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Ms. Esty Loveing-Downes

Howland Literary

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Changed agencies. Formerly with Arthouse Literary
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Esty Loveing-Downes

Howland Literary

Website:
howlandliterary.com
Twitter (X):
@estywrites
AALA Member:
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:

Fiction

Chick Lit
Children's
Commercial
Contemporary
Fantasy
LGBTQ+
Literary Fiction
New Adult
Romance
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
  • Young Adult, Contemporary
  • Young Adult, Fantasy
  • Young Adult, Literary
  • Young Adult, Romance

Non-Fiction

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Sonya Afnan
Carly Alaimo
Stella B. James
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Melanie Pierce
Hannah Reese
Arianna Sidiqui
Author Comments
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kmcnamee
07/22/2025 09:14 AM
Oh dear, I believe she may have copied and pasted the WRONG rejection to me:

Q: 6/29
R: 7/22

YA SFF 90K

The rejection I got was: "Congratulations on your offer of representation! And thank you so much for letting me know. Because of your success, and due to my reading schedule, I'm going to step aside. But I'll be delighted to know I'll be seeing your title on a shelf soon! Although we were unable to connect on this project, I wish you the very best on your publishing journey. And congratulations again!"

I do not have an offer of rep (sadly) nor did I nudge at all, so I fear that she sent me the wrong form rejection...which honestly makes me feel better about the mistakes I've made when copying/pasting stuff.
cemer1215
07/18/2025 02:11 PM
YA Fantasy 67k words
Query sent 6/23

Rejection 7/18 - seems to be the same as others, "There was a lot about your submission I liked, however I didn't feel passionate about it in a way that would allow me to be the best champion for your work."
Profile Update

Patrick (Admin)
07/02/2025 10:36 AM
Profile Update: Closed to queries
KatieCHill
06/26/2025 03:34 PM
Q: 99K Romantasy 06/12/25
R: 06/26/25 There was a lot about your submission I liked, however I didn't feel passionate about it in a way that would allow me to be the best champion for your work.

Thank you for the response!
HaleyMcClendon
06/26/2025 03:21 PM
Form rejection at 16 days
91K Literary Historical
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