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Ms. Kayla Cichello

Upstart Crow Literary

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Kayla Cichello

Upstart Crow Literary

New York, NY
Website:
upstartcrowliterary.com
Twitter (X):
@SeriousKayla
AALA Member:
No
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:

Fiction

Action/Adventure
Chick Lit
Children's
Commercial
Contemporary
Crime/Police
Erotica
Family Saga
Fantasy
  • Fantasy, Contemporary/Urban
  • Fantasy, Magical Realism
Graphic Novel
Historical
Humor/Satire
LGBTQ+
Literary Fiction
Middle Grade
  • Middle Grade, Contemporary
  • Middle Grade, Fantasy
  • Middle Grade, Historical
  • Middle Grade, Literary
  • Middle Grade, Mystery
Multicultural
Mystery
New Adult
Offbeat/Quirky
Picture Book
Romance
  • Romance, Category
  • Romance, Contemporary
  • Romance, Historical
  • Romance, Paranormal
  • Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Western
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
  • Young Adult, Contemporary
  • Young Adult, Fantasy
  • Young Adult, Historical
  • Young Adult, Literary
  • Young Adult, Mystery
  • Young Adult, Paranormal
  • Young Adult, Paranormal Romance
  • Young Adult, Romance

Non-Fiction

Cookbook
Pop Culture
Sports
True Adventure/Crime
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Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
Arris
04/07/2026 04:14 PM
Q: 04/07
YA Thriller 80K
E: 04:07

At least it was a fast rejection :)
VMattison
04/07/2026 12:15 PM
Query: 03/13/2026
94K Adult Sports Romance
Rejected: 04/07/2026
Reason: Not a fit for agent

MartinPorter
04/07/2026 09:47 AM
Q: 4/6/26
YA LGBTQ Sports Romance - 78k
FR - same day

RMK1157
04/06/2026 11:12 PM
Was rejected in about 2 hours. Upon digging a little deeper I realized that her specialty is not literary fiction. I do appreciate the quick response though.
AuthorWASimpson
04/05/2026 06:17 PM
The Girl of Morning Glory
36K MG Contemporary Fantasy
Q: 4/4/26
Form rej: 4/5/26
Wow, that was fast. 🙁



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Last Update:
03/31/2026 - Genres updated.
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