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.
samcgill
10/17/2025 02:59 PM
Q: 10/1
Request for full: 10/17
YA-SF LGBTQ+ 98k
Request for full: 10/17
YA-SF LGBTQ+ 98k
MotownCountry
10/17/2025 02:48 PM
ya horror
Q 10-1-25
X 10-17-25
Q 10-1-25
X 10-17-25
mayacallaghan
10/17/2025 02:36 PM
Q after #DVPit like: 10/12
FULL WHAT: 10/17
81K YA sci-fi romance
FULL WHAT: 10/17
81K YA sci-fi romance
MoMer
10/17/2025 01:27 PM
MG/YA Illustrated fantasy 80k
Q: 9/30/25
R: 10/16/25 (nice response)
Q: 9/30/25
R: 10/16/25 (nice response)
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 04/29/2025 - Genres updated.
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Adult Upmarket Thriller
93k words