
JESSICA SCHMEIDLER,
FOUNDING LITERARY AGENT
DBA Golden Wheat Literary
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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"
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*Both Secular and/or Christian themes welcome.
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NICOLE PAYNE,
LITERARY AGENT
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Nicole is currently hoping to find...
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Young Adult historical romance set in the Middle East.
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Young Adult literary fiction about love, family and hope and will make me ugly cry.
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Women's Fiction involving a Rosie the Riveter influenced story.
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Adult contemporary about a cut-throat fashion industry and the romance that shouldn't be a priority over creativity.
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Adult Action and Adventure that centers around elderly women putting down knitting needles and picking up nunchucks.
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*Both Secular and/or Christian themes welcome.
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NOT ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS

SUSAN NYSTORIAK,
LITERARY AGENT
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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
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NOT ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS

STEPHANIE CARDEL,
LITERARY AGENT
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Stephanie is only interested in PB, MG, and YA, but she loves all the genres within that readership range (except for dark fantasy; she's had enough of that for awhile).
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Stephanie prefers clean content and is currently on the lookout for
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Clean contemporary YA romance
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Magical Realism
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Fantasy/Sci-Fi/Dystopian (no dark epic fantasy at this time, please)
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Mystery/Suspense
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Children's fiction with true historical elements woven in
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*Open to YA, MG, and PB writers who also write MG and/or YA.
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NOT ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS
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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!
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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
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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!
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Note: Sabrina is a self-acknowledged science dork. Make sure if you use medical or other science-y elements, you get your facts straight.
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