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Ms. Melanie Figueroa
Root Literary
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General
Melanie Figueroa
Root Literary
- Website:
- rootliterary.com
- Blog/Other:
- www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/melaniefigueroa/
- Twitter (X):
- @wellmelsbells
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Commercial
Contemporary
Family Saga
Fantasy
• Fantasy, Magical Realism
Historical
Horror
Literary Fiction
Middle Grade
• Middle Grade, Contemporary
• Middle Grade, Fantasy
• Middle Grade, Historical
• Middle Grade, Literary
• Middle Grade, Mystery
• Middle Grade, Science Fiction
Mystery
New Adult
Romance
Speculative
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Historical
• Young Adult, Horror
• Young Adult, Literary
• Young Adult, Mystery
• Young Adult, Romance
• Young Adult, Science Fiction
Non-Fiction
none
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Known Clients (current & past)
Caris Avendaño Cruz
Amelia Diane Coombs
M.T. Khan
Natalie Sue
Kate Sweeney
Jaime Theler
Elizabeth Urso
Lakita Wilson
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
DeborahDMuse
02/01/2026 06:02 PM
Fantasy 117k
Q: 1/8/2026
Form Rejection: 2/1/2026 (Not a match for her list at this time.)
Q: 1/8/2026
Form Rejection: 2/1/2026 (Not a match for her list at this time.)
RachelETell
02/01/2026 02:41 PM
YA dark fantasy
Q: 1/5/26
R: 2/1/26
Received the same form rejection as others. I appreciate the quick and kind response.
Thank you for sending [TITLE] my way. After reviewing your material, I don't feel it's a match for my list at this time. I appreciate the opportunity to consider your work and wish you every success with it.
Sincerely,
Melanie
Q: 1/5/26
R: 2/1/26
Received the same form rejection as others. I appreciate the quick and kind response.
Thank you for sending [TITLE] my way. After reviewing your material, I don't feel it's a match for my list at this time. I appreciate the opportunity to consider your work and wish you every success with it.
Sincerely,
Melanie
lucad83
01/30/2026 03:25 PM
Q:1/30/26
72k Urban fantasy
72k Urban fantasy
BrittN1988
01/25/2026 01:02 PM
Q: 1/25/26
NA 75k Serial Killer
NA 75k Serial Killer
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 04/29/2025 - Genres updated.
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Q: 1/9/26