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.
mcwilfo
06/11/2025 06:14 AM
Q: 06/11/25
YA sci-fi 60k
YA sci-fi 60k
Unwise_Owl
06/09/2025 01:35 PM
Q: 5/28/25
82K Fantasy
Form Rejection: 6/9/25
82K Fantasy
Form Rejection: 6/9/25
NickMcMillian
06/09/2025 08:36 AM
Historical/LGBT fiction - 99k
Queried (via QM): 5/9/2025
Form rejection: 6/8/2025 (30 days)
"Thank you for sending [BOOK 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."
Queried (via QM): 5/9/2025
Form rejection: 6/8/2025 (30 days)
"Thank you for sending [BOOK 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."
Totally_Amazing
06/08/2025 07:36 PM
Queried 3/9
Full request! 3/22 (fingers crossed!)
Nothing back at 78 days
Form rejection at 79 days. I admit, this stung a lot. I was hoping for at least one line of feedback.
"Thank you so much for the chance to read [TITLE]. Although I'm sorry to say that I won't be pursuing representation, I'm so grateful for the opportunity to consider your work. As much as I enjoyed the read, I didn't find myself with the distinct vision needed to help break this one out and be your best advocate, so I'm going to step aside so you can find the perfect match. I would be happy to hear from you again on future projects if you don't connect with someone wonderful on this one."
Upper MG Fantasy 76k
Full request! 3/22 (fingers crossed!)
Nothing back at 78 days
Form rejection at 79 days. I admit, this stung a lot. I was hoping for at least one line of feedback.
"Thank you so much for the chance to read [TITLE]. Although I'm sorry to say that I won't be pursuing representation, I'm so grateful for the opportunity to consider your work. As much as I enjoyed the read, I didn't find myself with the distinct vision needed to help break this one out and be your best advocate, so I'm going to step aside so you can find the perfect match. I would be happy to hear from you again on future projects if you don't connect with someone wonderful on this one."
Upper MG Fantasy 76k
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 04/29/2025 - Genres updated.
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FR: 6/11/2025
82k YA fantasy with LGBTQ+ rep.
“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.”