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Literary agents who want books set in rural

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want rural, based on what they say on their public websites. “rural” is a setting tag; its identifier is rural. 6 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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  • Olivia Davies

    United Agents · London

    Says: “pastoral or landscape-driven novels”

    I welcome adult fiction and non-fiction submissions with an open mind and am delighted to be building an eclectic list of literary, upmarket and commercial fiction and non-fiction. I admire authors who take creative ris…

  • Irene Kaster

    Heather Jackson Literary Agency · US

    Says: “Fiction set in the rural Midwest or mountain towns”

    Fiction with razor-sharp commentary on class A fresh voice and distinct writing style in romance Fiction set in the rural Midwest or mountain towns Nonfiction that alters my worldview An art heist A love story set i…

  • Cheyenne Faircloth

    Handspun Literary · US

    Says: “speculative stories set in rural communities”

    Cheyenne is most interested in manuscripts from historically excluded communities, i.e. queer, BIPOC, AAPI, neurodivergent, and disabled voices, etc. Her interests include gritty/dark romantasies (especially ones center…

  • Zach Honey

    FinePrint Literary Management · US

    Says: “those set in rural places, mountainous regions, or other hard-to-reach corners of the world”

    Zach is primarily seeking thrillers and adult fiction, especially those set in rural places, mountainous regions, or other hard-to-reach corners of the world. His other interests include hiking, skiing, music, board gam…

  • Maggie Sadler

    Howland Literary · US

    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…

  • Tommy Dean

    Talcott Notch Literary Services · US

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