Dara Hyde, Hill Nadell Literary Agency

I’d like the next Beautiful Ruins. I’d like to see The Americans in book form. My favorite genre is: Literary with a twist. See all of Dara’s #MSWL tweets.  Continue reading →

Alexandra Hess, Skyhorse Publishing

I’m looking for a prose heavy, hard-boiled noir mystery or dark fiction manuscript. Think Donald Ray Pollock, Frank Bill, or Daniel Woodrell. Continue reading →

Connor Goldsmith, Foreword Literary

I’m looking for Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror (especially High/Epic Fantasy and Space Opera), Thrillers/Crime Fiction, ‘Upmarket’ Commercial Fiction, and Literary Fiction with a unique and memorable hook. I’m especially interested in books by and about people from marginalized perspectives, such as LGBT+ people and/or racial minorities. I do not represent Young Adult, Middle Grade, or Children’s manuscripts at this … Continue reading →

Caitie Flum, Liza Dawson Associates

I am interested in adult, NA, YA, and middle grade fiction and nonfiction For all ages: historical fiction in any era, especially if it is from the perspective we normally don’t hear from. Think the maid or valet instead of the princess and king. Contemporary romance or romantic suspense in all heat levels with smart … Continue reading →

Laura Crockett, TriadaUS

I’m interested in a variety of YA and adult fiction. In YA, I am interested in contemporary realistic fiction (such as study abroad experiences, strong female friendships, falling in love, anxiety and abuse), high fantasy (entirely new worlds) and soft fantasy (incorporation into our realities), gothic horror, and am currently in a Russian, Irish, and … Continue reading →

Lydia Moed, The Rights Factory

I’m interested in science fiction, fantasy, magic realism and historical fiction – I like books set anywhere except the here-and-now! I’m particularly passionate about increasing diversity in SFF, and am actively seeking writing from marginalised perspectives. I prefer adult fiction, but I do also represent some YA/crossover. Sense of place is very important to me … Continue reading →

Constance Renfrow, Three Rooms Press

I’m looking for literary fiction set in contemporary or futuristic times with lively, memorable characters and creative nonfiction on topics that make your friends go “I want to read about that!” At this particular moment in time, I’m searching for work by female authors with strong female leads. Genre isn’t as important to me as … Continue reading →

Dawn Dowdle, Blue Ridge Literary Agency, LLC

I am always looking for romances (not erotica) and cozy mysteries. Also looking for mysteries with female protagonists, edge-of-your-seat thrillers, and some YA, NA and women’s fiction. I especially love historical and contemporary romances, along with romantic suspense. See all of Dawn’s #MSWL tweets here.  Continue reading →

Maria Vicente, PS Literary Agency

For Young Adult, I am looking for contemporary, psychological horror, and magical realism. I’d love to see a friendship break-up story, and I’m drawn to diverse characters with interesting quirks and hobbies. For Middle Grade, I am looking for realistic stories with a quirky plot and a contemporary ‘Sweet Valley Twins’ series. On the adult … Continue reading →

Jennie Goloboy, Red Sofa Literary

What do you wish you had in your inbox?: I represent primarily fantasy and science fiction.  I like books that are optimistic about the future; I’m a sucker for great characters.  I’m particularly looking for adult books right now, though I will consider YA.  I would especially like to find a great space opera (especially … Continue reading →