Susan Ramer is a literary agent with Don Congdon Associates. Susan started at Don Congdon Associates in 1986. She looks for literary fiction, upmarket ‘book club’ fiction (contemporary and historical, American in particular), and narrative non-fiction. Susan is drawn to an authentic voice, unforgettable characters with an edge, and an unfamiliar, well-crafted story that is emotional in unpredictable ways. For non-fiction, her interests include social history, cultural history, smart pop culture (fashion, food, art, music), womenÕs issues, and literary memoir with a distinctive theme. She particularly likes a narrative that combines a personal thread with reporting and analysis of a broader social or cultural issue. In everything, Susan appreciates a sense of humor, especially when itÕs on the dark side. Please do not query Susan in the following categories: romance, sci-fi, fantasy, espionage, mysteries, politics, health/diet/fitness, self-help sports or children’s (young adult, middle grade or picture book); and she does not represent screenplays. Susan served two terms on the AAR Board of Directors (2014-2018).