Literary agents for horror — page 3
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want horror, based on what they say on their public websites. “horror” is a genre tag; its identifier is horror. 193 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 (51–75 of 193)
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Says: “…Julia Abramoff Apollo Literary LLC – www.apolloliterary.com Subject Focus Fiction Debut Fiction Horror Fiction Inspirational Fiction Mystery New Adult Fiction Paranormal Scifi Fantasy Thriller…”
Lauren is looking for commercial and upmarket women’s fiction, romance (rom-coms, paranormal, and romantasy), and YA/MG novels in most genres. She is open to the following in both adult and YA: science fiction, fantasy,…
Adult Nonfiction and Fiction, YA Nonfiction and Fiction Her wishlist for the ALICIA BROOKS LITERARY AGENCY includes the following: Narrative Nonfiction from writers with diverse voices Memoir with big concepts Self-Help…
Says: “…Agent Ginger Clark Ginger Clark Literary – http://www.gingerclarkliterary.com Subject Focus Fiction Horror Fiction Paranormal Scifi Fantasy Fiction Romance Childrens Middle Grade Fiction Childrens…”
Vice President & Executive Literary Agent Laura Crockett is interested in upmarket, character-driven adult and YA fiction with emotional depth, compelling stakes, and diversity. In both markets she is seeking fantasy––e…
Says: “Fiction that features horror”
Moe is primarily interested in children's literature (PB, MG, and YA + graphic novels in those ages) though the right adult work will catch her attention. Her favorite genres include contemporary, fantasy, horror, and ro…
Says: “Subject Focus Fiction Horror Fiction Mystery Fiction Paranormal Fiction Romance Childrens Young Adult Fiction Experience…”
In addition to her position as International Licensing Manager, Veronica is a literary and licensing agent representing a select list of foreign language works for both domestic and translation rights. She is interested…
Says: “a good horror story”
CATHIE IS ACCEPTING QUERIES IN THE FOLLOWING GENRES: Adult Only Romance Domestic or Psychological Suspense Horror Mystery Historical Fiction Commercial Fiction Women’s/Book Club Fiction
Christa has been at McIntosh and Otis, Inc. in the Children’s Literature Department since 2009 where she is actively acquiring for all age groups in children’s. Christa is taking on picture books very sparingly and is n…
Says: “particular passion for horror”
She is drawn to writing that creates its own sense of movement on the page, and stories that center unforgettable characters and singular experiences that, once captured, speak to something universal. She loves writers w…
I represent authors who write science fiction, fantasy and/or horror for the adult market (all sub-genres), romance novels for the adult market (all sub-genres), fiction and nonfiction for the middle grade and young adul…
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,…
Her eclectic list has a strong emphasis on work from underrepresented voices and includes women’s fiction, historical fiction, mysteries, romance and rom-coms, horror, science fiction & fantasy, YA novels, humor, and non…
Says: “Subject Focus Fiction Debut Fiction Horror New Adult Fiction Paranormal Scifi Fantasy Thriller Fiction Romance General Fiction Fiction…”
Says: “social and social-ish 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…
She represents adult commercial genre, primarily thrillers, mysteries, science fiction, fantasy, and horror. Anne is looking for: Adult Modern Day Mystery: Contemporary Police Procedural, Professional investigators pref…
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…
Says: “Fresh takes on horror”
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