US Science fiction Literary Agents
United States literary agents who represent science fiction. Browse verified listings with submission guidelines and open status.
44 agents · 26 currently open to submissions
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Narrative nonfiction, adult speculative fiction, upmarket fiction, literary fiction, children's booksWants: Query letter, synopsis, first 30 pages
Looking for
Works that center POC and LGBTQIA+ voices, particularly drawn to the work of Black writers across the African diaspora. In nonfiction: pop culture analysis, cultural histories, linguistics, food writing, international stories, explorations of music, fashion, and art. In fiction: robust plots, bold characters with humor, unique formats, stories exploring friendship and family, lyrical prose
How to submit
Send a query letter, synopsis, and the first 30 pages of your manuscript or your full proposal through this form
Via Form
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Epic romance, historical romance, literary fiction, family dramas, romantic comedies, dark comedies, dystopian, urban fiction, picture books, non-fictionWants: Query letter, synopsis (1-2 pages), first 5 pages
Looking for
Epic and historical romance; literary fiction with vivid, natural settings; family dramas, romantic comedies, dark comedies, dystopian, urban fiction; Non-fiction on self-improvement, parenting, alternative education, holistic health
How to submit
Submit through QueryManager database
Via QueryManager
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Adult science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, speculative fiction, select literary fiction, narrative history, narrative nonfiction
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Adult sci-fi/fantasy manuscripts, historical fiction, select literary fiction, narrative history and narrative nonfiction. Fantasy: Epic Fantasy, Grimdark, High Fantasy, Low Fantasy, Military/Naval Fantasy, Crime and Caper Fantasy, Historical Fantasy, Humorous Fantasy, Steampunk, Dragon Fantasy. Science Fiction: Space Opera, Dystopian Sci-Fi, Literary Sci-Fi, Climate/Environmental, Space Western
How to submit
Query Darryl
Via QueryTracker
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Nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, histories, biographies, science, food, sports, fiction, thriller, mystery, romance, young adult, middle grade, sci-fi
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Non-fiction, especially narrative nonfiction histories, biographies, international current events, finance, science and sports; fiction, particularly in the young adult, middle grade, mystery, sci-fi and thriller categories.
How to submit
Send queries by email to jeff (at) jenniferlyonsliteraryagency (dot) com
Via Email
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Fantasy, romance, mysteries or thrillers, select horror, literary or upmarket, commercial science fiction
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Fantasy: standout world building, compelling characters & voices, dark fantasy, cozy fantasy with an edge. Romance: mystery romance & romantic suspense, why-choose, unusual settings or communities, historical-with-a-twist, dark romance. Mysteries/Thrillers: unusual structures/unreliable narrators, cross-genre elements. Open to select horror, literary/upmarket, and commercial science fiction with standout hooks and strong writing. Interested in working with fan writers who are looking to explore trad pub!
How to submit
Use QueryManager link provided
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Narrative non-fiction, women's fiction, thrillers, young adult, middle grade, picture books, cookbooks, literary works, suspense, horror, speculative fiction, popular science, astrology, tarot, lifestyle, humorWants: Query letter, first chapter
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Literary works, women's fiction, thrillers/suspense and especially interested in works with horror elements, speculative fiction and spooky reads for both adult and children's markets. For non-fiction: narrative works, books on popular science (especially space), astrology, tarot, cookbooks, lifestyle, and fun/interesting works in humor category
How to submit
Query via email to dca@doncongdon.com with 'Query' and agent's full name in subject heading
Via Email
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Science fiction, fantasy, speculative literatureWants: Query letter, first 1-2 chapters
Looking for
Science fiction, fantasy, and speculative literature that falls anywhere along the commercial to literary spectrum. Books that delve into the intricacies of language or explore forgotten mythologies.
How to submit
Queries should be emailed to submissions@inkwellmanagement.com. In the body of your email, please include a query letter and a short writing sample (1-2 chapters). You may specify the name of the agent to whom you are submitting in the subject line.
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Mg, ya, graphic novels, contemporary romance, horror, speculative sci-fi, book club fiction, non-fictionWants: Query letter, bio, first 5-10 pages
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Stories about identity, family relationships, and travel. MG, YA, & Graphic Novels. Contemporary romance, horror, speculative sci-fi, and book club fiction. Non-fiction submissions and illustrators
How to submit
Send a short description, short bio, and 5-10 pages of text pasted into the body of the email. I do not open attachments
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Ya fiction, adult fiction, romance, women's fiction, literary fiction, mystery, suspense, thriller, speculative fiction, science-based nonfiction, travel narratives, cookbooks
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Young adult and adult fiction across romance, women's fiction, literary fiction, mystery, suspense, thriller, and speculative fiction. Particularly eager to champion diverse voices. On nonfiction: science-based works (biology, forensics, medicine), travel narratives and cookbooks. NOT seeking early readers, middle grade, political novels, or erotica
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Horror, fantasy, science fiction, graphic novels
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Strong commercial genre concepts with beautiful prose across horror, fantasy, science fiction, and graphic novels for all age ranges. Stories with big, campy stakes but surprising emotional cores, lovably immoral characters, queer-coded villains, and romantic moments amid chaos. Prioritizes queer and BIPOC joy, creating space for marginalized authors to rework the tropes that historically oppressed them.
How to submit
Submit your query through Query Manager at the link provided. Maeve only accepts queries via this platform.
Via QueryManager
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Literary fiction, commercial fiction, upmarket women's fiction, romance, thriller, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, historical fiction, young adult fiction, middle grade fiction, memoir, narrative non-fiction, popular science, parenting, pop culture, humor, how-to, self-help, lifestyle, travel, interior design, crafts, businessWants: Query letter, synopsis, author bio, first five pages
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Andrea represents a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, including projects for adult, young adult and middle grade audiences. She actively seeks literary and commercial fiction, upmarket women's fiction, romance, thrillers, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction. In nonfiction, she seeks memoir, narrative nonfiction, popular science, parenting, pop culture, humor, how-to, self-help, lifestyle, travel, interior design, crafts, and business.
How to submit
Submit via email with a short synopsis of your work, author bio, and the first five pages of your manuscript pasted into the body of the email. No attachments.
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Middle grade, young adult, romance, science fiction, fantasy, commercial fiction, contemporary fictionWants: Query letter, synopsis, sample pages
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She is looking for characters who aren't afraid to stand up for their convictions and beliefs. She's open to all genres of middle grade and especially loves stories that push the Middle Grade boundary. She represents all genres in Young Adult and in adult fiction adores swoony romances, light science fiction or fantasy, commercial fiction, and heartwarming or heart wrenching contemporaries. She enjoys feminist stories that highlight women's experiences, strong female friendship narratives, unique voices, diverse perspectives, vivid settings, and stories that explore tough topics.
How to submit
Submit through QueryManager with query letter, 1-2 page synopsis, and sample pages of either 3 chapters or first 30 pages. Format submissions with double spacing, Times New Roman 12pt font, 1 inch margins, and indent each new paragraph.
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Narrative non-fiction, horror, thriller, speculative fiction, historical fiction, graphic novelsWants: Query letter, synopsis, sample pages
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Chad is interested in narrative nonfiction with a strong emotional pull from journalists and writers who challenge the status quo. For fiction, he is particularly drawn to novels that are more character or plot-driven, horror and thrillers that are as inventive as they are suspenseful, speculative and historical fiction that offer a nuanced perspective on place, and graphic novels that push the boundaries of the genre.
How to submit
For fiction submissions, send an informative description, a brief synopsis and the first ten pages. For non-fiction submissions, send an informative description, a full outline, and the first ten pages of the manuscript. For graphic novel submissions, send 10 illustrated pages with text (attached as a PDF) and a synopsis in the body of the email below your query. Please include the sample pages in the body of the email below your query and direct your submission to an individual agent.
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Literary fiction, commercial fiction, thriller, romance, fantasy, science fiction, horror, historical fiction, women's fiction, young adultWants: Query letter, synopsis, author bio, first 5 pages
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She 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 submit
Make 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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Literary fiction, commercial fiction, thriller, mysteries, speculative fiction, non-fictionWants: Query letter, synopsis, first ten pages
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Kirby represents both literary and commercial authors. He seeks manuscripts that straddle the fence with upmarket expression combined with a genre element or plot device. For literary work, he's drawn to rich, sweeping stories that encompass a time or place, or tightly written, narratively innovative stories with award potential. His commercial interests include thrillers, mysteries and speculative fiction. He also represents nonfiction from leaders and journalists in science, culture and current affairs, plus pop culture including music and comedy.
How to submit
For fiction submissions, send an informative description, a brief synopsis and the first ten pages. For non-fiction submissions, send an informative description, a full outline, and the first ten pages of the manuscript. Include the sample pages in the body of the email below your query. Direct your submission to an individual agent and send your material to submissions@janklow.com.
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Literary fiction, commercial fiction, thriller, speculative fiction, science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, young adultWants: Query letter, first ten pages, brief bio, title/genre/word count
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Literary/commercial novels that tackle timely issues and uncomfortable relationship dynamics. High-concept, character-driven novels with one foot in genre. Delightful and emotionally engaging novels that can be read repeatedly. Character-driven thrillers, speculative, science fiction and fantasy that illuminate the world through imagined worlds.
How to submit
Submit through Query Manager with a brief bio including writing credentials, title or genre or word count, query letter, and first ten pages.
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Thriller, horror, historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, adult fiction, board books, picture books, early readers, chapter books, middle grade, young adult fiction, young adult non-fictionWants: Query letter, author bio, first 10 pages
Looking for
Lara 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 submit
Submit 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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Literary fiction, commercial fiction, thriller, horror, science fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction, historical fiction, picture books, middle grade, young adult, romance, mysteryWants: Query letter, author bio, sample pages
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Laura 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 submit
Click 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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Fiction, narrative non-fiction, idea books, entertainment, sports, cookbooks, design, satire, science fiction, thriller, spy stories, young adult, humorWants: Query letter, synopsis, sample pages
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Luke seeks books that are prime examples of their type, successful at what they're trying to be with natural storytelling and strong voices. He particularly enjoys satire, high concept science fiction, big ambitious novels, humor, thrillers and spy stories.
How to submit
Direct submission to Luke Janklow at submissions@janklow.com. For fiction: send informative description, brief synopsis and first ten pages in email body. For non-fiction: send informative description, full outline, and first ten pages in email body.
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Fantasy, mystery, horror, speculative fiction, romance, picture books, middle grade, young adult, graphic novelsWants: Query letter, synopsis, one paragraph pitch, first 3 chapters
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She 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 submit
Submit materials via Query Manager.
Via QueryManager
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Literary fiction, commercial fiction, mystery, crime, thriller, science fiction, horror, western, women's fiction, middle grade, young adult, narrative non-fiction, true crime, memoirWants: Query letter, synopsis, author bio, first five pages
Looking for
She is a fan of magical realism, contemporary westerns, science fiction and all stories that quicken the pulse and imagination.
How to submit
Make 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.
Via Email
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Young adult fiction, adult romance, adult science fiction, adult fantasy, adult speculative fiction, middle grade fictionWants: Query letter, synopsis, first 3 chapters
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Books that challenge societal norms, especially gender norms, stories featuring queer characters or characters with disability, neurodiversity, chronic illness, or mental health challenges, atmospheric fantasies, speculative mysteries, and stories with complicated sibling relationships.
How to submit
Submit queries through Query Manager. Include query letter, synopsis, and first 3 chapters for fiction. Provide content warnings especially for sexual assault or OCD behaviors.
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Romance, science fiction, fantasy, gothic tales, horror, cozy mysteries, upmarket commercial fiction, narrative non-fiction, young adult, middle gradeWants: Query letter, author bio, sample pages, one-sentence pitch
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Saritza 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 submit
Submit 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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Adult romance, adult romantic comedy, adult science fiction and fantasy, adult speculative, crossover romance, crossover romantic comedy, crossover science fiction and fantasy, crossover speculative, young adult science fiction and fantasy, young adult speculativeWants: Query letter, first 5 pages
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Allegra is only accepting queries from marginalized writers and represents romance, romcom, Science Fiction and Fantasy and speculative fiction across adult, crossover, and young adult categories.
How to submit
Submit through QueryManager form with query letter, first 5 pages, and confirmation of marginalized writer status. Address query to Allegra without titles that could misgender.
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Adult fantasy, speculative fiction, thriller, suspense, book club fictionWants: Query letter
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James is currently looking for adult fantasy, speculative fiction, thrillers, suspense, and book club fiction. He seeks works from diverse, marginalized, and/or underrepresented voices and is eager to find plot-driven books with strong characters, commercial hooks, and memorable prose.
How to submit
Submit through QueryManager form linked from agent profile. Include query letter and other requested information as specified in the form. Query only one BookEnds agent at a time.
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Adult fantasy, adult science fiction, adult speculative, young adult fantasy, young adult lgbtqia and fiction, crossover fantasyWants: Query letter, synopsis, target audience description
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Davis accepts queries for Young Adult adult or crossover books with speculative elements. She seeks adult science fiction and fantasy, adult speculative fiction including women's fiction, horror, and suspense with speculative elements, Young Adult fantasy/crossover fantasy, and Young Adult LGBTQIA+ fiction. Romantasy is welcome in all fantasy categories.
How to submit
Submit through QueryManager form with complete query letter, full synopsis including spoilers, and target audience description with comp titles.
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Arley Sorg
KT Literary
Closed
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Science fiction, fantasy, horror with speculative elements, literary speculative fiction, climate fiction
Looking for
Adult speculative titles, including science fiction, fantasy, and horror with speculative/fantastic elements, literary speculative fiction, and climate fiction
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Children's books, literary fiction, upmarket fiction, genre fiction, thrillers, historical fiction, romance, mysteries, science fictionWants: Query letter, full manuscript, illustration samples for children's books
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Clever voices and unreliable narrators, stories told from diverse perspectives, rich world building, strong character dynamics, and firsts—first love, first heartbreak, first loss, first divorce, etc. Novels featuring smart, strong, funny, and fierce women
How to submit
Email queries with specified subject headers to designated addresses
Via Email
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Science fiction, fantasy, paranormal mysteries, queer romance, speculative fictionWants: Query letter, synopsis, sample pages
Looking for
Science fiction with feels; Immersive Fantasy; Heists with paranormal/supernatural elements; Genuine Magical Realism; Queer Romance and alternative relationship structures; Speculative fiction that falls between genre cracks
How to submit
Submit through QueryManager
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Ya, mg, upmarket genre fiction, women's fiction, psychological thrillers, sf or f, psychology, self-help, cookbooks, narrative nonfictionWants: Query letter, bio, first 5-10 pages
Looking for
YA, MG, upmarket genre fiction (especially women's fiction, psychological thrillers, and SF/F), psychology, self-help, cookbooks, narrative nonfiction, works that speak to life in the twenty-first century
How to submit
Send a short description, short bio, and 5-10 pages of text pasted into the body of the email. I do not open attachments
Via Email
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Horror, speculative fiction, romantasy, fantasy, gothic, magical realism, contemporary romance, picture books, graphic novelsWants: Query letter, synopsis, first 20 pages for graphic novels
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#OwnVoices Horror, Speculative, and Romantasy; Horror including body horror, femgore, horror romance, monster horror, folk horror; Gothic romance; Magical Realism; Indigenous/First Nations works; Cozy fantasies; Picture books with climate change and environmental STEAM themes
How to submit
Submit through QueryManager
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Commercial rom-coms, radical speculative fiction, subversive thrillers, upmarket book club fiction
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Character-driven stories, unusual perspectives, genre-bending works, and supremely pitchable high concepts
How to submit
Maria will reopen to queries in the first half of 2026.
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Mystery, thriller, sf, fantasy, romance, ya, memoir, humor, pop culture, health and wellness, cooking, self-help, pop psych, new age, inspirational, technology, science, writing
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Mystery/thriller, SF/fantasy, romance, YA, memoir, humor, pop culture, health & wellness, cooking, self-help, pop psych, New Age, inspirational, technology, science, and writing
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Children's books, preschool, picture books, novelty, middle grade, young adult, thriller, science fiction, speculative fictionWants: Query letter, author bio, sample pages
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Jamie looks for an intense emotional experience in all categories. She seeks manuscripts that stay with her, whether the sweet pang of an 'Jamie Weiss Chilton love you' picture book or the shock of recognition of an honest window to the tween or teen psyche. For younger age groups, she looks for the hook that will make a book a must-have parenting or educational resource.
How to submit
Visit agent's bio page, click on QueryManager link, and complete all required fields including a short query letter with work description, previous publishing credentials, short author bio, contact information, and appropriate sample materials based on format.
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Women's fiction, thriller, speculative fiction, commercial fiction, horror, mystery, historical romance, poetry, picture booksWants: Query letter, first ten pages, bio, title/genre/word count
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She seeks stories that surprise and delight with characters readers can't stop thinking about and sharp writing. She wants high-concept, twisty stories with strong voices in women's fiction, thriller, and speculative fiction. She's particularly interested in timely commercial fiction where the personal intersects with world events, stories about female rage and friendships, complex family dynamics, incisive horror with social commentary, and atmospheric mysteries set in close-knit communities.
How to submit
Submit through Query Manager with a brief bio including writing credentials, title or genre or word count, query letter, and first ten pages.
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Science fiction, fantasy, graphic novels, picture booksWants: Query letter
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Kurestin wants to work with creators who are creatively ambitious, who have a wide range of ideas and are always pushing themselves to write what's most interesting and challenging to them. She's particularly drawn to illustrators with a strong sense of dynamic use of panels and movement on the page, and always loves a creature.
How to submit
Submissions should be sent via Query Manager. Submit to one agent at a time at Root Literary.
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Literary fiction, horror, speculative, historical, weird lit, graphic novels
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Literary fiction, horror, speculative, historical, 'weird lit', horror/gothic/noir graphic novels with romantic subplots
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General fiction, horror, mystery or thriller, historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, cookbooks
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Adult and teen fiction including general fiction, horror, mystery/thriller, historical fiction, science fiction, and fantasy. Also has a special place for cookbooks
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Science fiction or fantasy, prison and police abolition, criminal legal system reform
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Science fiction/fantasy fiction, prison and police abolition, criminal legal system reform nonfiction
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Science fiction or fantasy, literary fiction, science and nature
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Science fiction/fantasy, literary fiction, science and nature nonfiction
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Adult fiction, ya, grounded speculative stories, contemporary romance, illustrated picture books, middle-grade fiction, nonfiction
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Grounded, speculative stories, page-turning contemporary romance, non-linear storytelling, and elevated writing across the board. In children's books, Rebecca's looking for illustrated picture books with humor or heart that would work well for story time and middle-grade fiction that discusses big life moments. In the non-fiction space, Rebecca is interested in millennial experiences and perspectives, especially ones that challenge societal norms, or that feel fresh and from underrepresented voices. She's also interested in food, pop culture, psychology, and social commentary with hints of humor
How to submit
Email: rrodd@lgrliterary.com
Via Email
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Science fiction, fantasy, horror, upmarket fiction, historical fiction
Looking for
Jordan 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.
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Speculative fiction
Looking for
She particularly loves speculative fiction, adventurous, character-driven stories with largely emotional stakes, stories featuring Caribbean characters/settings, and stories where queer characters find happy endings.
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Literary fiction, science fiction, fantasy, speculative fiction
Looking for
Layered and deeply satisfying upmarket fiction, bookclub fiction with light speculative elements, and science fiction and fantasy stories with fresh worlds and nuanced themes. Her taste is eclectic across genres and age ranges, and she welcomes queries from authors uncertain whether their work fits her list.
How to submit
Query Mary Moore through Aevitas Creative Management's contact and submissions form. Include information about your manuscript and your writing background. She prefers to begin representation in one genre before expanding to others, though she is comfortable representing multiple genres and age ranges for established clients.
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