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Madison Smartt Bell

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Ayesha Pande Literary·US

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literary fictionnoircrime fictionpolice proceduralscaribbean literaturediaspora literature
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Madison Smartt Bell is interested in literary fiction, noir, criminal procedurals, work from the Caribbean basin and other diasporas, and anything genuinely original and fresh.
How to submit
Submit through Ayesha Pande Literary's official query form and select Madison Smartt Bell. APL asks writers not to submit to multiple APL agents simultaneously, if you have not heard back after 8 weeks, you may withdraw and submit to another agent. Queries submitted through mail or the contact page are not accepted.
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Last checked 6 Jul 2026·Last verified: 6 Jul 2026
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Madison Smartt Bell is a literary agent at Ayesha Pande Literary based in US. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, noir, and crime fiction. Currently open to submissions, with response guidance listed as If an APL agent wishes to read a submission, someone will usually contact the writer within 6-8 weeks. After 8 weeks, a writer may withdraw and submit to another APL agent.. Submissions via Online Form. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

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Usually responds within If an APL agent wishes to read a submission, someone will usually contact the writer within 6-8 weeks. After 8 weeks, a writer may withdraw and submit to another APL agent.

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