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Ms. Taj McCoy
Laura Dail Literary Agency, Inc.
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General
Taj McCoy
Laura Dail Literary Agency, Inc.
NY
- Website:
- www.ldlainc.com
- Twitter (X):
- @tajmccoywrites
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Commercial
Contemporary
Crime/Police
Family Saga
Graphic Novel
Humor/Satire
LGBTQ+
Middle Grade
• Middle Grade, Contemporary
• Middle Grade, Fantasy
• Middle Grade, Historical
• Middle Grade, Mystery
Multicultural
Mystery
New Adult
Picture Book
Religious/Inspirational
Romance
• Romance, Category
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Paranormal
• Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Thrillers/Suspense
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
Biography
Business/Finance
Cookbook
Cultural/Social Issues
Current Affairs/Politics
Decorating/Design
Food/Lifestyle
Gardening
Health/Fitness
History
How To
Humor/Gift Book
Journalism
Juvenile/Graphic
LGBTQ+
Memoir
Multicultural
Narrative
Parenting
Pets
Pop Culture
Relationship/Dating
Religion/Spirituality
Self-Help
Sports
Travel
Women's Issues
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Known Clients (current & past)
Karmen Lee
Ines Lozano
Ashlee Maccallum
Birdie Schae
John Clarence Stewart
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
eagreyson
08/09/2026 10:56 AM
Q: 04/16/26
Personalized & very encouraging rejection: 08/09/26
Upmarket crime thriller, 88k.
Personalized & very encouraging rejection: 08/09/26
Upmarket crime thriller, 88k.
parkabee
08/09/2026 09:51 AM
61K YA romance/historical. Polite rejection @ 73 days
Dear ____,
Thank you so much for sharing [TITLE] with me. I appreciate the opportunity to consider your work. Unfortunately, given the ebbs and flows of the market, I've slowed down on adding additional projects to my list in this genre so that I can focus more strategically on my current clients' projects.
I encourage you to keep querying and creating, and I hope that you find the agent that is the right fit and advocate for you and your work.
Warm regards,
Taj McCoy
Dear ____,
Thank you so much for sharing [TITLE] with me. I appreciate the opportunity to consider your work. Unfortunately, given the ebbs and flows of the market, I've slowed down on adding additional projects to my list in this genre so that I can focus more strategically on my current clients' projects.
I encourage you to keep querying and creating, and I hope that you find the agent that is the right fit and advocate for you and your work.
Warm regards,
Taj McCoy
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
06/02/2026 09:49 AM
Profile Update: Closed to queries
CleoArrow
05/29/2026 03:09 AM
Queried May 29, 2026
YA Historical Fantasy Romance 100k
YA Historical Fantasy Romance 100k
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 06/02/2026 - Closed to queries.
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