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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
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.
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
07/22/2026 04:29 PM
Profile Update: Closed to queries
RABarone
07/16/2026 08:01 AM
Q: July 16, 2026
Upmarket Speculative Thriller, 115K
Upmarket Speculative Thriller, 115K
iykyk_
07/13/2026 03:10 PM
Q: 04/17/2026
R (form): 07/13/2026 87 days
YA Fantasy 87,777 words
R (form): 07/13/2026 87 days
YA Fantasy 87,777 words
jgarc35
07/07/2026 06:32 PM
Q: 05/11/26
Nudge 07/06 @ 56 days.
R: 07/07/26
90K M/M Romance
Nudge 07/06 @ 56 days.
R: 07/07/26
90K M/M Romance
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 07/22/2026 - Closed to queries.
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Form reject: 7/22/26
110k queer romantasy