5 New Literary Agents Seeking Thriller, Science Fiction, Horror, Psychology, Memoir, True Crime, Narrative Nonfiction and more

Updated 8/12/22

Here are five new literary agents seeking clients. 

Mia Vitale wants fiction as well as cultural criticism, humor, pop culture, identity (with a particular interest in multi-racial identity), urban environments, reportage, and memoir. Charlotte Gillies gravitates towards works that explore interpersonal relationships and questions of existentialism through a comedic lens. 

Jared Johnson is interested in science fiction, fantasy (high, historical, or contemporary), magical realism, mystery, and thriller.  In nonfiction, he is looking for narrative-driven books, and accessible scholarship that engages with current social issues. 

Shannon Gallagher is interested in both fiction and nonfiction in all categories of children’s literature, from picture books to young adult, and she especially welcomes underrepresented perspectives.  Katherine Odom-Tomchin is seeking Thriller, Science Fiction, Horror, Psychology, Memoir, True Crime, Narrative Nonfiction, Science, LGBTQIA+, Underrepresented Voices.

Always check the agency website and agent bio before submitting. Agents can switch agencies or close their lists, and submission requirements can change. 

NOTE: Don't submit to two agents at the same agency simultaneously. If one rejects you, you may then submit to another. Note: Many agents are closed to queries during the summer. They usually re-open in the Fall.

You can find a full list of agents actively seeking new clients here: Agents Seeking Clients.

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Ms. Mia Vitale of Park, Fine & Brower Literary Management

Originally from Chicago, Mia Vitale is a graduate of Harvard University and the Columbia Publishing Course. She was previously at The Wylie Agency. Mia works alongside John Maas and Sarah Passick to bring big ideas and big voices to the page. She is equally enthusiastic about literary fiction and narrative nonfiction.

What she is seeking: She is especially interested in books about communication, relationships, cultural criticism, humor, pop culture, identity, and memoir. She is passionate about finding new voices from historically underrepresented backgrounds. In fiction, she loves character driven stories and stories that play with form.

How to submit: Please specify the first and last name of the agent to whom you are submitting, as well as the category and genre of your submission (i.e.: “Mia Vitale – Adult Fiction”) in the subject line of the email. Send your query letter and accompanying material to this email address: queries@parkfinebrower.com. All materials must be in the body of the email, as we are unable to open attachments. Due to the volume of email queries we receive, we will only respond if we are interested.

For adult fiction submissions, please include a query letter and approximately the first 25 pages of your work. For YA & children’s fiction submissions, please include a query letter and the first chapter or approximately the first ten pages of your work. For non-fiction submissions, please send a query letter. 

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Ms. Charlotte Gillies of Park & Fine Literary and Media 

CLOSED TO QUERIES

Charlotte works alongside Theresa Park, supporting authors of principally bestselling commercial fiction as well as a short list of serious nonfiction. Prior to joining Park & Fine Literary and Media, Charlotte worked in television development at WarnerMedia. Charlotte holds a B.A. in Literature and Media Studies from Hunter College and currently resides in Brooklyn.

 
What she is seeking: She has a passion for storytelling in all its forms and gravitates towards works that explore interpersonal relationships and questions of existentialism through a comedic lens. She enjoys bold, character driven narratives, particularly from female perspectives, and always stays on top of the latest in TV, film, and pop culture.

How to submit: Send your query letter and accompanying material to queries@parkfine.com. All materials must be in the body of the email. For fiction submissions, please include a query letter and approximately the first 25 pages of your work. For non-fiction submissions, please send a query letter.

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Mr. Jared Johnson of Olswanger Literary

Jared is a recovering academic. After several years of academic research in the humanities and teaching writing and history, he turned his efforts toward pursuing a career in publishing. In 2021 he joined Olswanger Literary as a Literary Associate.

What he is seeking: "I am interested in science fiction, fantasy (high, historical, or contemporary), magical realism, mystery, and thriller.  In nonfiction, I am looking for narrative-driven books, and I am drawn to accessible scholarship that engages with current social issues. In particular, I am interested in works that challenge long-held cultural narratives." 

How to submit: Use his querymanager HERE.

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Ms. Shannon Gallagher of Wernick & Pratt Agency 

Shannon Gallagher spent more than twelve years in the marketing departments at various adult trade publishers, including Rodale, Macmillan, Penguin Random House, and Simon & Schuster. After moving from Brooklyn to upstate New York, she spent several years as a book reviewer and copywriter. When she saw an opening at Wernick & Pratt, she was intrigued at the thought of learning about both literary agencies and children’s literature, two facets of publishing she had not yet had the opportunity to explore. After two years learning as much as she possibly could from the accomplished, dedicated agents here, Shannon was thrilled to become an Associate Agent, where she could utilize her marketing experience -– getting the right information to the right people –- to better identify, encourage, and promote authors and illustrators.  A graduate of Bryn Mawr College (go, Seven Sisters!), Shannon lives with her husband and daughter in the beautiful Hudson Valley.

What she is seeking: Shannon is interested in both fiction and nonfiction in all categories of children’s literature, from picture books to young adult, and she especially welcomes underrepresented perspectives.  

How to submit: Please send all submissions to submissions@wernickpratt.com. Read their guidelines HERE.

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Ms. Katherine Odom-Tomchin of Folio Literary Management 

Kat is Folio’s Audio Rights Director, and she works hard to strategically place the agency’s audio rights with the most effective audio publishers possible. She also acts as a subagent for BenBella, an independent publishing house based in Dallas, TX known for publishing a range of nonfiction titles, and places audio rights for the storied authors of Harold Ober Associates and Emma Sweeney Agency.

What she is seeking: Thriller, Science Fiction, Horror, Psychology, Memoir, True Crime, Narrative Nonfiction, Science, LGBTQIA+, Underrepresented Voices.

How to submit: Use her Query Manager HERE.