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Melissa Edwards

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Stonesong·US

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Represents
adult commercial fictionyoung women's fictioncontemporary fiction with magicmysterythrillerupmarket fiction
Looking for
Melissa is always interested in developing her adult commercial fiction list, with a particular eye out for vibrant and fun young women's fiction, stories with magic, mysteries and thrillers by authors from underrepresented backgrounds, and upmarket book club fiction.
How to submit
Review individual agent biographies and submit query addressed to one agent at submissions@stonesong.com. Include the word "query" in subject line. For fiction, include first chapter or first 10 pages pasted into email body. Do not send attachments.
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Last checked 14 Jun 2026·Last verified: 14 Jun 2026
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Melissa Edwards is a literary agent at Stonesong based in US. Their list focuses on genres including adult commercial fiction, young women's fiction, and contemporary fiction with magic. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 12 weeks. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 12 weeks

Notable Clients

Flora Ahn, Layla AlAmmar, Yasmin Angoe, Bea Birdsong, Tim Bono, Precious Brady-Davis, Julia DeVillers, Stephanie DeCarolis, Melodie Edwards, Erika Ettin, Bridget Farr, Dianne Freeman, Clare Gilmore, Sierra Godfrey, Lindsay Hameroff, Holly James, Josie Juniper, G.T. Karber, Mara Williams, Monica Mancillas, Syed M. Masood, Amanda K. Morgan, Drew Murray, Julia Nobel, Shannon Olsen, Meredith Schorr, Matthew Ross Smith, Christine Suggs, Megan Westfield, Genevieve Wheeler, Ashley Winstead, Brigit Young

Notes

Melissa is not the best choice for horror, science fiction, or historical fiction. She is a literary agent and Managing Partner at Stonesong who also acts as a contract consultant under MLE Consulting.

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This profile was last verified on 14 Jun 2026. PairPi tracks UK literary agents' submission guidelines against their own websites. If you spot something wrong, please email hello@pairpi.com.