Fantasy Literary Agents

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, speculative fiction, magical realism, mystery, suspense, memoir, pop culture, science, social commentary

Wants: Query letter, first ten pages

She is looking for upmarket fiction, both literary and commercial, with dynamic characters and elevated language, enjoying elements of speculative fiction, magical realism, mystery, and suspense. In nonfiction, she seeks unusual personal narratives, pop culture and science, and social commentary.

Email query letters to mail@dclagency.com and paste the first ten pages of your manuscript below your letter. Address your email to the specific agent. Submitting to more than one agent at a time is permitted, but indicate which agents you are querying. Emails with attachments will not be opened.

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, book club fiction, romance, romantasy, fantasy, gothic fiction, horror, historical fiction, crime, thriller, speculative fiction

Wants: Covering letter, one-page outline, first three chapters, first fifty pages

Actively seeking wide-ranging fiction: excellent writing, compelling plots, diverse/unexpected voices, engrossing reads, especially literary/commercial crossover, romantasy, psychological thrillers/suspense, family dramas, savvy love stories, ambitious crime/thriller, smart historical/speculative/magical realism. Not looking for children's/YA/MG, short story collections, poetry or drama, no straight sci-fi or high fantasy that is not romantasy

Email nelle@rmliterary.co.uk with a one-page outline, the first 3 chapters or 50 pages, and a covering letter.

Literary fiction, commercial fiction, thriller, horror, science fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction, historical fiction, picture books, middle grade, young adult, romance, mystery

Wants: Query letter, author bio, sample pages

Laura would love to find fantasy, spec fiction, alternate history, and horror with fresh, original, unexpected reimaginings. She seeks retellings that reinvent underlying traditions, gothic suspense or thrillers, romantasy that is more romantic fantasy than fantasy romance, high concept rom-coms, and sexy historical romance. She also wants thrillers and mysteries with dynamic, unexpected characters and rich psychological insights.

Click on the QueryManager link in the agent's bio, follow the prompts, and complete all required fields including a short query letter with a description of your work, previous publishing credentials, a short author bio, contact information, and for novels: first 10 pages of text.

Adult fantasy, young adult fantasy, science fiction, horror, speculative fiction, upmarket fiction, literary fiction, mystery, thriller, crime fiction, young adult contemporary

Wants: Query letter, first twenty pages, synopsis, comparable books

Ernie Chiara specializes in adult and young adult fantasy, science fiction, and horror, speculative upmarket and literary fiction, BIPOC mystery, thriller, and crime fiction, and young adult contemporary. He wants character-driven stories with layered worldbuilding, original settings, immersive plotting, propulsive pacing, genre blends, distinct voice, and complex characters.

Ernie Chiara is currently closed to unsolicited queries and is considering queries by personal referral or event request only. When open, he accepts submissions exclusively through QueryManager, email and social-media queries are deleted unread.

Picture books, chapter books, middle grade, young adult, adult fiction, contemporary, fantasy, romance, suspense, non-fiction

Wants: Query letter, author bio, sample pages

She loves both contemporary and fantasy as well as the spooky and unexpected. She loves multi-generational stories, matrilineal magic, and is always happy to see high-concept contemporary romance. She also enjoys darker suspenseful reads and loves atmospheric settings that feel like a character. For picture books, she works on both fiction and nonfiction with interest in environmental and STEM themes, animals, emotional intelligence, and books for youngest readers including vehicle books.

Submit through QueryManager with query letter, author bio, publishing credentials, contact information, and sample pages. For novels: first 10 pages. For picture books text only: full manuscript. Response even if passing.

Science fiction, fantasy, graphic novels, picture books

Wants: Query letter

Kurestin wants to work with creators who are creatively ambitious, who have a wide range of ideas and are always pushing themselves to write what's most interesting and challenging to them. She's particularly drawn to illustrators with a strong sense of dynamic use of panels and movement on the page, and always loves a creature.

Submissions should be sent via Query Manager. Submit to one agent at a time at Root Literary.

Picture books, middle grade, young adult, adult fiction, adult nonfiction, stem, historical fiction, fantasy, science fiction

Wants: Query letter, sample pages, proposal, portfolio

Heather considers picture books, middle grade, YA, and adult fiction and nonfiction. Her interests include books that explore currently untapped spaces, STEM picture books, layered MG/YA nonfiction, and stories that inspire readers to seize opportunities in their own lives.

Heather Cashman is currently closed to submissions according to Storm Literary Agency's official about or submission guidance.

Poetry, picture books, graphic novels, contemporary fiction, fantasy, science fiction, romance, young adult

Wants: Query letter

Tasneem is looking across categories for work from marginalized authors, especially under the BIPOC umbrella. Interests include genre-inflected poetry, picture books, graphic novels, contemporary MG/YA/adult, fantasy, YA/adult science fiction, and YA/adult romance.

Tasneem is currently closed to queries. The official Belcastro page links her QueryManager route, the linked form says she is closed until further notice, with a separate BIPOC-exclusive form noted there.

Historical fiction, horror, contemporary fiction, fantasy, suspense, thriller, graphic novels

Wants: Query letter

Kaitlyn is interested in historical fiction, horror, contemporary fiction, fantasy, suspense/thriller, and graphic novels across age groups, with emphasis on non-mainstream history, psychological or haunting horror, LGBTQ+ storylines, mental health angles, MG/YA and crossover fantasy, and commercial MG graphic novels.

Kaitlyn is closed to queries. When open, submit through her official QueryManager route. Belcastro asks writers to read each agent's wishlist and submit to one agent at a time.

Fantasy, adventure, romance, graphic novels

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, bio, sample pages

Morgan is seeking Middle Grade and Young Adult fantasy/adventure with a particular interest in graphic novels. She is also interested in picture books, Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult romance. She loves unique narratives, strong voices, and impressive world-building but is also drawn to small-town vibes and sports settings.

Submit query letter with synopsis, bio, and opening 3-4 pages embedded in email body. Do not send attachments without request.

Commercial fiction

Commercial adult fiction, especially romance, SFF, mystery, seeks strong voice/characterisation and plot, especially keen for fantasy, no children's/MG/YA

Email submissions@janklow.co.uk with the subject line 'Submitting to Hannah Todd'

Fiction, speculative fiction, fantasy, science fiction, poc fiction, intersectional fiction, young adult, middle grade, women's fiction, suspense, thriller, romance, lgbtq and fiction, children's fiction, mystery, horror, literary fiction, memoir

Autumn Frisse is listed by Prentis Literary under Acquisition and is described as the agency gatekeeper who gives submissions a thorough look-through and can pass suitable work on for consideration. The agency focuses on high-quality fiction, speculative and other, with rare memoir, and centers traditionally marginalized groups. The official genres page lists fantasy/science fiction, POC and intersectional fiction, young adult and middle reader, women's fiction, suspense/thriller, romance, LGBTQ+ fiction, children's fiction, mystery, horror, literary fiction, and limited memoir.

Prentis Literary's official submissions page says submissions are closed and that submissions will be discarded. Do not submit unsolicited material while closed.

Commercial fiction, book club fiction, romance, mysteries, thrillers, fantasy

Commercial fiction, book club reads, romance, mysteries and thrillers. In fantasy, immersive worldbuilding and strong female characters are essential. Enjoys compelling dystopian fiction with a political edge. Favoured tropes include love triangles, enemies to lovers, rivals to lovers, and forced proximity. Interested in academia settings, multiple POVs, and stories featuring older protagonists (30+) from ethnically diverse backgrounds.

Ayesha is not open to direct submissions. For Watson Little agents who are open, submit by email to submissions@watsonlittle.com with a cover letter in the body of the email and a synopsis plus approximately 10,000 words (or to the end of the nearest chapter) attached as Word documents. Do not submit to more than one Watson Little agent at a time.

Fantasy, historical fiction, thriller, mystery, pop science, narrative non-fiction, history

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, bio, sample pages

Claire seeks fantasy (especially non-western inspired worlds), historical fiction, thriller, and mystery with romantic or political subplots and immersive settings. She wants characters who chose to be heroes and stories with symbolic resonance. In nonfiction, she seeks pop-science books that use data to tell clear stories, narrative nonfiction between journalism and ethnography, and new histories touching present issues.

Send query letter with synopsis, bio, and opening 3-4 pages embedded in email body. Do not send attachments without request.

Adult fantasy, adult science fiction, adult speculative, young adult fantasy, young adult lgbtqia and fiction, crossover fantasy

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, target audience description

Davis accepts queries for Young Adult adult or crossover books with speculative elements. She seeks adult science fiction and fantasy, adult speculative fiction including women's fiction, horror, and suspense with speculative elements, Young Adult fantasy/crossover fantasy, and Young Adult LGBTQIA+ fiction. Romantasy is welcome in all fantasy categories.

Submit through QueryManager form with complete query letter, full synopsis including spoilers, and target audience description with comp titles.

Middle grade, young adult, adult fiction, fantasy, thriller, romantic comedy, mystery, queer fiction, marginalized voices

Wants: Query letter, sample pages, synopsis

Lee is interested in MG, YA, and adult projects across genres, especially fantasy, thrillers, romcoms, strong commercial hooks, high-concept premises, twists, ensemble casts, mysteries, diverse books, marginalized voices, and queer stories.

Lee O'Brien is currently closed to queries according to the query guidelines linked from the Looking Glass profile.

Commercial fiction, book club fiction, horror, fantasy, young adult, new adult, paranormal romance, urban fantasy, non-fiction

Horror (especially folk/social/feminist/queer, not heavy body horror), crossover YA/NA fantasy with romance, paranormal romance/urban fantasy, narrative pop science (neuroscience) and smart-thinking, lesser-known female historical figures

Submit via QueryManager at https://www.perezliterary.com or submit or submit-to-kristina/

Middle grade, young adult, adult genre-blending upmarket and literary fiction, accessible sci-fi and fantasy, high concept rom-coms, memoir, essays, wellness titles

Middle Grade and Young Adult projects (fiction and non-fiction), adult genre-blending upmarket and literary fiction, accessible sci-fi and fantasy, high concept rom-coms, and memoir, essays, and wellness titles in the non-fiction space

Currently closed to queries, save for referrals and conferences

Fiction, upmarket fiction, book club fiction, thriller, fantasy, nonfiction

Wants: Query letter, first several chapters, proposal

Jennifer Herrera is currently open to fiction queries and closed to unsolicited nonfiction queries. In fiction, she loves character-driven thrillers, upmarket book club fiction, and imaginative fantasy. Her nonfiction interests include books about big ideas, especially smart, issue-driven work from journalists and writers with professional expertise in science, psychology, philosophy, economics, prescriptive, lifestyle, history, and the stories of underrepresented groups.

Jennifer Herrera is currently closed through her official linked QueryManager or QueryTracker page because she is only open to queries from the 1st through the 14th of each month. When open, submit fiction through the official QueryManager or QueryTracker link. The David Black submissions page says to query only one agent at a time, include a concise query letter, and for fiction include the first several chapters. Nonfiction queries should include a proposal, but Jennifer is currently closed to unsolicited nonfiction.

Nonfiction, business, film and tv, food, health, journalism, lifestyle, narrative nonfiction, politics, pop culture, science, self-improvement, social justice, women's issues, fantasy, science fiction, graphic novels, underrepresented voices

Wants: Query letter, first twenty pages, full nonfiction proposal, ai disclosure

Matt Belford is a literary agent at The Rights Factory. He is primarily looking for nonfiction projects with unique takes and fresh ideas to explore. In adult science fiction and fantasy, as well as adult graphic novels, he is looking for character-driven work where he can laugh and cry with the characters. No matter the genre, he is looking for underrepresented voices. His listed interests include business, film/TV, food, health, journalism, lifestyle, narrative nonfiction, politics, pop culture, science, self-improvement, social justice, women's issues, fantasy, science fiction, and graphic novels.

Matt Belford's official Rights Factory profile says he is currently not accepting new queries. The profile links a QueryManager form, but the profile-level closed note is treated as controlling for this remediation. If he reopens, use the linked QueryManager form, The Rights Factory asks writers to query only one Rights Factory agent at a time.

Horror, thriller, gothic horror, magical realism, folklore, mythology, new adult

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, comps, sample pages

Daniela is exclusively taking clients from underrepresented and marginalized communities. She is primarily drawn to horror and thriller fiction in the adult and New Adult spaces, especially work exploring the beauty and terror of human experience for historically silenced groups, with Gothic horror, magical realism, folklore, or mythology and introspective prose.

Daniela Gonzalez Landero is currently closed to queries according to the QueryTracker route linked from her Ladderbird profile.

Practical nonfiction, cooking, personal finance, business, pets, animals, gardening, mental health, new age, history, science fiction, fantasy, children's books, bilingual books

Wants: Query letter, first 25 pages, proposal

Kate is interested in practical nonfiction, including cooking, personal finance, business, pets and animals, gardening, mental health, and new age, plus history books about subcultures. In fiction she likes science fiction and fantasy with action, worldbuilding, and real-world cultures or histories. For children's books she likes titles that help parents and children explore the world together, including bilingual, travel, and multicultural books.

Kate Davids is currently closed to queries according to Arc Literary's contact page.

Horror, thriller, mystery, suspense, paranormal, urban fantasy, western, speculative fiction, romance, non-fiction

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, sample pages

Paige seeks commercial horror, thriller, mystery/suspense, paranormal, urban fantasy, western, speculative fiction, select romance, and informative nonfiction. She is especially interested in hearing from Canadian authors but is not exclusively limited to them.

All submissions should be sent through Query Tracker. Include query letter, synopsis, and first ten pages. Query should contain agent personalization, metadata with title or word count or genre or comps, pitch, and author bio.

General fiction, horror, mystery, thriller, historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, cookbooks

Wants: Query letter, sample pages

Becky represents adult and teen fiction across general fiction, horror, mystery/thriller, historical fiction, science fiction, and fantasy, and has a special place for cookbooks.

Becky LeJeune is open only to queries by referral and submission invitations, including conference invitations. Queries sent by email or contact form will not be considered.

Young adult, science fiction, fantasy, contemporary romance

Wants: Query letter, sample pages

Jordy is looking for young adult across genres, science fiction, fantasy, and contemporary romance without cheating or abuse. She is drawn to strong, funny, intelligent characters and well-developed friendships.

Jordy Albert is currently closed to queries. When open, submit through her QueryManager route and follow Booker Albert's current guidelines.

History, biography, art, architecture, science, religion, literary fiction, thrillers, mystery, science fiction, fantasy

Howard Morhaim represents authorities in history, biography, art, architecture, science, and religion, as well as canonical authors in literary fiction, thrillers, mystery, science fiction, and fantasy.

Howard Morhaim does not accept unsolicited submissions at any time. The agency says he only considers exclusive submissions that come as recommendations from colleagues or clients.

Fiction

Fantasy, science fiction, and children's (PB to YA) with underrepresented perspectives, character-driven speculative, queer romance across ages

Submit via QueryManager at https://querymanager.com or StevieFinegan

Genre fiction (and select ya)

Fantasy, sci-fi, romance, horror, thriller, action and adventure, YA fantasy

Submit via QueryManager when open: send the first ten pages, your query letter, and synopsis (if you have one) to https://querytracker.net or query or HelenLane. Personalisation in the query letter is not required.

Adult fiction, young adult fiction, adult nonfiction, young adult nonfiction, history, cultural anthropology, arts, memoir, science fiction, fantasy, noir thriller, horror, mystery

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, table of contents, sample chapter, sample bibliography, first twenty five pages

Jael Morrill represents adult and young adult fiction and nonfiction. In nonfiction she wants rarely told history, cultural anthropology, arts, and memoir from marginalized voices, especially disability, queer experiences, and people hurt by fundamentalist movements. In fiction she wants immersive science fiction and fantasy, fresh takes on noir thrillers, horror with hope, campy mysteries, speculative elements, queer characters, whimsical worldbuilding, and witty but grounded dialogue.

Jael Morrill is currently closed to queries while catching up on her inbox. When open, nonfiction submissions should include a query, 1-2 page synopsis, table of contents, sample chapter, and for history a sample bibliography. Fiction submissions should include a query, 1-2 page synopsis, and the first 25 pages. JDLA asks writers to query one agent at a time and does not accept snail mail queries.

Fiction, speculative fiction, fantasy, science fiction, poc fiction, intersectional fiction, young adult, middle grade, women's fiction, suspense, thriller, romance, lgbtq and fiction, children's fiction, mystery, horror, literary fiction, memoir

Trodayne Northern is Co-President and Lead Agent at Prentis Literary. The official about page says his passion is good storytelling, that science fiction and fantasy are his first love, and that his genre interests are wide-ranging. The agency focuses on high-quality fiction, speculative and other, with rare memoir, and centers representation of traditionally marginalized groups. The official genres page lists agency interest areas including fantasy/science fiction, POC and intersectional fiction, young adult and middle reader, women's fiction, suspense/thriller, romance, LGBTQ+ fiction, children's fiction, mystery, horror, literary fiction, and limited memoir.

Prentis Literary's official submissions page says submissions are closed and that submissions will be discarded. Do not submit unsolicited material while closed.

Picture books, middle grade, young adult, children's fiction, graphic novels, illustrators, adult genre fiction, pop culture, contemporary fiction, fantasy, horror, novels in verse, middle grade nonfiction, young adult nonfiction

Jordan Hamessley represents diverse children's fiction from picture books through young adult, select adult genre and pop culture writers, graphic novelists, and illustrators. She is looking for stories that bring queer experience to the children's space across all age ranges. For picture books she is only looking for author-illustrators. In middle grade and young adult, she likes contemporary stories with heart and humor, queer joy, cozy or romantic fantasy, horror with ghosts, creepy forests, haunted houses, and murder, children's projects about space exploration, novels in verse, and graphic novel illustrators. In nonfiction, she is primarily looking for middle grade and YA STEM, space, math and science made fun, and underrepresented history including queer history.

Jordan Hamessley is currently closed to queries according to her official linked QueryManager page, even though the JABberwocky agents page still labels her open. When open, submit through her QueryManager page and query only one JABberwocky agent at a time.

Women's fiction, historical fiction, romance, fantasy, science fiction, diverse voices

Nephele Tempest is an agent at The Knight Agency. She looks for fiction with strong, well-developed characters and a story that pulls her in and will not let go. Her official profile and submission wishlist include women's contemporary or historical fiction, contemporary or historical single-title romance, adult real-world or secondary-world fantasy, adult science fiction, diverse cultural influences, underrepresented perspectives, found families, strong sibling relationships, excellent worldbuilding, fresh settings, strong prose, distinctive voices, new twists on familiar tropes, high concepts, and smart flawed characters.

Nephele Tempest is currently closed to submissions according to The Knight Agency's official submissions page. When an agent is open, The Knight Agency requires QueryManager submissions only, asks writers not to query multiple TKA agents simultaneously, and does not accept screenplays.

Commercial fiction, select nonfiction, book club fiction, historical fiction, women's fiction, older young adult, fantasy, contemporary fiction, crime fiction, thrillers, suspense, mystery, romance, psychological horror, magical realism

Wants: Query letter, synopsis, requested materials

Marlene Stringer represents commercial fiction and select nonfiction. Her official wishlist includes book club fiction that straddles the commercial/literary line, historical fiction, contemporary and historical women's fiction, older YA in fantasy and contemporary, crime fiction, all types of thrillers, suspense, all types of mysteries, romance except erotic romance, psychological horror, and magical realism.

StringerLit uses QueryManager and accepts queries only through the linked form, but Marlene Stringer's official linked QueryManager page currently says she is closed to catch up on requested manuscripts. When open, use the official QueryManager link only, queries sent otherwise are deleted unread. Submit to only one StringerLit agent at a time and only one manuscript at a time.

Young adult, new adult, adult fiction, fantasy, magical realism, speculative fiction, folklore, mythology, fairytale retellings, literary fiction, historical fiction, science fiction, time travel, own voices

Kendyll Drilling is mostly interested in fiction for young adult, new adult, and adult audiences, especially character-driven stories with dark themes and unique narrative voices. She is looking for fantasy and magical realism with a balance between character and plot, speculative fiction meant to spark larger conversations, folklore, mythology and fairytale elements with dark themes and subverted expectations, literary fiction with morally grey or unlikable characters, gothic and dark academia themes, historical fiction set before 1900, immersive and well-researched science fiction, time travel with set rules, and Own Voices narratives exploring mental health, disability, chronic illness, cultural identity, gender and sexuality, and femininity.

Kendyll Drilling is currently closed to queries and on leave until further notice according to her official Corvisiero profile.

Commercial fiction, literary fiction, speculative fiction, fantasy

Jessica Felleman represents a range of creators, loves fresh stories about magic, and looks for commercial and literary fiction featuring underserved voices, unforgettable places, and complicated families.

Jessica Felleman is currently closed to queries according to her official linked QueryManager page, which says she closed on May 19 after her inbox crossed 800 new queries. Her official agency page says she accepts queries via QueryManager only.

Fiction and non-fiction

Commercial/high-concept fiction with hook (romance/crime/thriller/general), accessible literary, speculative/SFF/horror, fun fantastical MG, big-emotion YA. Less keen on political or gangland thrillers

Email submissions@thenorthlitagency.com when open to submissions