Vicente
Literary Agent · P.S. Literary Agency
Maria is accepting submissions for literary and upmarket fiction, non-fiction book proposals, select children’s books, and graphic novels. In ficti…
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Maria Whelan
Literary Agent · Mushens Entertainment
Whether fiction or nonfiction, Maria is seeking novels that skew literary or upmarket, with an edge. She is drawn to writers who explore overlooked…
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Marie Lamba
Literary Agent · Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency
Marie has worked as an editor, an award-winning public relations writer, a book publicist, and has taught classes on novel writing and on author pr…
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Marin Takikawa
Literary Agent · The Friedrich Agency
Marin is always seeking innovative literary and upmarket fiction that is lush, evocative, and full of heart(break). She is drawn to family sagas, n…
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Marina Green
Literary Agent · P.S. Literary Agency
Marina is actively acquiring fiction (adult and YA) and non-fiction (adult). In fiction, she is particularly drawn to speculative, atmospheric, and…
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Mary C. Moore
Literary Agent · Aevitas Creative Management
Mary represents a wide range of fiction as an Aevitas agent based in the Bay Area. She likes to work with clients long-term, and is comfortable rep…
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Meagan Burgad
Literary Agent · SBR Media
Meagan’s queries are open from the 1st through the 15th of every month. She is open to many different types of books, but right now she is focused …
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Meg Wheeler
Literary Agent · Westwood Creative Artists
In fiction, Meg is looking for literary fiction (think big, sweeping narratives and multigenerational sagas that span locations and time like Yaa G…
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Melissa Danaczko
Literary Agent · Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency, Inc.
Melissa represents a wide-range of Adult fiction and non-fiction titles. In fiction, she gravitates towards high-concept novels with a fresh perspe…
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Meredith Miller
Literary Agent · United Talent Agency
Meredith’s client list is as varied as her Spotify End of Year Wrapped. She works with an eclectic mix of bestselling, award-winning, and criticall…
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Miriam Cortinovis
Literary Agent · Ki Agency
Miriam defines themself an omnivore in regard to Science Fiction and Fantasy, never turning down an original unique piece with a strong voice—so ne…
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Molly Ker Hawn
Literary Agent · David Higham Associates
Managing Director and Literary Agent Molly Ker Hawn is looking for exceptional middle-grade and young adult fiction with global commercial appeal, …
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Monica Rodriguez
Literary Agent · Context Literary Agency
Monica gravitates toward stories about identity, family relationships, and travel. She is looking to uplift underrepresented voices, including, (bu…
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Natascha Morris
Literary Agent · The Tobias Literary Agency
Natascha is primarily looking for bold, emotional narratives with layered characters; lyrical and atmospheric writing; voicey genre-blending tales;…
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Nelle Andrew
Literary Agent · Rachel Mills Literary
Nelle is actively looking for exciting new voices in fiction and occasionally narrative non-fiction. She is especially interested in excellent writ…
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Nicole Cunningham
Literary Agent · Trellis Literary Management
Nicole is seeking literary, upmarket, and book club fiction. Across genres, she falls in love at the level of the line first, and wants to be dazzl…
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Nicole Payne
Literary Agent · Confluence Literary Agency
Nicole is looking for stories that have amazing voice, killer plot, magical words, and a uniqueness that can’t be matched. She focuses on young adu…
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Noah Grey Rosenzweig
Literary Agent · Triangle House
Noah is interested in representing both fiction and non-fiction. He is a reader of all fiction but has a particular love for literary, climate, and…
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Noelle Falcis Math
Literary Agent · Transatlantic Literary Agency
Noelle is looking for projects that uplift essential voices from the margins and teaches how to better be human. She is eager to work with and prio…
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Patricia Nelson
Literary Agent · Looking Glass Literary & Media
Patricia represents young adult and middle grade fiction in all genres, adult book club/upmarket fiction (including upmarket fiction with speculati…
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Paul Lucas
Literary Agent · Regal Hoffmann & Associates
Paul made a career out of reading speculative fiction, which is as close as he can imagine to living out his childhood dream. He studied Canadian p…
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Rebecca Angus
Literary Agent · Howland Literary
Rebecca focuses on diverse literature, advocating for young adult books and marginalized voices. She is currently looking for: Young Adult:
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René Kooiker
Literary Agent · Dystel Goderich & Bourret LLC
René is actively building his list, balancing fiction with non-fiction. In fiction, he’s drawn to high-concept or speculative upmarket fiction, lit…
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Renee Jarvis
Literary Agent · Triangle House
Renée is seeking narrative nonfiction, adult speculative, upmarket, and literary fiction, and children’s books. She is looking for works that cente…
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Sam Farkas
Literary Agent · Jill Grinberg Literary Management
Above all, Sam is drawn to exemplary writing. In Adult Fiction, Sam is looking for upmarket fiction of all stripes, but especially historical; fast…
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Samantha Fabien
Literary Agent · Root Literary
Samantha is always looking for high-concept commercial and upmarket fiction for adult, young adult, and middle grade readers that features diverse,…
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Sera Rivers
Literary Agent · Speilburg Literary Agency
Sera believes that words have the power to change lives, and she’s looking to represent authors and illustrators who want to make the world a more …
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Shannon Hassan
Literary Agent · Marsal Lyon Literary Agency, LLC
Shannon Hassan represents upmarket adult fiction, middle grade fiction, and young adult fiction and has New York Times and USA Today bestselling au…
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Shannon Lechon
Literary Agent · Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency
Shannon represents middle grade, young adult, and adult fiction, as well as select nonfiction and graphic novels. She is particularly drawn to spec…
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Sophia Ramos
Literary Agent · New Leaf Literary & Media
Sophia represents commercial to upmarket genre-blending fiction for adult, YA and select middle-grade projects. She loves intentional, lush prose c…
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Susan Armstrong
Literary Agent · C+W
Being an agent allows Susan to do what she loves best: discovering new and original voices, helping debut writers launch their careers and working …
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Tasneem Motala
Literary Agent · Belcastro Agency
Tasneem is looking to work with authors writing character-driven Picture Books, YA, Graphic Novels, and Adult fiction, with or without a touch of m…
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Thais Afonso
Literary Agent · Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency
Thais represents adult and young adult fiction, with a strong focus on diverse, intersectional, and Global South voices. She is particularly eager …
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Trinica Sampson-Vera
Literary Agent · New Leaf Literary & Media
Trinica Sampson-Vera is passionate about championing diverse voices and particularly loves speculative fiction; adventurous, character-driven stori…
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Valentina Sainato
Literary Agent · JABberwocky Literary Agency
Valentina is looking for fresh, enticing fiction in sf/f/h genres! Valentina's favorite genre to read is horror, and she is looking for lots of dif…
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Victoria Marini
Literary Agent · High Line Literary Collective
Victoria is interested in a broad range of sub-genres for both Upmarket & Commercial Adult and Young Adult readers. Her list is made up of everythi…
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