Ms. Mara Cobb
Lighthouse Literary
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Closed to Unsolicited Queries
Changed agencies. Formerly with Martin Literary.
General
Mara Cobb
Lighthouse Literary
- Website:
- www.lighthouseliterary.com
- Blog/Other:
- maracobbwrites.wordpress.com
- Twitter (X):
- @MaraCobbWrites
- AALA Member:
- No
Query Methods
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Action/Adventure
Commercial
Contemporary
Family Saga
Historical
Literary Fiction
Middle Grade
• Middle Grade, Contemporary
• Middle Grade, Historical
• Middle Grade, Literary
• Middle Grade, Mystery
• Middle Grade, Science Fiction
Mystery
New Adult
Offbeat/Quirky
Religious/Inspirational
Romance
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Historical
• Romance, Inspirational
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Christian
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Historical
• Young Adult, Literary
• Young Adult, Mystery
• Young Adult, Romance
• Young Adult, Science Fiction
Non-Fiction
Biography
Business/Finance
Cookbook
Cultural/Social Issues
Current Affairs/Politics
Decorating/Design
Food/Lifestyle
Gardening
Health/Fitness
History
How To
Humor/Gift Book
Journalism
Juvenile/Graphic
Memoir
Multicultural
Narrative
Nature/Ecology
Parenting
Pets
Pop Culture
Religion/Spirituality
Self-Help
Sports
Travel
True Adventure/Crime
Women's Issues
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Known Clients (current & past)
Kellie Beggs
Sharon Chriscoe
Janet Christensen
Lisa Cloherty
Jessica Gustafson
Hannah Harbour Wells
Fiona Helmuth
Cheryl A. Johnson
Michelle Kennedy
Kayla Kensington
Dan Lawrence
Jennifer Leeper
Madison Rachel
Charles Richardson
Sarah Skolfield
Heather Tabata
Susan Johnston Taylor
Laura Zimmerman
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
05/03/2025 10:04 AM
Profile Update: Closed to queries
NightSky
05/02/2025 08:43 AM
@lindsaysmith818...I queried when she was at her old agency and received a full at her new agency, so it seems she is taking her queries with her.
clatson
05/02/2025 07:55 AM
Query: 12/31/2024 YA Dystopian
Full request: 1/7/2025 Sent same day
R 5/1/2025: First of all, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to review your work. I love the twists and turns present throughout. Unfortunately, I didn't find myself connecting strongly enough with the writing in the sample, so I had a hard time staying as involved as I needed to be as an agent. However, other agents are likely to feel differently than I do.
While this is not the news you hoped for, as I'm sure you know, writers sometimes endure long periods of rejection before they find the winning combination for themselves. They refused to give up, and it is my sincerest hope that you do not give up either.
All the best,
Mara
Full request: 1/7/2025 Sent same day
R 5/1/2025: First of all, thank you for allowing me the opportunity to review your work. I love the twists and turns present throughout. Unfortunately, I didn't find myself connecting strongly enough with the writing in the sample, so I had a hard time staying as involved as I needed to be as an agent. However, other agents are likely to feel differently than I do.
While this is not the news you hoped for, as I'm sure you know, writers sometimes endure long periods of rejection before they find the winning combination for themselves. They refused to give up, and it is my sincerest hope that you do not give up either.
All the best,
Mara
lindsaysmith818
05/02/2025 07:36 AM
I queried her on 4/5 as part of a writer’s conference pitch, but since then she’s changed agencies. Does anyone know if she’s taking her query inbox with her from her Martin literary email? I saw she was taking the full requests, any word on the queries?
TheresaHedges
04/29/2025 11:33 AM
Q 29/4/2025 52K MG adventure
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 05/03/2025 - Closed to queries.
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