Urban fantasy authors novel gets a great book deal. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as. It is recommended to browse bestseller lists and see the popular styles in a genre. The agency focuses on a broad range of client services, addressing all aspects of our clients careers. Fiction literary agents find all fiction book agents on our list of literary agents using the official directory of literary agents. The worlds leading literary agency for fantasy and science fiction. Most stories in this genre take place in contemporary times, but can also take place in historical or futuristic periods, or even fictional settings. Below find a list for agents seeking adult fantasy novels now. Whether the writer writes literary fiction, young adult, mg, upmarket, genre fiction or some blend of each, whether the author is seeking an agent for fiction or nonfiction, for novels or memoirs, short stories, essays, biographies. Elizabeth kracht of kimberly cameron and associates. Over the past year, susans also had her first sales as a literary agent. The below list of 19 new literary agents aims to facilitate a conversation between agents and potential clients. Genres like science fiction and fantasy are two of the. Almost 5,000 new fantasy titles are released on amazon alone every month, and fantasy book sales remain strong.
Apr 04, 2019 updated 122419 here are two literary agents actively seeking clients. Urban fantasy often crosses paths with a number of genres, including alternate history, cosmic horror story, dungeon punk, gothic punk, horror, magical realism, paranormal romance, paranormal investigation, supernatural fiction and supernatural thriller. If you are unsure as to whom to direct your query, please send it to our general submissions and we will do our best to forward it to the agent most suited to represent your work. Updated 122419 here are two literary agents actively seeking clients. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking. Mark now helps authors of all genres fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his company literary agent undercover and the bestselling author. Part of the problem is that urban fiction isnt as widely read as other genres like romance or fantasy, and thats partially due to the fact that its has a much more narrower audience. Jun 07, 2017 h ere are three new agents actively seeking clients. Likewise, many publishers and agents shy away from this genre as well. Although other agencies will work with science fiction and fantasy manuscripts, they are not many, and many more actively state that they will not accept submissions for the genre. You can hook laura with any good story welltold, especially when the writing sparkles on the page and is. Amanda urban is on our list of publishing agents new york book agents in new york state, publishing agents nyc book agents in nyc, publishing agents usa book agents in the united states, fiction publishing agents book agents who represent fiction authors, nonfiction publishing agents book agents who represent nonfiction, not just. Uk literary agents who specialise in science fiction and.
For example, you can use the list to find literary agencies and publishing agents in nyc, literary agencies and book agents in california, and more. Amanda binky urban literary agent free book agents list. I have not read the previous books in this series, but i had no trouble finding my way into kanes world she provides the necessary backstory in her laconic, humorous style, and its. Theyre looking for novels between 50,000 and 120,000 words. In her agent information article, paranormal and urban fantasy author keri. Theres a subgenre for nearly every taste, and new crossgenre titles are appearing every day. Works of urban fantasy may be set in the real world and introduce aspects of fantasy, or in a fantasy world with. Best paranormalurban fantasy books add and vote for those you think are the best books in the paranormal urban fantasy genre.
These are 25 of the best literary agents for fantasy fiction representing fantasy fiction writers and fantasy fiction authors, based on the number of significant book deals theyve reported for fantasy fiction and fantasy novels. Blog posted on thursday, jan 24 20 addictive urban fantasy books urban fantasy is no doubt one of the most fascinating genres in modern literature. Who are the best literary agents that represent ya urban. Once you find an agent you would like to represent your book.
Samantha wekstein writers house is interested in ya fiction, as well as historical, romance, womens fiction, fantasy, and scifi. Here is a list of reputable agents who represent fantasy andor science fiction novels. Ive already done lists on picture book agents, thriller agents, and womens fiction agents. On this page are readymade designs for reverse harem and paranormal romance book covers urban fantasy covers are presently getting shifted to their own gallery here. H ere are six science fiction and fantasy publishers that dont require an agent. This urban fantasy series starts with a premise that will make any bookobsessed reader green with envy.
L aura schoeffel is an editorial associate working closely with executive agent laura rennert, focusing mainly on adult and young adult fiction. Here is a list of science fiction and fantasy literary agents that are open to submissions from authors. Richard abate 3 arts entertainment, laurie abkemeier defiore and company, and pamela ahearn the ahearn agency. If the book is part of a series, please only vote for the first book. She is drawn to works with an original or unconventional narrative voice, with a particular interest in international voices. December 5, 2018 by ruposhree som leave a comment literary agents for urban fantasy. Gods of jade and shadow 2019 nebula award finalist. Most of the time, authors have difficult times reaching literary agents, or even finding one thats presently accepting queries.
An urban fantasy action adventure in the oriceran universe federal agents of magic book 2 ebook. Id make sure to see if they are still accepting ya urban fantasy queries. List of literary agents 20202021 book agents looking for. Knopf, and worked in the editorial departments of random house and dell. According to publishers marketplace, cassie alexanders first novel got a threebook deal with st. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Werewolves, vampires, and heroines with zero personality. Best adult urban fantasy, fantasy and paranormal romance. This literary agent profile is part of a series from our literary agents list amanda urban is on our list of publishing agents new york book agents in new york state, publishing agents. Premade ebook covers paranormal romance on this page are readymade designs for reverse harem and paranormal romance book covers. Urban fantasy, although there is some overlap between genres and certain covers can be used for a number of paranormal categories.
Amanda binky urban literary agent is a literary agent with international creative management icm. We have successfully helped many ebook authors break into print and believe that epublishing will usher in a new era of mass market. That means it got even harder to get an agent to guide you in publishing your books. Books in the urban fantasy genre are made up of stories that take place in a city with supernatural elements. Fantasy all sub genres of fantasy accepted, steampunk, scifi, paranormal, historical 19th century and earlier with strong heroines, dystopian hold the cyborgs, the scorch, and diseases, please, sword and sorcery, a very selective few for contemporary romance, and any combination of the above with strong, female main characters. This is a californiabased publisher of science fiction, urban fantasy, and speculative fiction, among other things. Agent information paranormal and urban fantasy author keri arthur. There are many authors in different genres to date, and still counting. Jabberwocky is excited to a doublefeature of congratulations with two award finalists.
Agents looking for science fiction and fantasy writers science fiction and fantasy never go out of style, so if you write in either of these genres, you are in luck. Fantasy is one of the hottest genres in publishing today. Amy boggs of donald maas literary agencyall things fantasy and science fiction, especially high fantasy, urban fantasy, steampunk and its variations, ya, mg, and alternate history. Best literary agents 20202021 all genres top book agents. Undoubtedly you feel bereft, adrift, and without anything new to fill your brainspace. Our literary agent lists have information about both new and established author representatives.
Greta moran the beth vesel literary agency is looking for literary fiction and narrative nonfiction. Fantasy and science fiction publishers who accept unsolicited. Agents looking for science fiction and fantasy writers. Since 1996 the knight agency tka has utilized these principles to guide countless writers from query letter to published book, in the process developing a powerhouse roster of bestselling authors.
Urban fantasy, also sometimes called modern fantasy, is a genre that combines common fantasy conventions with a modern setting. Isaac vainio is a libriomancer, which means he can magically reach into books and pull out fictional objects. These oneonone meetings at the 2020 atlanta writing workshop are an amazing chance to pitch your book facetoface with an agent, and get personal, individual feedback on your pitchconcept. So with that in mind, im creating some new vertical lists of agents seeking queries right now, as of summer 2016. Urban fantasy covers are presently getting shifted to their own gallery here. Works of urban fantasy may be set in the real world and introduce aspects of fantasy, or in a fantasy world with operating rules recognizably similar to ours. An urban fantasy action adventure in the oriceran universe federal agents of magic book 4 kindle edition by cameron, tr, carr, martha, anderle, michael.
Tka agents bring to bear their extensive experience and knowledge of subsidiary rights management in the areas of foreign, motion picture and television, audio, merchandising, and electronic rights. An urban fantasy action adventure in the oriceran universe federal agents of magic book 6 4. Join us for a live query panel with agent kiana nguyen at donald maass literary agency. She adores childrens literature no matter the category or genre, but is especially drawn to charming picture books and middle grade stories that both pull at the heartstrings and tickle the funny bone. List of literary agents 20202021 use our free lists of book agents in our literary agencies database for all book agents near me searches. H ere are three new agents actively seeking clients. The growing list of urban book publishers and agents, paranormal romance publishers, ya urban fantasy publishers more and more writers are writing ya urban fantasy books. Chad luibl wants narrative nonfiction with a strong emotional pull from journalists and writers who challenge the status quo. Nov 14, 2016 this urban fantasy series starts with a premise that will make any book obsessed reader green with envy. Top fantasy literary agents 25 of the best fantasy literary agents.
Aug 20, 2014 agents looking for science fiction and fantasy writers science fiction and fantasy never go out of style, so if you write in either of these genres, you are in luck. Oct 14, 2016 the dresden files, by jim butcher 16 books wizard harry dresden is the king of urban fantasy, and the dresden files are the gold standard for the gene. Hope this helps daniel lazar writers house catt lebaigue heacock li. Urban fantasy is a fantastic genre of englishlanguage fiction, or a subgenre of fantasy, in which the narrative uses supernatural elements in an urban society. Prior to opening her own firm, andrea was an editor at alfred a. Lit agent at kt literary closed to queries except underrepped writers see site. Founded in new york city in 1981, it was the first literary agency to represent both childrens book authors and illustrators.
Seeking middle grade, young adult, science fiction and fantasy as well as howto and coffee table nonfiction, leslie tends to champion ambitious plots with. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading agents of chaos. Mar 08, 2016 h ere are six science fiction and fantasy publishers that dont require an agent. Urban fantasy definition complete list of book genres. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. An urban fantasy action adventure federal agents of magic book 1 4. They can not keep up with the young readers who are reading them.
Sometimes its difficult to pinpoint which agents are open to submissions at any given time. V ictoria piontek is a literary associate for executive agent laura rennert. In publishing, as with all businesses, it is brand. Imagine being able to open the once and future king and pull out excalibur, or grab a time turner from a harry potter book. An urban fantasy action adventure in the oriceran universe federal agents of magic book 2 4. If the agent likes your pitch, theyll request to see partall of your book sending you straight past. Silvia morenogarcias gods of jade and shadow is a finalist for the 2019 nebula award in the novel catagory.
Martins, after an auction which means other publishers were also vying for it. If youre writing young adult or new adult fantasy, this ukbased publisher is an option. All the agents listed below personally confirmed to me as of august 2016. Give me a spin on classic fairy tales, magical realism, your everyday societies with a spark of magic, and your gritty urban underground. Sometimes its difficult to tell whether a work qualifies, but generally speaking urban fantasy is known for showing the impact of modern. Kelly peterson corvisiero is looking for mg, ya, na, and adult fantasy, paranormal, scifi, historical fiction, and romance. Jan 08, 2018 ultimately, the ideal book length for a fantasy could vary from reader to reader, sub genre to sub genre, agent to agent, and publisher to publisher but looking at it from all angles, i personally think a fantasy book in roughly the 90120,000 word range would be well placed on all fronts perhaps with allowance for up to 150,000 for. For those who may not know what it is, you can head to this post for a great guide on what is urban fantasy but, in a nutshell, i t consists of fantasy plots that play out in modern settings, for a great mix of enchanting and accessible. In celebration of my three new books released this september what an awesome autumn. Who are the best literary agents that represent ya urban fantasy.
Ultimately, the ideal book length for a fantasy could vary from reader to reader, sub genre to sub genre, agent to agent, and publisher to publisher but looking at it from all angles, i personally think a fantasy book in roughly the 90120,000 word range would be well placed on all fronts perhaps with allowance for up to 150,000 for. Submit your manuscript today and get that book deal. Scroll below to learn more and see how you can submit your book to amanda binky urban for representation. This event is designed to be supportive, uplifting, encouragingand 100% introvertfriendly.
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