Happy Wednesday, writers!
Here are 10 agents who opened to queries in the past week (June 10 - 16), along with information about what they’re looking for, some of their published titles, and their query link.
If you missed last week: 10 other agents opened to queries. Check out the list here!
Note that some of these agents may already be closed to queries.
Best of luck, and happy querying!
This newsletter is purely informational and is not an endorsement of any particular agent or agency.
Sharon’s list includes upmarket fiction of all sorts, from smart, complex women’s fiction; to unexpected suspense fiction and romance; to hearty, unforgettable book club fiction. She also occasionally takes on compelling, fierce narrative nonfiction by journalists, experts, or emerging voices with a promising platform.
You can find more details about what Sharon is looking for on her MSWL.
Published titles: Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy, Good as Gone by Amy Gentry, They Never Learn by Layne Fargo
Dorian is actively building her list in a variety of genres in both YA and adult. While she appreciates most fiction that blends genre lines, she is especially interested in speculative fiction, literary science fiction, upmarket book club fiction, thrillers, reimagined fairy tales, magical realism, unique voices, contemporary novels with a dash of mystery, horror and suspense, and innovative storytelling that sometimes veers on the weird. She’s a sucker for anything that can be described as both haunting and beautiful, and would love to find something in these genres that has twists and turns, lyrical writing, and keeps her up past her bedtime.
She values work that provokes a deep-rooted connection after the last page and explores the peculiar within the mundane. She is always open to submissions with diverse experiences and characters, and welcomes underrepresented and marginalized voices. She hopes to find work that features these experiences as the norm.
Check out her Manuscript Wish List to get a better understanding of the types of books she gravitates toward.
Published titles: The Architects of Memory and Engines of Oblivion by Karen Osborne, Androne by Dwain Worrell, She Kept Dancing by Sydney Mesher and Catherine Laudone
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—Bailey Evers, contemporary romance author
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As a highly editorial agent, Nina loves working closely with authors to shape and strengthen their manuscripts, helping them bring their vision to life in the most authentic and impactful way possible.
Nina is drawn to bold and original stories that transport her, introduce her to unforgettable characters, and leave a lasting emotional impact, whether she’s laughing, crying, or swooning.
She is endlessly fascinated by stories about connection and vulnerability, and how they can make or break us, regardless of the genre they come in. Romance is something she loves to see in submissions, whether it’s spicy or simmering with longing stares and plenty of yearning.
What draws her to a query is a strong sense of atmosphere, immersive visuals, rich and ambitious narratives that explore the complexities of the human experience, and a clear enjoyment of storytelling.
Her taste encompasses everything from gothic romantasy to cosy rom coms.
Nina is open to all genres and age categories, but she has a particular interest in adult romantasy.
Published titles: A Wish So Deadly by Marilize Loxton, The Dramatic Life of Jonah Penrose by Robyn Green, Whispers Most Foul by Emma MacDonald
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Matthew’s love of literature began as a teenager when his mom handed him a copy of TWILIGHT after years of being a reluctant reader. In adult fiction, he’s currently looking for fantasy across all subgenres, horror, romance, and commercial / upmarket / book club/literary fiction. In YA, Matthew’s currently looking for fantasy, contemporary, paranormal, thriller, and romcom.
You can read more about the oddly specific things Matthew’s looking for on his MSWL, including LGBTQ+ baseball romcoms, horror novels that feature dysfunctional families, and historical novels that center on a specific person’s history with alternating timelines.
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