agents: Eric G. Bollinger- nonfiction agent, Melinda Royer- fiction agent, Wanda Shaw

interested in: Non-fiction: Catholic, Autobiography/Biography/Memoir, Gay & Lesbian, History, Self-help and Sport

Fiction: mystery, thrillers, women's fiction, Gay & Lesbian and Young Adult

client list: Laurie Birnsteel- Sunspot, Ron DiZinno- Golfing in the Zone: The Short Game, Erica Black- The Call Girl Actress, Confessions of a Lesbian Escort

send: Query Only

looking for: Novel

agents: Miriam Altshuler

interested in: Miriam focuses on literary commercial fiction and nonfiction, but most important to her is the quality of the writing and how the subject is approached.

Represents: Commercial and literary fiction, General nonfiction, Creative and narrative nonfiction, including memoirs and books with a focus on cultural, social, and psychological issues, Young adult fiction and Children's books (very selectively).

Agency is very selective, with a focus on women, children, mothering, and relationships. No genre fiction.

client list: Francis Adams, Harriet Brown, Andrew Carroll, Robb Forman Dew, Barbara Esstman, George Foreman, Mitra Modarressi, Alex Sanchez

send: Query only

looking for: Novel

agents: Christine Witthohn

interested in: FICTION:
- Romance - Contemporary, Paranormal, Romantic Comedy, Mystery/Suspense
- Children's - Young Adult, Middle Grade
- Women's Lit (must have a strong hook)
- Mainstream Mystery/Suspense
- Medical or Legal Fiction (something that hasn't been done before)
- Literary Fiction

Agency is NOT looking for: Erotica, Inspirational, Historical, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Horror/Dark Thrillers, Memoirs, Short stories/Novellas, Poetry, Screenplays

client list: Amanda Brice, Barbie Jo Bogart, Bernadette Gardner, Catherine Greenfeder, Countess Alessandra Oddi Baglioni, Daniel S. Foster, Danielle Bronson, Dr. Mahabala Shetty, Jennifer Colgan, Jodie Becker, June Portnoy, Kari Lee Townsend, Liz Lipperman, Maureen Harnes, Miriam Allenson, Sean D. Young, Susan Spencer-Smith, Toni Anderson

send: Query only

looking for: Novel

agents: Laura Stratchan

interested in: Strachan Literary Agency is interested in strong, quality narrative writing, whether fiction or nonfiction: compelling stories, well told.

Fiction: Primarily literary fiction and upmarket commercial. In general no genre fiction, however will consider fiction with crossover potential if beautifully written.

Children's: High quality YA or middle grade fiction. No picture books.

What we don't handle: Most genre fiction (romance, mystery, science fiction, fantasy, thrillers) unless highly literary, Children's picture books, Poetry, Screenplays

June 1, 2009 update: I'm always looking for great literary fiction, but I'd love to see more narrative nonfiction -- books that take a deep look at a single, intriguing subject, usually with a definite narrative arc. The story, and the way the story is told, is just as important as the information conferred.

send: Query only

looking for: Novel