Happy Wednesday, writers!
Here are another 22 agents who opened to queries in the past week (April 29 - May 5), along with information about what they’re looking for, some of their published titles, and their query link.
If you missed earlier this week: 25 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.
Patricia represents young adult and middle grade fiction in all genres, adult book club/upmarket fiction (including upmarket fiction with speculative and horror elements), and the whole spectrum of commercial women’s fiction — everything from lighter beach reads and romcoms to darker stories with a mystery or suspense thread. Across the board, she looks for stories that hook her with a unique plot, fantastic writing, and complex characters that jump off the page. She enjoys working closely with both debut and established authors to build successful long-term careers.
Find more about what Patricia’s looking for on her MSWL.
Published titles: The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh, A Duchess a Day by Charis Michaels, The In-Between Bookstore by Edward Underhill
Lindsay is a literary agent of adult fiction and nonfiction, where she applies her comprehensive market knowledge and keen editorial instinct to identify and nurture exciting talent for Keystone Lit.
She is drawn to high-concept, commercial premises well told and will consider adult fiction and narrative nonfiction with a clear, marketable, compelling hook, and strong voice.
Published titles: All the Lights Above Us by M. B. Henry, The Friendship Breakup by Annie Cathryn, Trailer Park Parable by Tyler Zed
Ginger is looking for high-concept commercial, upmarket, and select literary fiction. She’s actively seeking archetypal stories with a strong hook, compelling characters and a rich sense of place. She values writers who are are constantly developing their craft, with emotionally grounded and atmospherically rich stories to tell.
Ginger is particularly interested in escapist books: beach reads in unique locations, crossover romance, mysteries and thrillers that transport me. She’d love to see some clever puzzle-solving mysteries with an underdog protagonist or ensemble.
She’s also curious to see stories of all genres set in specific hobby groups, such as filmmaking, ballet/dance, knitting/crochet. Ginger would particularly love a thriller that centers on an unusual career that lends itself to interesting psychological phenomena—like deep-sea fishing, cargo/container ships, long-haul trucking, railroad conductors…you see where this is going?
Ginger would be thrilled to hear from Indigenous/First Nations authors writing in any genre. You can learn more about her interests on her MSWL.
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Amy represents writers and illustrators of fiction and nonfiction for children, from picture books to young adult novels. Of particular interest are read-aloud picture books, innovative nonfiction, and middle grade both magical and realistic.
For her, it’s not so much looking for particular topics or types of material as much as being surprised and falling in love with the writing, voice, approach. Amy has an underlying guiding belief in the power of books to connect, inspire, and affirm the lives of young people.
Published titles: Enemies in the Orchard by Dana Vanderlugt, Dolly by Robyn McGrath, They Hold the Line by Dan Paley
Emelie considers herself a literary omnivore, representing books for all ages and across many different genres. She loves anything and everything cozy (fantasy, mysteries, romantasy, non-fiction, horror, etc), and gravitates toward themes of found family, magic, nature, self-acceptance, folklore, diversity, queer joy, and female rage.
Keep up with Emelie through Instagram.
Published and upcoming titles: The Impossible Garden of Clara Thorne by Summer N. England, Thrash Force by Raj Sidhu and Billy Yong, Overdue by Gloria Koster and Pawel Gierlinski
With over a decade of work in classrooms across the Midwest, Morgan wants to uplift the stories that their students needed so that everyone can see themselves on the page using magic, finding love and defeating the bad guy. They are dedicated to being an agent for change in the publishing industry and working with marginalized voices so that every child and adult can experience the joy of a book that speaks to them.
They are only open to receiving work from authors who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, ND, and/or DIS. Find more on their MSWL.
Sally represents a wide range of children’s book authors, illustrators, and author-illustrators of picture books through middle grade. Sally is drawn to stories with a distinct voice, unexpected wit, aggressive pacing, punchy and/or emotionally resonant endings. When it comes to illustration, she gravitates to traditional mediums and is always on the lookout for versatile artists with a unique take on color, texture, perspective, and thoughtful details. Sally is especially eager to see authentic explorations of underrepresented cultures, relationships, and identities.
Please send Sally fiction and non-fiction submissions in the following categories: board books, picture books, chapter books, middle grade, and graphic novels.
For more information on her tastes, please see her MSWL.
Saritza specializes in romance and young adult fiction by and for diverse audiences but also represents writers and illustrators for picture books, middle grade, young adult, and adult (fiction and nonfiction). She is actively building her list in the following categories for and by creators from underrepresented communities: romance, science fiction, adult narrative nonfiction (food/drink but not cookbooks, science, and pop culture), and MG fiction of all genres
Published titles: Summer Sons by Lee Mandelo, Does My Body Offend You by Mayra Cuevas and Marie Marquardt, Off Base by Annabeth Albert
Christine is drawn to stories with high stakes and tension. The first pages must draw her in with action and curiosity. Lyrical writing, along with emotionality, physicality, and interiority, are all key components Christine looks for in a manuscript.
Christine is generally interested in romance, historical fiction, book club fiction, and fantasy. Non-fiction and graphic novels covering a specific range of topics are also of interest. Championing marginalized voices is important to Christine as she seeks to include BIPOC, LGTBQ+, and neurodivergent (and more) authors on her list.
You can find more about what she’s looking for on her MSWL.
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