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Literary Agent Directory
Important: Visit each agent’s website (links in their listings below) to see if they’re open to submissions before querying.
Biography
Katherine Cowles is a literary agent with and the founder of The Cowles Agency.Prior to becoming an independent agent, Katherine worked for twelve years at Doubleday and Simon and Schuster. Her experience began with contracts and moved to business affairs, marketing and acquisitions. Eventually this lead to her position as Associate Publisher and Vice President at Simon and Schuster where she was involved with numerous major titles, authors and brands. Katherine graduated from Boston University and attended graduate school at New York University. She lives in New York.
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NONFICTION: Art, Business Book, Cookbook Cooking, Design, Food Drink, General Nonfiction, Health Wellness, How-To, Lifestyle, Medical Medicine, Memoir, Money Finance, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Photography
Biography
Erin L. Cox is a literary agent with Creative Management. Erin L. Cox develops and represents writers for the company, provides publicity expertise to company clients, offers individualized publicity and promotion services for outside clients, and works with corporate clients including Conde Nast Digital and the Frankfurt Book Fair. Erin was most recently Book Publishing Director at The New Yorker where she oversaw book advertising and developed support for books on the business and editorial sides of the magazine. Erin generated new promotional opportunities and partnerships between publishers and iconic brands including Saks Fifth Avenue, Mont Blanc, and Eileen Fisher, and new promotional opportunities through The New Yorker Book Club, email newsletter campaigns, expanded review coverage, and author event programming.Erin began her career in book publishing in 1999 in the publicity department at Scribner, where she worked with New York Times bestselling authors Frank McCourt, Linda Fairstein, Kathy Reichs, and Al Roker, and critically-acclaimed writers Colm Toibin, Meg Wolitzer, Maile Meloy, and Adrian Nicole LeBlanc. In addition to creating and implementing traditional book campaigns, Erin also worked on the publicity team responsible for innovative e-book initiatives for Stephen King and Robert Jordan. In 2005, Erin was named Associate Director of Publicity at HarperCollins, where she worked on bestsellers by Lisa Scottoline, Janet Evanovich, and Tony Hillerman, among others.
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FICTION: Fiction, General FictionNONFICTION: Lifestyle, Memoir, Nonfiction, SportsCHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Children’s Books, Middle Grade Nonfiction
Biography
Dan Cramer is a literary agent with and the founder of Page Turner Literary. He says: “My love of reading started when I was young with The Chronicles of Narnia. I loved that I could escape into a world where magic and adventure existed. That love of books grew and has followed me into adulthood. Some of my best friends and greatest loves, through the years, have been fictional characters. They have inspired and motivated me in almost every facet of my life, from my first career as a Forensic Scientist with the FBI to owning and operating Page Turner Literary Agency.While I love all books, my heart beats for childrenÕs literature for many reasons, but the main reason is childrenÕs literature is fearless. These books and their authors are not afraid to tackle tough topics, to celebrate diversity, or bring awareness to issues that others would turn their backs on. ChildrenÕs literature never ceases to surprise me with its fortitude.I live in Burr Ridge, Illinois with my husband and two rescue dogs, Timmy and Zoe. When I’m not reading, I enjoy the outdoors, horror movies, and baking (and I’m definitely not imagining I’m on the Great British Bake Off… ok, I’m totally doing that.)I have two undergraduate degrees from West Virginia University: Forensic and Investigative Sciences and Psychology. I have two graduate degrees from Benedictine University: MBA and MS Management and Organizational Behavior. Prior to starting my own agency, I was an Associate Literary Agent with Flannery Literary.”
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FICTION: Fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror, Humor Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Romance, ThrillerNONFICTION: Cookbook Cooking, Illustrated, NonfictionCHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Board Book, Children’s Books, Middle Grade Fiction, Picture Book, Young Adult Fiction
Biography
Becca Crandall is a literary agent with the Carolyn Jenks Literary Agency. Born and raised in a sleepy New York village, Becca moved to Boston in 2013 to pursue her dreams of reading books all day long. She received a B.A. in Writing, Literature, and Publishing from Emerson College, where she worked in editorial and leadership roles at various literary magazines. Since then, Becca has worked as a paralegal and analyst at law firms across Boston. She has found a home in literary agenting, which combines her love of reading and her fondness for legal work. Becca began with the Carolyn Jenks Agency as an intern in March 2019 while working towards her M.F.A. in Writing for Children from Simmons University.
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FICTION: Fiction, General FictionNONFICTION: General Nonfiction, Nonfiction
Biography
Rachel Crawford is a literary agent with Wolf Literary Services. She joined Wolf Literary Services as an agent in 2015. She represents authors in both the U.S. and Australia, and represents U.S. rights on behalf of select Australian publishers and agents. Previously, she was MacKenzie WolfÕs foreign rights manager. Before moving to Wolf, Rach worked in rights at Fletcher and Company, at Sterling Lord Literistic, and as a publicist for a small press. RachÕs clients have won Walkley Awards, are Fulbright Scholars, have been shortlisted for the Stella Prize, the Commonwealth Writers Prize, a Lambda Literary Award, nominated for Pushcart Prizes, and appeared in Best American Short Stories.Rach represents literary fiction and narrative nonfiction, with a particular interest in LGBTQ+ perspectives across topics. In nonfiction she is drawn above all else to lyrical writing and rigorous thinking, and is interested in climate change, nature, geopolitics, migration, pop culture, tech, and in works that might be defined as cultural anthropologyÑbooks that help us understand the world we live in now. In fiction, as well as work that engages with the above topics, she has a particular soft spot for social horror, literary fiction that flirts with genre, working class characters, and intimate novels that burrow deep into the brain of one captivating weirdo.
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FICTION: BIPOC Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Crime Fiction, Family Saga, Fantasy, Fiction, General Fiction, Gothic Fiction, Graphic Novel, Historical Fiction, Horror, Humor Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Magical Realism, Multicultural Fiction, Mystery, Religious Fiction, Satire, Science Fiction, Short Story Collection, Speculative Fiction, Suspense Fiction, Thriller, Upmarket Fiction, Western Fiction, Women’s FictionNONFICTION: Art, Biography, Business Book, Celebrity, Cultural Social Issues, Current Events Affairs, Dating Relationships Sex, Environment, Film Entertainment, Food Drink, Gardening, Gift Novelty, History, Journalism, LGBTQ Nonfiction, Lifestyle, Medical Medicine, Memoir, Money Finance, Multicultural Nonfiction, Music, Narrative Nonfiction, Nature, Nonfiction, Politics, Pop Culture, Psychology, Religion, Science, Self-Help, Technology, True Crime, Women’s Issues
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Ana Crespo is a literary agent with the East West Literary Agency. Ana, herself a picture book author, became an assistant agent at East West Literary Agency in January of 2021. Prior to becoming an agent, Ana apprenticed with Deborah Warren and the E/W team for two years. She has a degree in journalism, a Master of Education in Adult Education, and is a 2020 graduate of the Denver Publishing Institute. AnaÕs work experience includes Internal Communications, where she worked with different departments to promote their platforms, services, and client talking points to the sales force, and Academic Advising, during which she helped students from different backgrounds, needs, habits, and moods navigate the challenges of college. She brings these transferable skills to agenting and looks forward to helping her clients achieve their career goals in the publishing world. Ana specializes in picture books, although she is also accepting submissions for board books and chapter books. (She is not accepting submissions for middle grade, YA, or graphic novels at this point.) For information about submissions and what Ana is looking for, please, visit Ana at her PublisherÕs Marketplace page.
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CHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Board Book, Chapter Book Fiction, Chapter Book Nonfiction, Children’s Books, Picture Book
Biography
Sha-Shana Crichton is a literary agent with Crichton & Associates. Sha-Shana is also the founder and president, and she is a licensed attorney and literary agent. She lectures frequently on publishing matters. Sha-Shana is the proud graduate of Howard University School of Law (J.D. cum laude) and the University of the West Indies (B.A. Hons.). She speaks Spanish and French.
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FICTION: BIPOC Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, General Fiction, Historical Fiction, Multicultural Fiction, Religious Fiction, Romance, Suspense Fiction, Thriller, Women’s FictionNONFICTION: Biography, BIPOC Nonfiction, Business Book, Current Events Affairs, Education, Health Wellness, History, Law Legal, Lifestyle, Mind Body Spirit, Money Finance, Multicultural Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Politics, Religion, Self-Help
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Gabry Crivilare is a literary agent at Painted Words. Co-owner of indie bookstore Prairie Fox Books and graduate of Hollins UniversityÕs MFA program in ChildrenÕs Literature, thereÕs nothing she adores more than championing a creatorÕs work. Gabry is primarily interested in author-illustrators, and loves nature and food-centric stories, as well as narratives full of whimsy, sly humor, and that depict the richness of a childÕs magical inner life.
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CHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Board Book, Children’s Books, Picture Book
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Laura Crockett is a literary agent at the Triada U.S. Literary Agency. Some of her favorite adult books include Babel, The City of Brass, A River Enchanted, The Year of the Witching, The Book of Gothel, Hamnet, The Square of Sevens, The House at Riverton, The Thirteenth Tale, The Only One Left, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, Maame, and Yours Truly. In YA, her favorite books include Happily Ever Afters, House of Hollow, Divine Rivals, Curious Tides, Six Crimson Cranes, and What the River Knows. For a more detailed manuscript wishlist, please visit scribblesandwanderlust.com.Laura received her M.A. in Publishing from Rosemont College. Laura joined Triada in 2014, and has previously held positions as a bookseller and a readers advisory librarian. When she is not managing her client list or the agency’s foreign rights, she can be found participating in two book clubs (one for millennials and one where she’s the youngest member by 30 years), singing in choir, playing handbells, and traveling abroad with her husband.
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FICTION: Action Adventure, BIPOC Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, General Fiction, Gothic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Horror, Humor Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Magical Realism, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, Upmarket Fiction, Women’s FictionCHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Children’s Books, Young Adult Fiction
Biography
Audrey Crooks is a literary agent with Trident Media Group. She joined the agency in 2020 as an assistant to Don Fehr and Ellen Levine. Previously, Audrey was an intern at the Frances Goldin Literary Agency, a bookseller, and from 2017-2018 she lived in Jordan, working for a nonprofit serving Gazan women refugees. AudreyÕs academic background is in poetry and Middle Eastern Studies.Audrey is seeking literary fiction, grounded speculative fiction, story collections, international works, and upmarket and genre fiction with a literary bent. She is drawn to smart, voice-driven stories with a sense of humor and style. She welcomes the surreal and is excited by fiction that explores gender, language, identity, built and natural environments, and/or systems of power in creative and compelling ways. Audrey is not the right agent for childrenÕs or young adult books.For nonfiction submissions, Audrey is looking for select memoir, narrative nonfiction, cultural criticism, and human-centered journalistic deep-dives, with particular interests in food and dining, fashion, nightlife, dance, the cultures of the contemporary Middle East, and the American South.
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FICTION: BIPOC Fiction, Fiction, General Fiction, Humor Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Multicultural Fiction, Short Story Collection, Speculative Fiction, Upmarket FictionNONFICTION: Art, Beauty Fashion Style, BIPOC Nonfiction, Cultural Social Issues, Film Entertainment, Food Drink, Journalism, Memoir, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Travel
Biography
Claudia Cross is a literary agent with Folio Literary Management. Advocate, adviser, ally, coach, counselor, and negotiator: an agent, at times, can play one or all of these roles in the literary life of an author. In responding to the changing needs of the writers she represents, Claudia brings to each a high level of individualized attention. She began her career at William Morris, and then joined Sterling Lord Literistic, where she worked for just over a decade before joining Folio and becoming a partner. She has worked with a range of authors in both fiction and nonfiction, from CEOs, chefs and debut writers to New York Times bestsellers. Among the diverse clients she represents are the literary Estate of Mother Teresa; journalist and anchor Bret Baier; entrepreneur and designer Emily Ley; art historian and Renoir scholar Barbara Ehrlich White; and novelists Rachel Gibson and Christina Lynch.
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FICTION: Crime Fiction, Fiction, General Fiction, Historical Fiction, Horror, Mystery, Romance, Thriller, Women’s FictionNONFICTION: Art, Biography, Business Book, Cookbook Cooking, Cultural Social Issues, Current Events Affairs, Dating Relationships Sex, Economics, Film Entertainment, Food Drink, General Nonfiction, History, Inspirational Nonfiction, Memoir, Mind Body Spirit, Money Finance, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Photography, Politics, Pop Culture, Religion, Self-Help, Spirituality, SportsNONFICTION: Christian Books, Christian Fiction, Christian Nonfiction
Biography
Tracy Crow is a literary agent with and the founder of Tracy Crow Literary Agency. She Tracy Crow is host and producer of the podcast, Accept Your Gifts: The 22-Minute Podcast for Inspiring Your Most Creative Life, a twice-weekly program with listeners in 12 countries. She is also the founder of Tracy Crow Literary Agency, LLC, and the president and CEO of MilSpeak Foundation, Inc., a 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated toward supporting the creative endeavors of military servicemembers, veterans, and their families.Tracy is the author/editor of six books to include the novella, CooperÕs Hawk: The Remembering; the popular history, ItÕs My Country Too: WomenÕs Military Stories from the American Revolution to Afghanistan with co-author Jerri Bell; the award-winning memoir, Eyes Right: Confessions from a Woman Marine; the military conspiracy thriller, An Unlawful Order, under her pen name, Tracy Crow bio photo for EYES RIGHTCarver Greene; the true story collection, Red, White, & True: Stories from Veterans and Families, WWII to Present; and the breakthrough writing text, On Point: A Guide to Writing the Military Story, in which Crow combines her skills and experience as a former Marine Corps officer, award-winning military journalist, author, editor, and assistant professor of creative writing.TracyÕs short stories and essays have appeared in a number of literary journals and anthologies, and been nominated three times for the Pushcart Prize. She has a B.A. in creative writing from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida, and an MFA in creative writing from Queens University of Charlotte in North Carolina. She and her husband, Mark Weidemaier, an MLB lifer, live on ten storybook acres in central North Carolina with their three dogs Ñ Cash, Hadley, and Fenway.
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FICTION: Fiction, Inspirational Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mainstream Fiction, Romance, Women’s FictionNONFICTION: Biography, General Nonfiction, Memoir, Military War Nonfiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Religion, Spirituality, Women’s IssuesCHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Children’s Books, Young Adult Fiction
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Sara Crowe is a literary agent with and the founder of Sara Crowe Literary. She always had a book in her hand, and is still amazed that she gets to help make them. She has 25 years of experience in the publishing world, with 8 in foreign rights, and 20 representing clients. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania and the Radcliffe Publishing course, she started her career at The Wylie Agency, where she went on to sell foreign rights in WylieÕs London office. She was a foreign rights manager at Trident Media Group, and an agent and foreign rights manager at Harvey Klinger, before becoming a senior agent at Pippin Properties. She represents a diverse group of children’s and adult fiction and nonfiction; everything from picture books to graphic novels to literary fiction and adult romcoms. Her clients include Newbery and Printz medalists and honorees, National Book Award Finalists, Lambda award winners and finalists, and NYT Bestsellers.
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FICTION: BIPOC Fiction, Fiction, General Fiction, Graphic Novel, Humor Fiction, Literary Fiction, RomanceNONFICTION: BIPOC Nonfiction, General Nonfiction, NonfictionCHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Board Book, Chapter Book Fiction, Chapter Book Nonfiction, Children’s Books, Middle Grade Fiction, Middle Grade Nonfiction, Picture Book, Young Adult Fiction, Young Adult Nonfiction
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Sophie Cudd is a literary agent with The Book Group. She joined The Book Group in 2023, formerly with William Morris Endeavor. Born and raised in Nashville, TN, Sophie has a degree in English Literature from Southern Methodist University and is a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Sophie works with a wide range of authors, including New York Times and USA Today bestselling novelists and childrenÕs book writers. In fiction, Sophie loves high concept and high stakes novels, with a strong sense of time and place and accessible, deeply resonant characters. In nonfiction, SophieÕs interests are wide-ranging, and she is particularly interested in well-researched narrative nonfiction, food writing and cookbooks, and the occasional memoir.Sophie splits her time between New York City and Nashville. When sheÕs not reading, Sophie can be found hiking NashvilleÕs Percy Warner park or making her favorite Ottolenghi saffron pasta. A few books I loved reading in my free time… I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai; Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam; Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll; One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle; The Other Black Girl by Zayika Dalila Harris; Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino; The Art Thief by Michael Finkel; Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner.
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FICTION: Action Adventure, BIPOC Fiction, Chick Lit, Family Saga, Fiction, General Fiction, Gothic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Multicultural Fiction, Mystery, Paranormal Fiction, Romance, Speculative Fiction, Suspense Fiction, Thriller, Upmarket FictionNONFICTION: Art, BIPOC Nonfiction, Cookbook Cooking, Cultural Social Issues, Food Drink, General Nonfiction, History, Memoir, Mind Body Spirit, Multicultural Nonfiction, Music, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Pop Culture, Psychology, Science, Upmarket Nonfiction
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Mary Cummings is a literary agent with Great River Literary. “Great River Literary” was the clear name choice for the new agency established by Mary Cummings in 2021, after thirteen years as an agent for books for children and teens at Betsy Amster Literary Enterprises.Except in the depths of winter, nearly every evening Mary goes down to the banks of the Mississippi River in St. Paul to see the passing scene of trees and birds, barges and boats, kids and lovers – and always the play of light on the flowing water.Mary finds great joy in helping her clients polish their stories to stand out for editors and to become books that will make a difference in kids’ lives. Before becoming a literary agent, Mary was Education Director at the Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis where, among other accomplishments, she curated an annual festival of children’s literature and selected judges for the McKnight Award from leading editors in children’s publishing.
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CHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Board Book, Chapter Book Fiction, Chapter Book Nonfiction, Children’s Books, Middle Grade Fiction, Middle Grade Nonfiction, Picture Book, Young Adult Fiction, Young Adult Nonfiction
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Nicole Cunningham is a literary agent at Trellis Literary Management. She joined Trellis Literary Management in 2025, after nine years with The Book Group. She represents an exciting list of authors across a wide range of adult fiction, as well as select nonfiction. Born and raised in upstate NY, Nicole moved to New York City to study English and American Literature and Gender and Sexuality Studies at NYU. After ten years, she returned to the Finger Lakes to renovate an old house with her husband, dog, and son. When sheÕs not reading, Nicole can be found social dancing around the northeast or messing about in her garden. Her favorite non-client authors are Brit Bennett, Anna North, Liz Moore, Marie-Helene Bertino, Kiley Reid, Caroline OÕDonoghue, V.E. Schwab, Amanda Montell, Helen Oyeyemi, Charlotte McConaghy, Lucy Foley, Rebecca Makkai, Morgan Jerkins, and Robin Wall Kimmerer.
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FICTION: BIPOC Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Crime Fiction, Family Saga, Fantasy, Fiction, General Fiction, Historical Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Magical Realism, Speculative Fiction, Thriller, Upmarket Fiction, Women’s FictionNONFICTION: Art, Cultural Social Issues, Environment, Family, General Nonfiction, Health Wellness, Narrative Nonfiction, Nature, Nonfiction, Parenting, Photography, Pop Culture, Women’s Issues
Biography
Michael Curry is a literary agent with the Donald Maass Literary Agency. He joined the Donald Maass Literary Agency in 2012, where he works as the assistant to Jennifer Jackson and is now developing his own select list of clients, focusing on literary SF/F and thrillers with speculative elements. He is also a slush reader for the award-winning Lightspeed Magazine (and has been since 2009, when it was still Fantasy Magazine).
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FICTION: BIPOC Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, Horror, Literary Fiction, Science Fiction, Speculative Fiction, ThrillerCHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Children’s Books, Young Adult Fiction
Ginger Curwen
Julia Lord Literary ManagementAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Email or Postal MailBiography
Ginger Curwen is a literary agent with Julia Lord Literary Management. She represents thrillers and mysteries. Ginger’s previous publishing experience includes positions at Barnesandnoble.com, HarperCollins Publishers, American Booksellers Association, Bantam Books, and Random House.
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FICTION: Crime Fiction, Fiction, Mystery, Suspense Fiction, Thriller
Biography
John Cusick is a literary agent with Folio Literary Management. He began his career in publishing as an agentÕs assistant with Scott Treimel NY, where, along with dog-walking and coffee-fetching, he was fortunate enough to learn the ins-and-outs of publishing. He soon began representing a small list of clients, including Sharon Biggs Waller (A MAD, WICKED FOLLY, Viking Books for Young Readers), Ryan Gebhart (THERE WILL BE BEARS, Candlewick Press), and Hannah Moskowitz (A HISTORY OF GLITTER AND BLOOD, Chronicle Books).In 2013 he joined Greenhouse Literary and grew his list to include many more critically acclaimed and bestselling authors, including New York Times bestseller Tommy Wallach (WE ALL LOOKED UP, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers), Courtney Alameda (SHUTTER, Feiwel and Friends), and Gina Ciocca (LAST YEARÕS MISTAKE, Simon Pulse). He also began representing picture book authors and illustrators, including Chana Stiefel (DADDY DEPOT, Feiwel & Friends), Julie Bayless (ROAR! Running Press Kids), and Eric Chase Anderson (CHUCK DUGAN IS AWOL, Chronicle Books).At Folio Jr., heÕll continue to represent a diverse list of iconoclastic voices in picture books, middle-grade, young adult, and everything in between.
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FICTION: BIPOC Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, General Fiction, Horror, LGBTQ Fiction, New Adult Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction, Suspense Fiction, ThrillerCHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Children’s Books, Middle Grade Fiction, Picture Book, Young Adult Fiction
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Alexandra D’Amico is an literary agent for adult authors with the Transatlantic Agency. She has worked in publishing since 2019. Alex completed her undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto with a specialist in English and a minor in History, after which she attended Humber CollegeÕs Creative Book Publishing program. Alex worked as Rights and Contracts Coordinator for Beverley Slopen before coming to the Transatlantic Agency as Literary Assistant for Carolyn Forde, and Marilyn Biderman. Alex has also been the Executive Assistant for PACLA, the Professional Association of Canadian Literary Agents, since 2022. In 2023, Alex became Associate Literary Agent for Transatlantic and is now beginning to build her list. She is based in Toronto.
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CLOSED to Submissions | New Literary Agents |Young Adult Fiction | Commercial Fiction | Fantasy | Horror | Romance |History | LGBTQ Nonfiction | Lifestyle | Narrative Nonfiction | Pop Culture | Spirituality |
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Laura Dail is a literary agent with the Laura Dail Literary Agency. After studying at Duke University and earning a Masters in Spanish at Middlebury College, Laura’s publishing career began in subsidiary rights at St. Martin’s Press. She translated several novels and books of nonfiction from Spanish to English and founded the agency in 1996. She has served on the board of the AALA and as the chair of the AALA’s Royalties Committee. Laura is now focused on representing works of serious nonfiction by journalists, historians, and business leaders; upmarket fiction; and select childrenÕs books. She is always seeking fresh, diverse voices, and innovative partners. She will even engage with Hollywood. Just kidding, Hollywood. What she loves most is to nurture creative forces, maximize exposure and impact, and build long, satisfying, remunerative careers.
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FICTION: BIPOC Fiction, Crime Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, General Fiction, Graphic Novel, Horror, Multicultural Fiction, Mystery, Romance, Science Fiction, Suspense Fiction, Thriller, Upmarket FictionNONFICTION: Biography, BIPOC Nonfiction, Business Book, Cookbook Cooking, Current Events Affairs, Health Wellness, History, Humor Nonfiction, Journalism, Lifestyle, Mind Body Spirit, Money Finance, Multicultural Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Politics, Science, True CrimeCHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Children’s Books, Middle Grade Fiction, Middle Grade Nonfiction, Young Adult Fiction, Young Adult Nonfiction
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Melissa Danaczko is a literary agent with the Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency. She became a literary agent after more than a decade of publishing experience, most recently as Senior Editor with the Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group.Today, Melissa focuses on literary and commercial fiction, and gravitates towards plot-driven novels with a fresh perspective, energetic writing and deep sense of place. Favorite categories include historical fiction, psychological thrillers, and contemporary book club fiction. She has a soft spot for novels with international settings, unreliable narrators, elements of magic, dysfunctional families, intense friendships, and unique subcultures. She is also representing select history, science, memoir and idea-driven non-fiction. In all categories, itÕs a big plus if a book can introduce her to a new world, make her think differently about one she already knows or tap into the cultural climate.
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FICTION: BIPOC Fiction, Chick Lit, Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Crime Fiction, Family Saga, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Horror, Literary Fiction, Magical Realism, Multicultural Fiction, Mystery, Speculative Fiction, Suspense Fiction, Thriller, Upmarket FictionNONFICTION: BIPOC Nonfiction, Cultural Social Issues, History, Memoir, Multicultural Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Science
Blythe Daniel
The Blythe Daniel Agency, Inc.Accepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Email or Postal MailBiography
Blythe Daniel is a literary agent with and the founder of The Blythe Daniel Agency. She is a literary agent and marketer who secures books with publishers, conducts publicity campaigns and online marketing. She helps writers build the right book proposal, secures contracts, promotes books, and has placed authors in the national media. She has worked in publishing for more than 20 years and represents bestselling non-fiction authors and new voices.As an agent, she has represented authors associated with Focus on the Family, Cru, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Women of Faith, North Point Community Church, International House of Prayer, Dollar General, JPMorgan Chase, Houston Chronicle, The Huffington Post, Today Show Parenting, American Management Association, and others.As a publicist, she has booked authors on hundreds of media outlets, including Today Show, Good Morning America, Fox News, CNN.com, Inc., The Washington Post, Focus on the Family, Business News Daily, and others.Blythe started in media as the Public Relations/News Director for WNAZ-FM in Nashville, Tennessee as a news reporter and host of two weekly radio programs. She became a publicist for Christian and country music artists and a writer for trade and consumer publications such as CBA, Christian Retailing, Focus on the Family publications, CCM Magazine, and others.She spent seven years working as Publicity Director and then Marketing Director at Thomas Nelson Publishers (now Harper Collins Christian Publishing) where she directed hundreds of publicity and marketing campaigns. In 2004 Blythe moved to Colorado and worked as the Product Development Manager for Ransomed Heart Ministries founded by New York Times bestselling authors John and Stasi Eldredge. She opened her agency in 2005, and is a member of CBA and AWSA.Blythe has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communication from Auburn University with a minor in Journalism. She lives in Colorado Springs with her husband, daughter, and boy/girl twins. Blythe actively works with the next generation ministry at their church and loves talking about God, exploring places and conversations with her family, and watching Auburn football games and Hallmark movies with Starbucks in hand.Blythe and her mother Helen McIntosh are the co-authors of Mended: Restoring the Hearts of Mothers and Daughters (Harvest House Publishers, 2019).
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FICTION: Family Saga, Fiction, General Fiction, Inspirational Fiction, Religious Fiction, Women’s FictionNONFICTION: Cookbook Cooking, Cultural Social Issues, Education, Family, General Nonfiction, Gift Novelty, Inspirational Nonfiction, Lifestyle, Memoir, Nonfiction, Religion, Spirituality, Women’s IssuesCHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Children’s Books, Picture Book, Young Adult FictionNONFICTION: Christian Books, Christian Fiction, Christian Nonfiction
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Greg Daniel is a literary agent with the Daniel Literary Group. Greg Daniel founded Daniel Literary Group in early 2007 after more than ten years in publishing, six of which were at the executive level at Thomas Nelson Publishers where he was Vice President and Associate Publisher for W Publishing Group, a trade book division of Thomas Nelson.Greg has had the honor of working with such critically acclaimed authors as Sara Miles, Jon Sweeney, Scot McKnight, River Jordan, Matthew Paul Turner, David Dark, and Debbie Blue. Greg has also been involved with publishing books by a number of celebrity personalities, including Bono, George Foreman, and “Black Hawk Down” hero Cpt Jeff Struecker. With his publishing background, Greg brings a keen editorial eye to the projects he represents. He teaches writing workshops at a handful of conferences each year. Greg also provides consulting services to authors who need help determining their best entryway into publishing in an ever-evolving market.
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FICTION: Fiction, Inspirational Fiction, ThrillerNONFICTION: Biography, Business Book, Cultural Social Issues, Current Events Affairs, Dating Relationships Sex, Economics, General Nonfiction, History, Lifestyle, Memoir, Money Finance, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Parenting, Pop Culture, Reference, Religion, Science, Self-Help, Spirituality, Sports, True CrimeCHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Children’s Books, Picture BookNONFICTION: Christian Books, Christian Nonfiction
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Margaret Danko is a literary agent with High Line Literary Collective. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Temple University, where she studied under best-selling authors of fiction and nonfiction, and received her BachelorÕs in Creative Writing, Archaeology and Anthropology from Oberlin College. She began her career as the Editor & Managing Editor of Temple UniversityÕs literary publication, TINGE Magazine, and worked as an author coach, developmental editor, and agency administrator before joining the Paper Over Board team full-time. Margaret is passionate about empowering authors to find the voice and the story that will engage and inspire each and every person who picks up their book and seeks projects in both fiction and nonfiction that encourage readers to view themselves and the world around them in a new light. She lives in New Jersey with her husband and two cats, working fastidiously in her free time to keep her plants alive and her cupboards full of tea.
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FICTION: Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Family Saga, Fiction, General Fiction, Historical Fiction, Horror, Humor Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Magical Realism, Mystery, Romance, Speculative Fiction, Suspense Fiction, Upmarket Fiction, Women’s FictionNONFICTION: BIPOC Nonfiction, Business Book, Cookbook Cooking, Crafts, Cultural Social Issues, Environment, General Nonfiction, Gift Novelty, Health Wellness, History, Humor Nonfiction, Journalism, LGBTQ Nonfiction, Lifestyle, Memoir, Mind Body Spirit, Money Finance, Multicultural Nonfiction, New Age, Nonfiction, Politics, Pop Culture, Psychology, Religion, Science, Self-Help, Spirituality, Travel, True CrimeCHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Children’s Books, Young Adult Fiction
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Liz Darhansoff is a literary agent with Darhansoff & Verrill Literary Agents. She founded her eponymous agency in 1975 after spells at Atheneum, Random House, and ICM. She has been partners with Chuck Verrill since 1989, and together they have solidified a reputation among publishers for representing quality writers and lasting work. Currently, she takes on select projects with an emphasis on fiction and narrative nonfiction.
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FICTION: BIPOC Fiction, Commercial Fiction, Fantasy, Fiction, General Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mainstream Fiction, Multicultural Fiction, Science Fiction, Suspense Fiction, Thriller, Women’s FictionNONFICTION: Art, Autobiography, Biography, BIPOC Nonfiction, Business Book, Current Events Affairs, Economics, General Nonfiction, History, Humor Nonfiction, LGBTQ Nonfiction, Memoir, Money Finance, Multicultural Nonfiction, Narrative Nonfiction, Nonfiction, Photography, Politics, SportsCHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Children’s Books, Picture Book, Young Adult Fiction
Arielle Datz
Dunow, Carlson & Lerner Literary AgencyAccepting SubmissionsQuery Method(s): Email or Postal MailBiography
Arielle Datz is a literary agent with Dunow, Carlson, & Lerner. She started as an intern at Dunow, Carlson, & Lerner in 2011. She then worked in the foreign rights department at WME, followed by 2 years at the Elizabeth Kaplan Literary Agency. She returned to DCLA in 2015. She is looking for fiction (adult, YA, or middle-grade), especially speculative fantasy or literary sci-fi. In nonfiction, she is looking for essays, unconventional memoir, pop culture, and sociology.
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FICTION: Commercial Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, Family Saga, Fiction, General Fiction, LGBTQ Fiction, Literary Fiction, Magical Realism, Speculative Fiction, Thriller, Upmarket Fiction, Women’s FictionNONFICTION: BIPOC Nonfiction, Cultural Social Issues, Current Events Affairs, Food Drink, General Nonfiction, Journalism, Memoir, Nonfiction, Pop Culture, Science, Women’s IssuesCHILDRENÕS BOOKS: Children’s Books, Young Adult Fiction