Rachel McCain is a literary agent with the Gold Dust Literary Agency. She says: “I accept nonfiction, adult fiction, YA fiction, and childrenÕs literature (fiction or nonfiction). I do not accept romance, erotica or religious/spiritual.

I love nonfiction with a historical element (think Show Me a Hero). I absolutely love nonfiction stories that are unknown and/or overlooked. Dark and gritty stories are especially welcome (think Random Family and Grand Central Winter).

In regards to fiction, I would love to find the next Alice Walker or James Baldwin. I would love something set in New York. I also love YA fiction with series potential Ð think Goosebumps, BabysitterÕs Club, The Princess Diaries. I am looking for the next Meg Cabot and R.L. Stine.

For childrenÕs literature, I want something with diverse and unique characters.

Make sure you hook me into your writing, from beginning to end. I need imagery. Dare to be creative. Also, please edit your writing thoroughly before you submit.”