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36 agents

Jane von Mehren

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, historical fiction, book club fiction, business, history, memoir, popular culture, science
Looking forNarratives in business, history, memoir, popular culture, and science that offer insight and practical wisdom; literary and historical fiction; and books designed to help readers live more meaningful lives
How to submitSubmit queries through Aevitas Creative Management's contact and submissions form. Include standard query materials appropriate to your genre.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Heather Mitchell

Gelfman Schneider Literary Agents

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RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, historical fiction, young debut authors
Looking forHeather is particularly interested in narrative nonfiction, historical fiction, and young debut authors with strong voices.
How to submitHeather Mitchell is currently closed to queries. Gelfman Schneider says any queries not following current guidelines are deleted unread and that all listed agents are currently closed or referral-only.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Kirsten Hall

Catbird Agency

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RepresentsIllustrators, authors, children's books, picture books
Looking forChildren's book illustrators and authors represented by Catbird Agency. The official site does not publish creator submission requirements.
How to submitOfficial Catbird pages verify Kirsten Hall as founder of a boutique agency representing illustrators and authors.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

James Farner

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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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Deborah Schneider

Gelfman Schneider Literary Agents

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, nonfiction
Looking forDeborah represents a large variety of prominent and bestselling writers across literary and commercial fiction and nonfiction.
How to submitDeborah Schneider is currently closed to queries. Gelfman Schneider says any queries not following current guidelines are deleted unread and that all listed agents are currently closed or referral-only.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Dara Hyde

Hill Nadell Literary Agency

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RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, literary fiction, genre fiction, graphic novels, narrative nonfiction, memoir, young adult, children's literature
Looking forDara represents a wide range of fiction and nonfiction, including literary and genre fiction, graphic novels, narrative nonfiction, memoir, young adult, and children's literature. She is drawn to social issues, historically under-represented voices, found and chosen family, crossover appeal, high concepts, clever premises, and strong character development.
How to submitDara is currently closed to queries. When open, submit through her official online query form. Do not query two Hill Nadell agents simultaneously.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Autumn Frisse

Prentis Literary

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RepresentsFiction, speculative fiction, fantasy, science fiction, poc fiction, intersectional fiction, young adult, middle grade, women's fiction, suspense, thriller, romance, LGBTQ+ fiction, children's fiction, mystery, horror, literary fiction, memoir
Looking forAutumn Frisse is listed by Prentis Literary under Acquisition and is described as the agency gatekeeper who gives submissions a thorough look-through and can pass suitable work on for consideration. The agency focuses on high-quality fiction, speculative and other, with rare memoir, and centers traditionally marginalized groups. The official genres page lists fantasy/science fiction, POC and intersectional fiction, young adult and middle reader, women's fiction, suspense/thriller, romance, LGBTQ+ fiction, children's fiction, mystery, horror, literary fiction, and limited memoir.
How to submitPrentis Literary's official submissions page says submissions are closed and that submissions will be discarded. Do not submit unsolicited material while closed.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Stephanie Phillips

SBR Media

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RepresentsParanormal, paranormal romance, romantic suspense, psychological thriller, contemporary romance, bdsm, erotica, women's fiction
Looking forStephanie is listed for paranormal, paranormal romance, romantic suspense, psychological thriller, contemporary romance, BDSM, erotica, and women's fiction.
How to submitStephanie Phillips is currently closed to submissions.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Allison Hunter

Trellis Literary Management

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RepresentsAdult fiction, book club fiction, women's fiction, romance, romantic comedy, thriller, suspense, memoir, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, women's issues
Looking forAllison Hunter is acquiring literary and commercial adult fiction, especially upmarket book club and women's fiction, romance and rom-coms, thrillers, and domestic suspense. She likes great storytelling, unforgettable characters, female friendship stories, campus novels, love stories, family epics, class and cultural identity, smart beach reads by underrepresented authors, select memoir, narrative nonfiction, pop culture, women's issues, and books speaking to the current cultural climate.
How to submitSubmit through Allison Hunter's official QueryManager form. Trellis accepts unsolicited submissions only through QueryManager and asks writers not to submit to multiple Trellis agents during the 8-12 week review window. Her form asks for author bio, why Trellis, title, word count, genre, query letter, comparable books, and the first 20 pages or full nonfiction proposal.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Penelope Burns

Gelfman Schneider Literary Agents

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, young adult, middle grade, narrative nonfiction
Looking forPenelope represents literary and commercial fiction in adult, YA, and middle grade, as well as some narrative nonfiction. She is looking for an engaging voice.
How to submitPenelope Burns is currently closed to queries. Gelfman Schneider says any queries not following current guidelines are deleted unread and that all listed agents are currently closed or referral-only.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Amy Cloughley

Kimberley Cameron & Associates

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, commercial fiction, mystery, domestic suspense, historical fiction, book club fiction, narrative nonfiction
Looking forAmy Cloughley seeks authors with unique, clear voices and smart, tightly written prose. She leans toward grounded literary, upmarket, and commercial novels with a distinct sense of place, page-turning mystery, domestic suspense with sharp wit and unexpected twists, well-researched historical fiction, book club fiction with a fresh perspective, small-town contemporary characters, unexpected story arcs, suitable pacing, compelling protagonists, and narrative nonfiction immersed in a culture, lifestyle, discipline, or industry.
How to submitAmy Cloughley is currently closed to unsolicited submissions. Her official Kimberley Cameron team page links to a QueryManager form, and the form currently states that she is not accepting queries at this time.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Claire Elliot

FinePrint Literary Management

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RepresentsFantasy, historical fiction, thriller, mystery, pop science, narrative non-fiction, history
Looking forClaire seeks fantasy (especially non-western inspired worlds), historical fiction, thriller, and mystery with romantic or political subplots and immersive settings. She wants characters who chose to be heroes and stories with symbolic resonance. In nonfiction, she seeks pop-science books that use data to tell clear stories, narrative nonfiction between journalism and ethnography, and new histories touching present issues.
How to submitSend query letter with synopsis, bio, and opening 3-4 pages embedded in email body. Do not send attachments without request.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Christine Goss

FinePrint Literary Management

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RepresentsRomance, historical fiction, book club fiction, fantasy, non-fiction, graphic novels
Looking forChristine is drawn to stories with high stakes and tension. The first pages must draw her in with action and curiosity. Lyrical writing, along with emotionality, physicality, and interiority, are all key components she looks for in a manuscript.
How to submitSend a query letter with a synopsis of your book, your bio, and the opening 3 or 4 pages embedded in the body of your email. Do not send an attachment without a request to do so.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Renee Runge

Spencerhill Associates

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RepresentsMiddle grade fiction, young adult fiction
Looking forShe is actively building her list in all genres of middle grade and young adult fiction. Her taste can be summed up as 'eclectic,' and she is drawn to high-concept commercial projects with a literary aura, unexpected hooks, strong A/B plots, and distinct voices. She's especially passionate about supporting diverse and underrepresented creators from all backgrounds. A lover of anthropomorphic characters, she dreams of repping the next blockbuster animal novel or series.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Alex Gehringer

The Bright Agency

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RepresentsChildren's illustration
Looking forSee source page for more info
How to submitSubmission form: https://thebrightagency.com/uk/submissions/new
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Chris Bucci

Aevitas Creative Management (ACM UK)

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RepresentsLiterary fiction, crime fiction, non-fiction
Looking forA broad range of both fiction and non-fiction, from literary novels to narrative non-fiction exploring contemporary issues, with a particular interest in authors whose work helps interpret and understand our times as well as our future.
How to submitSubmit through the contact and submissions form on the Aevitas Creative Management website, or contact the agency directly at the New York office.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Naomi Davis

BookEnds Literary Agency

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RepresentsAdult fantasy, adult science fiction, adult speculative, young adult fantasy, young adult LGBTQIA+ fiction, crossover fantasy
Looking forDavis 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 submitSubmit through QueryManager form with complete query letter, full synopsis including spoilers, and target audience description with comp titles.
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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Keifer Ludwig

BookEnds Literary Agency

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Last checked 7 Oct 2026

Lee O'Brien

Looking Glass Literary & Media

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RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, adult fiction, fantasy, thriller, romantic comedy, mystery, queer fiction, marginalized voices
Looking forLee is interested in MG, YA, and adult projects across genres, especially fantasy, thrillers, romcoms, strong commercial hooks, high-concept premises, twists, ensemble casts, mysteries, diverse books, marginalized voices, and queer stories.
How to submitLee O'Brien is currently closed to queries according to the query guidelines linked from the Looking Glass profile.
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Anne-Lise Spitzer

Spitzer Agency

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RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, literary commercial fiction, mystery, thriller, legal thriller, psychological thriller, domestic thriller, biography, history, science, sports, travel
Looking forAnne-Lise Spitzer is president of Spitzer Agency. Current public materials describe interest in narrative nonfiction from writers with diverse voices, literary commercial fiction, mysteries, legal, psychological, and domestic thrillers, plus biography, history, science, sports, and travel.
How to submitThe Spitzer Agency site says it is not accepting new clients for representation at this time.
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Sarah Phair

Sanford J. Greenburger Associates

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RepresentsAdult fiction, adult nonfiction, upmarket fiction, literary fiction, family saga, friendship fiction, psychological suspense, campus novel, love story, progressive politics, popular science, psychology, self-development, gender, pop culture, food writing, media studies, agriculture, housing
Looking forSarah Phair represents a range of fiction and nonfiction for the adult market. In fiction she focuses on upmarket and literary fiction accessible to a wide audience, with beautiful language and elevated ideas, and particularly likes family sagas, friendship-centered stories, complex psychological suspense, campus novels, anti-heroines, and good love stories. In nonfiction she is interested in progressive politics, popular science, psychology, self-development, gender, pop culture, food, media consumption, food systems, agriculture, and housing.
How to submitSarah Phair's official profile links to QueryTracker for submissions, but the linked QueryTracker form is currently closed and says she is not accepting queries at this time.
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Lukas Ortiz

Spitzer Agency

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RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, cultural studies, sociology, business, history, politics, current affairs, sports, memoir, latino voices, latin american authors
Looking forLukas Ortiz is a literary agent and the foreign rights director at Spitzer Agency. In fiction, he is interested in a distinct narrative voice, memorable characters, eccentric novels with an edge, and original stories. In nonfiction, he is interested in cultural studies, sociology, business, history, politics, current affairs, sports, and memoir, especially driven narratives and sharp storytelling with themes that transcend their primary audience. He is actively seeking to work with more Latino and Latin American authors for the U.S. market.
How to submitThe official Spitzer Agency about page does not publish an open Lukas Ortiz query route. The page says the agency client list is full at this time and gives a query route only in another agent's profile block, so Lukas Ortiz is treated as closed or no public route for this remediation.
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Jennifer Laughran

Andrea Brown Literary Agency

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RepresentsMiddle grade fiction, young adult fiction, picture books, graphic novels
Looking forMiddle Grade and Young Adult fiction from perspectives that may often feel left out of publishing, including stories from LGBTQIA and BIPOC creators. Kids/teen Graphic Novel and Picture Book illustrators and author-illustrators whose art has wit, heart, style and flair. She prefers upbeat stories and seeks queer, weird, funny, heartfelt, beautiful, nerdy projects.
How to submitSubmit through QueryManager with a short query letter, author bio, contact information, and sample pages (first 10 pages for novels, full text for picture books, 10-20 sample spreads for graphic novels).
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Jamie Weiss Chilton

Andrea Brown Literary Agency

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RepresentsChildren's books, preschool, picture books, novelty, middle grade, young adult, thriller, science fiction, speculative fiction
Looking forJamie 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 submitVisit 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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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Carrie Pestritto

Laura Dail Literary Agency

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RepresentsNarrative nonfiction, biography, memoir, commercial fiction, romance, women's fiction, historical fiction, mystery, thriller, cozy mystery, middle grade, young adult
Looking forCarrie Pestritto represents projects across a range of genres and is drawn to immersive writing, engaging voices, meticulous world-building, and compelling premises. LDLA lists her interests as adult narrative nonfiction, biography/memoir, commercial fiction with a literary twist, fresh chick-lit, romance, upmarket women's fiction, near-historical fiction from about the Gilded Age on, mystery/thrillers for a female audience, cozies, and high-concept commercial MG and YA in contemporary, historical, mystery/thriller, horror, or fantasy genres, especially featuring POC or marginalized characters, high stakes, and exciting plot lines.
How to submitCarrie Pestritto is currently closed to queries. LDLA accepts queries via QueryManager only and says writers should submit to one agent at a time with one complete project. Carrie's official linked QueryManager page says she is not accepting queries at this time and suggests checking colleagues' bios while she is closed.
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Eric Smith

Neighborhood Literary

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RepresentsMiddle grade, young adult, adult genre-blending upmarket and literary fiction, accessible sci-fi and fantasy, high concept rom-coms, memoir, essays, wellness titles
Looking forMiddle Grade and Young Adult projects (fiction and non-fiction), adult genre-blending upmarket and literary fiction, accessible sci-fi and fantasy, high concept rom-coms, and memoir, essays, and wellness titles in the non-fiction space
How to submitCurrently closed to queries, save for referrals and conferences
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Heather Osborn

Spencerhill Associates

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RepresentsRomance, fantasy, urban fantasy, science fiction, romantasy, contemporary romance, paranormal romance, cozy fantasy
Looking forHeather is interested in representing works of popular fiction, mainly concentrated on romance of all genres and sub-genres other than inspirational—with a particular interest in romantasy (and if there are dragons, all the better!), humorous contemporary romance, and paranormal romance—as well as fantasy (particularly cozy fantasy), urban fantasy, and science fiction with strong romantic elements.
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Donovan Levine

Neighborhood Literary

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RepresentsMystery/thriller, historical, YA contemporary, new adult, narrative nonfiction, memoir
Looking forGenre fiction, such as Mystery/Thriller, Historical, YA contemporary, and New Adult, as well as Narrative Nonfiction and Memoir, with a particular interest in underrepresented voices, untold multicultural stories, and any high concept or genre-bending works
How to submitCurrently closed for submissions
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Ciara Smith

Spencerhill Associates

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RepresentsYoung adult fiction, adult fiction, fantasy, science fiction, romance, horror
Looking forCiara has a wide range of interests, in young adult and adult, from fantasy and science fiction, to romance and horror. Above all, they wish to champion underrepresented voices and have strived to have a diverse list from the very beginning.
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Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Nalini Akolekar

Spencerhill Associates

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RepresentsCommercial fiction, women's fiction, romance, historical fiction, thrillers, horror
Looking forShe is always interested in seeing new women's fiction, romance, historical fiction, thrillers and horror. Nalini maintains a diverse client list and loves to find exciting new voices that utilize elements of different genres to tell their story.
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Last checked 6 Oct 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 5 Oct 2026

Sara Varghese

Glass Literary Management

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Last checked 5 Oct 2026

Kasey Poserina

Glass Literary Management

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Last checked 5 Oct 2026

Oliver Martin

Glass Literary Management

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Last checked 5 Oct 2026