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Kate Rogers

KO Media Management

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RepresentsGraphic novels, picture books, illustrated books, general fiction, authors, illustrators, content creators
Looking forKate represents authors and illustrators for graphic novels and picture books. KO Media welcomes all ages, including children's, middle grade, young adult, and adult, as long as there is a visual or illustrated component.
How to submitEmail query@komediamanagement.com with the subject line Query for Kate Rogers: Title. Paste query and samples only, attachments are not opened. Authors should paste the first five pages, picture book authors should paste the full text, and illustrators or content creators should include a portfolio link.
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Last checked 21 Jun 2026
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Sade Rauch

Beck Literary Agency

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RepresentsDebut fiction, horror, new adult, paranormal fiction, science fiction, fantasy, thriller, romance, mystery, suspense, contemporary romance, sapphic romance, upmarket fiction, dark romance, dystopian, speculative fiction
Looking forSade and Beck Literary are seeking romance, character-driven stories, unique trope mash-ups, books by BIPOC authors, mystery, suspense, thriller, contemporary romance, sapphic romance, upmarket fiction, dark romance, horror, dystopian, paranormal romance, fantasy, m/m romance, and speculative fiction.
How to submitSubmit through the Beck Literary Airtable form. The agency does not represent short stories, poems, plays, or scripts. No response after eight weeks means pass.
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Last checked 21 Jun 2026
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Claire Harris

Helm Literary

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RepresentsHorror, mystery, thriller, romance, cultural criticism, true crime, pop culture, lifestyle, illustrated books, general nonfiction
Looking forClaire represents a wide range of adult fiction and nonfiction, especially horror, standalone psychological thrillers, mysteries, romcoms, diverse characters and authors, friendship stories, revenge stories, sharp voices, cultural criticism, true crime, pop culture, lifestyle guides, and illustrated gift books for adults.
How to submitFollow the instructions on Helm Literary's submissions page.
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Last checked 21 Jun 2026
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Liz Gettle

Myth Literary Agency

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RepresentsDebut fiction, horror, new adult, paranormal fiction, science fiction, fantasy, thriller, romance, general fiction
Looking forLiz focuses on dark fiction at the intersection of fantasy, romance, thriller, and horror. AALA lists interests in debut fiction, horror, new adult, paranormal, science fiction/fantasy, thriller, romance, and general fiction.
How to submitUse the current Myth Literary submission route. AALA notes that nonfiction is closed, and asks for a complete query letter and full synopsis including spoilers.
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Last checked 21 Jun 2026
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Bill Ames

Ames Sports Literary & Publicity Agency, LLC

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RepresentsGeneral fiction, literary fiction, anthology, biography, business, cooking, health, history, politics, current affairs, humor, lifestyle, memoir, narrative nonfiction, parenting, pop culture, reference, sports, true crime, general nonfiction
Looking forBill focuses heavily on sports and nonfiction, with AALA-listed interests including biography, business, cooking, health, history/politics/current affairs, humor, lifestyle, memoir, narrative nonfiction, parenting, pop culture, reference, sports, true crime, general nonfiction, general fiction, and literary fiction.
How to submitContact Bill Ames at bill@amesliterary.com for submission instructions, which vary based on genre, length, and topic.
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Dominick Abel

Dominick Abel Literary Agency, Inc.

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RepresentsHorror, mystery, thriller, business, finance, narrative nonfiction, true crime
Looking forDominick handles mostly fiction, with a specialty in mystery and suspense, plus horror, thrillers, business/investing/finance nonfiction, narrative nonfiction, and true crime.
How to submitEmail a brief query describing the work and, if relevant, the author's qualifications. The agency is open for submissions but takes on new clients only rarely.
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Last checked 21 Jun 2026
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PairPi is the modern, free directory of verified literary agents in the UK and US. Browse the full directory without signing up at pairpi.com/agents, filter by genre, country, and submission method, or use Smart Search to describe a book in plain language and find open agents who might want it. Every listing has an official source link and a last-checked date.