Submission Information and Guidelines
The Seymour Agency is currently open to submissions. Read the information below and contact us in Canton, New York if you have questions.
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We strive to represent diverse authors and content that reflects the many communities, cultures, and countries we serve. Being inclusive is our mission.
Acquiring Agents
President
Accepts queries in the following genres:
Action/Suspense/Thriller
Cookbooks
Cozies and Amateur Sleuth
Inspirational
Mystery
Romance
Sci-Fi
Fantasy
Women's Fiction
YA/Children's/MG
To query Nicole, please email nicole@theseymouragency.com.
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**Nicole is currently closed to queries.
Vice President and Agent
Julie Gwinn accepts queries in the following genres:
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Adult Only
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Historical Fiction
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Inspirational Fiction and Non-Fiction
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Mysteries and Suspense
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Romance (Contemporary, Historical, Suspense, Inspirational, and Amish)
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Spec Fiction and Fantasy
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Women's Fiction
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To Query: https://querymanager.com/JulieGwinn
Executive Director and Agent
Marisa Cleveland
Marisa Cleveland represents authors writing in the following genres:​
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PB/MG/YA Fiction and Non-Fiction
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General Fiction (Contemporary and Upmarket)
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Speculative Fiction (SFF)
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Non-Fiction (Business, Leadership, and Memoir)
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**At this time, Marisa accepts queries by referral only and is closed on Query Manager.
Kid Lit Director and Agent
Joyce Sweeney
Joyce Sweeney accepts queries in the following genres:
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Picture Books (no graphic novels please)
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Middle Grade
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*Joyce is currently closed down to submissions.
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Media Rights Manager, Communications Manager, and Agent
Lesley Sabga
Lesley Sabga accepts queries in the following genres:
Fiction, Young Adult, and Adult:
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Mysteries (all genres)
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Psychological Thrillers and Domestic Suspense
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Romance (all genres)
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Fantasy
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Historical Fiction
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Women's Fiction
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Please no picture books.
To Query: https://QueryManager.com/LesleySabga
**Lesley is currently accepting queries by referral only.
Agent
Tina Wainscott
Tina Wainscott accepts queries in the following genres:
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Prescriptive
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Self-Help
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Spirituality Non-Fiction
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To Query: http://QueryMe.Online/TinaWainscottTSA.
Agent
Jennifer Wills
Jennifer Wills accepts queries in the following genres:
Picture Books and Cookbooks
Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction:
- Sci-Fi
- Fantasy
- Horror/Suspense
Contemporary and Upmarket Women's Fiction With a Sense of Humor
Non-Fiction:
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- Narrative Non-Fiction
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Memoir
To Query: https://querymanager.com/query/JenniferWills.
Agent
Lynnette Novak
Lynnette is currently closed to queries with the exception of adult nonfiction as she catches up on queries in her box as well as requested material. Please watch her #MSWL page for updates: #MSWL: https://www.manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/lynnette-novak/
Always looking for BIPOC, diversity of all kinds, and LGBTQ+!!!
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Illustrators: Board book, picture book, illustrated MG, illustrated covers for kid lit and adult.
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Picture books: fiction and nonfiction picture books (non-rhyming preferred).
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MG genres: contemporary, magical realism, contemporary/grounded fantasy, horror.
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YA genres: romcom, romantasy, fantasy, magical realism, horror.
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NA genres: contemporary romance, romcom, romantasy.
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Adult fiction genres: horror, dark romance, contemporary romance, romcom, romantasy, and women’s fiction.
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I’m not looking for: thrillers, mysteries, romantic suspense, historical fiction, literary fiction, poetry, novellas, sci-fi, or epic fantasies.
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Adult nonfiction genres: memoirs, narrative, spirituality/New Age, self-help, health/fitness, parenting/family, motivational/inspirational, business, celebrity, lifestyle, pets, psychology, relationships & dating, and true crime. You must be an expert in the field and have a platform.
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What kind of platform do you need for nonfiction? Are you a celebrity with a story to tell? An expert in the field (doctor, CEO, trainer, psychologist, etc.)? Do you have a direct route to the consumer? Are you a social influencer or public speaker?
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I love dark and suspenseful, mysterious twists, unique worlds, light and funny, a good love story, and lots of voice.
Agent
Elisa Houot
Elisa Houot accepts queries in the following genres:
Picture Books (non-rhyming preferred).
Middle Grade Fiction:
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Action/Adventure
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Mystery
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Contemporary
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Humor
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Magical realism
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Fantasy
Young Adult and New Adult:
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Romance
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Contemporary
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Magical Realism
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Mystery
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Thriller
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Fantasy
Adult Fiction:
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Cozy Mystery
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Thriller
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Romance
To query: https://QueryManager.com/ElisaHouot.
Agent
Cole Lanahan
Cole Lanahan accepts queries in the following genres:
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Adult Fiction:
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Romance (all genres)
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Psychological Suspense
Young Adult Fiction:
All genres
Non-Fiction:
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Humor
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Business
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Self-Help
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Lifestyle
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Arts and Crafts
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To Query: https://querymanager.com/ColeLanahan
Associate Agent
Lissa Woodsen accepts queries in the following genres:
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Adult Fiction:
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Romantic Suspense
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Romantic Comedy
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Cozies and Amateur Sleuth
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Psychological Thrillers and Domestic Suspense
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Inspirational
Non-Fiction:
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Inspirational
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Body, Mind & Spirit
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To Query:
Associate Agent
Rosa Frazier accepts queries from authors, author-illustrators, and illustrators in the following genres:
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KidLit:
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Board Book
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Picture Books
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Middle Grade
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Young Adult with a focus on Mystery, Psychological Thriller, Action/Espionage, Contemporary Romance
Please no fantasy or Sci-Fi. If your main characters are over 18 years of age, please do not send.
Non-Fiction:
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Business, specifically Personal Finance
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Leadership
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Memoir
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Arts & Crafts
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Sports
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Memoir
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Narrative Non-Fiction
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Lifestyle
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Home & Garden
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Cookbook
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