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Lisa Gouldy

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Corvisiero Literary Agency·US

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Represents
upmarket fictionliterary fictionspeculative fictionscience fictionfantasydystopian
+5 moremiddle gradeyoung adultpicture bookslgbtq+marginalized voices
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Closed to Unsolicited Queries
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Lisa Gouldy is a literary agent at Corvisiero Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including upmarket fiction, literary fiction, and speculative fiction. 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, Picture Books

Notes

Currently closed to queries.

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Tessa Shaffer

Corvisiero Literary Agency

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RepresentsBooks inspired by true stories, book proposals, film and television adaptation, screenwriters, scripted content, unscripted content
Looking forTessa Shaffer is Vice President of Corvisiero Literary Agency, Senior Literary Agent for authors, and Literary Manager for screenwriters. She heads Corvisiero's Film & TV department, is involved in development of book adaptations, takes exclusive book proposals to publishers from documentary content in progress, and is focused on content inspired by true stories in books, scripted, and unscripted work, especially work that lifts voices and creators who want to start important conversations.
How to submitTessa Shaffer is currently closed to book and film or TV submissions and is reviewing new material by referral only according to her official Corvisiero profile. Emailed submissions will not be considered.
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Gabrielle Harbowy

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RepresentsScience fiction, fantasy, paranormal mysteries, queer romance, speculative fiction
Looking forScience fiction with feels; Immersive Fantasy; Heists with paranormal/supernatural elements; Genuine Magical Realism; Queer Romance and alternative relationship structures; Speculative fiction that falls between genre cracks
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Kendyll Drilling

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RepresentsYoung adult, new adult, adult fiction, fantasy, magical realism, speculative fiction, folklore, mythology, fairytale retellings, literary fiction, historical fiction, science fiction, time travel, own voices
Looking forKendyll Drilling is mostly interested in fiction for young adult, new adult, and adult audiences, especially character-driven stories with dark themes and unique narrative voices. She is looking for fantasy and magical realism with a balance between character and plot, speculative fiction meant to spark larger conversations, folklore, mythology and fairytale elements with dark themes and subverted expectations, literary fiction with morally grey or unlikable characters, gothic and dark academia themes, historical fiction set before 1900, immersive and well-researched science fiction, time travel with set rules, and Own Voices narratives exploring mental health, disability, chronic illness, cultural identity, gender and sexuality, and femininity.
How to submitKendyll Drilling is currently closed to queries and on leave until further notice according to her official Corvisiero profile.
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Bianca Guarrasi

Corvisiero Literary Agency

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RepresentsEpic romance, historical romance, literary fiction, family dramas, romantic comedies, dark comedies, dystopian, urban fiction, picture books, non-fiction
Looking forEpic and historical romance; literary fiction with vivid, natural settings; family dramas, romantic comedies, dark comedies, dystopian, urban fiction; Non-fiction on self-improvement, parenting, alternative education, holistic health
How to submitSubmit through QueryManager database
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Catherine Ross

Corvisiero Literary Agency

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RepresentsFantasy, horror, mystery, thriller, dark academia, gothic horror, supernatural folklore, caribbean folklore, bipoc voices, LGBTQ+, history, spirituality
Looking forCatherine is mainly focused on middle grade and young adult fantasy, horror, and mystery with lush settings, strong worldbuilding, atmospheric prose, isolated or contained settings, BIPOC characters by BIPOC authors, supernatural folklore, dark academia, feminine rage, witches, banshees, sirens, and gripping mysteries. Her Corvisiero profile also lists adult and YA fantasy, mysteries, thrillers, gothic horror, and nonfiction on Haitian and Louisianan Voodoo.
How to submitSubmit through Catherine Ross's QueryManager route when open. Her current Manuscript Wish List says to send a query letter, one-to-two-page synopsis, and the first ten manuscript pages through her query form, unsolicited email submissions and submissions using AI will not be considered.
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Katrina Lemaire

Corvisiero Literary Agency

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RepresentsHorror, speculative fiction, romantasy, fantasy, gothic, magical realism, contemporary romance, picture books, graphic novels
Looking for#OwnVoices Horror, Speculative, and Romantasy; Horror including body horror, femgore, horror romance, monster horror, folk horror; Gothic romance; Magical Realism; Indigenous/First Nations works; Cozy fantasies; Picture books with climate change and environmental STEAM themes
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Anjanette Barr

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RepresentsAdult fiction, adult non-fiction, children's books, historical fiction, literary fiction, upmarket fiction, romance, fantasy, science fiction, biography, memoir, middle grade, young adult, picture books
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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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Andrea Somberg

Harvey Klinger Literary Agency

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Jennifer Wills

The Seymour Agency

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RepresentsPicture books, cookbooks, middle grade, young adult, science fiction, fantasy, horror, suspense, contemporary fiction, upmarket women's fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir
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How to submitQuery Jennifer Wills through her official Seymour QueryManager link: https://querymanager.com or query or JenniferWills. The current Seymour profile also lists jennifer@theseymouragency.com as a contact email, but the public query route is QueryManager.
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Allison Remcheck

Stimola Literary Studio

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RepresentsPicture books, author-illustrators, nonfiction picture books, middle grade, young adult, contemporary fiction, light fantasy, near-future dystopian, speculative fiction, psychological thriller, mystery, literary ghost stories, women's fiction, memoir, bipoc voices, diverse voices
Looking forAllison is looking for author-illustrator picture books, nonfiction picture books, middle grade with voice and a strong main character, YA contemporary coming-of-age, fantasy grounded in reality, near-future dystopian and high-concept speculative work, psychological thrillers, twisty mysteries, literary ghost stories, women's fiction, and memoir. She is interested in diverse and BIPOC voices.
How to submitEmail Allison Remcheck at the spelled-out SLS submissions address listed on the Stimola submissions page. Picture book manuscripts should be attached as Word documents, dummies or portfolios as PDFs, first ten pages of middle-grade, YA, and adult fiction should be pasted in the email, a synopsis attachment is welcome.
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Renée Jarvis

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