Ms. Alyssa Maltese
Root Literary
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General
Alyssa Maltese
Root Literary
- Website:
- rootliterary.com
- Blog/Other:
- www.alyssamaltese.com
- Twitter (X):
- @lyssmaltese
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Commercial
Contemporary
Family Saga
Historical
Horror
Mystery
Romance
Science Fiction
Speculative
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Young Adult
Non-Fiction
Cultural/Social Issues
Food/Lifestyle
Health/Fitness
History
Humor/Gift Book
LGBTQ+
Memoir
Multicultural
Narrative
Nature/Ecology
Pop Culture
Psychology
Relationship/Dating
Science/Technology
Women's Issues
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Known Clients (current & past)
none found
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
WLawrence
04/16/2024 04:05 PM
10 days and form rejected. But always better to know than not know.
mallorythomas
04/03/2024 10:46 AM
QM 3/25
Notification of offer: 4/2
Kind step aside: 4/3
Non-fiction proposal (platform-driven, prescriptive). Super nice interactions with Alyssa and wouldn't hesitate to query again!
Notification of offer: 4/2
Kind step aside: 4/3
Non-fiction proposal (platform-driven, prescriptive). Super nice interactions with Alyssa and wouldn't hesitate to query again!
CatherineAdaCampbell
03/14/2024 09:55 AM
3/12/2024 - book proposal and sample chapters via QM
3/14/2024 - nice form rejection
3/14/2024 - nice form rejection
MarlowePercival
03/07/2024 10:32 PM
Q via QM: Feb 26th, 2024
R via QM: Mar 5th, 2024
Form rejection
Speculative Literary 99k
R via QM: Mar 5th, 2024
Form rejection
Speculative Literary 99k
mirandaf
03/05/2024 09:31 PM
Query: 1/27 (Psychological Suspense)
Full request: 2/15
Personalized rejection 3/4 saying she loved it but felt it was missing something she couldn't put her finger on so she had to pass. Mentioned I could send her a revision if I undertake one. Extremely kind, extremely painful :')
Full request: 2/15
Personalized rejection 3/4 saying she loved it but felt it was missing something she couldn't put her finger on so she had to pass. Mentioned I could send her a revision if I undertake one. Extremely kind, extremely painful :')
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 02/21/2024 - Genres updated.
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