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Laura Bradford

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Bradford Literary Agency·US

Agent profile summary

Represents
romancecontemporary romancehistorical romanceromantic suspenseparanormal romancespeculative romance
+15 morehorror romancemonster romancedark romancedystopian romancenew adult romanceromantasyspeculative fictionwomen's fictionhistorical fictionmysterysuspensethrilleryoung adultupper middle gradenon-fiction
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Laura Bradford is a literary agent at Bradford Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including romance, contemporary romance, and historical romance. Currently closed to submissions. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, Young Adult, Middle Grade

Notes

Currently closed to queries except for referrals and projects with offers from agents or publishers. She strives to showcase diverse voices and would love to bring more LGBTQ+ and BIPOC authors into publishing. Does not represent chapter books, inspirational novels, poetry, screenplays, illustration, or picture books.

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Hannah Andrade

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RepresentsYoung adult fantasy, middle grade, young adult mystery, adult mystery, folk tales, mythology, graphic novels, adult narrative non-fiction, true crime, investigative journalism
Looking forShe is particularly eager to acquire BIPOC/underrepresented voices and prioritizes stories of joy where identity isn't the focus. She's especially excited about stories rooted in history, mythology, and legends, particularly those that are lesser-known or underrepresented in traditional publishing. She's very interested in stories that explore the intricacies of multicultural identities and loves stories of immigration and first/second generation Americans who struggle balancing values.
How to submitSubmit queries only through QueryManager. For fiction, include a query letter, first chapter, and synopsis with genre and word count. For nonfiction, include a full proposal with query letter and sample chapter.
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Rebecca Matte

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RepresentsScience fiction, fantasy, romance, young adult
Looking forRebecca seeks character-driven stories with strong friendships and relationships, fantasy romance, stories of self-discovery and reinvention, queer romance particularly featuring f/f, bi, pan, trans, ace and other underrepresented identities, and fantasy worlds that are wholly original or drawn from non-medieval European backgrounds.
How to submitSubmit queries through QueryManager with a query letter, first chapter, and synopsis. Include genre and word count in the cover letter.
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Kaitlyn Sanchez

Bradford Literary Agency

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RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, graphic novels, non-fiction
Looking forKaitlyn is looking for children's books (picture books through middle grade) in all categories, including fiction, graphic novels, nonfiction, and illustration. She is incredibly eclectic in her tastes, with a great affinity for emotional stories as well as funny stories. She is always looking for diversity in all forms, including but not limited to BIPOC, neurodiversity, and LGBTQ+.
How to submitQueries only accepted through QueryManager. Fiction requires query letter, first chapter, and synopsis. Picture book submissions should include short query and entire manuscript. Feel free to send 2-3 picture book submissions at one time.
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Hillary Fazzari

Bradford Literary Agency

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RepresentsPicture books, graphic novels, chapter books, middle grade fiction, young adult fiction, new adult fiction, adult fiction, adult non-fiction
Looking forPicture books that are funny, unexpected, character-centric, interactive, or cover nonfiction/history. Middle-grade fiction with interactive elements, adventure/mystery stories with offbeat protagonists, and stories for kids who need consistent input. Young Adult/New Adult fantasy with big relationships, high-impact dangerous books, urban fantasy, and soapy drama. Commercial adult fiction including compelling fantasy, thrillers with bite, horror with romance, and weird feminist genre work.
How to submitSubmit through QueryManager only. Fiction requires query letter, first chapter, and synopsis. Picture books need query and entire manuscript. Nonfiction needs full proposal with sample chapter.
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Shannon Snow

Rosecliff Literary

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RepresentsCommercial fiction, upmarket fiction, chick lit, contemporary fiction, dark romance, erotica, family saga, fantasy, magical realism, urban fantasy, historical fiction, horror, romance, LGBTQ+ fiction, multicultural fiction, mystery, new adult, science fiction, suspense, thriller, women's fiction, young adult
Looking forShannon Snow is an Associate Agent at Rosecliff Literary and is actively building her list. She has eclectic reading taste across most genres in the commercial and upmarket space, seeks books with a unique angle and authors with engaging voices, depth, and nuance, and is especially drawn to vivid, well-developed characterization and stories that make her laugh, cry, or feel emotion. Her official linked form lists commercial, upmarket, romance, thriller, suspense, speculative, historical, horror, mystery, women's fiction, new adult, and young adult categories.
How to submitSubmit through Shannon Snow's official Rosecliff-linked QueryTracker form. The form asks for author details, one-agent confirmation, title, word count, genre, query letter, synopsis, one-sentence pitch, comparable books, AI disclosure, publication status, and the first 5 pages.
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Looking forQuery Letter, Synopsis, One Paragraph Pitch, Comparable Books, First 10 Pages
How to submitSubmit through Query Manager. Unsolicited queries sent to his email address will be deleted unread.
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Looking forMarlo seeks emotionally involving stories with compelling characters and tight plots. She is interested in middle grade and young adult across many genres, picture books primarily from author-illustrators, and adult horror, mystery, thriller, suspense, women's fiction, and romance.
How to submitSubmit a query and the first 20 pages through Marlo Berliner's QueryManager. Picture book queries should include a portfolio link and the full text of the manuscript. Email, social, and postal queries are not considered.
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Vicky Weber

Creative Media Agency

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How to submitVicky's CMA profile links to QueryManager but states that she is currently closed to queries. CMA asks writers to query only one CMA agent at a time.
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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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Joanna MacKenzie

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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.
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