Shannon Hassan, Marsal Lyon Literary

Hello! I am an agent at Marsal Lyon Literary representing authors of literary and commercial fiction, young adult and middle grade fiction, and select narrative nonfiction.  In general I look for fresh voices, compelling characters, and crisp prose.  Currently on my wish list: •       “Book Club” reads that hit the sweet spot between … Continue reading →

Lydia Shamah, Carol Mann Agency

In fiction I’m open to Adult, YA and MG. I’m looking for edgy and enchanting page-turners written with a light hand. I always enjoy complex female characters, and have a thing for unreliable narrators. I love fiction that explores social issues or is inspired by the headlines, like ROOM by Emma Donahue and THE HATE … Continue reading →

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Lane Heymont, The Seymour Agency

I am looking for previously unpublished manuscripts. Fantasies outside the realm of Medieval times (any other historical period works) with diverse characters and addressing social issues. Common tropes need not apply. Secondary-world is a harder sell for me, but as long as it’s not based on a western European culture I’ll take a look. For … Continue reading →

Julie Gwinn, The Seymour Agency

My wishlists are: * Cute contemporary romance in the vein of Sophie Kinsella or Bridget Jones Diary. * Historical romance set in Ireland or Scotland, Spain or Italy * Southern fiction * Complicated murder mystery with multiple twists and turns like Sherlock Holmes Julie accepts queries in the following genres: women’s fiction, inspirational fiction and … Continue reading →

Mary Sue Seymour, The Seymour Agency

Looking for: secular romantic suspense, inspirational romantic suspense, historicals, and inspirational nonfiction. Submissions email: marysue@twcny.rr.com Submissions guidelines: http://www.theseymouragency.com/Submissions.html Twitter handle: @AgentMarySue Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/TheSeymourAgency?fref=ts Continue reading →

Bridget Smith, Dunham Literary

I am looking for middle grade and young adult novels in a range of genres, including but not limited to fantasy and science fiction, historical fiction, and contemporary. I am also seeking fiction for adults, especially fantasy and science fiction, historical fiction, and upmarket women’s fiction. I am actively seeking books with underrepresented or minority … Continue reading →