Jennifer Chen Tran, Fuse Literary Agency

I acquire both fiction and non-fiction. I’m specifically looking for page-turning and plot-driven literary fiction, commercial fiction, upmarket fiction, mature Young Adult, New Adult that is not formulaic, memoir, graphic novels, narrative non-fiction, and commercial non-fiction (in the areas of current affairs, medicine, entrepreneurship, history, pop-culture, psychology, and social justice). I love stories that are … Continue reading →

Victoria Selvaggio, The Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency

I am currently looking for all genres (lyrical picture books, middle grade and young adult fiction, new adult, mysteries, suspense, thrillers, paranormal, fantasy, narrative nonfiction, adult fiction), but find I’m particularly drawn to middle grade and young adult. I especially love thrillers and all elements of weird, creepy stuff. If it’s out of the box, … Continue reading →

Marisa Corvisiero, Corvisiero Literary Agency

Marisa seeks creative stories with well developed plots and rich characters with unique voices. For Adults, New Adults, and Young Adults she will consider  Contemporary Romance, Thrillers, Adventure, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy, Science Fiction, or any combination thereof. For Middle Grade age she likes very unique concepts in Fantasy, Adventure and Science Fiction. She loves Picture … Continue reading →

Erin Rhew, BookFish Books

We publish young adult, new adult, and middle grade only. I’d love to see mythology, contemporary romance, touching coming of age, fantasy, unique dystopian, flawed utopian, space and aliens, genetically modified humans or cyborgs, and historical fiction. Submission rules: 3 chapters and synopsis in Word doc Submission email: bookfishbooks@gmail.com Twitter handle: @erinrhewbooks Click here to … Continue reading →

Yelena Casale, City Owl Press

City Owl Press publishes all genres of adult and New Adult Romance (No YA please) except for erotica, as well as speculative fiction with romantic elements. I am especially looking for strong urban fantasy and paranormal romance, as well as historical romance. I love strong heroines and alpha male heroes who are a good match … Continue reading →

Heather Powell Van Fleet, BookFish Books

At BookFish Books we accept NA, YA, and MG. As for me, specifically, I’m more on the hunt for YA and NA. I’m desperately seeking sports romances, especially football and hockey. I’m a sucker for best friend’s older brother tropes, along with the enemy to something more trope as well. I’m always looking for that … Continue reading →

Cassie Hanjian, Waxman Leavell

In fiction, I’m looking for addictive New Adult novels that will make me stay up until 1:00 am to finish them. I’m most interested in New Adult novels that push the envelope, develop uniquely flawed characters, and aren’t afraid to challenge the more narrow definitions of “New Adult.” I also love tear-jerking commercial women’s fiction … Continue reading →

Lydia Sharp, Entangled Publishing

My main interest is YOUNG ADULT with strong romantic elements, in the genres of fantasy, sci-fi, and contemporary. A high concept plot and strong teen voice are a must. A project that blends genres would also be great, such as sci-fantasy, SF mystery/thriller, contemporary fairytale retelling, or whatever you can think up! I am also … Continue reading →

Thao Le, Sandra Dijkstra & Associates

Thao is currently looking for Adult Sci-fi/Fantasy, Young Adult, Middle Grade, and is selectively open to Romance/New Adult, and Picture Books by authors who are also illustrators. For Adult and YA SF/F, she enjoys stories rooted in mythology, fairytales, and legends with atmospheric settings and strong world building. For contemporary YA, she’s seeking witty, heartfelt … Continue reading →

Brent Taylor, TriadaUS

Middle grade: I’m probably most actively looking for something fairly light with a commercial voice, or a classic-feeling story. I love retellings, especially of familiar plotlines like THE PARENT TRAP, THE LITTLE PRINCESS, etc. Some MG books I’ve recently read and loved: THE WITCH’S BOY by Kelly Barnhill, RED BUTTERFLY by A.L. Sonnichsen, and A … Continue reading →