Ms. Tessa Shaffer

Corvisiero Literary Agency

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Tessa Shaffer

Corvisiero Literary Agency

New York, NY
Website:
www.corvisieroagency.com
Twitter:
@has_no_regrets
AALA Member:
No
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:

Fiction

Commercial
Contemporary
Family Saga
Fantasy
  • Fantasy, Contemporary/Urban
  • Fantasy, Magical Realism
Horror
LGBTQ+
Literary Fiction
Middle Grade
  • Middle Grade, Contemporary
  • Middle Grade, Fantasy
  • Middle Grade, Historical
  • Middle Grade, Horror
  • Middle Grade, Literary
  • Middle Grade, Mystery
  • Middle Grade, Science Fiction
Multicultural
Mystery
New Adult
Religious/Inspirational
Romance
  • Romance, LGBTQ+
Speculative
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Young Adult
  • Young Adult, Contemporary
  • Young Adult, Fantasy
  • Young Adult, Historical
  • Young Adult, Horror
  • Young Adult, Literary
  • Young Adult, Mystery
  • Young Adult, Paranormal
  • Young Adult, Paranormal Romance
  • Young Adult, Speculative

Non-Fiction

Cultural/Social Issues
LGBTQ+
Memoir
Narrative
Pop Culture
Psychology
Self-Help
True Adventure/Crime
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Author Comments
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Profile Update

Patrick (Admin)
06/02/2023 10:37 AM
Profile Update: Genres updated.
MotownCountry
05/29/2023 12:45 PM
Q: 05/12/2023
X: 05/29/2023

urban fantasy/paranormal

on to the next.
pappasmdz
05/29/2023 10:39 AM
FQ - 5/15/23
FR - 5/29/23

Adult Literary Mystery, 81,000


"Thank you for submitting your query for XXXX to Corvisiero Literary Agency and allowing us to consider it. Although we found great qualities within your query letter and synopsis, we didn't connect with the sample pages as strongly as we had hoped to be the champion that this project deserves.

Due to the sheer number of queries that we receive, we are not always able to provide more specific feedback for every author. However, we highly recommend viewing–if you haven't already–BookEnds Literary Agency's Youtube channel for valuable advice on the querying process and the business of publishing from an agent's perspective: https://www.youtube.com/@BookEndsLiterary. Carly Watters, another literary agent, also offers great resources on her website.

Please keep in mind that this industry is incredibly subjective, and our response is solely one agency's opinion. We strongly encourage you to query other agents because one may love your story just the way it is! Thank you again for providing us the opportunity to review your writing, and we hope that you will keep us in mind for future projects.

Warm regards,

Adam Cyzner
Literary Manager Assistant | Corvisiero Literary Agency"
sparksisabella
05/23/2023 12:11 PM
Form Query: 5/9/23
Personalized Rejection: 5/23/23

Dark Fantasy, 106k

I got a really kind, detailed personalized rejection saying that they took interest in my letter and synopsis but did not connect with my pages. They even went as far as to tell me the problems they found with my opening pages and provide resources. I believe it was written by an assistant, but nonetheless it was lovely to receive some feedback. Would query again!
SalDeLucia
05/18/2023 12:51 PM
adult lit fiction 96k
11 days later: rejection letter from Micah -- very encouraging and personal. Too bad, she was the top of my list...maybe next time.
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Last Update:
06/02/2023 - Genres updated.
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