Maeve MacLysaght
OpenAevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)·US
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- horrorfantasyscience fictiongraphic novels
- How to submit
- QueryManager
Recently verified·Last verified: 30 May 2026
Maeve MacLysaght is a literary agent at Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK) based in US. Their list focuses on genres including horror, fantasy, and science fiction. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Age Categories
Adult, YA, Children's
Notes
Maeve MacLysaght is a UK-based agent at Aevitas Creative Management who accepts queries exclusively through QueryManager. She is particularly drawn to marginalized authors writing in horror, fantasy, and science fiction, with a stated interest in helping those authors reclaim and rework genre tropes. Writers querying her should note she represents across all age ranges within her listed genres.
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How to submitSubmit your query through Aevitas Creative Management's contact and submissions form available on their website. Include your cover letter, manuscript details, and any relevant background information.
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