Alison Fargis
ClosedStonesong·US
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- literary fictioncommercial fictionnarrative non-fictionprescriptive non-fictionbusinesspop culture
- Looking for
- Query Letter
- How to submit
Needs verification·Last verified: 4 May 2026
Alison Fargis is a literary agent at Stonesong based in US. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, commercial fiction, and narrative non-fiction. Currently closed to submissions, with responses usually within 12 weeks. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Age Categories
Adult, Middle Grade, Young Adult
Response Time
Usually responds within 12 weeks
Notable Clients
Deb Perelman, Michael Buckley, Catherine McCord, Sally McKenney, Claire Gibson, Alex Myers, Eric Bender, Sara Bliss, Von Diaz, Erin Gleeson, Noah Galuten, Cassy Joy Garcia, Gina Hamadey, Maggie Hoffman, Lily Kunin, Sanaë Lemoine, Angie Mar, Ali Rosen, Michael Harlan Turkell, People of Walmart
Notes
Partner at Stonesong with more than 25 years in publishing. Currently closed to queries and not accepting unsolicited submissions.
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Looking forShe specializes in self-care, cooking, empowerment and personal development, photography, home and garden, fashion and beauty, health and wellness, crafts, quirky concepts and popular culture, parenting, popular reference, psychology, relationships, advice and how-to. She is especially looking for bold ideas that matter, fresh voices and approaches to issues new and not-so-new, design-driven projects, and authors with a strong, well-developed media platform.
How to submitReview individual agent biographies and submit your query addressed to one agent at submissions@stonesong.com. Include the word "query" in the subject line. For nonfiction, include your bio, credentials, social media analytics, previous publications in major media or books, and any other media to demonstrate your author platform. Do not send attachments.
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Looking forShe values diversity and inclusion, in fiction she enjoys ensemble casts with distinct voices, stories about poor characters and communities, and formats that are specific to a story and give it its own context. She is particularly interested in art/art history/art conservation, archaeology, mythology, language/translation, and criminal justice reform.
How to submitSubmit query addressed to Alyssa Jennette at submissions@stonesong.com. Include the word "query" in the subject line. For fiction, include the first chapter or first 10 pages pasted into the body of the email. For nonfiction, include bio, credentials, social media analytics, and previous publications. Do not send attachments.
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RepresentsPrescriptive nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, spirituality, food and drink, lifestyle, creativity, personal development, business, illustrated gift books
Looking forMaria Ribas is a literary agent and Executive Director of Book Packaging at Stonesong. She represents prescriptive and narrative nonfiction in spirituality, food and drink, lifestyle, creativity, personal development, business, and illustrated gift books. She particularly enjoys working with writers, photographers, illustrators, bloggers, and influencers with strong platforms who understand how a thoughtfully produced and promoted book can grow their brands and businesses.
How to submitMaria Ribas is not accepting new clients according to her official Stonesong profile. The official Stonesong submissions page asks writers to query only listed open agents, Maria Ribas is not listed among the agents to query there.
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Looking forShe is particularly interested in art, history, and mind/body/spirit titles.
How to submitSubmit query addressed to Ellen Scordato at submissions@stonesong.com. Include the word 'query' in the subject line. For fiction, include first chapter or first 10 pages pasted into email body. For nonfiction, include bio, credentials, social media analytics, previous publications, and media information. Do not send attachments.
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RepresentsAdult commercial fiction, young women's fiction, contemporary fiction with magic, mystery, thriller, upmarket fiction
Looking forMelissa is always interested in developing her adult commercial fiction list, with a particular eye out for vibrant and fun young women's fiction, stories with magic, mysteries and thrillers by authors from underrepresented backgrounds, and upmarket book club fiction.
How to submitReview individual agent biographies and submit query addressed to one agent at submissions@stonesong.com. Include the word "query" in subject line. For fiction, include first chapter or first 10 pages pasted into email body. Do not send attachments.
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RepresentsCookbooks, investigative journalism, self-help, health, wellness, social science, popular science, culture, narrative nonfiction, upmarket fiction, literary fiction, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, literary mystery, magical realism, science fiction
Looking forKim primarily specializes in nonfiction and is actively seeking expertise- or platform-driven cookbooks, investigative journalism, self-help, health, wellness, social science, pop science, culture, and narrative nonfiction that adds nuance or makes niche subjects accessible. On a highly selective basis, she also considers adult upmarket and literary fiction, including contemporary and historical realism, literary mystery, magical realism, and near-future science fiction.
How to submitStonesong accepts electronic queries at submissions@stonesong.com, but the current submissions page does not list Kim among the named query recipients. Verify current route before querying Kim.
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