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The Tobias Literary Agency

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Ann Rose

The Tobias Literary Agency

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Middle grade, young adult, romance, science fiction, fantasy, commercial fiction, contemporary fictionWants: Query letter, synopsis, sample pages
Looking for
She is looking for characters who aren't afraid to stand up for their convictions and beliefs. She's open to all genres of middle grade and especially loves stories that push the Middle Grade boundary. She represents all genres in Young Adult and in adult fiction adores swoony romances, light science fiction or fantasy, commercial fiction, and heartwarming or heart wrenching contemporaries. She enjoys feminist stories that highlight women's experiences, strong female friendship narratives, unique voices, diverse perspectives, vivid settings, and stories that explore tough topics.
How to submit
Submit through QueryManager with query letter, 1-2 page synopsis, and sample pages of either 3 chapters or first 30 pages. Format submissions with double spacing, Times New Roman 12pt font, 1 inch margins, and indent each new paragraph.
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Lane Heymont

The Tobias Literary Agency

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Commercial fiction, horror, non-fiction, young adult horrorWants: Query letter
Looking for
Lane represents a broad range of commercial fiction and serious nonfiction. In fiction, he is especially interested in projects broadly defined as horror. He is always looking for projects by underrepresented voices both in horror, fiction in general, and nonfiction. In nonfiction, Lane focuses on the sciences, cultural studies, history, pop-culture, and celebrity projects.
How to submit
Submit through Query Manager only. Fiction requires completed manuscript. Nonfiction requires full-length proposal. Cannot query multiple agents simultaneously.
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Natascha Morris

The Tobias Literary Agency

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Fantasy, mystery, horror, speculative fiction, romance, picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novelsWants: Query letter, synopsis, one paragraph pitch, first 3 chapters
Looking for
She is primarily looking for bold, emotional narratives with layered characters, lyrical and atmospheric writing, voicey genre-blending tales, big stakes, speculative worlds filled with haunting quietly wondrous magic, sharply funny rom-coms and coming of age narratives, witty and heartfelt picture books, and fearless storytellers tackling big ideas. She loves working with and supporting marginalized authors and their stories.
How to submit
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Sarah N. Fisk

The Tobias Literary Agency

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Represents
Young adult fiction, adult romance, adult science fiction, adult fantasy, adult speculative fiction, middle grade fictionWants: Query letter, synopsis, first 3 chapters
Looking for
Books that challenge societal norms, especially gender norms, stories featuring queer characters or characters with disability, neurodiversity, chronic illness, or mental health challenges, atmospheric fantasies, speculative mysteries, and stories with complicated sibling relationships.
How to submit
Submit queries through Query Manager. Include query letter, synopsis, and first 3 chapters for fiction. Provide content warnings especially for sexual assault or OCD behaviors.
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Stefanie Rossitto

The Tobias Literary Agency

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Represents
Romance, women's fiction, historical fiction, commercial fictionWants: Query letter, synopsis, first chapter, one paragraph pitch
Looking for
She is looking for historical fiction, funny witty modern romances, anything medieval, and exciting historical romances and fiction based on real characters. She wants women's fiction, rom-coms and romances including romantasy, horromance, and cozy romance that are timely, fresh, high-concept with unique hooks. She seeks stories around immigration, cultural differences, mother-daughter stories, dysfunctional families, and found family themes.
How to submit
Submit through QueryManager only. Include query letter, synopsis, one paragraph pitch, target audience description, and first chapter or full proposal for nonfiction.
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Kelly Dyksterhouse

The Tobias Literary Agency

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Represents
Picture books, middle grade fiction, middle grade non-fiction, young adult fiction, young adult non-fiction, graphic novelsWants: Query letter
Looking for
High concept stories with high level writing that bring something new to shelves. For middle grade, she loves books with ensemble casts, books about good kids making bad decisions, quests and hijinks, spooky stories and mysteries, and historical novels that feel relevant. For young adult, she seeks books with atmospheric settings, lush writing, and romance threaded through but not primary. She is particularly interested in fantasy told from unique perspectives, ghost stories, accessible science fiction, magical realism, and contemporary stories that challenge assumptions.
How to submit
Submissions through QueryManager only. Fiction requires completed manuscript. No simultaneous submissions to multiple agents at the agency.
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Genres Represented

Young adult (YA)5Romance4Middle grade4Commercial fiction3Science fiction3Fantasy3Horror2Children's2Illustrated / picture books2Graphic novels2Mystery1Historical fiction1

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