11 New Agents Seeking SFF, Women's Fiction, Thrillers, YA, Kidlit, Literary Fiction, Graphic Novels, LGBTQ and more

Here are eleven new literary 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.

All of these agents work for established agencies with good track records. They are looking for all genres.

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 several agents at the same agency simultaneously. If one rejects you, you may then submit to another. (Some small agencies share. Be alert to a notice that "a no from one is a no from all.")

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

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Abigail Fenton of The Ampersand Agency (UK)

Abigail Fenton joined Ampersand in September 2025. Prior to that she spent over a decade in editorial at Hachette and HarperCollins, latterly as Editorial Director for HQ Digital, and worked as a freelance editor and book coach.

What she is seeking: Abigail is looking for adult fiction across genres, including book-club reads, crime and thrillers, and women’s fiction and romance of all stripes. She loves high-concept hooks, page-turning plots, and books that pose big, juicy questions. Books she has read and enjoyed recently include Happy Place, Lessons in Chemistry, So Thrilled for You, Wrong Place Wrong Time and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow. Please do not send her children’s, SFF, or short stories.

How to submit: Follow submission guidelines HERE.

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Jess Gilbert of D4EO Literary Agency

Jess Gilbert grew up in the heart of the Midwest and is passionate about helping authors bring their creative visions to life. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Wesleyan University and joined the agency in the spring of 2025. When she’s not reading, she enjoys traveling, exploring the outdoors, and binge-watching Supernatural. She is open to working with both debut and established authors.

What she is seeking: Jess is actively seeking compelling literary and commercial fiction, most genre fiction, and will consider select YA.

How to submit: Send a query letter and the first ten pages of your manuscript to jess@d4eo.com.

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Rachel Estep of D4EO Literary Agency

Rachel lives on a small, chaotically charming homestead in Ohio with her husband, their two boys, several dogs, a handful of cats, a few ducks, and one extremely dramatic turkey. A lifelong book lover, she found her way into the publishing world through BookTok during the pandemic. There, she became known as "Rae of Sunshine" and built a community around books that she fell in love with.

That hobby turned career when she joined the team at her local indie bookstore, where she built a reputation for author advocacy, community engagement, and always knowing which romance or thriller will ruin your sleep schedule. Now, as a literary associate at D4EO, she brings that same passion and instinct to championing unforgettable books and the voices behind them.

When not reading, Rachel can be found gardening, screaming Taylor Swift songs, or watching baking shows (she can't bake ANYTHING that looks like that--go on, ask how she knows.)

What she is seeking: She is seeking: literary fiction; mainstream fiction; all types of middle grade and young adult (especially that centers underrepresented voices); voicey, high-stakes psychological thrillers; stories that mess with your head in the best way; gothic fiction that blends deep senses of foreboding with modern themes; true crime projects that dig deeper than the headlines and center empathy alongside the horror; queer romcoms that bring the banter, the swoon, the spice, and a whole lot of heart; historical fiction driven by complex, unforgettable women in the style of Marie Benedict.

How to submit: Rachel is accepting queries in the first and last week of each month via Query Tracker

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Ms. Katie Bircher of Sara Crowe Literary

Katie spent nine years as an editor and staff reviewer for The Horn Book’s publications and served as chair for the 2018 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award committee. She also has more than seven years of experience as an indie bookseller specializing in children’s and YA literature. She can most often be found lost in a good book with a fluffy cat in her lap.

What she is seeking: Katie is on the lookout for books with heart, spark, and strong narrative voice! While she specializes in children’s and teen books, she will also consider adult genre fiction (speculative/fantasy, horror, and romance). 

How to submit: Katie opens to queries through Query Manager during the first week of each month.

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Katie Blagden of The Ampersand Agency (UK)

Katie Blagden trained as a Literary Agent under Arabella Stein at the Bright Agency before joining Ampersand in 2025. Her previous experience includes marketing, bookselling and advertising. She also appeared as a contributor on the Graham Norton Book Club for six seasons.

What she is seeking: Katie represents authors and author-illustrators across various genres and age ranges. In adult fiction, she is particularly drawn to SFF, speculative fiction and horror, while in children’s she specialises in middle grade, YA and crossover fiction, and Graphic Novels across all age ranges. She is an advocate for centring traditionally underrepresented voices, and actively works to discover authors and author-illustrators from diverse backgrounds.

How to submit: Follow submission guidelines HERE.

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Victoria Harris of The Caldwell Agency

I just started at The Caldwell Agency, but I’ve worked in the publishing industry for over 6 years on the editorial side of things. In my downtime, I like to write fiction (currently working on a novel about queer love) and perform with my band (Late Stage Dirtbags). I live in Southern California with my chosen family: my wife, one of my best friends, and my 5-pound chihuahua, Bug.

What they are seeking: I’m primarily seeking adult literary and upmarket fiction, particularly stories that feature LGBTQ+ and BIPOC characters. I’m also open to queer romance, soft sci-fi, historical fiction set in the recent past, and memoirs.

How to submit: Use the querytracker HERE.

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Darryl Oliver of The Caldwell Agency

Previously, I served as editorial assistant with Random House. At Random House, I worked with numerous award-winning and best-selling authors. As a former Random House editor, my expertise goes beyond the page. Prior to my editorial career, I was an educator, teaching 9th and 10th grade English. I hold my BA in English and MA in the humanities with an emphasis in history.

What he is seeking: I’m primarily looking for sci-fi/fantasy manuscripts; however, I’m also interested in historical fiction and select literary fiction.

How to submit: Use his querytracker HERE.

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Frannie Dove of The Caldwell Agency

Previously, Frannie represented historians and historical fiction authors as a co-agent at a boutique literary agency. She also interned with Creative Media Agency, Inc.. while pursuing her MFA in Creative Writing Fiction. Frannie also supported programming and operations for public health professionals and scientists at a university.

What she is seeking: Frannie is currently seeking fiction and nonfiction for adult readership and selected young adult and middle grade titles. In all genres, queries are especially welcome from historically marginalized writers, including disabled, queer, and BIPOC authors. ​Frannie would like to see your historical fiction, historical fiction blended with other genres, upmarket and commercial, mystery, essays and memoirs, cooking and food ... and more!

How to submit: Use her querytracker HERE.

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Ms. Sarah Brooks of Darley Anderson Literary  (UK)

Sarah began her publishing career in rights and licensing, starting as a Rights Assistant at Hachette in 2010. After relocating to Sydney, she became Head of Rights, Contracts and International Sales for Hachette Australia and New Zealand. She held the role for nine years, working from both Australia and the UK, and was responsible for licensing rights for Hachette’s Australasian authors across the UK, US, film and TV, and translation markets.

In 2024, seeking a more creative and hands-on role, Sarah joined Darley Anderson & Associates as Acting Head of Rights, covering Georgia Fuller’s maternity leave. It quickly became clear that agenting was the next step in her publishing journey, and she is now thrilled to be building her own list of book club and reading group authors at Darley Anderson & Associates.

What she is seeking: I’m looking for bold, voice-driven fiction for the book club market and women’s fiction.  I love to read strong, character-led stories which are well written but also plot-driven, with broad commercial appeal. I’m drawn to both contemporary and historical narratives, especially those with high-concept hooks or deep emotional resonance. 

How to submit: Use the agency form HERE.

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Ms. Gracie Rittenberg of Ann Rittenberg Literary Agency

I hold a B.A. in Theatre from Reed College. During my time at Reed, I directed a production of The Lesson by Eugene Ionesco. I have been an avid reader my entire life, finding plenty of time to finish books at the dinner table. I previously interned at DeFiore and Company. My favorite authors include Ernest Hemingway, Madeline Miller, and Nora Ephron.

What she is seeking: As of 2025, I am accepting queries! I am looking for enemies to lovers romance novels, light fantasy or romantasy, leftist political non-fiction and/or biographies, and fiction set around characters in the global south.

How to submit: Follow submission guidelines HERE.

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Nikki Carrero of The Rights Factory

Nikki Carrero (she/her) has a background in both education and in publishing and loves to see people fall in love with stories. Her love for the written word began when her grandmother brought her to the bookstore as a kid to pick out new books. She hasn’t stopped reading since and is currently building her own personal home library. While she started out reading mystery novels, her tastes have expanded to include a variety of genres.

What she is seeking: Nikki is currently looking for adult or young adult fiction in the following genres: mystery, thriller, romance, romantic suspense, magical realism, women’s fiction, and contemporary fiction. She has a passion for stories that feature characters who have disabilities, chronic illnesses, mental illnesses, are neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, or are a part of other marginalized communities.

How to submit: Use her querymanager HERE.