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Georgia Tournay-Godfrey

The Bright Agency

Open
RepresentsPicture books, preschool, nonfiction, graphic novels, authors, illustrators
Looking forGeorgia Tournay-Godfrey is a literary agent at The Bright Agency. She works across picture books, preschool, nonfiction, and graphic novels, and focuses on authors and illustrators with distinctive perspectives, bold ideas, clever structure, playful pacing, real expertise, passion, humour, inventive visual storytelling, and voices from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
How to submitUse Bright's official literary submissions form. For picture books, upload the full text. For fiction or nonfiction, send a synopsis and first three chapters. For graphic novels, send a synopsis and the full script. Bright does not accept postal submissions.
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Last checked 9 Oct 2026

Jessica Papin

Dystel, Goderich & Bourret LLC

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, narrative non-fiction, science, history, medicine, economics
Looking forShe seeks plot-driven literary and smart commercial fiction, and narrative nonfiction across subjects including history, medicine, science, economics and women's issues. She looks for passion, erudition, and storytelling skill in every case.
How to submitSend query letter via email with full query in body, include first 25 pages of manuscript for fiction or proposal with sample chapter for nonfiction in email body. Query only one agent at agency at a time.
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Last checked 9 Oct 2026

Tia Ikemoto

Creative Artists Agency

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, fiction, commercial fiction, literary fiction, young adult
Looking forTia Ikemoto is a CAA literary agent based in New York. She represents a diverse range of nonfiction and fiction across the commercial to literary spectrum. She is seeking fiction and nonfiction projects that resonate with a wide audience, and is drawn to compelling and propulsive storytelling, emotionally resonant narratives, and high-concept projects with unique hooks or fresh perspectives.
How to submitUse Tia Ikemoto's official CAA agent profile submission button or form. CAA 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.
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Last checked 9 Oct 2026

Nicole Tugeau

Tugeau 2

Open
RepresentsIllustrators, author-illustrators, children's illustration, picture books, board books, young adult, graphic novels, educational publishing
Looking forIllustrators and author-illustrators for children's publishing, including picture books, board books, educational work, Young Adult jackets, fantasy, graphic novels, and related children's illustration.
How to submitEmail an introduction, five samples of children's-specific illustration work, or a direct link to a children's-specific website. Author-illustrators should include at least one and no more than three full-length picture book scripts. Put Nicole Tugeau's name in the subject line.
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Last checked 9 Oct 2026

Jennifer Wills

The Seymour Agency

Open
RepresentsPicture books, cookbooks, middle grade, young adult, science fiction, fantasy, horror, suspense, contemporary fiction, upmarket women's fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir
Looking forJennifer Wills is a literary agent at The Seymour Agency. She is interested in a wide range of picture books and cookbooks, especially author-illustrators of sweet and wacky picture books and cookbooks with health-conscious, budget-friendly, or celebrity-chef recipes. In fiction she is interested in middle grade and YA with a sci-fi/fantasy, horror/suspense, or contemporary bent, and upmarket women's fiction with a sense of humor. In nonfiction she welcomes narrative nonfiction and memoir. She wants a great hook, a distinct voice, and work that can make her laugh out loud or ugly cry.
How to submitQuery Jennifer Wills through her official Seymour QueryManager link: https://querymanager.com or query or JenniferWills. The current Seymour profile also lists jennifer@theseymouragency.com as a contact email, but the public query route is QueryManager.
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Last checked 9 Oct 2026

Ella Marie Shupe

Belcastro Agency

Open
RepresentsMystery, thriller, suspense, historical fiction, young adult
Looking forElla Marie is looking for adult mysteries, thrillers, suspense, historical fiction, and YA thriller, suspense, mystery, detective fiction, and historical fiction. She is looking for diverse authors and fast-paced stories.
How to submitSubmit through Ella Marie's official QueryManager route. Belcastro asks writers to read each agent's wishlist, submit to one agent at a time, and use the Submit a Story button to reach the query form.
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Last checked 9 Oct 2026

Charlie Serabian

Martin-Newens Literary Management

Open
RepresentsFantasy, science fiction, horror, thriller, crime, romantasy, young adult, nonfiction, technology, politics, education, true crime, cookbooks, food writing
Looking forCharlie is building a genre-fiction and selective nonfiction list, especially fantasy, science fiction, horror, adult thrillers, crime fiction, YA horror, romantasy with a twist, and nonfiction on hard truths, new technology, political intrigue, restaurants, lesser-known people or situations, education and true crime.
How to submitSubmit through Charlie Serabian's QueryTracker form. Query only one Martin-Newens representative at a time.
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Last checked 9 Oct 2026

Lily Dolin

Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc.

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, young adult, commercial fiction, literary fiction, book club fiction, thriller, speculative fiction, food, true crime, pop culture, history
Looking forLily represents fiction and nonfiction, including YA, from commercial to literary. She is actively looking for novels with strong hooks, propulsive plots, book club appeal, nuanced female perspectives, high-concept thrillers, speculative fiction, atmospheric settings, strange women in strange circumstances, and nonfiction on food, true crime, pop culture, and untold history with a feminist angle.
How to submitSubmit through the Sterling Lord Literistic submissions form. The agency asks writers to complete the form by email and says it only responds if interested.
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Last checked 9 Oct 2026

Elizabeth Kaplan

Elizabeth Kaplan Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, young adult, middle grade, narrative nonfiction, practical nonfiction, biography, history, memoir, pop culture, upmarket women's fiction, food writing, cookbooks
Looking forElizabeth focuses on literary fiction, young adult fiction, narrative nonfiction, issue-based nonfiction, history, biography, food writing, cookbooks, memoir, and upmarket women's fiction.
How to submitEmail a query letter to query@elizabethkaplanlit.com. Do not send attachments, fiction writers may paste the first ten pages into the body of the email. The agency replies only if interested.
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Last checked 9 Oct 2026

Andrea Nichols

D4EO Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsRomantasy, fantasy, science fiction, dark academia, mystery, gothic, romance, upmarket fiction
Looking forAndrea is open to YA, new adult and adult romantasy, fantasy, science fiction, dark academia, mystery and gothic; for adult and new adult she is also open to romance and upmarket fiction.
How to submitSubmit through Andrea's official QueryTracker route.
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Last checked 9 Oct 2026

Andie Smith

Creative Media Agency

Open
RepresentsFantasy, romantasy, romance, speculative fiction, magical realism, thriller, science fiction, young adult, middle grade, picture books
Looking forAndie is building a list in adult fantasy, romantasy, romance, speculative fiction, thriller, grounded near-future science fiction, young adult fantasy, contemporary, mystery/thriller, eco-fiction, middle grade, and picture books with nature, science, STEM, humor or hopeful themes.
How to submitSubmit through Andie Smith's QueryManager form. CMA asks writers to query only one CMA agent at a time and to review each agent's bio, wishlist, and QueryManager page before submitting.
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Last checked 9 Oct 2026

Laura Crockett

Triada US Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFantasy, contemporary fiction, historical fiction, adult fiction, young adult fiction, horror, gothic, dark academia
Looking forCrockett seeks upmarket, character-driven adult and Young Adult fiction with emotional depth, compelling stakes, and diversity. She represents fantasy including epic, historical, folklore/fairytale, horror, gothic, and dark academia, plus contemporary realistic fiction perfect for book clubs. In adult fiction only, she also seeks historical fiction that brings a new perspective.
How to submitSubmit queries through Query Manager. Include query letter, first 10 pages, word count, genre, target audience, and comparable books.
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Last checked 9 Oct 2026

Robert G. Diforio

D4EO Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction
Looking forBob seeks any fiction or nonfiction work that absolutely compels him to keep turning pages.
How to submitEmail Bob at bob@d4eo.com. Include an introduction, short elevator pitch, and platform information for nonfiction. For nonfiction, attach proposal or table of contents plus sample chapters, for fiction, send the complete work if it is complete.
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Last checked 9 Oct 2026

Liz Darhansoff

Darhansoff & Verrill Literary Agents

Open
RepresentsFiction, narrative nonfiction, literary fiction, LGBTQIA+, bipoc voices
Looking forLiz Darhansoff founded Darhansoff & Verrill Literary Agents in 1975 and currently takes on select projects with an emphasis on fiction and narrative nonfiction. The agency seeks quality and idiosyncrasy in new projects and says it is a safe, supportive reader for LGBTQIA and BIPOC writers.
How to submitEmail submissions to submissions@dvagency.com. Keep the query in the body of the email and do not send attachments or online links. Tell the agency about the book clearly and personally, where it would sit on shelves, comparable titles or authors, and a little about yourself, your writing history, and your professional background. The agency is happy to review a brief opening sample pasted in the email body, for essays or stories, limit the sample to 2 or 3 pieces.
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Last checked 9 Oct 2026

Jenny Stephens

Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc.

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, practical lifestyle, how-to, wellness, mindfulness, cookbooks, narrative nonfiction, history, cultural criticism, ecology, food, social justice, illustrated books, literary estates
Looking forJenny represents award-winning nonfiction, including practical lifestyle and how-to projects, wellness and mindfulness, cookbooks, narrative nonfiction about history, cultural criticism, ecology and the natural world, food, and social justice. For adults and kids, she loves highly designed books that inform and inspire through text and image.
How to submitSubmit through Sterling Lord Literistic's submissions page and choose only one SLL agent to query. The agency says it can only respond if interested in seeing more material.
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Last checked 9 Oct 2026

Emma Parry

Janklow & Nesbit Associates

Open
RepresentsFiction, memoir, narrative non-fiction, science, religion, nature writing, reportage
Looking forShe seeks strong stories and exhilarating ideas in reportage, memoir, narrative nonfiction, science, religion, nature writing, and fiction. She loves writers who extend empathy, resist all manner of tyrannies, and entertain, wanting pages that whip by and spark wide conversation.
How to submitFor 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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Last checked 9 Oct 2026

Tianna Kelly

Neighborhood Literary

Open
RepresentsDark romance, romantic comedies, genre-bending romantasy, bold speculative fiction
Looking forDark romance, sharp romantic comedies, genre-bending romantasy, and bold speculative fiction. Especially drawn to Queer and own voices, stories with complex emotions, unforgettable relationships, and high-stakes worldbuilding
How to submitOnly accepts queries through QueryManager
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Last checked 9 Oct 2026

Sharon Belcastro

Belcastro Agency

Open
RepresentsNonfiction, young adult, fantasy, science fiction, action adventure, contemporary, magical realism, mystery, thriller, horror
Looking forSharon is seeking nonfiction and young adult, including YA fantasy, science fiction, action/adventure, contemporary, magical realism, mystery/thriller, and horror.
How to submitSubmit through Sharon's official QueryManager route. Belcastro asks writers to read each agent's wishlist, submit to one agent at a time, and use the Submit a Story button to reach the query form.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Laurie Dennison

Creative Media Agency

Open
RepresentsSuspense, psychological suspense, domestic suspense, romance, book club fiction, women's fiction, women's issues, practical nonfiction, pop culture, pop science, education, social science, young adult
Looking forLaurie is looking for adult suspense, romance, book club fiction, women's fiction, practical nonfiction, women's issues, pop culture, pop science, education, social science, and young adult with a strong commercial hook.
How to submitSubmit through Laurie Dennison's QueryManager form. CMA asks writers to query only one CMA agent at a time and to review each agent's bio, wishlist, and QueryManager page before submitting.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Courtney Donovan

Writers House

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, science fiction, fantasy, nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, middle grade, children's, picture books, illustration
Looking forWriters House represents adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction, including literary and commercial fiction, science fiction/fantasy, memoir, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, juvenile books, picture books and illustrators.
How to submitEmail an individual Writers House agent with a query letter, credentials, an explanation of what makes the book unique, a synopsis, and ten pages in the body of the email. Check individual Publishers Marketplace profiles for agent-specific requirements.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Haley Casey

Creative Media Agency

Open
RepresentsWomen's fiction, book club fiction, fantasy, science fiction, paranormal, horror, romance, memoir, narrative nonfiction, true crime, cultural issues, LGBTQ+, young adult, middle grade
Looking forHaley is building a list in adult women's fiction, book club fiction, grounded genre fiction, romance, memoir, narrative nonfiction, true crime, cultural, LGBTQ+ and women's issues, plus young adult and middle grade across contemporary, mystery, fantasy, science fiction and horror.
How to submitSubmit through Haley Casey's QueryManager form. CMA asks writers to query only one CMA agent at a time and to review each agent's bio, wishlist, and QueryManager page before submitting.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Ellen Moore

Corvisiero Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsYoung adult, adult fiction, horror, horror romance, gothic horror, folk horror, historical horror, paranormal fiction, historical fiction, historical romance, fantasy, magical realism, dark academia, LGBTQ+, bipoc
Looking forEllen is seeking young adult and adult fiction, especially women-led and own-voices stories that subvert genre expectations. Her wishlist includes horror, horror romance, gothic horror, folk horror, historical horror, paranormal fiction, historical fiction, historical romance, fantasy, magical realism, dark academia, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ stories.
How to submitSubmit through Ellen Moore's QueryManager link from her Corvisiero profile. Corvisiero says email submissions are not accepted and writers should submit only one project to one Corvisiero agent at a time.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Emily Sylvan Kim

Prospect Agency

Open
RepresentsIllustrators, authors, picture books
Looking forAuthors, illustrators, and picture book creators. Illustrators should provide a website URL with their submission.
How to submitUse the official online submission form and select Emily Sylvan Kim. Include a query letter, three chapters, and a brief synopsis in one document. Picture book writers should include the full manuscript, and illustrators should provide a website URL. Do not submit to more than one Prospect agent.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Tyler Monson

Sterling Lord Literistic, Inc.

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, upmarket fiction, nonfiction, literary criticism, essay collections, idea-driven nonfiction, technology, data, tennis
Looking forTyler is actively building a list of distinctive, voice-driven writers. He is drawn to literary and upmarket fiction with emotional depth and narrative momentum, and nonfiction centering marginalized voices, literary criticism, essay collections, ambitious idea-driven projects, data and its cultural implications, and tennis.
How to submitSubmit through the Sterling Lord Literistic submissions form. The agency asks writers to complete the form by email and says it only responds if interested.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Carter Hasegawa

Tugeau 2

Open
RepresentsIllustrators, author-illustrators, children's illustration, picture books, board books, young adult, graphic novels, educational publishing
Looking forIllustrators and author-illustrators for children's publishing, including picture books, board books, educational work, Young Adult jackets, fantasy, graphic novels, and related children's illustration.
How to submitSubmit through Carter Hasegawa's QueryTracker form linked from the official contact page. Follow the form instructions for illustrator or author-illustrator queries.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

V. Ruiz

D4EO Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFantasy, horror, thriller, women's fiction, romance, nonfiction, cookbooks, memoir
Looking forV. is primarily interested in adult and teen fiction, especially fantasy, horror, thrillers, women's fiction, and romance, and is open to spiritual or esoteric nonfiction, cookbook proposals, and very select memoir.
How to submitSubmit through V.'s official QueryTracker route. Fiction queries include a query letter and first twenty pages, nonfiction queries include the full proposal.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Gabriella Melendez

Great Dog Literary

Open
RepresentsYoung adult fiction, adult fiction, commercial fiction, upmarket fiction, fantasy, romance
Looking forGabriella represents YA fiction and adult fiction, with interest in stories by Latinx/Hispanic authors, commercial or upmarket fiction, stories that present real issues in a digestible format, and YA/new adult fantasy or romance.
How to submitSubmit through Gabriella's QueryManager form. Great Dog accepts queries only through QueryManager and asks writers not to query multiple Great Dog agents.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Julie Flanagan

Creative Artists Agency

Open
RepresentsBooks, fiction, nonfiction
Looking forJulie Flanagan is a CAA literary agent and her official CAA profile currently shows Accepting Submissions. The profile is agent-specific but did not expose a detailed public wishlist in static text during this run.
How to submitUse Julie Flanagan's official CAA agent profile submission button or form. CAA 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.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Lindsay Auld

Writers House

Open
RepresentsLiterary fiction, commercial fiction, science fiction, fantasy, nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, middle grade, children's, picture books, illustration
Looking forWriters House represents adult and juvenile fiction and nonfiction, including literary and commercial fiction, science fiction/fantasy, memoir, history, psychology, science, parenting, cookbooks, how-to, self-help, business, finance, young adult, juvenile books, picture books and illustrators.
How to submitEmail an individual Writers House agent with a query letter, credentials, an explanation of what makes the book unique, a synopsis, and ten pages in the body of the email. Check individual Publishers Marketplace profiles for agent-specific requirements.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Rachel Estep

D4EO Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsYoung adult, historical fiction, romantic comedy, dark romance, true crime, psychological thriller, gothic fiction, romantasy
Looking forRachel is looking for YA centering Jewish and/or queer voices, historical fiction about powerful women and hidden history, quirky rom-coms, dark romance without non-consent, respectful true crime, psychological thrillers, gothic fiction, and fresh romantasy.
How to submitRachel accepts queries in the first and last week of each month through her official QueryTracker route.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Bonnie Nadell

Hill Nadell Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, narrative nonfiction, current affairs, memoir, food, culture, american west, literary fiction, thriller
Looking forBonnie represents writers of fiction and narrative nonfiction. She is looking for narrative nonfiction covering the natural world, current events, memoir, food and culture, and stories focused on the American West; in fiction her taste runs to literary, voice-driven and genre-bending fiction and smart thrillers.
How to submitSubmit through Bonnie Nadell's official online query form. Do not query two Hill Nadell agents simultaneously. Hard-copy queries are also accepted with a query letter, first 10 pages, and SASE.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Ben Miller-Callihan

Handspun Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsFantasy, science fiction, speculative fiction, crossover fiction, macabre, folklore
Looking forBen is looking for quirky, cozy, character-driven fantasy, science fiction, and other speculative fiction; crossover fiction; the macabre for all ages; off-the-beaten-path folklore; Deaf culture and community; and food-related work.
How to submitSubmit through the Handspun QueryManager form. Query each project once with the agency.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Paige Wheeler

Creative Media Agency

Open
RepresentsCommercial fiction, upscale fiction, mystery, thriller, suspense, women's fiction, romance, memoir, narrative nonfiction, practical nonfiction, business, parenting, young adult, middle grade
Looking forPaige is looking for unique stories, fresh voices, snappy dialogue, unexpected twists, commercial and upscale fiction, mystery, thriller, suspense, women's fiction, romance, and narrative or prescriptive nonfiction from authors with a platform and new ideas.
How to submitSubmit through Paige Wheeler's QueryManager form. CMA asks writers to query only one CMA agent at a time, if querying Paige, send to her first because she does not accept pitches previously submitted to another CMA agent.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Tara Kimberly

D4EO Literary Agency

Open
RepresentsRomantasy, young adult, fantasy, romance, dark academia, science fiction
Looking forTara is primarily interested in romantasy with strong female characters, lush worlds and messy interpersonal relationships. She is open to YA and adult fantasy, romance, fairytale or legend retellings, dark academia, accessible fantasy, and science fiction with romantic elements.
How to submitSubmit through Tara's official QueryTracker route. Include word count, series information, author bio, comp titles, what sets the book apart, and character-led query material.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Cindy Uh

Creative Artists Agency

Open
RepresentsFiction, nonfiction, literary fiction, mainstream fiction, children's, young adult, middle grade, picture books, memoir, wellness, self-help, lifestyle
Looking forCindy creates publishing opportunities for clients across a wide array of fiction and nonfiction. CAA client/title pages show representation across adult nonfiction, fiction, young adult, middle grade, and picture books.
How to submitSubmit through CAA Books Submittable from Cindy Uh's official CAA profile. The CAA profile is marked Accepting Submissions and links directly to the Books Submission form.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026

Jeanne De Vita

Martin-Newens Literary Management

Open
RepresentsRomance, romantasy, fantasy, science fiction, dystopian, thriller, mystery, suspense, horror, women's fiction, memoir, nonfiction
Looking forJeanne is interested in romance, romantasy, thrillers, mysteries, suspense, horror, women's fiction, fantasy, science fiction, dystopian and post-apocalyptic fiction, plus selective character-driven memoir and expert-led nonfiction.
How to submitSubmit through Jeanne De Vita's QueryTracker form. Query only one Martin-Newens representative at a time.
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Last checked 8 Oct 2026