Ms. Samantha Fabien
Root Literary
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General
Samantha Fabien
Root Literary
New York, NY
- Website:
- rootliterary.com
- Twitter (X):
- @samanthashnh
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Book Club
Commercial
Contemporary
Fantasy
Horror
Mystery
Romance
• Romance, Comedy
• Romance, Contemporary
Speculative
Thrillers/Suspense
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Horror
• Young Adult, Mystery
• Young Adult, Romance
• Young Adult, Thriller/Suspense
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
Comments by authors about this agent.
ETwriter
04/19/2025 12:36 AM
It says she's been with Root literary since 2019 but Publisher's Marketplace is showing she's only had 2 deals in her career... does anyone have any insight into this? A red flag?
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
04/17/2025 07:58 PM
Profile Update: Open to queries
Mariekes_mesmerizing_books
03/19/2025 03:34 PM
Q: 2/20/25
R: 3/19/25
This seems to be a partly personalized rejection:
Thank you for thinking of me for representation. After careful review of your query, sample pages, and synopsis, unfortunately, I'm going to pass on this project. While I enjoyed a lot of elements of this, given my fuller list and the competitive marketplace, I have to be pickier than ever in my decision-making.
R: 3/19/25
This seems to be a partly personalized rejection:
Thank you for thinking of me for representation. After careful review of your query, sample pages, and synopsis, unfortunately, I'm going to pass on this project. While I enjoyed a lot of elements of this, given my fuller list and the competitive marketplace, I have to be pickier than ever in my decision-making.
highlandparkdm
03/06/2025 09:28 PM
Q: 2/26/25
FR: 3/9/25
Historical Mystery
Thank you for thinking of me with this project. I really appreciate the opportunity to consider your materials. Unfortunately, after careful review and consideration, I'm going to pass on moving forward with this project. Please keep in mind that publishing is a subjective industry. Although this didn't work for me, that doesn't mean it wouldn't work for someone else. I encourage you to keep submitting this, and I hope other agents feel differently! I wish you the best of luck in your search for representation.
All the best,
Samantha
Root Literary
FR: 3/9/25
Historical Mystery
Thank you for thinking of me with this project. I really appreciate the opportunity to consider your materials. Unfortunately, after careful review and consideration, I'm going to pass on moving forward with this project. Please keep in mind that publishing is a subjective industry. Although this didn't work for me, that doesn't mean it wouldn't work for someone else. I encourage you to keep submitting this, and I hope other agents feel differently! I wish you the best of luck in your search for representation.
All the best,
Samantha
Root Literary
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 04/17/2025 - Open to queries.
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