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36 agents

Matt Belford

The Rights Factory

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RepresentsNonfiction, business, film and TV, food, health, journalism, lifestyle, narrative nonfiction, politics, pop culture, science, self-improvement, social justice, women's issues, fantasy, science fiction, graphic novels, underrepresented voices
Looking forMatt Belford is a literary agent at The Rights Factory. He is primarily looking for nonfiction projects with unique takes and fresh ideas to explore. In adult science fiction and fantasy, as well as adult graphic novels, he is looking for character-driven work where he can laugh and cry with the characters. No matter the genre, he is looking for underrepresented voices. His listed interests include business, film/TV, food, health, journalism, lifestyle, narrative nonfiction, politics, pop culture, science, self-improvement, social justice, women's issues, fantasy, science fiction, and graphic novels.
How to submitMatt Belford's official Rights Factory profile says he is currently not accepting new queries. The profile links a QueryManager form, but the profile-level closed note is treated as controlling for this remediation. If he reopens, use the linked QueryManager form, The Rights Factory asks writers to query only one Rights Factory agent at a time.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Kimberly Fernando

Olswanger Literary

Closed
RepresentsYoung adult, new adult, adult fiction, mystery, thriller, suspense, horror, romance, romantasy, fantasy, science fiction, cookbooks, food writing, gardening, health, fitness, pets
Looking forKimberly seeks YA, New Adult and adult fiction, including mystery, thriller, suspense, horror, romance, romantasy, fantasy and science fiction, plus adult nonfiction in cookbooks, food, gardening, health, fitness, natural healing and pets. She does not represent children's books, erotica, poetry, short stories, screenplays, novellas, literary/upmarket/women's fiction, or memoir.
How to submitKimberly is currently closed to queries except for periodic windows. When open, fiction and nonfiction use separate QueryManager or QueryTracker forms from her submissions page.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Stuart Krichevsky

Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency

Closed
RepresentsLiterary nonfiction, narrative journalism, commercial fiction, adult fiction, adult nonfiction
Looking forStuart Krichevsky founded Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency in 1995 after a fifteen-year career at Sterling Lord Literistic. His official team profile says he has over four decades of agency experience, has represented dozens of New York Times bestsellers, and has a focus on literary nonfiction, narrative journalism, and commercial fiction.
How to submitStuart Krichevsky is currently closed to queries according to the official Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency submissions page.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Kat Kerr

Donald Maass Literary Agency

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RepresentsFantasy, science fiction, romance, young adult, middle grade, speculative fiction
Looking forKat Kerr is listed as a literary agent at Donald Maass Literary Agency in current agent directories and query databases. Specific wishlist details require a deeper official-page pass.
How to submitSubmit through Kat Kerr's current DMLA query route if open. Follow the agency rule to query one DMLA agent at a time.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Kate Davids

Arc Literary Management

Closed
RepresentsPractical nonfiction, cooking, personal finance, business, pets, animals, gardening, mental health, new age, history, science fiction, fantasy, children's books, bilingual books
Looking forKate is interested in practical nonfiction, including cooking, personal finance, business, pets and animals, gardening, mental health, and new age, plus history books about subcultures. In fiction she likes science fiction and fantasy with action, worldbuilding, and real-world cultures or histories. For children's books she likes titles that help parents and children explore the world together, including bilingual, travel, and multicultural books.
How to submitKate Davids is currently closed to queries according to Arc Literary's contact page.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Daniela González Landero

Ladderbird Literary Agency

Closed
RepresentsHorror, thriller, gothic horror, magical realism, folklore, mythology, new adult
Looking forDaniela is exclusively taking clients from underrepresented and marginalized communities. She is primarily drawn to horror and thriller fiction in the adult and New Adult spaces, especially work exploring the beauty and terror of human experience for historically silenced groups, with Gothic horror, magical realism, folklore, or mythology and introspective prose.
How to submitDaniela Gonzalez Landero is currently closed to queries according to the QueryTracker route linked from her Ladderbird profile.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Laura Dail

Laura Dail Literary Agency

Closed
RepresentsSerious nonfiction, journalism, history, business, upmarket fiction, children's books
Looking forLaura Dail is focused on representing serious nonfiction by journalists, historians, and business leaders, upmarket fiction, and select children's books. She is always seeking fresh, diverse voices and innovative partners.
How to submitLaura Dail is currently closed to submissions according to the official LDLA submissions page, so there is no open submission route for her at this time.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Amy Brewer

Metamorphosis Literary Agency

Closed
RepresentsSubsidiary rights, fiction, nonfiction
Looking forAmy is vice president, senior agent, and subsidiary-rights sales at Metamorphosis. With a full list, her profile says she is only tempted by the most captivating stories that touch her heart.
How to submitMetamorphosis says Amy Brewer is closed to unsolicited queries and focused on current clients and selling subsidiary rights for publishers.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Jas Perry

Looking Glass Literary & Media

Closed
RepresentsGraphic novels, children's fiction, picture books, middle grade, young adult, horror
Looking forJas represents authors and illustrators of graphic novels across all ages, plus select children's prose fiction, and is genre agnostic with a special fondness for unsettling, horrifying, and absurd stories.
How to submitJas Perry is currently closed to queries according to the Looking Glass profile.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Roz Foster

Frances Goldin Literary Agency

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, speculative fiction, mystery, crime fiction, thriller, history, narrative nonfiction, technology, science, psychology, design
Looking forRoz Foster is Senior Agent at Frances Goldin Literary Agency. She is drawn to contemporary literary fiction, especially literary speculative fiction, elevated mystery, crime, and thriller, dark stories with philosophical gravity, spare perceptive prose, and work with emotional and intellectual depth. In nonfiction she is interested in history, narrative nonfiction, technology, science, psychology, and design.
How to submitRoz Foster is currently closed to queries according to both her official profile and the official Frances Goldin submissions page.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Tracey Adams

Adams Literary

Closed
RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, young adult, children's authors, children's artists
Looking forTracey Adams co-founded Adams Literary, a boutique agency dedicated to children's book authors and artists. The official submissions page describes the agency's interests as children's work across every age and genre, from picture books to middle grade and young adult fiction, historical novels, fantasy, books tackling contemporary issues, literary stories, high-concept speculative fiction, unique fantasy adventure, humor, and character-driven picture books. Picture book submissions are considered only from author-artists.
How to submitAdams Literary is currently closed to submissions and is only accepting new clients by referral from trusted sources according to its official announcement. Do not submit unsolicited material while closed.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Lynnette Novak

The Seymour Agency

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RepresentsPicture books, middle grade, young adult, new adult, adult fiction, illustrators, contemporary fiction, magical realism, fantasy, horror, romance, romantic comedy, romantasy, women's fiction, memoir, narrative nonfiction, spirituality, self-help, health and fitness, parenting, business, celebrity, lifestyle, pets, psychology, relationships and dating, true crime, bipoc voices, LGBTQ+ voices
Looking forLynnette Novak is an agent at The Seymour Agency. When she reopens, she is especially excited about BIPOC, diverse, and LGBTQ+ projects; illustrators for board books, picture books, illustrated MG, and illustrated covers; fiction and nonfiction picture books; MG contemporary, magical realism, contemporary or grounded fantasy, and horror; YA romcom, romantasy, fantasy, magical realism, and horror; NA contemporary romance, romcom, and romantasy; adult horror, dark romance, contemporary romance, romcom, romantasy, and women's fiction; and adult nonfiction including memoir, narrative, spirituality/New Age, self-help, health/fitness, parenting/family, motivational/inspirational, business, celebrity, lifestyle, pets, psychology, relationships/dating, and true crime by experts with platforms.
How to submitLynnette Novak is currently closed to all queries according to the official Seymour Agency about page. The page says to watch her MSWL page for updates when she reopens, but no current open official query route is listed.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Des Salazar

Metamorphosis Literary Agency

Closed
RepresentsRomance, fantasy, horror, LGBTQ+, literary fiction, thriller, mystery, new adult, science fiction, young adult
Looking forDes is a literary agent at Metamorphosis. The agency submissions page lists romance, fantasy, horror, LGBTQ+, literary, thriller, mystery, New Adult, science fiction, and young adult among Des's categories.
How to submitDes Salazar's QueryManager route says they are closed at this moment and to consider submitting again when they are accepting more work in January and July.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Maria Ribas

Stonesong

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RepresentsPrescriptive nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, spirituality, food and drink, lifestyle, creativity, personal development, business, illustrated gift books
Looking forMaria Ribas is a literary agent and Executive Director of Book Packaging at Stonesong. She represents prescriptive and narrative nonfiction in spirituality, food and drink, lifestyle, creativity, personal development, business, and illustrated gift books. She particularly enjoys working with writers, photographers, illustrators, bloggers, and influencers with strong platforms who understand how a thoughtfully produced and promoted book can grow their brands and businesses.
How to submitMaria Ribas is not accepting new clients according to her official Stonesong profile. The official Stonesong submissions page asks writers to query only listed open agents, Maria Ribas is not listed among the agents to query there.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Kim Lindman

Stonesong

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RepresentsCookbooks, investigative journalism, self-help, health, wellness, social science, popular science, culture, narrative nonfiction, upmarket fiction, literary fiction, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, literary mystery, magical realism, science fiction
Looking forKim primarily specializes in nonfiction and is actively seeking expertise- or platform-driven cookbooks, investigative journalism, self-help, health, wellness, social science, pop science, culture, and narrative nonfiction that adds nuance or makes niche subjects accessible. On a highly selective basis, she also considers adult upmarket and literary fiction, including contemporary and historical realism, literary mystery, magical realism, and near-future science fiction.
How to submitStonesong accepts electronic queries at submissions@stonesong.com, but the current submissions page does not list Kim among the named query recipients. Verify current route before querying Kim.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Jaidree Braddix

Arc Collective

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RepresentsNonfiction, memoir, thought leadership, psychology, neuroscience, business, organizational behavior, health, wellness, culture
Looking forJaidree focuses on authors with bold ideas and stories that can spark wider movements, including thought leaders, experts, activists, influencers, athletes, researchers, and public-facing authors with foundations, programs, online communities, unique life stories, or research-driven platforms.
How to submitUse Arc Collective's contact route linked from Jaidree Braddix's profile. No detailed public query package requirements were confirmed in this pass.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Rachel McCain

Gold Dust Literary Agency

Closed
RepresentsNonfiction, adult fiction, young adult fiction, children's literature
Looking forRachel accepts nonfiction, adult fiction, YA fiction, and children's literature. She likes nonfiction with historical elements, unknown or overlooked nonfiction stories, dark and gritty stories, fiction in the lineage of Alice Walker or James Baldwin, stories set in New York, YA fiction with series potential, and children's literature with diverse and unique characters.
How to submitThe agency is temporarily closed to new queries. When open, submit to only one agent with a query letter, synopsis, and first three chapters.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Kelsey Ruoff

Gold Dust Literary Agency

Closed
RepresentsMystery, psychological thriller, young adult science fiction, mental health, lifestyle
Looking forKelsey accepts mysteries, psychological thrillers, YA science fiction, and occasional nonfiction in mental health and lifestyle. She likes stories with twists, unique formats or perspectives, inspirational storylines, humor, strong worldbuilding, dystopian YA science fiction, and stories that are mind-blowing or heart-tugging.
How to submitThe agency is temporarily closed to new queries. When open, submit to only one agent with a query letter, synopsis, and first three chapters.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Shyanne Reynolds

Gold Dust Literary Agency

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RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forQuery Letter, Synopsis, First Three Chapters
How to submitThe agency is temporarily closed to new queries. When open, submit to only one agent with a query letter, synopsis, and first three chapters.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Brittani Harris

Gold Dust Literary Agency

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RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forQuery Letter, Synopsis, First Three Chapters
How to submitThe agency is temporarily closed to new queries. When open, submit to only one agent with a query letter, synopsis, and first three chapters.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Kelsey Brownlee

Gold Dust Literary Agency

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RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forQuery Letter, Synopsis, First Three Chapters
How to submitThe agency is temporarily closed to new queries. When open, submit to only one agent with a query letter, synopsis, and first three chapters.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Gwyn Jordan

Gold Dust Literary Agency

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RepresentsMystery, thriller, suspense, romance, fantasy, western
Looking forGwyn accepts mystery, thriller, suspense, and all heat levels of romance in historical, contemporary, suspense, comedy, fantasy, and western subgenres. She especially likes unique characters, rarely used occupations, historical romance involving commoner characters, mysteries, fast-paced thrillers, large-scale schemes and scams, dark and gritty stories, and courtroom dramas.
How to submitThe agency is temporarily closed to new queries. When open, submit to only one agent with a query letter, synopsis, and first three chapters.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Samantha Shuler

Gold Dust Literary Agency

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RepresentsVisit agent's website for details
Looking forQuery Letter, Synopsis, First Three Chapters
How to submitThe agency is temporarily closed to new queries. When open, submit to only one agent with a query letter, synopsis, and first three chapters.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Doug Grad

Doug Grad Literary Agency

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RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, military, sports, celebrity memoir, thriller, mystery, historical fiction, young adult, romance, music, style, business, home improvement, cookbooks, self-help, science, theater, fiction, nonfiction
Looking forDoug represents a mix of fiction and nonfiction, including narrative nonfiction, military, sports, memoir, thrillers, mysteries, historical fiction, young adult fiction, romance, music, style, business, home improvement, cookbooks, self-help, science, theater, and general fiction/nonfiction.
How to submitQuery by email. Historical agency guidance lists query@dgliterary.com as the submissions address and asks writers not to send sample material unless requested.
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Last checked 30 Aug 2026

Scott Hoffman

Folio Literary Management

Closed
RepresentsAdult nonfiction, platform-driven nonfiction, big idea nonfiction, science, research, prescriptive nonfiction, current affairs, narrative nonfiction, health, fitness, wellness, business, psychology, history, social issues
Looking forScott Hoffman is one of the founding partners of Folio Literary Management and is listed as Founding Partner and Agent Emeritus. He specializes in platform-driven nonfiction, including big idea books by thought leaders grounded in science or research, branded prescriptive titles that help readers transform some aspect of their lives, and issue-driven narrative nonfiction that engages with current events. He is interested in experts in health, fitness, wellness, and business; books about psychology, business, history, or social issues from academics and thought leaders; and books that can hook him on concept alone.
How to submitScott Hoffman is not taking on any new clients at this time according to his official Folio profile.
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Last checked 29 Aug 2026

Michelle Hauck

Storm Literary Agency

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RepresentsScience fiction, fantasy, children's books, middle grade, young adult, picture books
Looking forMichelle is a literary agent at Storm with strong interest in heroic stories, science fiction, fantasy, and children's/young reader projects informed by her school and writing-contest background.
How to submitFollow Michelle Hauck's Storm Literary submission guidelines when available, no current direct query route was confirmed in this pass.
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Last checked 29 Aug 2026

Victoria Marini

High Line Literary Collective

Closed
RepresentsUpmarket fiction, commercial fiction, young adult, literary fiction, suspense, supernatural horror, speculative romance, romantasy, fantasy, adventure, romance, science fiction, magical fabulism, romantic comedy, speculative thriller
Looking forVictoria Marini is Agent and Founder at High Line Literary Collective. Her list spans upmarket and commercial adult and young adult work, from literary page-turners to commercial suspense, supernatural horror, whimsical speculative romantasy, big-world fantasy, adventure, romance, edgy science fiction, grounded magical fabulism, rom-coms, and speculative thrillers. She likes unforgettable authentic characters, hooky concepts with strong plotting and an emotional core, unique voices or visions, quirk, mystery, small-town hysteria, atmosphere, secrets, things that go bump in the night, charm, magic, and humor.
How to submitVictoria Marini is currently closed to queries according to her official High Line profile. Requested Thrillerfest 2025 materials have a specific official QueryTracker link, but general unsolicited queries are closed.
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Last checked 29 Aug 2026

Joy Harris

The Joy Harris Literary Agency, Inc.

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, biography
Looking forJoy Harris works primarily with literary fiction, strongly written commercial fiction, narrative nonfiction across a broad range of topics, memoir, and biography. She is drawn to a clear, original voice, an engaging point of view, and strong characters.
How to submitThe Joy Harris Literary Agency is not accepting unsolicited submissions at this time according to its official contact page.
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Last checked 29 Aug 2026

Whitney Ross

High Line Literary Collective

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RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, adult fiction, historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, romance, contemporary fiction, design, cooking, fashion
Looking forWhitney Ross is an agent at High Line Literary Collective. She represents middle grade, young adult, and adult fiction across genres, with emphasis on historical fiction, science fiction and fantasy, romance, and contemporary fiction. She is also open to nonfiction in design, cooking, and fashion. She likes novels set in unusual time periods and locations, with or without fantastical elements; trickster-king motifs; subtle romances; tropes turned upside down; unusual takes on old favorites; compelling characters; and emotionally involving plotlines.
How to submitWhitney Ross is currently closed to queries according to her official High Line profile and the official High Line submissions page.
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Last checked 29 Aug 2026

Peter Ryan

Stimola Literary Studio

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RepresentsGraphic novels, comics, science fiction, adventure, contemporary fiction, mystery, thriller, diverse voices, LGBTQ+, gender identity
Looking forPeter represents only graphic novel authors and illustrators. He is interested in classic science fiction, adventure, contemporary stories of life, mysteries, thrillers, stories steeped in diverse cultures and families, and stories that delve into LGBTQ+ and gender identity.
How to submitStimola Literary Studio's submissions page says Peter Ryan is not accepting any new submissions or clients at the moment.
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Last checked 29 Aug 2026

Becky LeJeune

Confluence Literary Agency

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RepresentsGeneral fiction, horror, mystery, thriller, historical fiction, science fiction, fantasy, cookbooks
Looking forBecky represents adult and teen fiction across general fiction, horror, mystery/thriller, historical fiction, science fiction, and fantasy, and has a special place for cookbooks.
How to submitBecky LeJeune is open only to queries by referral and submission invitations, including conference invitations. Queries sent by email or contact form will not be considered.
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Last checked 29 Aug 2026

Peter Ginsberg

Curtis Brown, Ltd.

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RepresentsAdult books, children's books, illustrators
Looking forPeter Ginsberg is President at Curtis Brown, Ltd. His official profile confirms his publishing and agency background, but it did not expose current detailed interests or a public email address in static text during this run.
How to submitCurtis Brown says to refer to each agent page for interests, specific submission requirements, and individual email addresses. Peter Ginsberg's official profile is the best agent-specific source found, but no detailed public submission route was exposed in static text during this run.
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Last checked 29 Aug 2026

Grace Milusich

Looking Glass Literary & Media

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RepresentsYoung adult, adult fiction, horror, thriller, contemporary fiction, bipoc voices
Looking forGrace is interested in YA and adult work, especially horror, thrillers, and contemporary fiction with powerful or challenging themes. She is especially interested in horror projects featuring BIPOC protagonists and found-family stories.
How to submitGrace Milusich is currently closed to queries according to the QueryManager route linked from her Looking Glass profile.
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Last checked 29 Aug 2026

Sera Rivers

Speilburg Literary Agency

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RepresentsAdult fiction, horror, science fiction, speculative fiction, romance, young adult, picture books, graphic novels, LGBTQ+ voices, underrepresented voices
Looking forSera Rivers is a literary agent at Speilburg Literary Agency. In adult fiction she is interested in subversive horror, grounded science fiction, speculative fiction, and underrepresented voices in the vein of Emily Henry. In kidlit she is interested in young adult LGBTQIA+, horror, non-Western folklore, culture and heritage, thriller, grounded science fiction, and speculative; picture books by author-illustrators only, especially horror and work by underrepresented authors and illustrators; and graphic novels by author-illustrators only.
How to submitSera Rivers is currently closed to queries according to the live official linked QueryTracker form. Her official Speilburg profile says she opens to adult fiction during the first 7 days of each month and is closed to unsolicited children's-book submissions except through conferences, requests, and referrals.
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Last checked 29 Aug 2026

Saba Sulaiman

Talcott Notch Literary Services

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RepresentsAdult fiction, upmarket fiction, literary fiction, commercial fiction, romance, psychological thriller, cozy mystery, memoir, young adult, middle grade, humor
Looking forSaba Sulaiman is Senior Agent at Talcott Notch. She is currently closed, but when open she looks for adult upmarket literary and commercial fiction, romance except paranormal, character-driven psychological thrillers, cozy mysteries, and memoir; young adult in all subgenres except paranormal, fantasy, and science fiction, especially contemporary realistic YA with heart, humor, and personality; middle grade that is smart, accessible, funny, sweet, or written with flair; and humor nonfiction. She looks for strong voices, unconventional narratives, complex relationships, fresh perspectives, multicultural perspectives, and themes of immigration, displacement, and cultural adjustment.
How to submitSaba Sulaiman is currently closed to queries according to her official Talcott Notch profile.
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Last checked 29 Aug 2026

Tina Bennett

Creative Artists Agency

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RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, literary journalism, idea books, politics, history, current affairs, memoir, academic crossover
Looking forTina Bennett is a CAA literary agent based in New York. Official CAA indexed profile text describes her specialties as narrative nonfiction, literary journalism, idea books, politics, history, current affairs, memoir, and academic crossover titles.
How to submitCAA says writers can find query instructions by clicking an agent profile, and that open agents show a button or link on their profile to begin a submission. Tina Bennett's official CAA profile is the best agent-specific official link found in this run, but its dynamic page did not expose a separate materials checklist in static text.
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Last checked 29 Aug 2026