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Literary agents for magical realism — page 2

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want magical realism, based on what they say on their public websites. “magical realism” is a genre tag; its identifier is magical-realism. 90 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 (26–50 of 90)

  • Adria Goetz

    KT Literary · US

    Says: “Adria has eclectic taste but particularly enjoys projects that are tinged with magic, have so much heart you can practically hear their heartbeat, and have a compelling, commercial hook.”

  • Laura Gross

    Laura Gross Literary Agency · US

    I’ve worked on a fantastic range of literature: all sorts of fiction—modern, historical, magical, translated, and children’s—as well as non-fiction about global and local politics, our climate, international affairs, his…

  • Erik Hane

    Headwater Literary Management · US

    I love what might get classified in pitch terms as “adult literary fiction,” and it’s what I read the most away from work, but I am interested in acquiring both upmarket and commercial fiction as well. I'm interested in…

  • Gabrielle Harbowy

    Corvisiero Literary Agency · US

    Says: “Genuine Magical Realism”

    Gabrielle is seeking science fiction, fantasy, paranormal mysteries, queer romance, and genre-bending speculative fiction. She loves reading diverse books, characters that come alive and immersive worlds, and tropes tur…

  • Leah Pierre

    Ladderbird Literary Agency · US

    Says: “otherworldly and magical”

    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…

  • Jesseca Salky

    Salky Literary Management · US

    Says: “a magical or mystical element”

    She is selectively looking for contemporary young adult romance (in the vein of Jenny Han’s The Summer I Turned Pretty trilogy), as well as literary fiction submissions that are family stories (she loves a good mother/da…

  • Rita Veras

    Rosecliff Literary · US

    Says: “magical realism with political nuance”

    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…

  • Tess Weitzner

    Frances Goldin Literary Agency · US

    She is primarily looking for upmarket fiction, literary fiction, and narrative nonfiction narrow and deep in scope that might play with unreliable narrators, interrogations of power and violence, reclamations of identity…

  • Susan Armstrong

    C&W Agency · GB

    Says: “high-quality magical realism”

    Being an agent allows me to do what I love best: discovering new and original voices, helping debut writers launch their careers and working with already published novelists who might want a change in direction. What I…

  • Lily Kovacs

    Curtis Brown Group · GB

    Says: “magical realism-infused historical fiction”

    In terms of fiction, my favourite kind of stories blend narratives around suspense, mystery and psychological drama, and I especially love when this involves post-apocalyptic or survival plot lines. I'm also a big fan o…

  • Ameerah Holliday

    Serendipity Literary Agency · US

    Says: “magical realism grounded in lived experience”

    She acquires nonfiction and fiction across middle grade, young adult, new adult, and adult categories. Her sweet spots include contemporary stories, thrillers/horror with a psychological or mental health twist, romance…

  • Andie Smith

    Creative Media Agency · US

    As an autoimmune advocate, she is passionate about working with authors who share a deep connection with their characters and embrace life through all disabilities, even the invisible ones. She is still growing her list…

  • Daniela González Landero

    Ladderbird Literary Agency · US

    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…

  • Heather Cashman

    Storm Literary Agency · US

    Heather loves books about people she could become friends with--fiction or nonfiction--and introduce a new world, but she cherishes the ones that make her want to be the heroine of her own life. Heather would love to fi…

  • Nina Richner

    Howard Morhaim Literary Agency · US

    Nina Richner is an agent representing adult fiction and narrative nonfiction. Nina is looking for literary fiction, horror/thriller, contemporary fiction, queer fiction, and magical realism. They are drawn to emotionall…

  • Noelle Falcis Math

    Transatlantic Literary Agency · CA

    Says: “explores the mythic and mundane”

    Noelle is looking for projects that uplift essential voices from the margins and teaches how to better be human. She is eager to work with and prioritize authors of marginalized identities, and is particularly looking fo…

  • Thao Le

    Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency · US

    Says: “stories with a touch of magic”

    Thao represents children's, YA, Romance, and Sci-fi/Fantasy. She enjoys clever, heartfelt, and commercial middle grade and YA in prose or graphic novel format and across genres. In the Adult SFF realm, she’s a fan of con…

  • V. Ruiz

    V. is looking for Adult Fiction and Nonfiction. Fiction: Literary Fiction, Upmarket Fiction, Romance, Romantasy, Cozy Fantasy, Cozy Mystery, Speculative Fiction, Magical Realism, LGBTQIA+ Nonfiction: Memoir, Narrative…

  • Vicky Weber

    Fuse Literary · US

  • Allegra Martschenko

    BookEnds Literary Agency · US

    Says: “speculative or magical element”

    Their focus is marginalized writers, and they represent speculative fiction, romance, and romcoms. They love cats, gardening, power tools, and books that love you back: sweeping stories, characters with big hearts, and…

  • Sophie Sheumaker

    BookEnds Literary Agency · US

    Says: “soft, magical worlds that mirror our own”

    Sophie is seeking fiction for middle grade through adult. Across the board, she is seeking works by historically underrepresented voices and stories with the sort of casual diversity that is representative of the world i…

  • Minju Chang

    Bookstop Literary Agency · US

    Says: “gorgeous magical realism”

    She represents both fiction and nonfiction in all children's book categories. Across genres and formats, Minju looks for emotional resonance, distinctive voices, and humor. She is partial to stories that offer an unusual…

  • Haley Casey

    Creative Media Agency · US

    Says: “thoughtful and meaningful magical realism for any age group”

    Haley is actively building her list, and is ready to assist her authors in achieving their publishing goals. High-Concept Book Club Fiction (like Killers of a Certain Age or The Bandit Queens) This should be something y…

  • Megan Frayser

    Creative Media Agency · US

    Contemporary Romance quirk settings, smart and messy characters, witty banter Paranormal Romance send me your witches, demons, ghosts, and monsters in love Dark Romance (please no non-con) Women’s Fiction disillusionm…

  • Michele Mortimer

    Darhansoff & Verrill Literary Agents · US

    Says: “Any primary, realistic world with fantastical, magical, supernatural, or otherworldly elements are welcome”

    Presently, Michele is intensifying her pursuit of genre fiction, specifically: crime, horror, and speculative fiction. Narrative and prescriptive nonfiction remain priorities. And however children’s reading habits may be…

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