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Literary agents for historical fiction — page 9

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want historical fiction, based on what they say on their public websites. “historical fiction” is a genre tag; its identifier is historical-fiction. 232 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 (201–225 of 232)

  • Linda Pratt

    Wernick & Pratt Agency · US

    Says: “historical fiction where the stakes for the protagonist are palpable and have a sense of urgency”

    A broad description of my likes are: stories that explore other cultures; fish-out-of-water stories; larger-than-life supporting characters who contrast with the protagonist; smart and witty dialogue; historical fiction…

  • Caitlin Mahony

    William Morris Endeavor · US

    Caitlin is always looking for books that offer a total escape and full immersion, in either this world or an imagined one. She loves a hard-won, epic love story (historical, fantastical and/or contemporary), a transporti…

  • Nick Harrison

    WordServe Literary · Colorado

    Says: “character-driven historical fiction”

    Nick is interested in representing authors of well-written fiction and non-fiction. For fiction, he prefers character-driven historical fiction, but will look at contemporary literary fiction and some genre fiction. For…

  • Mira Perrizo

    WordLink, Incorporated · US

    Mira is looking for literary fiction, historical fiction, thrillers, mysteries, and most anything that has a unique storyline with incredible writing.

  • Rebecca Lommers

    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…

  • Ilyana Rose-Dávila

    Ms. Rose-Dávila is interested in well-written fiction including: fantasy, sci-fi, adventure, rom-com, mystery, thriller and historical fiction.

  • Devra Ann Jacobs

    Dancing Word Group Agency · US

    I represent Self-Help, New Age/Consciousness, and some fiction (historical, fantasy and YA titles) I represent- Non-Fiction Self- Help Some Fiction (YA and Fantasy) Historical Fiction I AM PROUD TO REPRESENT AUTHORS FR…

  • Jessica Schmeidler, Founding Literary Agent

    Golden Wheat Literary · US

    Says: “historical fiction that resonates with the present”

    Jessica's tastes are eclectic in genre and readership, and she represents everything from novelty board books to adult science fiction and political thrillers. Jessica is consistently drawn to: atmospheric adventure and…

  • Ellen Pauley Goff

    HG Literary · US

    At HG Literary, her client list consists of authors writing for all age groups, from picture books to middle grade to young adult to adult, in both fiction and nonfiction. She also represents illustrators and graphic nov…

  • Hazel Mekkattukulam

    InkWell Management · US

    Says: “She loves to read literary fiction, historical fiction, and memoirs, but will pretty much read anything with a strong narrative voice and impactful prose.”

  • Erika Staiger

    Spencerhill Associates · US

    Says: “historical fiction centered on the lives of women”

    While she reads a wide variety of genres, some of her favorites are fantasy, romance, and historical fiction centered on the lives of women.

  • The Book Bureau Literary Agency

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    The Book Bureau is a boutique literary agency representing an eclectic range of brilliant debut and established Authors. We specialize in commercial and literary fiction only. We love crime and thrillers, literary fict…

  • Alyssa Santoleri

    The Kepner Agency · US

    As far as what I’d love to see in my inbox? Send what you have! I’m often surprised by the kinds of books I can’t put down. Specifically, I love stories where tangible and flawed characters drive the plot. Strong narrati…

  • 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…

  • Maryann Karinch

    The Rudy Agency · US

    Genres of primary interest: Non-fiction: Biography, Memoir, Business/Career Development, Cooking, Culture/Society, Current Events/History/Politics, Health/Medicine/Lifestyle, Science/Technology, Relationship Advice, Spor…

  • Vincent Depaul Lupiano

    The Rudy Agency · US

    Genres of primary interest: Non-fiction: Military History, with a focus on lesser-known stories of significance Fiction: Action/Adventure and Political Thrillers with matchless female characters; Historical

  • Lynette Eason

    The Steve Laube Agency · US

    So, what genres am I looking to represent? Fiction: romantic suspense, thrillers, mysteries, historical, women’s contemporary, writers targeting all of the Love Inspired lines (Love Inspired/Love Inspired Suspense/Trade…

  • CeCe Lyra

    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…

  • Dave Fessenden

    WordWise Media Services · US

    What I'm looking for: I'm interested in representing Science fiction, Fantasy, Historical fiction, Theology, Bible studies, Professional, Church Issues, Social/Cultural Issues, Career, Reference

  • Ilyana Rose-Davila

    Barbara Bova Literary Agency · US

    Ms. Rose-Dávila is interested in well-written untold stories in: High Fantasy, Romantasy, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Rom-Com, Mystery, Thriller and Historical Fiction.

  • Sara Kelly Kornienko

    Barbara Bova Literary Agency · US

    Ms. Kornienko is interested in Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Sports Fiction, Young Adult, Fantasy, Romantasy, Science Fiction, Dystopian Fiction, Suspense and Thriller.

  • Danielle Bukowski

    Sterling Lord Literistic · US

    Says: “set in a historical moment that resonates with our own”

    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…

  • Sian Ellis-Martin

    Blake Friedmann Literary · London

    Says: “historical fiction looks at the lives of people we don't hear so much about in periods of time that we already know well”

    I work with fiction and non-fiction authors in the commercial, upmarket and accessible literary space. I’m keen to hear from authors who feel their voice is underrepresented in publishing and it’s important to me to work…

  • Jessica Schmeidler

    Golden Wheat Literary · US

    Says: “historical fiction that resonates with the present”

    Jessica's tastes are eclectic in genre and readership, and she represents everything from novelty board books to adult science fiction and political thrillers. Jessica is consistently drawn to: atmospheric adventure and…

  • Jessica Errera

    Jane Rotrosen Agency · US

    Says: “…of YA (especially diverse stories), contemporary romance, thrillers and suspense, the occasional historical fiction, and anything that might be read in a day on the beach.”

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