Michelle Richter, Fuse Literary

I love mystery and am looking for cozies, amateur sleuth and police or PI procedural in the vein of Laura Lippman, Tana French, Michael Connelly, Dennis Lehane, Chelsea Cain. I’d love to find a twisty stand-alone like Gone Girl, The Good Girl, or Before I Go to Sleep. Strong female protagonists are a plus, but … Continue reading →

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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 →

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 →

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 →

Rachel Marks, Rebecca Friedman Literary Agency

I am always on the hunt for edgy stories with strong female characters and heart fluttering love stories.  I particularly love YA of any kind but I am always open to checking out Middle Grade, New Adult, Contemporary and Sci-Fi/Fantasy. See all of Rachel’s #MSWL tweets.  Continue reading →

Quressa Robinson, St Martin’s

My interests in fiction include historical fiction—particularly untold stories (Apartheid, the genocide in Rwanda or any other non-European historical events (or something similar to the movie Belle which features a black aristocratic woman in 18th Century England), American history (the Harlem Renaissance, Japanese Internment, Chinese immigration to the West Coast/building of the railroad) with a … 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 →