Rita Veras
OpenRosecliff Literary·US
Agent profile summary
- Represents
- historical fictionromancemagical realismhorror
- How to submit
Recently verified·Last verified: 13 May 2026
Rita Veras is a literary agent at Rosecliff Literary based in US. Their list focuses on genres including historical fiction, romance, and magical realism. Currently open to submissions. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
Notes
Rita is currently open to queries. Passionately dedicated to uplifting BIPOC voices
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How to submitSubmit through Shannon Snow's official Rosecliff-linked QueryTracker form. The form asks for author details, one-agent confirmation, title, word count, genre, query letter, synopsis, one-sentence pitch, comparable books, AI disclosure, publication status, and the first 5 pages.
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Andrea Brown Literary Agency
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How to submitClick on the QueryManager link in the agent's bio, follow the prompts, and complete all required fields including a short query letter with a description of your work, previous publishing credentials, a short author bio, contact information, and for novels: first 10 pages of text.
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How to submitMake your submission letter to the point and as brief as possible. Include a short synopsis of your work, an author bio, and the first five pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of your email, no attachments please. Do not query more than one agent at Harvey Klinger, Inc. at a time.
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How to submitSubmit through Shannon Snow's official Rosecliff-linked QueryTracker form. The form asks for author details, one-agent confirmation, title, word count, genre, query letter, synopsis, one-sentence pitch, comparable books, AI disclosure, publication status, and the first 5 pages.
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The Stringer Literary Agency LLC
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