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Literary agents for gothic fiction — page 2

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 (26–35 of 35)

  • Jo Ramsay

    Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA

    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,…

  • Vicky Weber

    Fuse Literary · US

    Says: “Gothic Horror with psychological depth”

  • Ann Leslie Tuttle

    Dystel, Goderich & Bourret · US

    Ann Leslie is currently seeking commercial and upmarket women’s fiction (e.g. contemporary and historical fiction, fiction featuring complex family dynamics and sagas and psychological thrillers), romance, mystery, horro…

  • Maggie Sadler

    Howland Literary · US

    Says: “Intelligently, painstakingly crafted love letters to the Gothic”

    Maggie primarily seeks accessible literary fiction and upmarket fiction for adult readers with distinct character voices, lyrical prose, and propulsive plots. She loves books that quietly yet unapologetically challenge a…

  • Suzannah Ball

    William Morris Endeavor · US

    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…

  • Rose Betancourt

    Betancourt Literary · US

    Says: “Southern Gothic fiction”

    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,…

  • Jane McGehee

    Calligraph · US

    Says: “the uncanny and gothic across genres”

    In addition to managing Calligraph’s foreign rights, she is building a list of nonfiction and select fiction titles, and looking for a wide range of nonfiction, including journalistic investigations, cultural criticisms,…

  • David T. Valentin

    L. Perkins Agency · US

    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…

  • Erin Gray

    The Kepner Agency · US

    I’m interested in your adult literary, upmarket, historical, and survival fiction; family sagas; Westerns; mysteries, crime novels, and thrillers; narrative nonfiction; novellas; and short story collections. I’ve been kn…

  • Olivia Greenan

    Speilburg Literary Agency · US

    She is now an Associate Agent excited to be accepting clients in the Adult and YA space. As a lifelong mystery reader, she is particularly interested in detective novels. Olivia is also interested in representing Gothi…

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