Representation
A working list of what I actively seek, what I respectfully decline, and the standards I bring to every author I represent.
Category One
Voice-led novels across literary and commercial registers — stories that hold attention and reward it.
Category Two
Big-idea, narrative-driven nonfiction with a clear argument and a writer equipped to deliver it.
What I look for
Common reasons projects are declined
Marketability Factors
Recent, accurate comps that locate your book on a real shelf.
Where it matters: nonfiction, expertise, prior publication.
A one-sentence hook that survives the boardroom.
A clear sense of which editors will champion this book.
Whether the work invites a second and third book.
Audio, translation, film — sources of long-term value.
Publishing Readiness
A short, honest gut-check. If you can answer yes to most of these, you're likely ready for serious agent consideration.
Featured Genres
Active categories across fiction and nonfiction — each with an editor-led, market-aware point of view.
Fiction
Nonfiction
The Representation Journey
A transparent, step-by-step path so you know exactly what to expect at each stage.
You submit a query letter, synopsis, and sample pages through the guidelines.
Acknowledgement within 24 hours; an editorial first read within six to eight weeks.
Full manuscripts of interest are read closely with structural and craft assessment.
A long conversation about vision, plan, and fit before any offer is made.
A tailored editor list, considered timing, and a clear pitch built around your book.
Offer negotiation, contract advocacy, and stewardship through publication and beyond.
Aurora Bowhunter
Senior Literary Agent · Fiction & Nonfiction
Editorial guidance, considered representation, and long-view career stewardship for ambitious authors.
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