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
Kate Sweeney
Jaime Theler
Elizabeth Urso
Lakita Wilson
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
laurenneel
07/06/2025 09:01 PM
Query Submitted 7/4/25
R: 7/6/2025
Appreciate the prompt response!
YA Fantasy 98k
R: 7/6/2025
Appreciate the prompt response!
YA Fantasy 98k
cemer1215
07/05/2025 05:50 PM
67k ya fantasy
Query sent 25 June 2025
Form rejection 5 JUL 2025
Query sent 25 June 2025
Form rejection 5 JUL 2025
kelljasmer
07/04/2025 04:42 PM
Query: 6/8/2025
Rejection: 6/14/2025
YA fairy tale fantasy, 100k
Rejection: 6/14/2025
YA fairy tale fantasy, 100k
Sunshine227
07/04/2025 01:09 PM
FQ: 6/20/25
81k Romance
Rejected 7/3/25
81k Romance
Rejected 7/3/25
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 04/29/2025 - Genres updated.
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Rejected: 7/5/2025
90k YA Fantasy