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Mr. Matthew Valdez

Megibow Literary Agency

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Matthew Valdez

Megibow Literary Agency

FL
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Website:
www.megibowliteraryagency.com
Twitter (X):
@MLA_Matthew
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Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:

Fiction

Book Club
Commercial
Horror
Literary Fiction
Romance
  • Romance, Contemporary
Upmarket
Young Adult
  • Young Adult, Contemporary
  • Young Adult, Fantasy
  • Young Adult, Romance
  • Young Adult, Science Fiction

Non-Fiction

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Patrick (Admin)
06/01/2026 05:29 AM
Profile Update: Closed to queries.
jcgraham
05/30/2026 02:42 PM
5/30/26 - EQ slow-burn horror
He seems like a great agent who cares about his clients!
Kr96howell
05/23/2026 08:19 PM
Queried: January 23rd, 2026

Nudged: May 23rd, 2026 (120 days)

Received a very kind reply (May 23rd) that said I was still under consideration and that he was hoping to get through the rest of January queries this week!

MartinPorter
05/17/2026 05:35 PM
Q: 2/18/26
LGBTQ+ YA Sports Romance, 78k



JRHenry
05/16/2026 08:46 PM
Q: Pitched Matthew at a conference (5/16/26)
Requested full during!

YA Queer Fantasy 70k
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06/01/2026 - Closed to queries.
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