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Ms. Kayla Cichello
Upstart Crow Literary
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General
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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Known Clients (current & past)
Anna Alsup
Shiva Delsooz
Kirbi Fagan
Rafael Macho
Lupe Ruiz Flores
Avery Silverberg
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
Bellerose
09/08/2026 06:53 AM
Q: 9/7/2026 Fantasy 109k
bluedragon
09/05/2026 06:34 PM
I also received the "your writing is nice and your concept is intriguing" rejection. Must be a form letter.
hannahwalkner
09/05/2026 04:22 PM
Q: 9/3/2026 Crime Thriller 81k
R: 9/5/2026
Same as the others. Says my writing is nice and my concept is intriguing. Appreciate the quick response.
R: 9/5/2026
Same as the others. Says my writing is nice and my concept is intriguing. Appreciate the quick response.
Teodor
09/05/2026 03:25 PM
Q 03/09/2026
Epic Fantasy 123k words
R: 05/09/2026
"Your writing is nice and this is an intriguing concept, but I'm afraid its not quite the right fit for my list. I'm sorry not to have better news and wish you all the best."
Ah well, I appreciate the quick turn around though
Epic Fantasy 123k words
R: 05/09/2026
"Your writing is nice and this is an intriguing concept, but I'm afraid its not quite the right fit for my list. I'm sorry not to have better news and wish you all the best."
Ah well, I appreciate the quick turn around though
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 03/31/2026 - Genres updated.
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Query time 2 days.
Received the same "your writing is nice and your concept is intriguing." Even if it is a form letter for all, it's a nice rejection. As opposed to 'not interested.'LOL