Literary agents for gothic fiction

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want gothic fiction, based on what they say on their public websites. “gothic fiction” is a genre tag; its identifier is gothic-fiction. 35 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.

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Agents (1–25 of 35)

Julie Gourinchas
Bell Lomax Moreton · GB
Julie Gourinchas (she/they) is a French-American literary agent championing an award-winning, selective list focused on upmarket adult fiction with commercial drive and appeal, across a wide variety of genres. In fictio…
Jade Kavanagh
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “witchy or gothic fiction”
Jade represents a list of thriller, horror and book club authors. She represents a growing list of authors writing book club fiction, suspense, thrillers and horror. Since then, Jade has continued to build a dynamic li…
Sara Langham
David Higham Associates · GB
I am building a list of literary and upmarket fiction and non-fiction. I am particularly drawn to writing which combines elements of other genres. I love strange concepts and wild ideas, stories that play with form and…
Maria Brannan
Greyhound Literary · GB
Says: “lush historical vampiric gothic”
She has wide-ranging tastes in fiction and is interested in writing for adult and new adult/crossover readers. She loves character-driven and high concept novels that combine intelligent writing with a commercial hook an…
Jane Finigan
Lutyens & Rubinstein · GB
I am open to submissions. I don't take on a huge number of new clients but I am always keen to hear from writers with a strong story to tell. The below is quite a convoluted outline of what I'm looking for but, in short:…
Jenny Hewson
Lutyens & Rubinstein · GB
I’m an eclectic reader but I’m always looking for that strong connection to the writing itself and excitement to read on, regardless of genre. I’m open to submissions and keen to find distinctive voices and great storyt…
Maddy Belton
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Maddy is a Literary Agent specialising in SFF and romance Maddy joined Madeleine Milburn Agency in 2022 to build a list specialising in SFF and romance. She represents adult and YA fantasy, science fiction, horror and…
Silvia Molteni
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
Says: “dark and Gothic tales in MG”
I am primarily looking for middle grade and YA fiction. I generally gravitate towards voice and character driven narratives, as well as literary fiction and beautiful writing, which I prefer over complex plots and extens…
Kristina Pérez
Pérez Literary & Entertainment · London
Says: “Gothic tropes with a new twist”
With my diverse background, my tastes in books are equally eclectic. Since I am lucky enough to represent many talented authors and publishers across many genres and categories, I have to be particularly strategic and se…
Lydia Silver
The Soho Agency · London
Says: “fiction that leans gothic”
Lydia represents everything from picture books to the top end of crossover YA, and she particularly enjoyed working with author/illustrator talent, including graphic novelists. No matter the story, Lydia is drawn to voi…
Olivia Davies
United Agents · London
Says: “novels where history becomes the haunting present”
I welcome adult fiction and non-fiction submissions with an open mind and am delighted to be building an eclectic list of literary, upmarket and commercial fiction and non-fiction. I admire authors who take creative ris…
Steph Thwaites
Curtis Brown Group · GB
Steph represents a broad range of writers from debut authors to bestselling brand authors, and is drawn to a variety of genres including thrillers and espionage, book club fiction and romance with a twist, gothic stories…
Anjanette Barr
Dunham Literary · US
In Adult Fiction she seeks captivating settings and relatable characters that highlight virtues like empathy and self-sacrifice whether the genre is historical (My Antonia, Outlander), literary/upmarket (The Snow Child,…
Kenna DeValor
D4EO Literary Agency · US
Kenna DeValor (they/them/theirs) is a queer and nonbinary literary agent, artist, and writer who aspires to bring representation and diversity to the literary world through the books they publish and the authors they rep…
Rachel Estep
D4EO Literary Agency · US
Says: “gothic fiction with eerie atmosphere”
YA stories that center Jewish and/or queer voices like Dahlia Adler. Identity-driven, joyful, grounded in heart and truth. Historical fiction that highlights powerful women and hidden corners of history, if you’re writi…
Christina Miller
Nancy Yost Literary Agency · US
Says: “horrormance reminiscent of Crimson Peak”
She is looking for adult fiction in the following genres: domestic suspense, romance, historical fiction, and horror. Focusing mainly on romance, she is especially drawn to romantic adventure, suspense, and paranormal,…
Leah Pierre
Ladderbird Literary Agency · US
Says: “moody, dark atmospheric (southern) gothic and/or horror”
I am exclusively looking for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander voices who are or are not LGBTIQA+—basically anyone underrepresented and/or marginalized. I love diverse and unique work that is fast-p…
Rita Veras
Rosecliff Literary · US
Says: “gothic or moody tales”
Rita is passionately dedicated to uplifting BIPOC voices, enhancing representation, and championing diverse narratives. She’s seeking immersive, atmospheric stories across genres, especially historical fiction—gothic or…
Nancy Yost
Nancy Yost Literary Agency · US
Nancy's primary focus is commercial fiction. Her areas of expertise include: crime novels (suspense, mysteries, thrillers—both contemporary and historical); women's fiction (historical romance, accessible upmarket fictio…
Alexandra Grana
P.S. Literary Agency · CA
She represents adult fiction and non-fiction. She is seeking diverse voices in commercial genre fiction and is always looking for gothic horror, inventive fantasy, and atmospheric mystery. In non-fiction, Alex is looking…
Ashlee MacCallum
Howland Literary · US
Says: “Stories that blend horror, gothic elements, or the paranormal with identity, relationships, grief, or memory”
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…
Charlie Serabian
Martin Literary Management · US
Primarily, I'm looking to build my list in genre fiction of all kinds. I have a special place in my heart for sci-fi and fantasy with a strong sense of style, prose, and characterization. I love writing with an appreciat…
Cheyenne Faircloth
Handspun Literary · US
Says: “Southern Gothic stories”
Cheyenne is most interested in manuscripts from historically excluded communities, i.e. queer, BIPOC, AAPI, neurodivergent, and disabled voices, etc. Her interests include gritty/dark romantasies (especially ones center…
Daniela González Landero
Ladderbird Literary Agency · US
Says: “elements of Gothic horror”
she joined Ladderbird with the aim of helping talented writers from marginalized communities develop flourishing careers. Dany is exclusively taking on clients from underrepresented and marginalized communities. She is…
Ellen Moore
Corvisiero Literary Agency · US
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…

Literary agents for gothic fiction

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