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  • Sophie Sheumaker Agent Spotlight Interview and Query Critique Giveaway on 10/15/2025
  • Mara Cobb Agent Spotlight Interview and Query Critique Giveaway on 11/12/2025
  • Carter Hasegawa Agent Spotlight Interview and Query Critique Giveaway on 11/19/2025

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  • Agent Spotlights & Interviews were all edited in 2021. Every year since then, I update some of them. I also regularly add information regarding changes in their agency as I find it. I have been updated through the letter "N" as of 1/26/2024 and many have been reviewed by the agents. Look for more information as I find the time to update more agent spotlights.
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Literary Agent Interview: Shelly Romero Interview and Query Critique Giveaway

 Today I’m thrilled to have agent Shelly Romero here. She’s an agent at Azantian Literary Agency.

Status: Shelly is currently closed to queries but hopes to open to submissions later this year. Check the agency website to find out when she reopens. Shelly is providing a special link for Literary Rambles followers to query her until 9/3/2025:  https://QueryTracker.net/query/shellyromero/Literary_Rambles 

Hi­ Shelly! Thanks so much for joining us. 

About Shelly: 

1. Tell us how you became an agent, how long you’ve been one, and what you’ve been doing as an agent. 


I’ve been an agent for about four months now, but this August I’m celebrating 8 years in the publishing industry.
 

I did the whole editor-to-agent transition that a lot of editors before me have done. I started in children’s books at Scholastic. There I assisted on series such as The Bad Guys and Goosebumps while also acquiring titles for my own list. I rose up the ranks from Editorial Assistant to Associate Editor before I left to work for a book packager, and later becoming a freelance editor.

It’s been a very non-linear path, but I began thinking about the switch to agenting over a year or so ago. 

In these past four months, I’ve opened and then closed to queries after receiving over 1,100 in just over a month. I’ve signed-up two lovely clients who are currently working on edits for their projects. I hope to open up again later in the year but right now, I’m reviewing queries from May and from pitch events I’ve participated in. 

About the Agency: 

2. Share a bit about your agency and what it offers to its authors. 

I work at Azantian Literary Agency (ALA) and to be honest (and of course, biased), it’s an amazing place to be both an agent and a client at. Jen Azantian, our agency head, is someone who I’ve known since the beginning of my career, and I’ve always admired her work. I still very much do, of course. 

What separates ALA from other agencies is simply the agents that work there, their publishing goals, and their passion. We’re all incredibly passionate, nerds, who deeply care for our clients. And we’re also all huge genre fiction fans. 

What She’s Looking For: 

3. What age groups do you represent—picture books, MG, and/or YA? What genres do you represent, and what are you looking for in submissions for these genres? 

I represent middle-ground and young adult fiction. Like my previous editorial lists, I really do love working on a large gamut of stories. But I’m definitely known for being a huge fan of horror and other genre fiction. I’m definitely looking for horror, sci-fi, and grounded/contemporary fantasy. I’m more of a “magic in our world” than a second world-fantasy person. A lot of what I’m looking for is reflected in the projects that I worked on as editor such as: THE WITCHERY by S. Isabelle; LAST GAMER STANDING by Katie Zhao; SCAREWAVES by Trevor Henderson; and JOIN THE CLUB, MAGGIE DIAZ by Nina Moreno. 

I’m also big on comps to not just books that I’ve loved but also movies. I’m a cinephile and I feel like there’s always so much inspiration in movies and TV. 

For a more in-depth look of my MSWL and anti-MSWLs, check out my page on ALA’s site. 

4.  Is there anything you would be especially excited to seeing in the genres you are interested in? 

I’m Honduran-American, I am always looking for more Honduran and CentAm authors. We have such a gap in the already small pool of Latine authors when it comes to authors from Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. 

I’m also a fan of found footage movies so when books use a mixed-media format to tell a story with framed narratives and potentially unreliable narrators, I’m immediately excited to dive in. One YA title that I really enjoyed from several years ago that used that format is THE KINGDOM by Jess Rothenberg. Another example is SCAREWAVES by Trevor Henderson is a MG who uses both prose chapters as well as radio transmission transcripts from a DJ who helps the kids in the novel. 

What She Isn’t Looking For: 

5. What types of submissions are you not interested in? 

I’m really not looking for stories that emphasize and reflect real-life political events such as mass deportations, etc. I don’t ever want to be queried with a submission that’s been “written” by AI. Stories over 100,000 words (which should not really be a thing for kid lit) are a huge yellow flag for me. Kids, and adults too if we’re being honest, do want shorter books to read. 

I am also not looking for stories about BIPOC (as the main characters) that are not written by BIPOC. We have a huge discrepancy in these numbers* and I want to see BIPOC write the books that are going to be “mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors” as Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop wrote. 

I’m not the best fit for “Issue” books. It's not that I don’t want stories where characters are facing realistic struggles or hardships. I do. But I don’t want the whole story to be about that. Marginalized people are more than just our struggles and we have so many other stories to tell. 

*The Cooperative Children’s Book Center publishes these diversity statistics yearly. 

Agent Philosophy: 

6. What is your philosophy as an agent both in terms of the authors you want to work with and the books you want to represent? 

My goal as an agent is the same goal I’ve had since I started as an editorial assistant…my priority is to sign BIPOC, queer, and other traditionally marginalized authors. So, I’m always excited to see writers from these backgrounds playing with genre and format as well as the tropes that cis-het white authors have always gotten the opportunity to publish. We are always needing these stories. 

Editorial Agent: 

7. Are you an editorial agent? If so, what is your process like when you’re working with your authors before submitting to editors? 

Absolutely! Since I was a previous acquiring editor, I bring that experience and skillset to agenting. Every book, even from the same author, is a different beast to tackle. I always do a dev edit and line-edit with each project. I’m constantly communicating with my authors. 

Query Methods and Submission Guidelines: (Always verify before submitting) 

8. How should authors query you and what do you want to see with the query letter? 

Via QueryManager only, please! I do not accept any pitches via DMs or through my website’s contact form from authors who are not my clients and to be honest, it will make me way less inclined to work with you. 

As for a query letter, more information is always best for me. I love knowing the who, what, why, and where. I love seeing the themes, comps, and tropes you’re working with in them. 

9.  Do you have any specific dislikes in query letters or the first pages submitted to you? 

Sometime that immediately turns me off from a project is terrible comps or none at all. It suggests to me that you either don’t know the market that you’re wanting to publish in or you’re too lazy to do that research. I’ve seen more queries than I’d like that have said “for anyone who likes to read” or [insert classic novel here]. Sometimes, there’s even no comps at all. 

Response Time: 

10. What’s your response time to queries and requests for more pages of a manuscript? 

It really depends. Currently, I’m averaging about 90 days for most queries. As I mentioned, I received over 1,100 queries in my first month and so and my priority is my signed clients. It’s quite a lot to get through and I do reply to every query. So even if you haven’t heard back from me in a while, it’s still under consideration. No answer is no answer. 

Self-Published and Small Press Authors: 

11.  Are you open to representing authors who have self-published or been published by smaller presses? What advice do you have for them if they want to try to find an agent to represent them? 

Absolutely!

And my advice would be the same as for debut or trad-published querying authors: do your research on that agent. Be sure to read their MSWL and anti-MSWLs thoroughly. It becomes incredibly clear in query letters when you’ve just seen my QueryManager/Tracker page and decided to just throw spaghetti at the wall and see what sticks.
 

Clients: 

12. Who are some of the authors you represent? 

Currently, I represent two authors: Amber Clement and Sheryl Stein. 

Interviews and Guest Posts: 

13. Please share the links to any interviews, guest posts, and podcasts you think would be helpful to writers interested in querying you. 

You can find all of this and more on my website’s News tab: https://shellyromero.com/news 

Links and Contact Info:

@shellyromero - BlueSky
@shellyromerobooks – Threads/Instagram

@_smromero – Twitter/X

shellyromero.com 

14. Please share how writers should contact you to submit a query and your links on the Web. 

Please find our Submissions guidelines on our site prior to querying me or any ALA agent. I only accept submissions via QueryManager. 

Additional Advice: 

15. Is there any other advice you’d like to share with aspiring authors that we haven’t covered? 

I’ve got three main pieces of advice that I am always repeating like a broken record. 

1)    Read recently published titles in whatever age category and genre you’re wanting to work in. Knowing the market is incredibly important and I don’t want to see only classics or modern tentpole titles like THE HUNGER GAMES or SHADOW & BONE as your only comps.

2)    Publishing is a very slow industry. Please be patient and please remember that agents are humans too. Lots of agents have day-jobs. We have personal lives, family, and we may face illnesses or have disabilities that prevent us from being able to reply with the speed of light. We are not villains who are gleeful to reject your projects. More often than not, we can be slow in our responses, but it’s because we know how much work you’ve put into your writing and want to give it the consideration it deserves.

3)    Finding your author/writing community can be incredibly beneficial, but your path is going to look different from your colleagues or friends. Not every publishing journey looks the same, even for the different books that you write and hope to publish throughout your career. Your journey is your own journey and constantly comparing yourself to other creators does not do anyone any good. 

Thanks for sharing all your advice, Shelly.

 Giveaway Details

­Shelly is generously offering a query critique to one lucky winner. To enter, all you need to do is be a follower (via the follower gadget, email, or bloglovin’ on the right sidebar) and leave a comment through August 30th. If you do not want to enter the contest, that’s okay. Just let me know in the comments. If I do not have your email (I can no longer get it from your Google Profile), you must leave it in the comments to enter the contest. Please be sure I have your email address.

If you follow me on Twitter or mention this contest on Twitter, Facebook, or your blog, mention this in the comments and I'll give you an extra entry. This is an international giveaway. 

Have any experience with this agent? See something that needs updating? Please leave a comment or email me at natalieiaguirre7@gmail.com 

Note: These agent profiles and interviews presently focus on agents who accept children's fiction. Please take the time to verify anything you might use here before querying an agent. The information found here is subject to change.  

Upcoming Interviews, Guest Posts, and Blog Hops

Monday, August 25th I have an interview with author James Ponti and a giveaway of his MG Hurricane Heist 

Monday, September 1st I’m participating in the Glam and Glitz Giveaway Hop 

Wednesday, September 3rd I have an interview with debut author Skyla Arndt and a giveaway of her YA House of Hearts and my IWSG post 

Monday, September 8th I have an interview with author J.A. Dauber and a giveaway of his MG Press 1 for Invasion 

Wednesday, September 10th I have an agent spotlight interview with Ashlee MacCallum and a query critique giveaway 

I hope to see you on Monday!

 

 

 

 

 

Literary Agent Interview: Krista Van Dolzer and Query + 1st Three Pages Critique Giveaway

 Today I’m thrilled to have agent Krista Van Dolzer here. She’s an agent at The Unter Agency. 

Hi­ Krista! Thanks so much for joining us. 

About Krista: 

1. Tell us how you became an agent, how long you’ve been one, and what you’ve been doing as an agent.

 

As a multi-published children’s author and Twitter pitch event organizer, I’d been wanting to try on other hats in the publishing industry for years. I’d always thought my skill set would be ideally suited to agenting, but having been left in the lurch when an agent unexpectedly retired, I didn’t want to put other writers through a similar experience unless I was 100% committed. I gave agenting a try with a year-long internship with Marie Lamba at The Jennifer De Chaira Literary Agency, then decided to apply for several entry-level positions on the editorial side. When none of those panned out, I considered getting a job in some other industry, but that thought made me so sad that I realized I was 100% committed to bringing awesome books to readers. This led me to reach out to a handful of agents I admired, and Jennifer Unter was good enough to take me on. 

I’ve been working with her and Jen Nadol since March of this year, helping out with social media and establishing relationships with the agency’s foreign subagents, as I’m passionate about selling our clients’ foreign rights. I started accepting queries myself in mid-April. 

About the Agency: 

2. Share a bit about your agency and what it offers to its authors. 

The Unter Agency is a full-service boutique agency that’s been around for almost twenty years. Our founder, Jennifer Unter, got her start at a large New York agency, so The Unter Agency offers its clients really the best of both worlds: New York City contacts with boutique-level attention. Jennifer also has a law degree, so she’s well-versed in contracts, negotiation, and not taking no for an answer. I’ve been blessed to learn from her as well as Jen Nadol, who was a new agent herself about six years ago and knows what pitfalls to avoid. 

What She’s Looking For: 

3. What age groups do you represent—picture books, MG, and/or YA? What genres do you represent, and what are you looking for in submissions for these genres? 

I represent all things MG and YA (as well as select adult nonfiction), so I’m open to every genre within those categories. That said, I’ve noticed I sit up a little straighter when I see keywords like “mystery,” “thriller,” “horror,” “fantasy,” and even “speculative,” so those are probably the genres I think are easiest to sell right now. I also love sweet YA romances, but these have to have a super compelling hook (like a unique setting, story structure, or vicarious experience). 

As for what I’m looking for in submissions, it’s a heady combination of voice and concept. I mean, I have to think the story has a decent chance to sell, but I’m only going to want to read it if I also like the voice. 

4.  Is there anything you would be especially excited to see in the genres you are interested in? 

I’m going to interpret this question as “What are some random things you love?” 

In which case my answer would be college football, tennis, K-dramas* (especially historical K-dramas!), genealogy, and math. 

*My favorite K-dramas: The King’s Affection, Crash Landing on You, 100 Days My Prince, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, and Tastefully Yours. 

What She Isn’t Looking For: 

5. What types of submissions are you not interested in? 

I’m a lightweight when it comes to things like language, sex, and gore, so that’s one thing to keep in mind. And while I don’t mind if submissions tackle more sobering themes—in fact, I often welcome them—I do prefer these to be handled with some level of restraint. 

Agent Philosophy: 

6. What is your philosophy as an agent both in terms of the authors you want to work with and the books you want to represent? 

I want to work with ambitious, goal-oriented authors who have many stories in them (though I do think it’s important to typecast yourself at first). Except it’s kind of hard to tell how motivated someone is simply by looking at their face, so the main thing I try to locate is an indelible voice. I can’t guarantee I’ll sell the book I sign you with, of course, but if I love the way you write, I know I’ll want to read your next. 

Editorial Agent: 

7. Are you an editorial agent? If so, what is your process like when you’re working with your authors before submitting to editors? 

I can never seem to turn off my internal editor, so yes, I’m very much an editorial agent. When I prepare to make an offer, I send the prospective client a big-picture edit letter so they can see what types of changes I’m suggesting that they make (and so they can ask me questions they might have about those notes when we jump on the phone or Zoom). If The Call* ends up going well and they ultimately accept my offer, they’ll then use that edit letter to make the changes we discussed. Then I’ll line-edit their revision, at which point they’ll make smaller changes, at which point I’ll write my pitch letter, at which point we’ll go on submission. 

*I don’t offer representation when I send that edit letter because I want to verify that you’re a mostly normal person. That’s the only bar you have to clear when you and an agent have The Call—you literally just have to show that you’re not (completely) crazy. 

Query Methods and Submission Guidelines: (Always verify before submitting) 

8. How should authors query you and what do you want to see with the query letter? 

Please query me through QueryManager: https://QueryTracker.net/query/3838 

Besides the usual QueryManager sundries, the only thing you need to include with your query letter is your first three pages. 

9.  Do you have any specific dislikes in query letters or the first pages submitted to you? 

No specific dislikes when it comes to query letters. I couldn’t care less how you spell my name, which order you put your paragraphs in, or whether you include comp titles. The story is the king. 

As for the first pages, I prefer writing samples that jump pretty quickly into a scene and don’t noodle around with too much internal monologue. I also tend to dislike waking-up scenes, as I think your main character can always be doing something more interesting than sleeping when the inciting incident happens. 

Response Time: 

10. What’s your response time to queries and requests for more pages of a manuscript? 

The best place to look that up would be on QueryTracker, but it’s quick. It’s very quick. 

Self-Published and Small Press Authors: 

11.  Are you open to representing authors who have self-published or been published by smaller presses? What advice do you have for them if they want to try to find an agent to represent them? 

I’m absolutely open to representing authors who’ve self-published or been published by smaller presses, but usually only if they have a fresh project to shop. 

Clients: 

12. Who are some of the authors you represent? 

As of the beginning of July, when I filled out all of these answers, I only have two clients: M. W. Hook and Elizabeth Prats. We’re about to put M.’s whimsical MG fantasy on submission later this week, with Liz’s illustrated MG science fantasy to follow in the next few months! 

Interviews and Guest Posts: 

13. Please share the links to any interviews, guest posts, and podcasts you think would be helpful to writers interested in querying you. 

I think this is my first, so if you found this interview, you’ve already got the inside scoop. 

Links and Contact Info: 

14. Please share how writers should contact you to submit a query and your links on the Web. 

QueryManager: https://QueryTracker.net/query/3838

Blog: https://kristavandolzer.wordpress.com/

Twitter: https://x.com/kristavandolzer

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kristavandolzer.bsky.social 

Additional Advice: 

15. Is there any other advice you’d like to share with aspiring authors that we haven’t covered? 

I know it seems like agents and editors are just here to tell you no, but everything we do relies on everything you do. Authors and the words they write are the lifeblood of this industry, so don’t shortchange yourself. Treat agents and editors with kindness (as you hopefully treat everyone), but never settle for anything less than the respect you deserve. 

Thanks for sharing all your advice, Krista. 

Giveaway Details

­Krista is generously offering a query + 1st three pages critique to one lucky winner. To enter, all you need to do is be a follower (via the follower gadget, email, or bloglovin’ on the right sidebar) and leave a comment through August 23rd. If you do not want to enter the contest, that’s okay. Just let me know in the comments. If I do not have your email (I can no longer get it from your Google Profile), you must leave it in the comments to enter the contest. Please be sure I have your email address.

If you follow me on Twitter or mention this contest on Twitter, Facebook, or your blog, mention this in the comments and I'll give you an extra entry. This is an international giveaway. 

Have any experience with this agent? See something that needs updating? Please leave a comment or email me at natalieiaguirre7@gmail.com 

Note: These agent profiles and interviews presently focus on agents who accept children's fiction. Please take the time to verify anything you might use here before querying an agent. The information found here is subject to change.

Upcoming Interviews, Guest Posts, and Blog Hops

Saturday, August 16th I’m participating in the Old School Giveaway Hop 

Monday, August 18th I have an interview with debut author Ryan James Black and a giveaway of his MG The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham 

Wednesday, August 20th I have an agent spotlight interview with Shelly Romero and a query critique giveaway 

Monday, August 25th I have an interview with author James Ponti and a giveaway of his MG Hurricane Heist 

I hope to see you on Saturday!

 

Literary Agent Interview: Taj McCoy and Query Critique Giveaway

 Today I’m thrilled to have agent Taj McCoy here. She’s an agent at Laura Dail Literary Agency. 

Hi­ Taj! Thanks so much for joining us. 

About Taj: 

1. Tell us how you became an agent, how long you’ve been one, and what you’ve been doing as an agent. 

I started agenting in 2022, which is the same year that my debut novel released––I’m a romance author and a literary agent. After I secured my first literary agent and book deal, my agent and I started talking about the similarities between my former career in law school admissions and career development and agenting. After a lot of encouragement, I started assisting an agent to learn more about the publishing process. I assisted for a year before seeking my first role at Rees Literary Agency, and I joined the Laura Dail Literary Agency earlier this year in February. 

As an agent, I consider myself a generalist––my clients write across all age ranges, in fiction and nonfiction, and I also represent a few illustrators. For the most part, I try not to speak in absolutes when it comes to what genres I will or won’t consider, though that may change later on. 

About the Agency: 

2. Share a bit about your agency and what it offers to its authors. 

LDLA has a robust clientele with a wide range of literary works over the course of nearly 30 years. The team isn’t massive, but I think we have a team of thoughtful and experienced agents who are looking to build lists of strong and talented creatives. We’re each different in our approaches, which is great, because we collaborate and tap into the team for different perspectives on pitches, sublists, etc. The team is quick to boost client news, both from individual agent accounts and the agency account, and we’re constantly considering different ways to carve out opportunities for our clients. 

What She’s Looking For: 

3. What age groups do you represent—picture books, MG, and/or YA? What genres do you represent and what are you looking for in submissions for these genres? 

I’m a generalist, representing everything from pictures books to MG and YA on the fiction and nonfiction side. I also represent adult projects on the fiction and nonfiction side. I’m open to all genres, though right now, I’d say I’m looking specifically for spooky and adventurous MG and YA, Adult mysteries and thrillers, and romance always (Adult and YA). I am always looking for creatives from underrepresented backgrounds. Amplifying marginalized voices is a priority for me. 

4.  Is there anything you would be especially excited to seeing in the genres you are interested in? 

See above. 

What She Isn’t Looking For: 

5. What types of submissions are you not interested in? 

I am not the right fit for epic fantasy, war stories, or stories that delve into sexual assault or child abuse. 

Agent Philosophy: 

6. What is your philosophy as an agent both in terms of the authors you want to work with and the books you want to represent? 

I believe that an agent-author relationship is a partnership. We have to be able to openly communicate. I’m looking for authors who are actively trying to grow and improve as writers, who are open to feedback, and who are familiar with editorial revisions. I am always looking for creatives from underrepresented backgrounds. Amplifying marginalized voices is a priority for me. 

Editorial Agent: 

7. Are you an editorial agent? If so, what is your process like when you’re working with your authors before submitting to editors? 

I am an editorial agent. Typically my clients and I will do at least one round of revisions before going on submission to editors. I’ll provide clients with both in-document feedback and an edit letter so that they have a sense of big-picture areas of focus and concrete examples of when/where that feedback could be employed. 

Query Methods and Submission Guidelines: (Always verify before submitting) 

8. How should authors query you and what do you want to see with the query letter? 

I only consider queries via QueryManager. A query letter should include a short premise of the story, the stakes, the word count, the age range and genre, and ideally some comp titles. I also like a brief intro to the author. 

9.  Do you have any specific dislikes in query letters or the first pages submitted to you? 

As long as the queries include the above, I don’t have additional preferences. 

Response Time: 

10. What’s your response time to queries and requests for more pages of a manuscript? 

Typically, I’ll respond to queries within 12 weeks. Requests for more pages often take longer, and that’s because there are constant interruptions with client work. I don’t onboard new clients when I have a bunch of current client needs to attend to, so folks who have sent full manuscripts unfortunately do have longer wait periods. 

Self-Published and Small Press Authors: 

11.  Are you open to representing authors who have self-published or been published by smaller presses? What advice do you have for them if they want to try to find an agent to represent them? 

Yes, I have several indie authors and hybrid authors on my list. Indie authors looking for representation query the same as any other. If an indie author is trying to get representation to sell print rights to something that’s already been published, sales data will be extremely important. Platform may also be something strongly considered, as well as goals and whether there are any fresh projects that haven’t been published previously that could be potentially sold via traditional publishing. 

Clients: 

12. Who are some of the authors you represent? 

Natasha Bishop, Morgan Elizabeth, Quiana Glide, Dr. Michelle Grant, Alexia LaFata, Karmen Lee, Kelly Mangan, Asia Monique, J.L. Seegars, Tracy Simmons, Zoe B. Wallbrook 

Interviews and Guest Posts: 

13. Please share the links to any interviews, guest posts, and podcasts you think would be helpful to writers interested in querying you.

https://manuscriptacademy.com/podcast-taj-mccoy 

Links and Contact Info: 

14. Please share how writers should contact you to submit a query and your links on the Web.

https://querytracker.net/query/tajmccoy 

Additional Advice: 

15. Is there any other advice you’d like to share with aspiring authors that we haven’t covered?

Finish the book. Authors (myself included) have a bad habit of continuing to edit and revise and polish the first half of the book, while the second half sort of just never happens. We get so caught up in perfecting that first bit that we never finish. Stop editing and finish the book. Allow your draft to be rough but complete. Then dive into revision rounds and see the magic happen! 

Oakland-born law grad, Taj McCoy is a romance author, literary agent, and higher education consultant. After working with Rees Literary Agency for nearly three years, Taj joined the Laura Dail Literary Agency in 2025 and aims to widen the entryway for marginalized authors and to normalize Black joy, fat joy, celebrations of culture, and love without limitations. She represents Adult Fiction (commercial, romance/rom-coms, women's fiction, mystery/thriller, upmarket), Adult Non-Fiction (memoirs, narratives, cookbooks, self-help, empowerment, cultural tradition and history), Children's Fiction (Picture books; MG and YA contemporary, mystery, romance, thriller, fantasy), Children's Non-Fiction (historical narratives, picture books), and illustrators. 

Thanks for sharing all your advice, Taj. 

Giveaway Details 

­Taj is generously offering a query critique to one lucky winner. To enter, all you need to do is be a follower (via the follower gadget, email, or bloglovin’ on the right sidebar) and leave a comment through August 9th. If your email is not on your Google Profile, you must leave it in the comments to enter the contest. If you do not want to enter the contest, that’s okay. Just let me know in the comments. 

If you follow me on Twitter or mention this contest on Twitter, Facebook, or your blog, mention this in the comments and I'll give you an extra entry. This is an international giveaway. 

Have any experience with this agent? See something that needs updating? Please leave a comment or email me at natalieiaguirre7@gmail.com 

Note: These agent profiles and interviews presently focus on agents who accept children's fiction. Please take the time to verify anything you might use here before querying an agent. The information found here is subject to change. 

Upcoming Interviews, Guest Posts, and Blog Hops 

Friday, August 1st I’m participating in the Apple a Day Giveaway Hop 

Monday, August 4th I have a guest post by debut author Isabel Knight and a giveaway of the first book in her Enchantria series 

Wednesday, August 6th I have an interview with author Lillie Vale and a giveaway of her YA Hit Me With Your Best Charm 

Monday, August 11th I have an agent spotlight interview with Krista Van Dolzer and a query critique giveaway 

Saturday, August 16th I’m participating in the Old School Giveaway Hop 

Monday, August 18th I have an interview with debut author Ryan James Black and a giveaway of his MG The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham 

Wednesday, August 20th I have an agent spotlight interview with Shelly Romero and a query critique giveaway 

Monday, August 25th I have an interview with author James Ponti and a giveaway of his MG Hurricane Heist 

I hope to see you on Friday!