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.
Triada US Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories that break genre boundaries”
Ashley is actively seeking manuscripts in Adult, YA, and MG fiction. She is particularly drawn to books that showcase a strong commercial appeal combined with literary writing. Her tastes are broad, encompassing genres l…
WSA | Wendy Sherman Associates · US
Says: “Narratives that subvert genre norms and the expectations of readers”
Callie is looking for contemporary literary/upmarket adult novels with a fresh hook and strong character-driven plot.
She enjoys books that are both smart and entertaining with writing that has moments of humor and elem…
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “takes the genre in new directions”
She sells UK rights for WME’s incredible array of US-based authors and is actively searching for new clients for her own list. She is editorially focused and has a passion for working alongside authors from the conceptio…
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “with a genre twist or point of difference”
She is a 2025 Bookseller Rising Star and is excited to be building her list with an emphasis on all things romance, horror, fantasy, and speculative fiction.
She’s proud to work with authors who have a vivid imagination…
Calligraph · US
Says: “select genre fiction”
Alex Kane represents narrative nonfiction, big-idea books, memoir, and literary and select genre fiction—with a particular focus on work that has a strong point of view and commercial ambition.
He is drawn to writers wh…
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “a fun mashup of a comedy of manners and grounded fantasy”
Erin represents fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. More than any specific category or genre, she’s drawn to good stories and distinct points of view; writers who make us think and also those who provide a g…
William Morris Endeavor · US
Says: “push the boundaries between genres”
Angeline has worked with a variety of fiction in genre, upmarket commercial, and literary categories, as well as select platform-driven nonfiction. She specializes in speculative fiction and loves high-concept stories th…
Betancourt Literary · US
Rose is particularly drawn to psychological thrillers with a dark twist, layered mysteries, and stories that explore obsession, secrets, and moral ambiguity.
She has a deep love for Southern and Southern Gothic fiction,…
Folio Literary Management · US
Says: “projects that cross shelves (think horror-romcom or other mash-ups!)”
I love a good adventure on and off the page, but especially the stories that dig into themes of identity and explore the metaphors of magic and monsters.
I work on Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult fiction across gen…
Katie Reed Literary · US
Open to anything contemporary or romance, but I am not a huge fan of projects where the majority of the story is based on the typical high school experience, like plots revolving around school dances, sports, etc. I pref…
Lowenstein Associates · US
Says: “stories that blend between these genres”
Ava is a modern romantic with a taste for all things magical and dramatic. She is actively building her list in literary fiction, horror, romantasy, gothic, YA, romance, fantasy, and narrative nonfiction. Ava is also loo…
L. Perkins Agency · US
Says: “genre-bending and heartfelt fiction”
David is actively seeking romance projects, with a particular passion for LGBTQ+ stories, literary romance, gothic romance, romantasy, and paranormal romance. He is equally open to charming romcoms and cozy, seasonal rea…
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…
Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management · US
Says: “smart takes on genre”
He loves non-fiction of all kinds, especially books that seek to translate big ideas to a broad audience and authors who help us better understand the time and place in which we live.
Whether in science, history, memoir…
Storm Literary Agency · US
Says: “genre blends combining any of the above”
Tali is looking to work with clients over the span of their careers and is not afraid of a writer who wants to explore multiple genres.
She is an editorial agent who loves to sink her teeth into a great manuscript and w…
The Kepner Agency · US
Says: “grounded genre fiction”
I’m interested in fiction manuscripts in the following genres––literary fiction, upmarket/book club/women’s lit, grounded genre fiction (like Project Hail Mary or Sea of Tranquility), contemporary romance (literary leani…
The Purcell Agency · US
A lifelong reader who devoured everything she could get her hands on, Emma developed a particular love for fantasy, especially stories with meticulous world-building, high stakes, and morally grey antagonists.
She is ge…
United Agents · London
I am now starting to build my own list, with a focus on romance for new adult and adult readers and Irish writers across genres.
On the non-fiction side, I’m interested in anything to do with relationships, pop culture…
WSA | Wendy Sherman Associates · US
Cecilia “CeCe” Lyra represents a range of fiction and nonfiction authors writing for the adult market.
In fiction, upmarket is her sweet spot, though CeCe is also interested in commercial fiction with a distinctive voic…
a4 Literary · AU
Says: “novels that play with magic, form and genre”
In fiction, I’m frequently drawn to charming and winning novels about complicated relationships between families, lovers and friends, such as The Interestings, Commonwealth, Writers & Lovers, The Bee Sting and The In-Bet…
a4 Literary · AU
Says: “books that bring a fresh, innovative approach to well-known genres”
He loves reading and representing books that bring a fresh, innovative approach to well-known genres and important subjects.
Talcott Notch Literary Services · US
Says: “books that combine all of these genres to create fresh hybrid structures”
WordLink, Incorporated · US
Says: “cross-genre works that encompass any mix of these elements”
Macey is looking for literary fiction, romance, fantasy, psychological suspense and horror, narrative nonfiction, and cross-genre works that encompass any mix of these elements.
She especially loves stylistically unconv…
Sterling Lord Literistic · US
Danielle represents critically acclaimed, award-winning literary fiction, upmarket fiction, genre-bending commercial, SFF and narrative nonfiction.
She’s looking for novels with a unique premise and high-concept hook; s…
Heirloom Literary · US
Says: “stories that subvert genre expectations”
Collaborating with authors as an agent at Heirloom, Sahar is drawn to daring work that finds laughter alongside grief, explores mental health and emotional healing, and pushes narrative boundaries.
She loves romance wov…
