Weekly agent update 💌

Agents who have newly opened to queries (September 30-October 6)

Happy Monday, writers!

As a Chapter Break subscriber, you have access to my weekly agent update list, where I round up profiles of literary agents who have recently opened their doors to queries. Everyone will get at least one profile; premium subscribers will get the list in full.

Perhaps you’ll find someone new to add to your to-query list!

This week’s list is a long one, so I’m breaking it up into two newsletters. Here are half of the agents who opened to queries in the past week (September 30–October 6), along with information about what they’re looking for, some of their published titles, and their query link. For the second half, make sure to check your inbox on Wednesday!

Best of luck, and happy querying!

Note that this newsletter is purely informational and is not an endorsement of any particular agent or agency.

Amy Cloughley of Kimberley Cameron & Associates

Whether literary, upmarket, or commercial, Amy leans toward grounded novels with a distinct sense of place. She loves a page-turning mystery or domestic suspense with sharp wit and unexpected twists and turns. She also loves well-researched historicals as well as bookclub fiction that has a fresh perspective. She has a soft spot for distinctive, strong, contemporary characters set in small towns. Amy always looks for an unexpected story arc, a suitable pace, and a compelling protagonist.

She is interested in narrative nonfiction that is immersed in a culture, lifestyle, discipline, or industry. She does not represent children’s/YA literature of any kind, science fiction, fantasy, or self-published books.

You can find more details on her MSWL.

Some published titles: The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens, These Silent Woods by Kimi Cunningham Grant, Burying the Honeysuckle Girls by Emily Carpenter

Link to query 💌

Ann Rose of The Tobias Literary Agency

Ann is looking for characters who aren’t afraid to stand up for their convictions and beliefs - whether they fight with their fists or their words. She represents all genres in YA. In the adult arena, she adores swoony romances, light sci-fi or fantasy (emphasis on the light side), commercial fiction, and heartwarming - or heart wrenching - contemporaries.

You can find more about what she’s looking for on her MSWL.

Some published titles: Egypt’s Fire by Tom Phillips, She Who Wins by Renee Bauer, It Happened on Saturday by Sydney Dunlap

Link to query 💌

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