PairPi

Lara Perkins

Open
Andrea Brown Literary Agency·US

Agent profile summary

Represents
thrillerhorrorhistorical fictionscience fictionfantasyadult fiction
+7 moreboard bookspicture booksearly readerschapter booksmiddle gradeyoung adult fictionyoung adult non-fiction
Looking for
Query Letter, Author Bio, First 10 Pages
How to submit
QueryManager
View source·Agent page
Recently verified·Last verified: 2 May 2026
Try Smart Search

Lara Perkins is a literary agent at Andrea Brown Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including thriller, horror, and historical fiction. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Children's, Picture Books

Notable Clients

Gabe Cole Novoa, Mychal Threets, Tami Charles, Ashley Iman, Trisha Moquino, Natalie C. Parker, Rebecca Coffindaffer, Pasha Westbrook, Nicole Melleby, Katherine Locke, Katy Tanis

Notes

Lara is open to queries the 1st to 15th of every month. In children's and Young Adult categories, she is open by referral only. She lives in Los Angeles.

Other agents at Andrea Brown Literary Agency

Kelly Sonnack

Andrea Brown Literary Agency

Closed
RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, young adult, children's literature, graphic novels
Looking forKelly champions writers and artists in nearly every category, format, and age group within children's literature. She works with debut authors and illustrators as well as bestsellers and award-winning creators.
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 description of your work, previous publishing credentials, short author bio, contact information, and sample work as specified for your format.
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Andrea Brown

Andrea Brown Literary Agency

Closed
RepresentsChildren's books
Looking forQuery Letter, Author Bio, Sample Pages
How to submitClick on the QueryManager link in the agent's bio, follow the prompts, and complete all required fields including query letter, author bio, contact information, and sample work. For novels: first 10 pages. For picture books: full text manuscript. For graphic novels: 10-20 sample page spreads or first 10 pages of script. For nonfiction: proposal and 1-3 sample chapters.
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Laura Rennert

Andrea Brown Literary Agency

Open
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.
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Caryn Wiseman

Andrea Brown Literary Agency

Closed
RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, non-fiction
Looking forCaryn looks for authentic, kid-appealing stories and art that disrupt the prevailing narrative in some way. She seeks characters that stick with her long after she has closed the book and loves stories that bring a good, cathartic cry, a huge belly laugh, some outrage, some new knowledge, and above all, hope. Social justice has been at the heart of her list since she started agenting.
How to submitSelect one agent to query via QueryManager link on agent bio page. Submit query letter with work description, publishing credentials, author bio, contact information, and required sample materials based on format.
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Jennifer Laughran

Andrea Brown Literary Agency

Closed
RepresentsMiddle grade fiction, young adult fiction, picture books, graphic novels
Looking forMiddle Grade and Young Adult fiction from perspectives that may often feel left out of publishing, including stories from LGBTQIA and BIPOC creators. Kids/teen Graphic Novel and Picture Book illustrators and author-illustrators whose art has wit, heart, style and flair. She prefers upbeat stories and seeks queer, weird, funny, heartfelt, beautiful, nerdy projects.
How to submitSubmit through QueryManager with a short query letter, author bio, contact information, and sample pages (first 10 pages for novels, full text for picture books, 10-20 sample spreads for graphic novels).
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Jennifer Rofé

Andrea Brown Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, chapter books, illustration
Looking forMiddle grade in all genres with children finding their space in their world, especially strong-willed underdogs or quirky, misunderstood, or overlooked children. Picture books that are funny and character-driven, beautifully written, or milestone moments with emotional endings. Commercial action-packed chapter book series for emerging readers.
How to submitQuery via QueryManager with query letter, author bio, contact information, and sample pages. For picture book texts, must submit 3 completed texts and query only on the 1st day of each month. For illustrators, include portfolio link.
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Agents with overlapping taste

Laura Rennert

Andrea Brown Literary Agency

Open
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.
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Maura Kye-Casella

Don Congdon Associates

Open
RepresentsNarrative non-fiction, women's fiction, thrillers, young adult, middle grade, picture books, cookbooks, literary works, suspense, horror, speculative fiction, popular science, astrology, tarot, lifestyle, humor
Looking forLiterary works, women's fiction, thrillers/suspense and especially interested in works with horror elements, speculative fiction and spooky reads for both adult and children's markets. For non-fiction: narrative works, books on popular science (especially space), astrology, tarot, cookbooks, lifestyle, and fun/interesting works in humor category
How to submitQuery via email to dca@doncongdon.com with 'Query' and agent's full name in subject heading
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Andrea Somberg

Harvey Klinger Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, upmarket women's fiction, romance, thriller, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, young adult fiction, middle grade fiction, memoir, narrative non-fiction, popular science, parenting, pop culture, humor, how-to, self-help, lifestyle, travel, interior design, crafts, business
Looking forAndrea represents a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, including projects for adult, young adult and middle grade audiences. She actively seeks literary and commercial fiction, upmarket women's fiction, romance, thrillers, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction. In nonfiction, she seeks memoir, narrative nonfiction, popular science, parenting, pop culture, humor, how-to, self-help, lifestyle, travel, interior design, crafts, and business.
How to submitSubmit via email with a short synopsis of your work, author bio, and the first five pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of the email. No attachments.
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Grace Demyan

Harvey Klinger Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, thriller, romance, fantasy, science fiction, horror, historical fiction, women's fiction, young adult
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.
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Natascha Morris

The Tobias Literary Agency

Open
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.
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?

Joanna MacKenzie

Nelson Literary Agency

Closed
RepresentsWomen's fiction, thriller, speculative fiction, commercial fiction, horror, mystery, historical romance, poetry, picture books
Looking forShe seeks stories that surprise and delight with characters readers can't stop thinking about and sharp writing. She wants high-concept, twisty stories with strong voices in women's fiction, thriller, and speculative fiction. She's particularly interested in timely commercial fiction where the personal intersects with world events, stories about female rage and friendships, complex family dynamics, incisive horror with social commentary, and atmospheric mysteries set in close-knit communities.
How to submitSubmit through Query Manager with a brief bio including writing credentials, title or genre or word count, query letter, and first ten pages.
View source ↗
Recently verified
Are you this agent?
Compare with similar agents

Browse by genre

crime & thrillerhorrorscience fictionfantasyhistorical fictionhistorychildren'smiddle gradeyoung adult (ya)illustrated / picture books

This profile was last verified on 2 May 2026. PairPi tracks UK literary agents' submission guidelines against their own websites. If you spot something wrong, please email hello@pairpi.com.