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adult science fictionfantasyhistorical fictionspeculative fictionselect literary fictionnarrative history
+1 morenarrative nonfiction
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Darryl Oliver is a literary agent at The Caldwell Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including adult science fiction, fantasy, and historical fiction. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via QueryTracker. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

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Previously worked in editorial at Random House and Hogarth

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The Caldwell Agency

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RepresentsHistorical fiction, narrative history, historical fantasy, comedic mystery, book club fiction, genre bended and blended fiction, science for the non-scientist, essays, memoir
Looking forAll things history. Commercial and upmarket historical fiction that challenges and educates readers, particularly those that explore the margins of history books and those from marginalized perspectives. Book club fiction, essays and memoirs, history and science
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Looking forAdult fiction and nonfiction across many genres. Drawn to compelling and accessible stories
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