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Ben Miller-Callihan

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Handspun Literary Agency·US

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Represents
fantasyscience fictionspeculative fictioncrossover fictionmacabrefolklore
Looking for
Query Letter, Synopsis, First Three Chapters
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Ben Miller-Callihan is a literary agent at Handspun Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including fantasy, science fiction, and speculative fiction. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 8 weeks. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, Young Adult, Middle Grade

Response Time

Usually responds within 8 weeks

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Cheyenne Faircloth

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Anjanette Barr

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RepresentsAdult fiction, adult non-fiction, children's books, historical fiction, literary fiction, upmarket fiction, romance, fantasy, science fiction, biography, memoir, middle grade, young adult, picture books
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How to submitStarting January 2026, queries must be submitted through QueryManager only. Address your query to the specific agent you think would be the best fit. Only send one query to Dunham Literary as agents share queries with each other when appropriate.
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How to submitSubmit via QueryManager link with query letter, author bio, contact information, and first 10 pages for novels. Include one-sentence pitch. Follow submission guidelines on agency website.
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Natascha Morris

The Tobias Literary Agency

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RepresentsFantasy, mystery, horror, speculative fiction, romance, picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels
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How to submitClick 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.
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How to submitSubmit through QueryManager with a short query letter, author bio, contact information, and first 10 pages of text for novels. Complete the required fields in the submission form.
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