I am looking for previously unpublished manuscripts.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
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Jordy Albert, The Booker Albert Agency
#MSWL I’m looking for smart, fun, sexy contemporary romance and historical romance, YA sci-fi/fantasy and thriller (if there is romance). Submissions email : query@thebookeralbertagency.com Twitter handle: @bluedragonfly81 See all of Jordy’s #MSWL tweets. Continue reading
Veronica Park, Corvisiero Literary Agency
Website: http://www.corvisieroagency.com/veronica-park.html Favorite Categores/Genres: YA/NA (anything with a unique voice, but especially Contemporary), Adult (Thrillers, Romance, and Romantic Suspense) and Humorous Non-Fiction. In particular, V loves: Dark, edgy YA/NA that deals with real issues, romances that make you laugh out loud and deeply love–or love to hate–some of the characters, gender swapping and/or seriously twisted fairytale … 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
Cate Hart, Corvisiero Literary
YA/NA or MG mystery, contemporary or historical. Would love an upstairs/downstairs type romantic suspense. Still looking for a MG story in the vein of Stand by Me or Goonies that’s more than just an epic adventure but explores the bonds of friendship. And would love to find an historical romance set during the Gilded Age … Continue reading
Victoria Marini, Gelfman Schneider / ICM Partners
I acquire an eclectic list of Middle Grade, YA and Adult fiction as well as non-fiction, and I tend be convinced by strong characters, distinct voice, and great storytelling. I’m always looking for contemporary middle grade and YA that delves into emotional territory with authenticity. Fantasy middle grade with an incredible world and strong characters. … Continue reading
Heather Howland, Entangled
I love YA, NA, and adult contemporary romance, category romance, and romantic thrillers. Stories driven by tropes (enemies to lovers, mistaken identity, forced proximity, etc.) with fun and/or unexpected meet-cutes and swoonworthy heroes shoot straight to the top of my slush pile. As for heat level, I only acquire steamy adult romance, but sweet YA … Continue reading
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Megha Parekh, Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Book Group
I am currently looking to acquire Scottish romance, romantic suspense, alpha hero or band of brothers contemporary romance, military romance, western/cowboy romance, a sexy sports romance series, erotic romance, new adult, dark romance, stepbrother romance, LGBTQ, multicultural, and commercial woman’s fiction. I’m not really looking for paranormal or sci-fi right now, unless it’s an author … Continue reading