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36 agents

Felice Laverne

ArtHouse Literary Agency

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RepresentsGeneral fiction, mystery, romance, suspense, thriller, fantasy, science fiction, juvenile fiction, business, finance, mind body spirit, lifestyle, cookbooks, african-american
Looking forFelice and ArtHouse Literary represent a diverse and eclectic list, with particular interest in new voices, diverse perspectives, general fiction, mystery, romance, suspense/thriller, speculative fiction, juvenile fiction, business/finance, mind/body/spirit, lifestyle, cookbooks, and African-American work.
How to submitSubmit through the ArtHouse Literary QueryManager form listed on Felice Laverne's Publishers Marketplace profile.
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Last checked 25 May 2026

Beth Marshea

Ladderbird Literary Agency

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RepresentsMystery, thriller, diversity-focused fiction
Looking forBeth is the owner of Ladderbird Literary Agency and works in agenting while looking for new and exciting ways to bring more diversity into publishing. Earlier agency data associates her with mysteries and thrillers across age categories.
How to submitUse Ladderbird's agent-specific QueryManager routes and do not query more than one Ladderbird agent at a time. Beth's current public profile does not show a direct query link.
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Last checked 31 Aug 2026

Kari Sutherland

KT Literary

Closed
RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, upmarket fiction
Looking forKari represents middle grade and YA at the heart of her list, plus picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, and upmarket fiction.
How to submitKari Sutherland is currently closed to queries according to KT Literary's official agents page.
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Last checked 31 Aug 2026

Kelly Van Sant

KT Literary

Closed
RepresentsYoung adult, middle grade, children's books
Looking forKelly is a senior agent and contracts director at KT Literary and is actively building a client list. Her publishing background centers on children's and young readers' work.
How to submitKelly Van Sant is currently closed to queries according to KT Literary's official agents page.
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Last checked 31 Aug 2026

Sara Varghese

Glass Literary Management

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Last checked 31 Aug 2026

Kasey Poserina

Glass Literary Management

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Last checked 31 Aug 2026

Oliver Martin

Glass Literary Management

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Last checked 31 Aug 2026

Laurie McLean

Fuse Literary

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RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, adult genre fiction, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, thrillers, suspense, horror
Looking forLaurie McLean specializes in middle grade, young adult, and adult genre fiction, including fantasy, science fiction, mystery, thrillers, suspense, and horror. Until further notice, she is only looking at queries she requested at conferences or online events, especially all types of middle grade fiction, YA horror, mystery, thrillers, science fiction and fantasy, and adult mystery, suspense, and thrillers.
How to submitLaurie McLean is requested-only until further notice. Query through her official QueryManager page only if she requested the query at a conference or online event. The form asks for book details, query letter, synopsis, one-paragraph pitch, target audience, comparable books, AI disclosure, and the first 10 pages.
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Last checked 31 Aug 2026

Rebecca Podos

Neighborhood Literary

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RepresentsYoung adult, adult genre fiction, nonfiction, fantasy, horror, genre crossovers, queer fiction, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, romance, romantic comedy, nerd culture, queer history
Looking forRebecca Podos is Senior Agent at Neighborhood Literary. She is looking for young adult and adult genre fiction, with select nonfiction projects considered. Current fiction interests include character-driven fantasy rooted in folklore and culture, horror as a vehicle for otherness, identity, and trauma, fresh genre crossovers such as cozy science fiction and horror romance, queer contemporary and historical fiction, and romance or rom-com with a strong commercial hook and upmarket prose. In nonfiction she is interested in deep dives into nerdy topics such as TTRPGs, cosplay, and fandoms; strong narrative voice paired with expertise; and kid lit centering queer history.
How to submitRebecca Podos accepts queries only through QueryManager, but her official linked QueryManager page currently says she is closed to queries while working through her inbox. The Neighborhood submissions page says to include a query letter and the first three chapters when she is open.
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Last checked 31 Aug 2026

Jennifer Herrera

David Black Literary Agency

Closed
RepresentsFiction, upmarket fiction, book club fiction, thriller, fantasy, nonfiction
Looking forJennifer Herrera is currently open to fiction queries and closed to unsolicited nonfiction queries. In fiction, she loves character-driven thrillers, upmarket book club fiction, and imaginative fantasy. Her nonfiction interests include books about big ideas, especially smart, issue-driven work from journalists and writers with professional expertise in science, psychology, philosophy, economics, prescriptive, lifestyle, history, and the stories of underrepresented groups.
How to submitJennifer Herrera is currently closed through her official linked QueryManager or QueryTracker page because she is only open to queries from the 1st through the 14th of each month. When open, submit fiction through the official QueryManager or QueryTracker link. The David Black submissions page says to query only one agent at a time, include a concise query letter, and for fiction include the first several chapters. Nonfiction queries should include a proposal, but Jennifer is currently closed to unsolicited nonfiction.
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Last checked 31 Aug 2026

Dylan Haston

Donald Maass Literary Agency

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Looking forDylan Haston is listed as an assistant literary agent at Donald Maass Literary Agency. Add as a sparse profile pending a deeper official-page pass for wishlist and submission details.
How to submitSubmit through Dylan Haston's current query route if open. Follow the agency rule to query one DMLA agent at a time.
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Last checked 31 Aug 2026

Susan Raihofer

David Black Literary Agency

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RepresentsCommercial fiction, nonfiction, memoir, pop culture, music, inspirational, thriller, literary fiction, foreign rights
Looking forSusan Raihofer is Literary Agent and Foreign Rights Director at the David Black Literary Agency. She focuses on commercial fiction and nonfiction, including memoir, pop culture, music, inspirational work, thrillers, and a selective amount of literary fiction. Her official profile says her pop sensibility and literary heart come together around projects with soul and an edge.
How to submitSusan Raihofer is currently not accepting unsolicited queries according to her official David Black profile. The official David Black submissions page lists only other agents as currently accepting new queries.
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Last checked 31 Aug 2026

Sloan Harris

Creative Artists Agency

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RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, literary fiction, commercial fiction, memoir, adult fiction, adult nonfiction
Looking forSloan Harris is Co-Head of CAA's Books Department and serves on CAA's Board. Official CAA page text identifies him as representing narrative nonfiction, literary and commercial fiction, and memoir.
How to submitCAA's official US literary agents page says writers should review agent profiles and use the submission button or link on an agent profile if that agent is open. Sloan Harris's static official profile did not expose a public agent-specific submission button or link in this run, so no public submission route is imported.
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Last checked 31 Aug 2026

Serene Hakim

Ayesha Pande Literary

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RepresentsMiddle grade, fantasy, adult literary fiction, contemporary young adult, young adult, adult fiction, speculative fiction, underrepresented voices, marginalized voices
Looking forSerene Hakim is an agent at Ayesha Pande Literary. She represents authors in a variety of genres from middle grade fantasy to adult literary fiction to contemporary YA. She is particularly interested in YA and adult fiction with international themes, a variety of cultures, and underrepresented or marginalized voices. She is currently primarily focusing on YA/MG and taking on adult writers more selectively. She loves books that are joy-filled and full of heart, stories that delve deep into grief, and books that explore different meanings of family, home, and identity, especially with a speculative bend.
How to submitSerene Hakim is closed to queries according to the official Ayesha Pande Literary queries page. Queries submitted by any method, including the contact page, while an agent is closed will not be considered.
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Last checked 31 Aug 2026

Sarah Smith

David Black Literary Agency

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RepresentsAdult nonfiction, food writing, drink writing, health, medicine, wellness, narrative nonfiction, personal finance, business, memoir, essays, cultural criticism, pop culture, art, design, music, collaborative writing, cookbooks, leadership
Looking forSarah Smith is President and Literary Agent at the David Black Literary Agency. She represents a wide list of critically acclaimed and commercially successful authors, including bestselling and award-winning nonfiction. She is interested in books that teach readers something new or offer a novel perspective, particularly food and drink, health, medicine, wellness, narrative nonfiction, personal finance, business, memoir, essays, and cultural criticism. She loves working with experts and is always interested in pop culture, art, design, music, the cultural zeitgeist, and collaborative writers who partner with authors on cookbooks, memoir, leadership books, and more.
How to submitSarah Smith is not accepting unsolicited queries at this time according to her official David Black profile and the official David Black submissions page, which lists only other agents as currently accepting new queries.
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Last checked 31 Aug 2026

Sharon Bowers

Folio Literary Management

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RepresentsAdult fiction, adult nonfiction, literary fiction, commercial fiction, food writing, cookbooks, memoir
Looking forSharon Bowers is a literary agent at Folio Literary Management. She began her career as an editor at HarperCollins and has been an agent for over two decades. She represents award-winning novelists and a diverse list of nonfiction, including chefs and food writers.
How to submitSharon Bowers is currently closed to submissions according to her official Folio profile.
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Last checked 31 Aug 2026

Sam Stoloff

Frances Goldin Literary Agency

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, memoir, history, sociology, philosophy, cultural studies, journalism, current affairs, international affairs, narrative nonfiction, progressive nonfiction, graphic fiction, graphic nonfiction, environment, legal affairs, justice system, race, science history, technology history, food culture, food history, speculative fiction
Looking forSam Stoloff is President and Principal at Frances Goldin Literary Agency. He is interested in books that advance public conversation on crucial issues and groundbreaking work, including literary fiction, memoir, history, accessible sociology and philosophy, cultural studies, serious journalism on contemporary and international affairs, and narrative and topical nonfiction with a progressive orientation. His interests include literary graphic fiction and nonfiction, environmental sustainability, legal affairs and the justice system, books that dissect the right wing and American imperialism, the history of race in America, the history of science and technology, food culture and history, and fiction ranging from psychologically realistic to first-rate speculative literature.
How to submitSam Stoloff is not accepting unsolicited queries at this time according to his official Goldin profile and the official Frances Goldin submissions page.
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Last checked 31 Aug 2026

Mark Tavani

David Black Literary Agency

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RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, literary fiction, commercial fiction, book club fiction, thrillers, mystery, speculative fiction, historical fiction, narrative nonfiction, big idea nonfiction, wellness, history, sports, collaborative writers
Looking forMark Tavani is VP of Business Strategy and Literary Agent at the David Black Literary Agency. He represents both fiction and nonfiction. His fiction list includes a wide range of literary and commercial fiction, book club novels, thrillers, mysteries, speculative fiction, and historical fiction, especially fiction that entertains and enriches readers. In nonfiction, he represents work that illuminates or inspires and works with experts and journalists, especially in narrative nonfiction, big ideas, wellness, history, and sports. He also represents collaborative writers who partner with authors in those spaces.
How to submitMark Tavani is not accepting unsolicited queries at this time according to his official David Black profile. The general David Black submissions page lists the agents currently accepting new queries, and Mark Tavani is not listed there.
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Last checked 31 Aug 2026

Jolene Haley

Donald Maass Literary Agency

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RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, adult fiction
Looking forJolene represents middle grade, young adult, and adult fiction and joined Donald Maass Literary Agency in 2022.
How to submitSubmit through Jolene Haley's current query route when open. Follow the agency rule to query one DMLA agent at a time.
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Last checked 31 Aug 2026

Terra Chalberg

Chalberg & Sussman

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RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, memoir, personal growth, psychology, lifestyle, humor, pop culture
Looking forTerra Chalberg is an agent at Chalberg & Sussman. The official team page says that throughout her career as an agent she has represented a range of fiction and nonfiction writers. The agency represents fiction and nonfiction in areas including literary and commercial fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, personal growth, psychology, lifestyle, humor, and pop culture.
How to submitTerra Chalberg is closed to queries and not accepting submissions according to the official Chalberg and Sussman team page.
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Last checked 31 Aug 2026

Ria Julien

Frances Goldin Literary Agency

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RepresentsLiterature in translation, diaspora fiction, nonfiction, law, history, economics, women and gender, environmental studies, cultural studies, social justice
Looking forRia Julien is an agent and attorney at Frances Goldin Literary Agency. Her interests include literature in translation, diaspora fiction, and nonfiction works of conscience across law, history, economics, women and gender, environmental and cultural studies. She represents authors whose work critiques power and social injustice.
How to submitThe official Frances Goldin submissions page does not list Ria Julien among agents currently accepting submissions, so she is treated as closed or no public query route for this remediation.
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Last checked 31 Aug 2026

Becky Sweren

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

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RepresentsInvestigative journalism, history, current affairs, science, memoir, biography, literary fiction
Looking forInvestigative journalists, thought leaders, memoirists, and prominent academics working in investigative journalism, history, current affairs, science, and big ideas that reshape public discourse. Books with intellectual rigor and cultural impact, particularly those exploring complex social and political subjects.
How to submitSubmit to Aevitas Creative Management using their contact and submissions form available on their website. Include a query letter describing your project, along with relevant credentials and platform information. Address submissions to the New York office.
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Last checked 31 Aug 2026

Sandra Bond

Confluence Literary Agency

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RepresentsCommercial fiction, literary fiction, mystery, thriller, crime fiction, young adult, narrative nonfiction, science writing, business books, history
Looking forSandra represents adult commercial and literary fiction, mystery, thriller and crime fiction, YA, narrative nonfiction, accessible science writing, business books, and history.
How to submitSandra Bond is closed to all queries, her client list is full.
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Last checked 31 Aug 2026

Jordan Hill

New Leaf Literary and Media

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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.
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Last checked 31 Aug 2026

Sara Crowe

Sara Crowe Literary

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RepresentsChildren's fiction, adult fiction, children's nonfiction, adult nonfiction, picture books, graphic novels, middle grade, young adult, literary fiction, romantic comedy, author-illustrated graphic novels
Looking forSara Crowe is founder of Sara Crowe Literary. She has 25 years of publishing experience and 20 years representing clients. She represents a diverse group of children's and adult fiction and nonfiction, from picture books to graphic novels to literary fiction and adult romantic comedies. Her official submissions page says she is looking for author-illustrated graphic novels, middle grade and YA fiction, children's and adult nonfiction, and adult fiction, specifically romantic comedies and literary fiction, with special interest in underrepresented voices.
How to submitSara Crowe is currently closed to queries according to the official Sara Crowe Literary submissions page.
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Last checked 31 Aug 2026

Louise Fury

The Fury Agency

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RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, commercial fiction, debut authors, self-published authors, subrights
Looking forLouise Fury founded The Fury Agency in 2023 after 13 years in the industry. The official site describes The Fury Agency as a boutique, full-service literary agency in New York City focused on traditional book deals, subrights for self-published titles, and multi-platform approaches that monetize multiple revenue streams and grow author careers. Its authors page lists New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and internationally bestselling authors as well as debut authors and successful self-published bestsellers.
How to submitThe Fury Agency is currently closed to submissions according to the official contact page.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Karen Murgolo

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

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RepresentsHealth, wellness, science, psychology, spirituality, memoir, cookbooks, narrative nonfiction
Looking forAuthoritative books on health, wellness, science, and psychology, along with spirituality and inspirational memoirs that offer genuine insight or originality. Original cookbooks and narratives that illuminate compelling subjects or spark meaningful conversation, from practical wellness guides to deeply personal stories.
How to submitSubmit through Aevitas Creative Management's contact and submissions form. Include query materials appropriate to your project. Address submissions to the New York office or use the agency's online submission system.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Stephanie Hansen

Metamorphosis Literary Agency

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RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, children's books, film rights, subsidiary rights
Looking forStephanie is president, senior agent, and subsidiary rights manager at Metamorphosis. Her profile says she represents fiction from children's to adult books and nonfiction projects with heart, but the submissions page says she is currently focused on running the company, legacy clients, and film subsidiary rights efforts.
How to submitMetamorphosis says Stephanie Hansen is not open to queries at this time.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Rose Conway

Confluence Literary Agency

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RepresentsUpmarket fiction, commercial fiction, literary fiction
Looking forRose focuses on stylistically subversive and thematically layered fiction, upmarket and smart commercial fiction with inventive structures, emotional depth, distinctive voices, braided narratives, unexpected points of view, and prose that takes creative risks.
How to submitRose Conway is closed to queries and the Confluence submissions page says she will reopen via QueryTracker on 2026-05-01.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Nicole Payne

Confluence Literary Agency

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RepresentsYoung adult, adult fiction, romance, women's fiction, literary fiction, mystery, suspense, thriller, speculative fiction, science nonfiction, travel writing, cookbooks
Looking forNicole represents YA and adult fiction across romance, women's fiction, literary fiction, mystery, suspense, thriller, and speculative fiction, and is eager to champion diverse voices. In nonfiction she is focused on science-based works, especially biology, forensics, and medicine, plus travel narratives and cookbooks.
How to submitNicole Payne is currently closed to submissions. The Confluence submissions page says to check for updates on when her QueryTracker will reopen.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Arley Sorg

KT Literary

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RepresentsScience fiction, fantasy, horror, speculative fiction, literary speculative fiction, climate fiction
Looking forArley is primarily interested in adult speculative titles, including science fiction, fantasy, horror with speculative or fantastic elements, literary speculative fiction, and climate fiction.
How to submitArley Sorg is currently closed to queries according to KT Literary's official agents page.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Stephanie Cardel

Lighthouse Literary

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RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, young adult, adult fiction, adult nonfiction, christian market, secular market, trade nonfiction, topical nonfiction, professional nonfiction, inspirational nonfiction
Looking forStephanie Cardel is founder of Lighthouse Literary. Lighthouse Literary represents children's picture books, middle grade, and young adult fiction and nonfiction, as well as adult fiction and adult trade nonfiction for both the Christian and secular markets. Its adult nonfiction areas include topical, professional, and inspirational work.
How to submitStephanie Cardel is closed to unsolicited queries according to the official Lighthouse Literary submissions page. She may occasionally take pitches at conferences and open to conference attendees.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026