Maria Napolitano
ClosedKT Literary·US
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- commercial rom-comsradical speculative fictionsubversive thrillersupmarket book club fiction
- How to submit
Recently verified·Last verified: 13 May 2026
Maria Napolitano is a literary agent at KT Literary based in US. Their list focuses on genres including commercial rom-coms, radical speculative fiction, and subversive thrillers. Currently closed to submissions. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
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Notes
Will reopen to queries in the first half of 2026
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