Keir Alekseii
OpenAzantian Literary Agency·US
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- science fictionfantasyhorror
- Looking for
- Query Letter, Synopsis, First 10-20 Pages
- How to submit
- QueryManager
Needs verification·Last verified: 3 May 2026
Keir Alekseii is a literary agent at Azantian Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 8-12 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 8-12 weeks
Notes
Open to queries for the first week of the month (1st-7th). Only accepts human-created work and does not consider AI-generated work. Neurodivergent, queer person of color from Trinidad and Tobago.
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