agents: Stephen Hanselman, Julia Serebrinsky

interested in: Cutting edge non-fiction and some fiction.

L5M aims to go beyond traditional literary representation by offering integrated services including marketing consultation and media development.

client list: Travis Bradberry- THE PERSONALITY CODE, Lucas Conley- OBSESSIVE BRANDING DISORDER, Jorge Cruise- THE THREE HOUR DIET

send: Book Proposal

looking for: Non-Fiction Book

agents: Michael Stearns, Chris Richman, Danielle Chiotti, Ted Malawer

interested in: Children's and adult fiction and non-fiction.

Michael: Michael’s tastes run the gamut from picture books for the very young right up through cutting-edge teen fiction, but the common elements of all the projects he handles are a careful use of language, an often wry quality to the writing, and a fearless wedding of more literary aims with genre plotlines. Yes, he loves good writing, but he also loves for things to happen in a story. Generally, he won’t be drawn to more issue-oriented books.

In terms of teen fiction, he is looking for: realistic, humorous coming-of-age stories along the lines of John Green, Ned Vizzini, E. Lockhart, or Andrew Auseon; breezy re-thinks of traditional fantasy for girls (not so much Marion Zimmer Bradley as Kristin Cashore or Tamora Pierce and Patricia Wrede); dystopian breakneck thrillers such as Michael Grant’s and Suzanne Collins’; and Pullman-esque novels that straddle genres (the Sally Lockhart books or The Golden Compass).

Regarding middle-grade fiction, he is a big fan of traditional children’s fantasy: real-world stories with one fantastic element—more the vein of Half Magic and The Borrowers and The Graveyard Book than, say, high fantasy featuring worlds with made-up languages and the like. He loves humor and wit in my middle-grade novels, and is a big fan of Bruce Coville, Andrew Clements, and Vivian Vande Velde. As well, he loves realistic stories such as those written by Rebecca Stead and E.L. Konigsburg.

As for picture books, he is looking primarily for language-driven stories for the very young. Please, no long manuscripts nor folk tales nor “storybooks” in which the manuscript is longer than six pages. Picture book authors whose work he adores are Mem Fox, Deb Lund, and Bob Shea, and he will always respond well to stories that are about the sound and play of language for the youngest of readers.

Chris: For middle grade, Chris is looking for works featuring unique characters, compelling plots with twists and turns, and strong, confident writing. He will consider works with fantasy elements, but prefers stories that are grounded in the real world. He has a special interest in funny books for boys. Some middle grade titles he would have loved to work on include Trenton Lee Stewart's The Mysterious Benedict Society, Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series, and everything by Roald Dahl.

For teen, Chris prefers contemporary stories, but will consider urban fantasy or works that create a new, compelling world not far from our own, such as in Kristin Cashore's Graceling, Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games, or Lois Lowry's The Giver. For young adult works geared toward boys, he would prefer submissions with strong commercial hooks and fantastically funny voice, like Ned Vizzini's Be More Chill or Jake Wizner's Spanking Shakespeare. He is not looking for paranormal romance, books based around supernatural creatures such as fairies, vampires, or werewolves, or chick-lit.

Chris is not currently interested in picture books or representing illustrators.

Danielle: For nonfiction, Danielle is looking for compelling projects that present a unique voice and point-o-view, or that shed light on a previously “unknown” topic in the areas of narrative nonfiction, memoir, self-help, relationships, humor, current events, women’s issues, and cooking.

For fiction, she is looking for commercial women’s fiction and multicultural fiction (with a slightly “literary” edge), romance, paranormal romance, and young adult fiction for girls. She tends to favor fish-out-of-water stories, and is drawn toward gorgeous writing and strong, flawed characters who aren’t afraid to take big chances or show a little bit of a dark side.

Ted: specializes in middle grade and teen fiction. Currently, Ted is accepting queries only through conference submissions and client referrals.

client list: Martha Brockenbrough, Kurt Cyrus, Cole Gibse, Shaun Hutchinson, Helen Landalf, Deb Lund, Christina Mandelski, Stephen Mooser, Edith Pattou

send: Query and Partial MS

looking for: Non-Fiction Book

agents: Helen Zimmerman

interested in: Memoirs, pop culture, womens' issues/fiction, literary fiction, humor, nature, self-help and sports.

Currently handles: 70% nonfiction books, 15% novels, 15% juvenile

client list: 101 Things Not to Do Before You Die by Robert W. Harris, Mini Ketchup Cookbook by Cameron Pearl, Chosen by a Horse: A Memoir by Susan Richards

send: Query Only

looking for: Novel

agents: Helen Zimmerman

interested in: Memoirs, pop culture, womens' issues/fiction, literary fiction, humor, nature, self-help and sports.

Currently handles: 70% nonfiction books, 15% novels, 15% juvenile

client list: 101 Things Not to Do Before You Die by Robert W. Harris, Mini Ketchup Cookbook by Cameron Pearl, Chosen by a Horse: A Memoir by Susan Richards

send: Query Only

looking for: Non-Fiction Book

agents: Robert Wilson

interested in: Non-fiction on all subjects.

client list: Bobby Murcer's Yankee for Life, Donna Sozio's Never Trust a Man in Alligator Loafers, Brent Bowers's If At First You Don't Succeed: The Eight Patterns of Highly Effective Entrepreneurs, Joanne Cini's Kingmaker

send: Query Only

looking for: Non-Fiction Book

agents: Robert Gottlieb, Daniel Strone, Ellen Levine, Matthew Carnicell, Eileen Cope, Melissa Flashman, Alex Glass, Alyssa Eisner Henkin, Elizabeth Kellogg, Stephanie Maclean, Scott Miller, Alanna Ramirez, John Silbersack, Kimberly Whalen

interested in: Fiction and non-fiction.

Eileen: narrative nonfiction, history, biography, popular culture, health, literary fiction and short story collections

Ellen: literary and popular fiction, including thrillers and women's fiction. She is particularly interested in narrative non-fiction, history, biography, popular culture, world affairs, and politics. She also has a select list of children’s and young adult authors.

Kimberly: commercial fiction and commercial nonfiction, women's fiction, suspense, paranormal and pop culture

John: commercial and literary fiction, science fiction and fantasy, narrative non-fiction, young adult, and thrillers, as well as branding and licensing prospects.

Scott: commercial fiction (thrillers, crime and mysteries, young adult and children’s books), commercial non fiction (narrative non fiction, memoir, current events, military), literary fiction, graphic novels, and books dealing with pop culture (music, film, etc.)

Melissa: narrative and serious non-fiction, political, lifestyle and pop-culture books and fiction, YA

Alyssa: children’s books with an emphasis on contemporary middle grade, tween, and young adult novels. She is actively growing her client list, and seeks humorous voices, regional flavors, adventures, school stories, reality-based fantasies, tales of first love, and mysteries.

Matthew: main areas of focus are topical and narrative nonfiction, including current events, history, biography, memoir, science, business, health, psychology, and popular culture. He handles very little fiction and does not represent poetry, plays, screenplays, or books for children or young adults.

Alex: looking for debut literary fiction, crime fiction and literary thrillers, middle grade and young adult fiction, and pop culture, humor, and narrative nonfiction

Alanna: interests include literary fiction, narrative nonfiction, memoir, pop culture, and lifestyle books.

Stephanie: actively seeking Romance, Women’s Fiction and Young Adult

client list: Jon Stewart, Tori Spelling, Deepak Chopra, Tom Clancy, Laila Ali, Meera Nair, Andrew Klavan, Aisha Tyler

send: Query Only

looking for: Non-Fiction Book

agents: Tracy Sherrod

interested in: Fiction: Literary Fiction, Multi-Cultural, African American

Non-Fiction: Drama/Music, Multi-Cultural, Self-Help, Memoirs, Dating/Relationships, Spirituality, Women's Issues, Pop Culture, Psychology, Health & Fitness, Gay & Lesbian, Careers

client list: Kalisha Buckhanon- Upstate, Ellis Cose- The Envy of the World, Bernie Mac - I Ain't Scared of You

send: Query Only

looking for: Non-Fiction Book

agents: Sara Camilli

interested in: FIction: Erotica, Horror, women's lit

Non-fiction: lifestyle, African-American, Pop Culture, Social Issues

client list: Verbal Penetration by Zane Whispers in the Night by Brandon Massey, Sinful by Victor McGlothlin, Keepin' It Real: The Rise of Bullshit In The Black Community by Sabrina Lamb, Waking With Enemies by Eric Jerome Dickey

send: Query Only

looking for: Non-Fiction Book

agents: Jonathan Clements

interested in: Fiction:
* Historical
* Contemporary
* Inspirational
* Military

Non-Fiction:
* Biography/Memoir
* Sports
* Current Events / Pop Culture

send: Query and Partial MS

looking for: Non-Fiction Book

agents: Angela Miller, Joan Ward

interested in: Specializes in nonfiction and represents a number of cookbooks and culinary books

Non-fiction: History, Biography, Food & Drink, Medical, Parenting, Multi-Cultural, Self-Help, Cookbooks, Art, Dating/Relationships, Business, Women's Issues, Finance, Psychology, Health & Fitness, Home/Design

client list: Essentials of Asian Cuisine by Corrine Trang, Untangling My Chopsticks: A Culinary Sojourn in Kyoto by Victoria Abbott Riccardi, The Girl's Guide to Starting Your Own Business: Candid Advice, Frank Talk, and True Stories for the Successful Entrepreneur by Caitlin Friedman and Kimberly Yorio

send: Book Proposal

looking for: Non-Fiction Book