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Michele Mortimer

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Darhansoff & Verrill Literary Agents·US

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Represents
literary fictionhistorical fictioncrimemysterythrillershorror
+6 morewomen's fictionromanceyoung adult fictionmemoirsessaysnarrative nonfiction
Looking for
Query Letter, Brief sample in email body
How to submit
Email
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Michele Mortimer is a literary agent at Darhansoff & Verrill Literary Agents based in US. Their list focuses on genres including literary fiction, historical fiction, and crime. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 6-8 weeks. Submissions via Email. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, Young Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 6-8 weeks

Notes

Started as freelance reader, joined full-time in 2003. Also handles serial rights, permissions, and editorial desk.

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