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Ms. Samantha Fabien

Root Literary

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General

Samantha Fabien

Root Literary

New York, NY
Website:
rootliterary.com
Blog/Other:
www.samanthafabien.com
Twitter (X):
@samanthashnh
AALA Member:
Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:

Fiction

Book Club
Commercial
Contemporary
Fantasy
  • Fantasy, Historical
Horror
Mystery
Romance
  • Romance, Comedy
  • Romance, Contemporary
Speculative
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
  • Young Adult, Fantasy
  • Young Adult, Horror
  • Young Adult, Mystery
  • Young Adult, Romance
  • Young Adult, Thriller/Suspense

Non-Fiction

none
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Known Clients (current & past)
Camille Baker
Jessica James
Jessica Joyce
Chloe Liese
Tara Pammi
Lindsay Puckett
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
KatrinaLem
04/20/2024 01:52 PM
Query Sent: 10/31/2023
Requested Full: 11/19/2023
Sent Full: 11/20/2023
Sent Revised MS: 01/23/2024

Pending at 150 days. Should I nudge? (I was going to wait a little longer but am not sure!)

UPDATE 4/20.2024: Received a very sad rejection on the full (which might or might not have been a form, but my instincts are telling me form since there was no specific details on my MS or characters :') Oh well!) Will try to be hopeful moving forward as I work on a new project <3

Here is the Rejection response on my full:

Hi Katrina,

Thanks so much for sharing (REDACTED) and its synopsis with me, and for your patience while I considered it. It took me a bit longer than I hoped, but I did want to be back in touch now that I've had time to sit with the materials. Unfortunately, after careful review and consideration, though I'm going to have to pass on moving forward. Despite enjoying the read, I didn't quite fall in love with this project in the way that I hoped.

Given my fuller list, I'm not feeling as enthusiastic about the materials as I would need to be in order to move forward. I'm truly sorry not to be writing with better news after all this time spent waiting, but I'm hopeful that my stepping aside will clear the path for you to find the best agent and advocate for you, this project, and your career overall. Thank you so much, again, for sharing your story with me and for your patience. I truly wish you the best in all that you do, and please know that I will be rooting for you in all your pursuits.

All the best,



izzcharles
04/19/2024 09:41 PM
Sent a query for a YA Fantasy (107k) on March 31st and received a really nice rejection letter on April 19th.

Ljpk1992
04/11/2024 07:30 PM
QM 4/11/24
Nudge w offer 4/11/24
Step aside 4/11/24

Adult romcom 75k

jcbbrsmith
04/05/2024 08:44 AM
FQ: 4/5/24
Mystery 100k
critter
03/23/2024 12:57 PM
95k YA fantasy
QM: 03/09/24
FR: 03/23/24 - same as others

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Last Update:
02/28/2024 - Genres updated.
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