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David T. Valentin

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L. Perkins Agency·US

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Represents
romancelgbtq+ storiesliterary romancegothic romanceromantasyparanormal romance
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Query Letter, Synopsis, Author Bio, First 5 Pages
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David T. Valentin is a literary agent at L. Perkins Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including romance, lgbtq+ stories, and literary romance. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via QueryTracker. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

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Looking forMaximilian is acquiring science fiction, fantasy, and horror with an eye toward philosophy, postmodernism, deconstruction, and underexplored cultures.
How to submitEmail a query to one L. Perkins Agency agent at a time with synopsis, bio, and first five pages in the body of the email.
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Ben Grange

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RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, science fiction, fantasy, pop culture nonfiction
Looking forBen Grange gravitates toward middle grade fiction and exceptional author-illustrators who write middle grade or young adult. He sometimes wants YA science fiction or fantasy, especially weird or slightly dark stories, loves epic fantasy and science fiction, and is interested in pop culture nonfiction from authors with established platforms.
How to submitBen Grange is currently closed to all queries. L. Perkins Agency gives general email-query guidelines for open agents, but Ben's official profile states he is closed to all queries.
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Lori Perkins

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RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, romance, genre fiction, commercial fiction
Looking forLori Perkins is the founder of L. Perkins Agency and founding agent at LPA. The official site says she has sold more than 2,000 titles, has had multiple New York Times bestsellers, oversees all aspects of the agency, and currently represents only a few select clients while splitting her time with Riverdale Avenue Books.
How to submitLori Perkins is currently closed to all queries according to the official L. Perkins Agency page.
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Laura Rennert

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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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Grace Demyan

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Looking forShe is interested in a wide range of fiction and always on the lookout for underrepresented authors. In general, she loves quirky-off beat storytelling that can deliver heartfelt and thoughtful messaging, characters with richly developed relationships, and stories that center around a fantastical or often-overlooked setting.
How to submitMake your submission letter to the point and as brief as possible. Include a short synopsis of your work, an author bio, and the first five pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of your email, no attachments please. Do not query more than one agent at Harvey Klinger, Inc. at a time.
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How to submitSterling Lord Literistic asks writers to submit through the agency submissions route and choose only one SLL agent. Dani's Manuscript Wish List says submissions should be emailed to submissions@sll.com with a query letter and first three chapters.
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How to submitDes Salazar's QueryManager route says they are closed at this moment and to consider submitting again when they are accepting more work in January and July.
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