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Literary agents for new adult — page 2

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want new adult, based on what they say on their public websites. “new adult” is a audience tag; its identifier is new-adult. 57 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 57)

  • Haley Moe

    The Rudy Agency · US

    She is drawn to stories with flawed and complex characters, plots that challenge traditional tropes, and worlds carved of original imagination. Genres of primary interest: Non-fiction: Science, Health, Business, Leaders…

  • 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…

  • Paige Broadbent

    The Purcell Agency · US

    Paige has a wide range of interests and is currently building her list for Upper Middle Grade, Young Adult, New Adult, and Adult audiences. She is interested in receiving submissions in the following genres: Thriller, Ho…

  • Roger Copenhaver

    Yes & Literary · US

    Says: “new adult fiction”

    Yes & Literary was founded by Roger Copenhaver (he/they) and is dedicated to amplifying the voices of queer authors. With an understanding that queer people have many stories to tell, each one unique, with infinite poss…

  • Lydia CaudillReferral only

    Andrea Hurst Literary Management · US

    Lydia is excited to build a diverse client list of her own and partner with authors to craft and share meaningful stories that leave a lasting impact on readers. Lydia is looking for the following in Fiction (primarily…

  • Isabelle Rader

    Codex Literary Agency · US

    Says: “NA Books across all genres”

    Actively looking for NA Books across all genres, she is also interested in Adult, Young Adult, and Middle-Grade Fantasy, as well as both Upmarket and Commercial Adult, all with never-before-seen worldbuilding, unique cha…

  • Andrea Nichols

    D4EO Literary Agency · US

    Fantasy/Romantasy that makes me feel like I’m actually being transported to another world, either by intricate world building or a whimsical vibe. Political intrigue plotlines. Better if it’s high concept. Romances that…

  • John Cusick

    Folio Literary Management · US

    I represent a diverse list award winners and New York Times bestsellers. My focus is middle grade and young adult novels, as well as new adult and adult romance and commercial fiction that includes elements of fantasy, s…

  • 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…

  • Susan Velazquez Colmant

    JABberwocky Literary Agency · US

    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,…

  • Katie Reed

    Katie Reed Literary · US

    Says: “projects that have crossover potential, meaning they might fit in the new adult category as well (older YA)”

    Across all genres, Katie is looking for what all readers want in a good story: characters that leap off the page, conflict and tension that grips her in the story, and strong prose that can compete with similar titles in…

  • Emily Keyes

    Keyes Agency · US

    Subject Focus Fiction Horror New Adult Scifi Fantasy Fiction Romance General Fiction Non Fiction Pop Culture Childrens Graphic Novel Childrens Middle Grade Fiction Childrens Middle Grade Non Fiction Childrens Picture Boo…

  • Marrissa Childs

    Ladderbird Literary Agency · US

    Says: “New Adult fiction”

    Marrissa is a reader that values detailed narratives, intelligent and cool characters, lessons learned, and family gained in unlikely places. I grew up in a literary world that valued-highly-BIPOC pain and poverty. So m…

  • Jennifer Udden

    Laura Dail Literary Agency · US

    Says: “Subject Focus Fiction Debut Fiction Horror Fiction Mystery New Adult Fiction Paranormal Scifi Fantasy Thriller Fiction Romance General Fiction Fiction Literary…”

  • Juliana McBride

    Rebecca Friedman Literary Agency · US

    Juliana loves commercial and literary fiction, stories that explore relationships as well as make her laugh, in women’s fiction, contemporary adult coming of age, new adult, light speculative fiction, young adult, cozy m…

  • Natalie Rosselli

    Aaron Priest Literary Agency · New York

    Says: “new adult fiction”

    She is actively building her list. Natalie is currently most interested in and actively seeking out adult and new adult fiction, specifically in the following genres: romance, romantasy, and women’s/book club fiction.…

  • Savannah Greenwell

    Two Daisy Media · US

    Over the years she developed a true passion for an array of genres; Romance, Suspense, Thrillers, Emotional, Fantasy, and so on. Savannah loves a story that keeps her flipping pages as quickly as possible. One that grab…

  • Nacole Stayton

    Two Daisy Media · US

    Nacole is currently accepting queries for the following genres: Women’s Fiction, Contemporary Romance, Suspense/Crime, Paranormal, Dark Romance, New Adult, Young Adult, Fantasy Romance Genres Nacole is not accepting: No…

  • 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…

  • Valentine Grinstead

    The Seymour Agency · US

    Valentine is particularly interested in Romance - Contemporary, Dark, New Adult & Fantasy/Romantasy.

  • Sophia Bark

    William Morris Endeavor · US

    Says: “…Subject Focus Fiction Debut Fiction Horror Fiction Mystery New Adult Fiction Paranormal Scifi Fantasy Thriller General Fiction Fiction Literary Non Fiction…”

  • Najla Mamou

    Savvy Literary Services · US

    Says: “New Adult issues or themes”

    Najla is an avid reader and loves great first chapters, immersive world building, deep character profiles, and well-rounded dialogue. In nonfiction: Narrative nonfiction based upon true people and places set in any time…

  • Georgana (Nina) Grinstead

    The Seymour Agency · US

    Georgana is particularly interested in Romance - Contemporary, Dark, New Adult and Mature YA. No historical or paranormal/fantasy please.

  • Amber Garvey

    United Agents · London

    I am now starting to build my own list, with a focus on romance for new adult and adult readers and Irish writers across genres. On the non-fiction side, I’m interested in anything to do with relationships, pop culture…

  • Keifer Ludwig

    BookEnds Literary Agency · US

    He represents both commercial genre fiction and non-fiction. The common DNA uniting his list is stories that explore darkness with a sense of curiosity, humor and hope. He is passionate about finding underrepresented voi…

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