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What Juliana is looking for
Juliana loves commercial and literary fiction, stories that explore relationships as well as make her laugh, in women’s fiction, contemporary adult coming of age, new adult, light speculative fiction, young adult, cozy mysteries and cozy fantasies, and very select contemporary romance with a unique and strong hook. All of the above aside, you can SURPRISE HER! These wishlists are always so hard because she has so many exceptions to her “rules”. If you think your manuscript might surprise and delight please please please send your query.
Notable sales & clients
- Starlings
- Six of Sorrow by Amanda Linsmeier
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Frequently asked questions
Is Juliana McBride open to queries right now?
Agents open and close to queries on short notice, so we don't display a live status. Check the agency's official submission page before querying — or subscribe to Agent Alert (free) to be notified the week agents like Juliana open.
What genres does Juliana McBride represent?
Juliana McBride represents Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Young Adult, New Adult, Romance, Mystery, Literary Fiction.
How do I query Juliana McBride?
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