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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
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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.
samcgill
01/12/2026 10:09 PM
Q: 10/1
Full request: 10/17
R: 1/12
YA-SF, 98k
Really, really nice, personalized rejection. She praised the writing, concept, and originality but didn’t feel as convinced on overall execution and wasn’t sure how to editorially help me make it work. She also requested that I query her on future projects if this one doesn’t land. If that happens, I will definitely take her up on that!
Full request: 10/17
R: 1/12
YA-SF, 98k
Really, really nice, personalized rejection. She praised the writing, concept, and originality but didn’t feel as convinced on overall execution and wasn’t sure how to editorially help me make it work. She also requested that I query her on future projects if this one doesn’t land. If that happens, I will definitely take her up on that!
cjspennpaper
01/12/2026 03:08 PM
Q: 10/26/25
R: 01/08/26
Took a little bit, but I really appreciate the personalized rejection! I can't wait to see if I can get a request with my next manuscript.
R: 01/08/26
Took a little bit, but I really appreciate the personalized rejection! I can't wait to see if I can get a request with my next manuscript.
Dracdrac
01/12/2026 01:17 PM
Q: 12/14/2025
Fantasy, 106k
Withdrawn 1/6/2026
Query shows twice in QueryTracker, same date. I hope it's a glitch and that I didn't double-query. If so,, I must apologize.
1/12/2026: Interesting. I withdrew the query on 1/6/2026 and on 1/12 Ireceive a rejection. The doubling does seem to have been a glitch.
Fantasy, 106k
Withdrawn 1/6/2026
Query shows twice in QueryTracker, same date. I hope it's a glitch and that I didn't double-query. If so,, I must apologize.
1/12/2026: Interesting. I withdrew the query on 1/6/2026 and on 1/12 Ireceive a rejection. The doubling does seem to have been a glitch.
Dallas_N
01/12/2026 12:10 PM
YA near-future sci-fi 79,000 words
Queried Nov 10, 2025
Form rejection Jan 11, 2026
Queried Nov 10, 2025
Form rejection Jan 11, 2026
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 04/29/2025 - Genres updated.
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R: 1/12/2026
123k Fantasy
I appreciate the response