JABberwocky Literary Agency·US
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- Represents
- horrorfantasymythologyfolklorescience fictionspeculative fiction
- Looking for
- Query Letter
- How to submit
- QueryManager
Recently verified·Last verified: 15 May 2026
Valentina Sainato is a literary agent at JABberwocky Literary Agency based in US. Their list focuses on genres including horror, fantasy, and mythology. Currently open to submissions. Submissions via QueryManager. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.
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JABberwocky Literary Agency
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RepresentsLiterary fiction, science fiction, fantasy, horror, young adult, middle grade, science, history, narrative nonfiction, graphic novels, comics
Looking forEddie represents literary fiction, science fiction, fantasy, horror, YA, middle grade, science, history, narrative nonfiction, graphic novels, and comics. He is looking for groundbreaking, genre-defining books that reflect the whole spectrum of human experience, with particular interest in fresh and diverse voices.
How to submitSubmit through Eddie's QueryManager form with a query letter and roughly the first 5 pages pasted below the query. A 1-3 page synopsis may be included. Do not send attachments except art samples for graphic novels.
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RepresentsScience fiction, fantasy, horror, mystery, genre blends, nonfiction, entertainment, sports, theater
Looking forJoshua represents science fiction, horror, mysteries, genre blends, and nonfiction including entertainment-industry books, sports, theater, and related popular culture. His form lists commercial crime, detective, police, fantasy, urban fantasy, graphic novel, horror, LGBTQ+, military or espionage, mystery, science fiction, suspense, thriller, business, entertainment, film, history, military, pop culture, show business, sports, and theater categories.
How to submitSubmit through Joshua's QueryManager form. JABberwocky asks writers to query only one agent at a time and handles only book-length material.
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JABberwocky Literary Agency
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RepresentsFantasy, science fiction, horror, young adult, thriller, romance
Looking forLisa is interested in fantasy and science fiction with complex systems, cohesive worldbuilding, moral ambiguity, non-Western settings, marginalized protagonists, and stories driven by character choices. She also wants horror, YA fantasy, YA horror, YA science fiction, YA thriller, and YA romance, and likes non-traditional narrative structures.
How to submitLisa is closed to unsolicited queries. Do not send queries by email.
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JABberwocky Literary Agency
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RepresentsYoung adult fiction, science fiction, fantasy, literary fiction, historical fiction, romantic comedy
Looking forBridget is open to all genres of YA and has a soft spot for layered emotional contemporary, sophisticated or unusual SFF, and immersive historical fiction. She also represents literary SFF, historical fantasy, literary fiction with genre elements or interesting structure, contemporary fiction with speculative elements, and adult rom-coms.
How to submitSubmit through Bridget's QueryManager form with a query and the first five pages. She is open for the first ten days of every month except December.
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JABberwocky Literary Agency
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RepresentsScience fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction
Looking forBrady is looking for adult science fiction, adult fantasy, and speculative fiction, including space opera, military science fiction, near-future stories, cozy fantasy, historical fantasy, grimdark, secondary-world fantasy, complex magic systems, epic fantasy, fairy-tale and myth retellings, literary speculative work, and new weird stories.
How to submitBrady is closed to queries. When he reopens, use his QueryManager page. JABberwocky asks writers to query only one agent at a time and handles only book-length material.
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JABberwocky Literary Agency
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RepresentsMystery, thriller, commercial fiction, cozy mystery
Looking forJames is interested in novel-length adult mystery and thriller only, leaning commercial rather than literary. He likes murder mysteries, whodunnits, locked-room and closed-circle mysteries, cozy mysteries, mysteries with speculative elements that still belong on mystery shelves, and thrillers with memorable premises and strong suspense.
How to submitJames is currently closed to queries. When open, submit through QueryManager with the first three chapters. QueryManager is the only place to query him, email queries are deleted unread.
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Andrea Brown Literary Agency
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RepresentsRomance, science fiction, fantasy, gothic tales, horror, cozy mysteries, upmarket commercial fiction, narrative non-fiction, young adult, middle grade
Looking forSaritza seeks commercial fiction by diverse authors, particularly romance with complex characters, propulsive science fiction, character-driven fantasy, atmospheric horror, cozy mysteries, upmarket commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction about culture and food, and all Young Adult/Middle Grade genres especially science fiction and romance.
How to submitSubmit via QueryManager link with query letter, author bio, contact information, and first 10 pages for novels. Include one-sentence pitch. Follow submission guidelines on agency website.
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The Tobias Literary Agency
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RepresentsFantasy, mystery, horror, speculative fiction, romance, picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novels
Looking forShe is primarily looking for bold, emotional narratives with layered characters, lyrical and atmospheric writing, voicey genre-blending tales, big stakes, speculative worlds filled with haunting quietly wondrous magic, sharply funny rom-coms and coming of age narratives, witty and heartfelt picture books, and fearless storytellers tackling big ideas. She loves working with and supporting marginalized authors and their stories.
How to submitSubmit materials via Query Manager.
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Andrea Brown Literary Agency
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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, thriller, horror, science fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction, historical fiction, picture books, middle grade, young adult, romance, mystery
Looking forLaura would love to find fantasy, spec fiction, alternate history, and horror with fresh, original, unexpected reimaginings. She seeks retellings that reinvent underlying traditions, gothic suspense or thrillers, romantasy that is more romantic fantasy than fantasy romance, high concept rom-coms, and sexy historical romance. She also wants thrillers and mysteries with dynamic, unexpected characters and rich psychological insights.
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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Andrea Brown Literary Agency
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RepresentsThriller, horror, historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, adult fiction, board books, picture books, early readers, chapter books, middle grade, young adult fiction, young adult non-fiction
Looking forLara is currently open to adult fiction queries only. She seeks thrillers, horror with purpose, historical fiction that feels immediate and hooky, and grounded and unexpected science fiction and fantasy. She is always excited to see unreliable narrators, twisty mysteries, eerie settings, psychological horror, and character-driven stories with sparks of magic.
How to submitSubmit through QueryManager with a short query letter, author bio, contact information, and first 10 pages of text for novels. Complete the required fields in the submission form.
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New Leaf Literary and Media
RepresentsScience fiction, fantasy, horror, upmarket fiction, historical fiction
Looking forJordan is primarily pursuing genre and upmarket fiction for adults with a focus on Science Fiction and Fantasy and horror. She loves intergenerational stories that grapple with the complexities of families and culture through time and anything with an unreliable narrator or a speculative bent. She's always on the hunt for books that feature female wit and rage, bodies of water as foreboding, and eruptive moments of catharsis. She also considers historical fiction or retellings with a fresh approach and compelling perspective.
How to submitVisit agent's website for details
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Harvey Klinger Literary Agency
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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, thriller, romance, fantasy, science fiction, horror, historical fiction, women's fiction, young adult
Looking forShe is interested in a wide range of fiction and always on the lookout for underrepresented authors. In general, she loves quirky-off beat storytelling that can deliver heartfelt and thoughtful messaging, characters with richly developed relationships, and stories that center around a fantastical or often-overlooked setting.
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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