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What Lauren is looking for
Lauren is drawn to books that strike a balance between commercial appeal and timeless storytelling, especially those with a strong hook and upmarket, voice-driven writing. She loves stories that keep her on the edge of her seat, make her laugh out loud, sweep her off her feet, or are simply so compelling she stays up too late reading. She has a particular soft spot for genre-bending narratives, fresh takes on familiar topics or time periods, and stories that take bold creative risks. In middle grade, she’s looking for high-concept contemporary, magical fantasy, exciting historical, and spooky horror/mystery, as well as graphic novels set in our world. In young adult, she gravitates toward sp
Notable sales & clients
- Flower Crowns & Fearsome Things by Amanda Lovelace
- What Lies in the Woods by Kate Alice Marshall
- Las Juegos de la Reina Sol by Nisha J. Tuli
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Hear from Lauren: interviews & talks
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- 🎙 Agent Lauren Spieller on Book Scouting, Building Tension, and What You Really Need to Succeed — The Manuscript Academy
- Agent Spotlight Interview with Lauren Spieller and Query Critique Giveaway — Literary Rambles (2017)
- 7 Questions For: Literary Agent Lauren Spieller — Middle Grade Ninja (2017)
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Frequently asked questions
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What genres does Lauren Spieller represent?
Lauren Spieller represents Romantasy, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Graphic Novels, Romance.
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