Jessica Schmeidler, Golden Wheat Literary

Current #MSWLs: 1. #MSWL Adult legal suspense steeped in spiritual warfare. 2. Upmarket women’s fiction that exemplifies the meaning of Proverbs 31 through women of valor who transcend gender & circumstance. #MSWL 3. A mystery that makes me want to brew some coffee, throw on a cable knit sweater, and settle down in front of … Continue reading →

Evan Gregory, The Ethan Ellenberg Literary Agency

For Non-fiction: I wish I had more non-fiction about emerging technologies and how to reckon the changes in technology with our humanity. I want non-fiction about understanding the human condition in light of medical discoveries. I want non-fiction that turns the tables on quackery, bias, and poor reasoning. I want a treatise on personal privacy, … Continue reading →

Whitley Abell, Inklings Literary Agency

I am building my list of YA, MG, and Adult fiction. Regardless of market or genre, I’m looking for books with a great hook or a fascinating world, a strong but *real* protagonist, a story I can sink my teeth into, and, most importantly, a voice I would follow to the end of the world … Continue reading →

Jennifer Johnson-Blalock, Liza Dawson Associates

I’m looking for nonfiction (narrative, prescriptive, and memoir) in almost all areas, especially current events, social sciences, women’s issues, law, business, history, the arts and pop culture, lifestyle, sports, and food, including cookbooks and health/wellness. I love nonfiction that uses a unique, specific story to cast light on and explore a larger issue. More specifically, … Continue reading →

Stephanie Delman, Sanford J. Greenburger Associates

I represent adult fiction. I’m currently looking for: Near-historical fiction (19th-20th century), especially based on true stories that have been overlooked Literary fiction of all kinds, interesting narrative devices, and coming-of-age novels for adult readers Upmarket women’s fiction and book club fiction, with brave female protagonists (more Jess Walter than Jennifer Weiner); no erotica or … Continue reading →

Laura Biagi, Jean V. Naggar Literary Agency Inc.

What I’m most interested in finding are books that give me an emotional response, that make me see the world differently, and that contain complex and compelling characters, plots that surprise, and dynamic writing that takes me places I didn’t expect. Some things I’m especially interested in at the moment: Magical realism in the vein … 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 →

Julia Alexandra Weber, J. A. Weber Literaturagentur GmbH (Germany)

(Please note that Julia is open to international submissions, and has many American and Canadian clients.) I’m always looking for contemporary MG, YA, NA, WF, and Romance, and psychological thrillers. I’m more of a realistic kind of girl; it’s hard to make me fall in love with Sci-Fi and Fantasy, though I’m open to Fantasy that’s … Continue reading →

Annie Bomke, Annie Bomke Literary Agency

My absolute favorite genre is psychological thrillers/mysteries.  I love character-rich literary fiction.  I also love historical fiction and fiction set in foreign lands.  If you combine all of those elements and send me a psychological, historical, literary mystery set in a foreign land, I’d be thrilled.  I like books with multicultural and LGBT characters.  I … Continue reading →

Sarah LaPolla, Bradford Literary Agency

​​I love books that are character-focused ​, but still have strong narrative arcs and plot development. Whether it’s adult or YA – give me your damaged, your lost, your strong-willed, and your resilient! Passive and/or two-dimensional characters need not apply. I want ​characters in control of their own story, even if they aren’t in control … Continue reading →