Publishers Marketplace Placeholder for closed text. Michael Harriot Senior Vice President, Director of Contracts Over the past 15 years, Michael’s client list has featured a variety of high-profile authors such as Yankee great Yogi Berra, Black Francis of the Pixies, Peter Criss of KISS, NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson, Sopranos star Steve Schirripa, and former NAACP president Ben Jealous. Other notable authors Michael has represented include Tony Fletcher (A LIGHT THAT NEVER GOES OUT), Josh Frank (FOOL THE WORLD), Zachary Jernigan (NO RETURN), Benjamin Lorr (HELL-BENT), and Jeff Salyards (SCOURGE OF THE BETRAYER). Overall, Michael has represented or co-represented more than a dozen New York Times bestsellers. A graduate of Dartmouth College, he holds a BA in Film Studies. What I'm Looking For How to Submit The first thing I look for in an author is something valuable, thought-provoking, or entertaining to say—a compelling story or message we’ve never heard before or told from a completely new perspective. I like an author with a distinctive voice and a command of the craft, or someone committed to working with a quality co-writer to get his or her vision onto the page. Extra points for fearlessness, genuine quirkiness, or a dark sense of humor. I’m not looking for screenplays, novellas, short stories, or books for children/young adults. Please submit queries via michael@foliolit.com and attach your proposal or the first three chapters of your manuscript.

Publishers Marketplace Placeholder for closed text. Ehani Schneiderman Literary Assistant Ehani Schneiderman assists Partner Claudia Cross and Agent Dado Derviskadic. In 2022, she received her B.A. in Literary Studies from The New School. She loves stories that explore and redefine what it means to be human. You can often find her reading a book at the nearest beach. What I'm Looking For How to Submit

Publishers Marketplace I am currently closed to submissions. Jamie Chambliss Literary Agent I’m drawn to literary and upmarket/book club fiction; narrative nonfiction, especially dealing with food, pop culture, the quirks of human nature, the stories within the worlds of science and sports, and the forgotten corners of history. Writers are astounding. Only 26 letters at your disposal, yet you shift and rearrange them into an endless stream of invention to conjure new worlds again and again. I’ve been chasing the endless ordering of those 26 letters most of my life, first as a reader, then as a writer, editor and agent. Before I joined Folio, I worked at Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, working on both fiction and nonfiction and in both editorial and marketing. I understand how to shape a story before it goes out into the world, and how to best position it once it’s there. I’ve also been a freelance writer and editor, and a manuscript reader. Before any of that I was an award-winning magazine writer and editor covering, among other things, books, the arts, and sports narratives. I’m a graduate of Wake Forest University and have a master’s degree in journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. What I'm Looking For How to Submit What I’m looking for: I’m drawn to literary and upmarket/book club fiction; narrative nonfiction, especially dealing with food, pop culture, the quirks of human nature, the stories within the worlds of science and sports, and the forgotten corners of history. What I’m not looking for: Sci-fi or high-concept fantasy; legal- or political thrillers; poetry; romance; screenplays.

Publishers Marketplace Placeholder for closed text. Frank Weimann Partner, Literary Agent I began my career in publishing at The Literary Group, which I founded in 1986. I merged my agency with Folio in 2013. Over the years, I’ve worked with a number of incredible authors — from soldiers to celebrities, from business leaders to self-help gurus. My clients have been experts in their fields and have included Nobel, Pulitzer, Caldecott and Medal of Honor winners. My list is diverse, yet all of my titles have one thing in common: They are written by authors who are passionate about their book’s subject. Whether it’s how to live your dream (October Sky by Homer Hickam), win the Olympics (Grace, Gold and Glory by Gabby Douglas), or accomplish an impossible mission (No Ordinary Dog by Will Chesney); whether you’re a rock star (My Cross to Bear by Gregg Allman) or you run a crime family (Man of Honor by Joe Bonanno) — if you can get your passion down on paper, I’m interested. What I'm Looking For How to Submit Biography Business/investing/finance History Religious Health Sports African-American Science Memoir Narrative Non-Fiction Special Forces/CIA/FBI/Mafia Military Prescriptive Non-Fiction Humor Celebrity Pets Please submit queries to fweimann@foliolit.com . Please include your query letter and the first ten pages of your proposal in the body of the email. Please be sure to write QUERY in the subject line as this will ensure I do not miss your letter. Though I review each and every query, due to the volume I receive, I can only respond to those in which I'm interested. So, if you haven’t heard back from me within six weeks, it means I’ve decided I’m not the best agent for your project.

Publishers Marketplace Placeholder for closed text. Veronica Meliksetian Literary Associate I assist Partner Emily van Beek and Director of Operations Aaron Flores. In 2023, I graduated from the University of Cambridge with a MPhil in Education (Critical Approaches to Children’s Literature) and wrote my thesis on queer young adult literature. I love artful, playful, and bold children’s literature. When I’m not reading, I enjoy doing yoga and searching for the best matcha latte. What I'm Looking For How to Submit

Publishers Marketplace Placeholder for closed text. Melissa Sarver White Vice President, Literary Agent What I love most about being an agent is finding new voices that can express something in a fresh way or learning about a new subject matter that makes me view the world differently. As a literary agent and the Director of International Rights at Folio, I enjoy working on a great variety of projects – everything from YA and MG novels to adult books on cooking, business, self-help, health/wellness, and more. The constant exposure to a wide variety of topics is thrilling. I am humbled to play a part ushering innovative projects into the world. After a brief stint in magazine editorial, I have been working in NY book publishing for over a decade. What I'm Looking For How to Submit In fiction, she’s currently seeking literary, upmarket, and commercial women’s fiction, romcoms, domestic suspense, and thrillers. She’s especially interested in multigenerational stories, sibling relationships, outsider experiences, and stories specific to places or about people fighting injustices or societal circumstances just to survive. In nonfiction, she is looking for commercial projects in pop culture, pop science/psychology, self-help, parenting, memoir, business, lifestyle, and health and wellness. She looks for a strong voice and expertise on a topic, along with an established platform. Please send your query letter and (for fiction) the first 10 pages of your manuscript, pasted in the body of your email, to melissa@foliolit.com . Please include the word QUERY and the title of your project in the subject line. Due to the volume of queries I receive, I’m afraid I can only respond to those in which I’m interested. If you don’t hear from me within 30 days, please consider it a pass.

Publishers Marketplace Placeholder for closed text. John Jardin Literary Agent IMPORTANT: Someone is impersonating John Jardin. If John reaches out to discuss representation, it will come from a Folio email address. Additionally, please note that Folio agents will never charge an author money in exchange for representation. John Jardin is a Literary Associate at Folio Literary Management where he supports Steve Troha and Frank Weimann, while also actively working to build his own list. Prior to joining Folio, John received his undergraduate degree in public relations from the University of Georgia. What I'm Looking For How to Submit In nonfiction, John is looking for narrative nonfiction from folks with strong, clear, and historically underrepresented voices with an eye always toward justice and anti-imperialism — stories that challenge dominant narratives about the world and our place in it. He is especially interested in books relating to sex, gender, and sexuality; race; labor and class; Indigeneity; ecology and the natural world; the American South and Appalachia; strange science; voicey, gay memoir; and the supernatural. In fiction, they are drawn to experimental, atmospheric stories with fresh and interesting points of view that are unmistakably queer. He is interested in everything ranging from LGBTQIA+ speculative fiction to queer body horror; angsty, sexy, gay satires; and literary, up-market thrillers. Any book that is heavily influenced by place and setting — could be anywhere from the rural south through to dystopian amusement parks or community swimming pools — are of particular interest.

Publishers Marketplace I am currently closed to submissions. Steve Troha Partner, Literary Agent IMPORTANT: Someone is impersonating Steve Troha. If Steve reaches out to discuss representation, it will come from a Folio email address. Additionally, please note that Folio agents will never charge an author money in exchange for representation. Steve Troha has a consistent track record of working with some of the world’s most prominent and pioneering voices. In the past fifteen years, he has worked with more than 60 New York Times bestselling authors, including Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn, Gabrielle Bernstein, Tracy Anderson, Amanda Kloots, Andrew Morton, Kris Carr, Misty Copeland, Vani Hari, Mollie Katzen, The Johnny Cash Estate, and The Grand Ole Opry. Some of Steve’s bestselling and award-winning titles include: Behind the Seams by Dolly Parton Songteller by Dolly Parton Two Weeks Notice by Amy Porterfield The Man Who Ate Too Much by John Birdsall The Queen by Andrew Morton Billion Dollar Whale by Bradley Hope and Tom Wright The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter Super Attractor by Gabby Bernstein Live Your Life by Amanda Kloots Bad Mormon by Heather Gay Love Real Food by Kathryne Taylor Sleep Smarter by Shawn Stevenson America's Reluctant Prince by Steven Gillon Life in Motion by Misty Copeland Firebird by Misty Copeland It Was Me All Along by Andie Mitchell The Heart of the Plate by Mollie Katzen Fairy Tale Interrupted by RoseMarie Terenzio The End of Normal by Stephanie Madoff Mack. Steve is a graduate of The George Washington University and served as a U.S. Congressional Fellow. Steve previously served as the Associate Director of Publicity for St. Martin’s Press where he developed and orchestrated major promotional campaigns in support of the house’s top authors; and as an agent at Vigliano Associates. What I'm Looking For How to Submit

Publishers Marketplace I am currently closed to submissions. Eloise Davenport Affiliated Literary Agent Eloise is a Junior Agent at Folio, representing non-fiction authors whose work ignites discussions and influences progress. With an extensive academic background, Eloise has an appreciation for ‘big ideas’ that challenge and inform. These could be anything from practical and accessible applications of rigorous research, to platform-driven self-help, to seductive and controversial narratives and frameworks from people who have lived uniquely. From wellness to women’s leadership and business to pop culture, if your concept is one that democratizes knowledge, ambitiously explores complex topics, and is courageously honest, she is probably interested. Eloise holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from the University of Miami and a Master of Science in Cognitive Psychology from Northeastern University, where she earned Ph.D. candidacy for her original research. Eloise has published her science in academic journals and her opinion writing in The Boston Globe. What I'm Looking For How to Submit

Publishers Marketplace Placeholder for closed text. Katherine Latshaw Senior Vice President, Literary Agent I joined Folio in 2013 after working as an agent at The Literary Group International with Frank Weimann. Prior to that, I worked at packager and literary agency Stonesong, where I participated in every facet of book production, from sales to photo shoots to edits and design. That unique perspective has allowed me to weigh in with authority on behalf of clients during every step of the publishing process. I relish working one on one with authors. For nonfiction, I will often brainstorm with clients who have the requisite knowledge and platform but aren’t sure how to harness that into a saleable concept. I will write, re-write, and edit behind a client to present the best possible pitch to editors. For fiction, my aim is the same, and I will provide whatever is necessary to achieve that result, from general editorial suggestions to line edits. My authors range very widely from celebrities like Burt Reynolds to ice cream sandwich empire Coolhaus to antiracism author Layla Saad. What I'm Looking For How to Submit I’m looking for commercial nonfiction: cookbooks; lifestyle; memoir; pop culture; health & wellness; social media-platformed projects; incisive essay collections; illustrated/gift books; feminist and underrepresented voices; select fiction. I am also looking for seasoned collaborators and ghostwriters so send along those resumes! Please reach out to me with any submissions at klatshaw@foliolit.com

Publishers Marketplace Placeholder for closed text. Lauren Spieller Senior Vice President, Literary Agent Hello! I represent an exciting and talented list of award winning and bestselling authors. On the kidlit side, I represent MG and YA, along with crossover novels that walk the line between YA and Adult. Whatever the age category or genre, I’m passionate about representing diverse and underrepresented voices, and I’m always on the hunt for a new point of view. I consider myself an editorial agent. I provide support and insight at all stages of a book’s creation, tailoring the way I work to the client’s needs. I am also a fierce advocate and negotiator. It’s important to me that my clients not just succeed in selling one book, but many, and that I do everything I can to help them have a long, creatively satisfying career. That means being strategic about which projects they write, the brand they are developing, and the way we pursue foreign, audio, and film/TV deals. (I also have lots of random advice ready to go. Like that time I taught a client who lives in CA how to remove ice from her windshield using a credit card. I’m full service!) I have a BA and a MA in English because I just couldn’t get enough of books. I’m also the author of two Young Adult novels entitled Your Destination Is on the Left and She’s the Worst . Both are published by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. When I’m not working, you can find me playing with my mini goldendoodle, Louise, or binge watching something funny or thrilling. What I'm Looking For How to Submit I love books that sit at the intersection of “commercial” and “timeless,” especially if they pair a big hook with voicey, upmarket writing. I like to read books that keep me at the edge of my seat, that make me laugh out loud, that make me swoon, or that are simply so unputdownable that I stay up way too late reading. But let’s get more specific. In MG, I’m looking for high concept contemporaries, magical fantasy and kid-friendly romantasy, exciting historical, and spooky horror/mystery. I’d also love to see MG graphic novels, especially if it's set in our world. In YA, I’m drawn to speculative stories (fantasy, romantasy, and horror), contemporary novels with a big hook, romance and RomCom, suspense/thrillers, and graphic novels. I also love smart genre-bending tales, books that tackle a familiar topic or time period from a new or surprising perspective, and stories that take big risks, whatever that means to you . To see my Adult wishlist, click here . For a list of my favorite recent books, and a more detailed wishlist, check out manuscriptwishlist.com . Please visit my Query Manager page to submit. I respond to all queries, but if you do not hear from me within 45 days, please feel free to nudge by sending a message through Query Manager.

Publishers Marketplace I am currently closed to submissions. Scott Hoffman Founding Partner, Agent Emeritus A refugee from the world of politics, Scott Hoffman is one of the founding partners of Folio Literary Management, LLC. He has served as Vice-chairman of the Board of Directors of SEARAC (the only nationwide advocacy agency for Southeast Asian-Americans), a Board Member of Fill Their Shelves, Inc. (a charitable foundation that provides books to children in sub-Saharan Africa) and a member of the Metropolitan Opera’s Young Associates Steering Committee. Before entering the world of publishing, he was one of the founding partners of Janus-Merritt Strategies, a Washington, DC strategic consulting firm. He holds an MBA from New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business, and a BA from the College of William and Mary. What I'm Looking For How to Submit I specialize in platform-driven nonfiction, ranging from “big idea” books by thought leaders grounded in science/research to branded prescriptive titles that help readers transform some aspect of their lives to issue-driven narrative nonfiction that engage with current events. I do not represent fiction, children’s literature, screenplays, or poetry. I’m always on the lookout for: Experts in their fields looking to integrate a book into their business, especially in the areas of health/fitness/wellness and business Books about psychology, business, history, or social issues from academics and thought leaders Books that can hook me on concept alone