Literary agents for magical realism — page 3

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 (51–75 of 90)

Reiko Davis
DeFiore & Company · US
Says: “Stories set in our world with speculative or magical elements”
She represents both adult and children's books. On the adult side, she's seeking literary and upmarket fiction as well as narrative non-fiction. For adult fiction, she loves: Historical and contemporary novels set both…
Valerie Noble
Donaghy Literary Group · US
Says: “fantasy that mixes with the real world”
Valerie loves science fiction that explores what the world might look like tomorrow as in Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel or A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World by C.A. Fletcher. She also loves fantasy tha…
Kat Kerr
Donald Maass Literary Agency · US
Says: “magical realism pieces”
She graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelors in English and is drawn to literary and commercial voices within the adult and young adult markets, as well as select adult nonfiction. Kat feels strongly abo…
Doug Grad
Doug Grad Literary Agency · US
Says: “Whether supernatural, technothriller, high fantasy, magical realism or so on, she particularly enjoys anything speculative!”
Rachel Ridout
Harvey Klinger · US
Rachel is currently building her own list and is interested in adult, young adult, and middle grade fiction. She is a fan of magical realism, contemporary westerns, science fiction and all stories that quicken the pulse…
Esty Loveing-Downes
Howland Literary · US
Esty is looking for romance in adult, new adult, or YA spaces, upmarket fiction, adult or YA grounded fantasy, and literary fiction. In YA and adult romance, Esty is looking for grounded fantasy like DIVINE RIVALS or EM…
Maggie Sadler
Howland Literary · US
Says: “a careful, restrained hand with magical elements”
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…
Eddie Schneider
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “novels have tended to be those that toe both the real world and the fantastic”
What I desire most are books that can help with this, whether in a straightforward way like narrative nonfiction, or an oblique way like a fantasy or science fiction novel—I'm always on the lookout for books that are gro…
Susan Velazquez Colmant
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories that play with “maybe it’s magic, maybe it’s mundane.””
In general, I gravitate towards any story that details a complicated family dynamic, illustrates a transformative coming-of-age experience, and features unique voices like multicultural and LGBTQIA+ characters. To note,…
Hannah Todd
Janklow & Nesbit · London
Says: “real-world setting with fantastical characters”
I am looking for commercial fiction across the board, but with a particular focus on romance, SFF and commercial thrillers. Across all genres, I am drawn to books with exemplary characterisation and voice. I need to feel…
Tori Sharp
Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency · US
Tori represents all manner of children’s literature. As a graphic novelist myself, I am eager to represent magical, thrilling, adorable, and important comics for kids of all ages, including early readers. Send me deeply…
Courtney Paganelli
Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency · US
Courtney enjoys reading voice-driven commercial fiction, dark psychological fiction, and heartwarming romantic comedies. She particularly gravitates towards relatable adult or young adult novels that make her swoon over…
Rachel Altemose
Says: “a magical or mystical element”
Erika Stevens
Says: “a magical or mystical element”
Jill Marr
Sandra Dijkstra Literary Agency · US
Says: “novels with grounded magical realism”
Jill is looking for fiction and non-fiction by unrepresented voices, BIPOC and Latinx writers, disabled persons, and people identifying as LGBTQ+, among others. She is interested in commercial and upmarket fiction, with…
Melissa Edwards
Stonesong · US
Says: “stories with magic”
Melissa is always interested in developing her adult commercial fiction list, with a particular eye out for vibrant and fun young women’s fiction, stories with magic, mysteries and thrillers by authors from underrepresen…
Emelie Burl
Susan Schulman Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories set in our world but with elements of magic”
She considers herself a literary omnivore, representing books for all ages and across many different genres. She loves anything and everything cozy (fantasy, mysteries, romantasy, non-fiction, horror, etc), and gravitat…
Sophie Cudd
The Book Group · US
Says: “grounded magical realism”
Sophie represents a wide range of authors, including New York Times and USA Today bestselling novelists and children’s book writers. She champions projects with a wide commercial appeal that balance accessibility with de…
Amelia Appel
Triada US Literary Agency · US
Amelia’s passion lies in discovering and championing diverse voices in the adult and YA spaces. Amelia is currently seeking adult fiction, non-fiction, and young adult projects. She is looking for compelling adult lite…
Linda Pratt
Wernick & Pratt Agency · US
Says: “elements of magical realism”
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…
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…
Erin Malone
William Morris Endeavor · US
Erin represents fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. More than any specific category or genre, she’s drawn to good stories and distinct points of view; writers who make us think and also those who provide a g…
Hannah Teachout
Folio Literary Management · US
I love a good adventure on and off the page, but especially the stories that dig into themes of identity and explore the metaphors of magic and monsters. I work on Middle Grade, Young Adult, and Adult fiction across gen…
Connor Smith
Hesperides Literary · US
Jessica Schmeidler, Founding Literary Agent
Golden Wheat Literary · US
Says: “SFF with hard science or symbolic/literary magical realism”
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…

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