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Miriam Cortinovis

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Ki Agency·UK

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Represents
science fictionfantasyspeculative fictioncontemporary YAmiddle gradeYA
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Looking for
First 10 pages, Query letter, Synopsis
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Miriam Cortinovis is a literary agent at Ki Agency based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including science fiction, fantasy, and speculative fiction. Currently closed to submissions. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, YA, Middle Grade

Notes

Miriam (they/she) joined Ki Agency in 2025 after agenting at ArtHouse Literary in the US, and holds an MA in Writing & Publishing from DePaul University. They are the only agent at Ki Agency handling children's books. Currently prioritising kidlit (YA and Middle Grade) and adult cozy or low-stakes speculative fiction. Writers should be aware of impersonation attempts online — use miriam@ki-agency.co.uk to verify identity.

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