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
Accepts queries via...
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.
GalacticWyvern
11/26/2025 03:22 PM
@mayalayne and @Hb6wdy, Melanie's QueryTracker auto-response says her reply times can be up to twelve weeks depending on workload.
'Hi, and thank you for your query! I have received your submission, and my turnaround time for a response is typically anywhere from a few days to as much as twelve weeks depending on my current workload. If you receive an offer of representation in the meantime, please notify me as soon as possible. I look forward to considering your work!'
'Hi, and thank you for your query! I have received your submission, and my turnaround time for a response is typically anywhere from a few days to as much as twelve weeks depending on my current workload. If you receive an offer of representation in the meantime, please notify me as soon as possible. I look forward to considering your work!'
Hb6wdy
11/26/2025 12:17 PM
@mayalayne I’m at 41 days and curious about this too
mayalayne
11/26/2025 11:57 AM
do you all think a no response from this agent in 34 days is likely a pass?
emilyvansell
11/25/2025 04:43 PM
Q: 11/25/25
86k YA Contemporary Romance
86k YA Contemporary Romance
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 04/29/2025 - Genres updated.
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Q:11/13/2025