Maggie Cooper is a literary agent at Aevitas Creative Management representing literary fiction, queer stories, feminist romance, and thoughtful nonfiction.
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What Maggie is looking for
Maggie is actively seeking imaginative, genre-bending literary fiction; capacious historical novels; beautifully told queer stories; and smart, feminist romance. In nonfiction, her list revolves around projects that probe assumptions and invite readers toward nuance and care, with special attention to queer, trans, and other underrepresented experiences.
Actively seeking
- Genre-bending literary fiction
- Capacious historical novels
- Beautifully told queer stories and smart, feminist romance
- Nonfiction on culture, technology, food, and the environment
- Graphic memoir and journalism; gift and illustrated books with humor or grace
Notable sales & clients
- Raft of Stars by Andrew Graff
- Museum Bums by Mark Small and Jack Shoulder
- The Strange Inheritance of Leah Fern by Rita Zoe Chin
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Frequently asked questions
Is Maggie Cooper open to queries right now?
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What genres does Maggie Cooper represent?
Maggie Cooper represents Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Narrative Nonfiction, Graphic Novels.
How do I query Maggie Cooper?
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Profile compiled from public sources; last reviewed by the QueryAcademy research team on June 10, 2026. Agents open and close to queries frequently — always confirm against the agency's official guidelines before submitting. Spot an error or have an update? Suggest a correction or email hello@queryacademy.com.