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
Children's
Commercial
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
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.
aleishamarina
02/17/2025 10:44 PM
Queried: 27 January 2025
Decined: 18 February 2025
YA Science Fantasy, 97k word count.
Decined: 18 February 2025
YA Science Fantasy, 97k word count.
selinn92
02/17/2025 09:05 PM
QM: 02/10/2025
FR: 02/17/2025
Middle grade fantasy, 61K words
"Thank you for sending [TITLE] my way. After reviewing your material, I don't feel it's a match for my list at this time. I appreciate the opportunity to consider your work and wish you every success with it."
FR: 02/17/2025
Middle grade fantasy, 61K words
"Thank you for sending [TITLE] my way. After reviewing your material, I don't feel it's a match for my list at this time. I appreciate the opportunity to consider your work and wish you every success with it."
susiebo
02/13/2025 10:47 AM
Q: 1/7
FR: 2/13
Commercial Contemp. romance 84k
FR: 2/13
Commercial Contemp. romance 84k
histficdebut
02/09/2025 07:00 PM
QM Query: 2-1-25
QM Decline: 2-9-25
94K Historical Fiction
QM Decline: 2-9-25
94K Historical Fiction
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 11/14/2024 - Genres updated.
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Form rejection Feb 17 2025
Urban fantasy, adult, 83k