2 New Agents Seeking Science Fiction/Fantasy, LGBTQ, Literary, Mystery, Memoir, Pop Culture, True Crime & more

Updated 11/1/23

Here are two new agents actively seeking clients. New agents are a boon to writers. They are actively building their lists, and will go the extra mile for their clients.

Kimberly Peticolas is interested in Non-fiction: Business, Leadership, Self-Help, Lifestyle, History, Military History, Children's. Fiction: Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Historical, Mystery/Suspense/Thriller, YA, Children's Books. 

Ali Lake represents Fiction: Action/Adventure, Children's, Fantasy, LGBTQ, Literary, Mystery, New Adult, Thriller, Young Adult. Non-Fiction: Cookbooks, History, Journalism, LGBTQ, Memoir, Pop Culture, True Crime.

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.

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

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Kimberly Peticolas of The Rudy Agency 

Kimberly is a recent addition to the Rudy Agency. She has worked in the publishing industry for nearly a decade and comes to the agency after working as an editor and publishing consultant, as well as previously running a boutique publisher. She has a passion for immersive fiction, and content-rich non-fiction. She also has a soft spot for military history. She earned an MA in Museum Studies. 

What she is seeking: Non-fiction: Business, Leadership, Self-Help, Lifestyle, History, Military History, Children's. Fiction: Adventure, Science Fiction/Fantasy, Historical, Mystery/Suspense/Thriller, YA, Children's Books.

How to submit: ​Subject line should read "Query - Fiction/Non-fiction - Book Title" ​Include first 5 pages of manuscript/proposal in the body of the email. Do not send full manuscript or proposal with initial query.  No attachments please. Use her form HERE.

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Ms. Ali Lake of O'Connor Literary Agency

Previous to joining O’Connor Literary Agency, Ali worked at Janklow & Nesbit Associates and ICM Partners (now acquired by CAA). She has BA in English and French Literature from Columbia University. She loves to dance, run, and hike.

What she is seeking: Ali is open to submissions of nonfiction, fiction, and YA. She loves books that show her a new corner of the world or unexpected facet of human experience through an original, surprising voice.

For nonfiction, Ali seeks serious and narrative nonfiction, pop science, memoir, evidence-based self-help, and cookbooks.

She is looking for upmarket fiction in the rom-com, thriller, and horror genres and literary fiction with a commercial hook. She loves books with a speculative element.

She is interested in voicey, fun YA novels that explore deeper issues and challenge readers’ world views.

How to submit: Please send queries to submissions@oconnor.nyc. Place your text in the message and not as an attachment. Let us know who you are, how you found us, and how we can help.