Shannon Hassan
AGENCY: Marsal Lyon Literary Agency
What: She represents upmarket adult fiction,
middle grade fiction, and young adult fiction. She looks for contemporary and
historical stories that have a fresh voice and a big hook, and is especially
interested in underrepresented voices. She received her JD from Harvard and her
BA from George Washington University.
Wishlist: Her wish list is here: www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/shannon-hassan/
Where: Query Tracker: Query Shannon Hassan at Marsal Lyon Literary Agency
Agency Website
Sara Crowe
AGENCY: Sara Crowe Literary Agency
What:
“We are looking for
author-illustrated graphic novels, MG and YA fiction, children’s and adult
nonfiction, and adult fiction. In all areas, we are especially looking for
underrepresented voices.
*We are currently NOT accepting
any picture book texts.”
WHEN: Website says that they will open to queries on November
15th. Recently online I read that they are open the 15th-17th
of the month, so pay attention because it might be a short window.
Where to Query: Query Manager
*Please submit via QueryManager.
Email submissions will NOT be accepted.
Agency Website: https://www.saracrowelit.com/about
Chelsea Moyer
AGENCY: Raven Quill
WHEN: Opened ON September 4th
WHAT: She says of her wish list “it’s long. It’s
weird. It’s hyper specific. But if it resonates with you and your work, please
add to your query list.” Want to see that full list:
It includes MG, YA, NA, ADULT, she loves commercial genre
fiction, especially fantasy speculative fiction and mysteries, but some of her
absolute favorite titles are contemporary, so the door is open. More than
anything she is seeking big feelings, yearning, romantic, or not, interesting
characters who make compelling human decisions, pact stories that keep her
turning pages, and worlds and scenarios that set her imagination on fire. Check
out her website for details like for example, for young adult she likes messy characters
on an arc, mystery meets fantasy.
An adult she loves mystery fantasy genre, blending à la the
raven scholar and the tainted cup. She loves fantasy with a strong, romantic
plot.
- Her
website has a whole list of books to give examples and even albums TV
shows and musicals to hone in on what big feelings mean
Where to Query: Chelsea Moyer - Assistant
Literary Agent
Aemilia Phillips
Where: DeFiore and Company
When: NOW
Aemilia Phillips is a literary agent representing a range of
fiction and non-fiction writers, including a National Book Award nominee, PEN
America finalist, Pulitzer winning journalist, and more.
She’s excited to work with writers who push boundaries to
address social justice issues. A dual Mexican American citizen with interests
in narrative non-fiction, hybrid memoir, commercial and literary fiction, and
select poetry and self-help, she looks for diverse writing with an impactful
story to tell.
- Interests: Narrative
non-fiction, hybrid memoir, commercial and literary fiction, select
poetry, and self-help.
- Focus: She
looks for diverse stories, social justice themes, smart cultural
critiques, and complex characters with touches of magic or speculative
elements.
- Background: She
started her career in 2016 at the Stuart Krichevsky Literary Agency and
joined DeFiore & Company in 2026. She is a Harvard graduate.
Where to Query & How to Query Aemilia:
- Submission
method: Send a query letter along with the first 10 to 15 pages
of your manuscript or proposal pasted directly into the body of an email.
- Email
address: aemilia.query@defliterary.com (double check website that
this is still her preferred method. This post was created September 14,
2026)
- Note: Do
not send attachments,
- Due to
the number of submissions she receives, Aemilia will be in touch only if
she’s interest in reading more material.
· Agency
Website Link: https://www.defliterary.com/
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