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Ms. Courtney Donovan

Writers House

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Courtney Donovan

Writers House

New York, NY
Website:
www.writershouse.com/
Blog/Other:
www.publishersmarketplace.com/members/donovanc/
AALA Member:
No
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:

Fiction

Fantasy
Graphic Novel
Middle Grade
  • Middle Grade, Fantasy
  • Middle Grade, Literary
  • Middle Grade, Mystery
  • Middle Grade, Science Fiction
New Adult
Romance
Science Fiction
Young Adult
  • Young Adult, Fantasy
  • Young Adult, Literary
  • Young Adult, Mystery
  • Young Adult, Paranormal
  • Young Adult, Paranormal Romance
  • Young Adult, Romance
  • Young Adult, Science Fiction

Non-Fiction

none
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Author Comments
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rspradley
06/02/2026 09:46 PM
Q: 6/01/26
Spec Lit Sci-Fi 125k
FR: 6/02/26

Super fast for mine! Knew it was probably not the BEST fit, but thought I'd try anyway -
The FR seems to hint that she may be closer to capacity than before?

"Thank you for your thoughtful query. I appreciate the chance to consider ***. After careful consideration, however, I've decided to pass at this time. I've had to be especially selective recently given my limited bandwidth between supporting my boss's client list and growing my own. This has played a large part in my decision here. Of course, all passes are subjective at heart, so I hope this will not discourage you from continuing your search for representation. Another agent may very well feel differently, and you deserve an advocate who deeply connects with your work.

Thank you again for thinking of me, and I wish you all the best as you move forward."

iykyk_
06/02/2026 03:44 PM
Q: 06/02/2026

YA Fantasy 87,777 words
Profile Update

Patrick (Admin)
05/31/2026 11:01 PM
Profile Update: Open to queries
MLynnBrown
05/01/2026 08:14 PM
Q:2/1/26
Fr:5/1/26
YA Paranormal 75k
erinirene
04/28/2026 06:56 AM
Q:March 6, 2026
R: April 28, 2026

"Thank you for your thoughtful query. I appreciate the chance to consider TITLE. This is a compelling premise! Unfortunately, I wasn't connecting to the sample pages as fully as I would need to pursue further, and so I've decided to step aside at this time. Of course, all passes are subjective at heart, so I hope this will not discourage you from continuing your search for representation. And while this isn't the right fit for me at the moment, I'd be interested in seeing future projects from you, so please keep me in mind.

Thank you again for thinking of me, and I wish you all the best as you move forward.

Kind regards,
Courtney"
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05/31/2026 - Open to queries.
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