Phrasemill lists literary agents who want genre-blending, based on what they say on their public websites. “genre-blending” is a craft tag; its identifier is genre-blending. 131 agents currently want it. Agents whose websites say they are closed to submissions are omitted. The quoted evidence for each tag is on the agent's profile. How it works.
Neon Literary · US
Says: “the blurring of genres”
A lover of the bizarre, the profane, the unsettling, the dark, and the darkly funny, he is drawn to writing that occupies a literary uncanny valley and to writers who move the cultural needle through direct confrontation…
Headwater Literary Management · US
Says: “something that crosses multiple areas of my list”
I am most aggressively looking to acquire in the adult horror, mystery, and thriller spaces, but please note that anything listed below (or honestly. one step away from what is listed below) is something you should feel…
C&W Agency · GB
Says: “novels that blend genres”
Being an agent allows me to do what I love best: discovering new and original voices, helping debut writers launch their careers and working with already published novelists who might want a change in direction.
What I…
C&W Agency · GB
Says: “narrative nonfiction which straddles genre”
In terms of what I’m looking for - It’s all about the writing for me. I love fiction which is voice driven and introduces readers to different perspectives and singular narrators, as well as beautifully written literary…
C&W Agency · GB
Says: “writers who straddle the line between literary and genre fiction”
I have my own list of authors writing in the literary fiction, non-fiction and upmarket genre space.
Although I consider myself an open-minded reader, my taste tends to lean towards literary and book club fiction.
I am…
Rogers, Coleridge & White · GB
Says: “books that pull from different literary traditions to produce something new and exciting”
Nik is open to queries from writers working in all languages and from translators working from any languages into English.
She enjoys literary and upmarket fiction with genre elements or a speculative twist and is looki…
David Higham Associates · GB
I assist Andrew Gordon and Jessica Woollard and am also starting to build my own list of literary fiction, narrative non-fiction, and poetry.
I am looking for bold literary and upmarket fiction that makes me sit up and…
David Higham Associates · GB
I am actively building a list of scriptwriters and work with both established career writers, whose main needs might be contractual and career support, through to those at the earlier end of their journey, who need every…
Movable Type Management · US
She is partial to adult and young adult high-concept, thematic, and genre-blending fantasy, as well as any work of speculative fiction with cozy elements.
Howland Literary · US
Says: “Genre-blending (fantasy + horror, thriller, or literary elements)”
She has a soft spot for speculative stories, mysteries, and anything delightfully weird, and is seeking high-concept, voice-driven adult fiction with strong emotional stakes, a clear hook, and broad commercial appeal. Sh…
Corvisiero Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories that subvert expectations of genre”
Preference for women-led and #ownvoices stories that subvert expectations of genre.
Horror Romance, Gothic horror, folk horror, horror in a historical setting; a focus on BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ stories; paranormal fiction…
Helm Literary · US
I am seeking "conversation starters" that pair high-concept hooks with beautiful prose and unforgettable voices. I look for work that is compulsive, contagious, and creative.
Contemporary & Upmarket: I want voice-driven…
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Says: “combine genres in innovative and twisty ways”
For fiction, Jo is seeking books that subvert genre expectations or combine genres in innovative and twisty ways. They’re particularly searching for speculative fiction/light sci-fi (Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro,…
Falkin Literary · US
Says: “whip-smart, fresh, commercial genre fiction, literary fiction, genre-bending or genre-blending”
A story I haven't heard, told well, that surprises, that puts me under its spell.
Actively building my client list, I’m looking for fiction, namely, novels in these general categories (in no order of preference): commer…
Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA
Noelle is looking for projects that uplift essential voices from the margins and teaches how to better be human. She is eager to work with and prioritize authors of marginalized identities, and is particularly looking fo…
Ayesha Pande Literary · US
Says: “any book that tells genre stories in new ways”
Paloma Hernando got her start at Einstein Literary Management in 2020, where she built a list focusing on graphic novels and illustrated books, and joined APL in the fall of 2024.
Coming from a background of independent…
Neighborhood Literary Agency · US
Says: “fresh genre crossovers”
Rebecca is looking for Young adult and Adult genre fiction, with select non-fiction projects considered.
Of particular interest in fiction right now: Character-driven fantasy rooted in folklore and culture; horror as a…
New Leaf Literary & Media · US
Says: “stories that break out of the typical tropes of their genres”
Suzie represents all brands of children’s and adult fiction. She loves women’s fiction, speculative fiction, and particularly anything with elements of romanticism. On the children’s side, she is interested in select YA…
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “Blends with sci-fi/fantasy”
Horror: Horror is my favorite genre to read, and I’m looking for lots of different flavors here. Whether it’s gruesome, eerie, disorienting, thrilling, existential, or horror-lite, I want to read it. Blends with sci-fi/f…
BookEnds Literary Agency · US
Says: “cross genre books that are melding / upending tropes in unexpected and interesting ways”
Amanda currently reps adult romance, mystery / crime / thrillers, upmarket and book club fiction, horror, and science fiction & fantasy. She also represents narrative nonfiction, especially projects exploring the literar…
Calligraph · US
Spurred by a desire to say “yes” more often and a love of early-stage book development, she started building a list of authors poised to change the world with shared vulnerability and groundbreaking ideas.
She believes…
Cooke McDermid Literary Agency · CA
Says: “genre-blending works in romance”
Hana is actively seeking
Science Fiction & Fantasy (adult and YA):
Romance:
Book Club fiction
Well-researched and accessible non-fiction in various topics including but not limited to: politics, social justice issues,…
Creative Media Agency · US
Says: “I love genre blends in this space: horromance, SF-horror, horror-comedy, etc.”
Haley is actively building her list, and is ready to assist her authors in achieving their publishing goals.
High-Concept Book Club Fiction (like Killers of a Certain Age or The Bandit Queens)
This should be something y…
D4EO Literary Agency · US
Says: “Sci-fi that blends with other genres like fantasy or dystopian”
Fantasy/Romantasy that makes me feel like I’m actually being transported to another world, either by intricate world building or a whimsical vibe. Political intrigue plotlines. Better if it’s high concept.
Romances that…
Darhansoff & Verrill Literary Agents · US
Presently, Michele is intensifying her pursuit of genre fiction, specifically: crime, horror, and speculative fiction. Narrative and prescriptive nonfiction remain priorities. And however children’s reading habits may be…
