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Ms. Samantha Fabien

Root Literary

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Samantha Fabien

Root Literary

New York, NY
Website:
rootliterary.com
Twitter (X):
@samanthashnh
AALA Member:
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Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:

Fiction

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

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
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Meggie_rk
06/23/2026 01:25 PM
Q 5/24
Form Rejection 6/19
125k Epic Fantasy
rdunton00
06/22/2026 10:44 PM
06/22/2026 - 92k queer speculative fiction

Submission confirmation indicates wait time of 4-16 weeks.
SJHoodlet
06/22/2026 05:47 AM
Q: 6/18/26

101k adult romantic fantasy
bookisheb
06/18/2026 11:10 PM
Q: 5/25/26
Kind form rejection: 6/18/26
124k Sc-fi
klredman89
06/07/2026 01:08 AM
R: 6.7.26
72K Southern Gothic Upmarket Thriller
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Last Update:
02/13/2026 - Genres updated.
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