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Justina Ireland

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Handspun Literary Agency·US

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speculative fictionmiddle gradeyoung adulthorrorscience fiction
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Justina Ireland is a literary agent at Handspun Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including speculative fiction, middle grade, and young adult. 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

Middle Grade, Young Adult, Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 8 weeks

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How to submitCheck Handspun submission status and submit through the agency query system when open. Query each project once with the agency.
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Looking forCheyenne is interested in manuscripts from historically excluded communities, gritty or dark romantasies, cozy fantasy with high stakes, feminist-leaning horror, horror-romance crossover, grounded science fiction, epic fantasy, Southern Gothic, and speculative stories with folkloric and atmospheric elements.
How to submitCheck Handspun submission status and submit through the agency query system when open. Query each project once with the agency.
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Ben Miller-Callihan

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RepresentsFantasy, science fiction, speculative fiction, crossover fiction, macabre, folklore
Looking forBen is looking for quirky, cozy, character-driven fantasy, science fiction, and other speculative fiction; crossover fiction; the macabre for all ages; off-the-beaten-path folklore; Deaf culture and community; and food-related work.
How to submitSubmit through the Handspun QueryManager form. Query each project once with the agency.
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Looking forSaritza seeks commercial fiction by diverse authors, particularly romance with complex characters, propulsive science fiction, character-driven fantasy, atmospheric horror, cozy mysteries, upmarket commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction about culture and food, and all Young Adult/Middle Grade genres especially science fiction and romance.
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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Rachel Ridout

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, mystery, crime, thriller, science fiction, horror, western, women's fiction, middle grade, young adult, narrative non-fiction, true crime, memoir
Looking forShe is a fan of magical realism, contemporary westerns, science fiction and all stories that quicken the pulse and imagination.
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.
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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
Looking forShe 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 submitSubmit materials via Query Manager.
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Laura Rennert

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, thriller, horror, science fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction, historical fiction, picture books, middle grade, young adult, romance, mystery
Looking forLaura 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.
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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Lara Perkins

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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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RepresentsFiction, speculative fiction, fantasy, science fiction, poc fiction, intersectional fiction, young adult, middle grade, women's fiction, suspense, thriller, romance, LGBTQ+ fiction, children's fiction, mystery, horror, literary fiction, memoir
Looking forAutumn 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.
How to submitPrentis Literary's official submissions page says submissions are closed and that submissions will be discarded. Do not submit unsolicited material while closed.
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