JESSICA SCHMEIDLER, FOUNDING LITERARY AGENT DBA Golden Wheat Literary
Jessica's tastes are eclectic in genre and readership, and she represents everything from novelty board books to adult science fiction and political thrillers.
Jessica is consistently drawn to:
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adventure and survival stories (of any readership)
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historical fiction that resonates with the present
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fiction with literary elements (especially atmospheric nature or science elements, as well)
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women's fiction
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adult thrillers and suspense
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nonfiction PBs (for fiction, it needs to have an emotional depth or relevance to
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Nonfiction: survival or journey memoirs, running (or other discipline-focused) devotionals, and something with a contemporary "victory garden"
*Both Secular and/or Christian themes welcome.
SUSAN NYSTORIAK, LITERARY AGENT
Susan is fond of charismatic characters, twisty plots, and happy endings.
Right now, she is particularly interested in finding
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cozies with a snarky and spirited heroine
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crossover adventure fiction with a touch of romance
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time travel
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characters who pursue their artistic/creative passions
SABRINA LUNDBERG, LITERARY AGENT
Sabrina is open to any genre across all age ranges. She loves to learn and grow her perspectives--bonus points if she can laugh while doing it!
Sabrina is looking for:
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Stories that convey subtle wisdoms that teach something or leaves her perspective forever altered
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Well-rounded characters with moral ambiguity
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Fantasies that are based on non-Western-European lore
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Wordless picture books
For kidlit, Sabrina wants something that can be enjoyed by adults, as well. This could be via a relevant and profound realization, a vital reminder of what is important, something uplifting or inspiring in a realistic way, or simply by being funny!
Note: Sabrina is a self-acknowledged science dork. Make sure if you use medical or other science-y elements, you get your facts straight.
