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Literary agents looking for books about yearning

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want yearning, based on what they say on their public websites. “yearning” is a theme tag; its identifier is yearning. 16 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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  • Maddalena Cavaciuti

    David Higham Associates · GB

    Says: “heaps of yearning and banter between two MCs who leap off the page”

    I represent adult and YA romance, fantasy, crime & thriller. Across the board I am looking for hooky one-line pitches, compelling characters, and the kind of stories which turn into obsessions. I'm a fangirl at heart and…

  • Caroline Wood

    Felicity Bryan Associates · Oxford

    Says: “books full of longing”

    I represent a range of fiction, from literary prize-winners to upmarket reading group fiction, and well-written crime novels. I’m looking for work that is ambitious and surprising, both satisfying to read and deep enoug…

  • Laura Heathfield

    Greenstone Literary · GB

    I read widely across genres! I am always looking for commercial crime, thriller, suspense, bookclub, historical and romance fiction as well as very select non-fiction. Above everything I want to be entertained. I’m look…

  • Kat Aitken

    Lexington Literary · GB

    Says: “narratives of obsession and infatuation”

    In fiction, I am looking for anything extraordinary and precise, in the vein of Anita Brookner, Jenny Offill and Gwendoline Riley. Work that pulls apart the strands of the everyday and weaves them into powerful, elegant…

  • Seren Adams

    Lexington Literary · GB

    Says: “inflected with strangeness, intensity or longing”

    I am looking for bold and affecting literary fiction set anywhere in the world. Writing with a distinctive and off-kilter voice will always catch my eye - I love prose which is wryly funny; full of feeling; inflected wit…

  • Stefanie Molina-Santos

    Looking Glass Literary & Media · US

    She reps kidlit through adult fiction and nonfiction and prioritizes underrepresented authors, especially BIPOC authors, across the board. Her favorite submissions usually have something to say about the world we live i…

  • Allegra Martschenko

    BookEnds Literary Agency · US

    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…

  • Abby Walters

    David Black Literary Agency · US

    At David Black, Abby is focused on representing upmarket and literary fiction and is most interested in novels that privilege voice and psychological depth. She is especially eager for character-driven narratives center…

  • 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…

  • Mara Hollander

    Jennifer Azantian Literary Agency · US

    I'm actively seeking to represent authors from communities traditionally underrepresented in publishing, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and disabled and/or chronically ill writers. In fiction, I'm seeking accessibly-written…

  • Iwalani Kim

    Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US

    Says: “a sense of yearning”

    Iwalani is seeking adult upmarket and literary fiction and select nonfiction. In fiction, she loves coming-of-age narratives, family dramas, and stories that challenge systems of power. She is often drawn to a strong s…

  • Hellie Ogden

    William Morris Endeavor · US

    Says: “love stories full of longing”

    She represents fiction, children's books and non-fiction and enjoys novels with bold storytelling, moving prose and vivid, thought-provoking characters. She is actively taking on new clients and as an editorially focuse…

  • Ava Grayson

    Lowenstein Associates · US

    Ava is a modern romantic with a taste for all things magical and dramatic. She is actively building her list in literary fiction, horror, romantasy, gothic, YA, romance, fantasy, and narrative nonfiction. Ava is also loo…

  • Amber Garvey

    United Agents · London

    Says: “good, old-fashioned yearning”

    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…

  • J.D. Myall

    Tobias Literary Agency · New York

    J.D. represents picture books, middle grade, young adult, and adult fiction and nonfiction, as well as graphic novels and illustrators. She is especially excited to grow her middle grade and young adult lists. For middl…

  • Tyler Monson

    Sterling Lord Literistic · US

    Says: “a current of restless desire”

    He represents forthcoming books by Maggie Menditto (Norton), Kira Chung Judish (Harper), and Andrew Patrick Higgins (Minotaur Books), and is actively building a list of distinctive, voice-driven writers. Tyler is drawn…

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