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Ms. Esty Loveing-Downes
Howland Literary
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General
Esty Loveing-Downes
Howland Literary
- Website:
- howlandliterary.com
- Twitter (X):
- @estywrites
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Chick Lit
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
none
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Known Clients (current & past)
Sonya Afnan
Carly Alaimo
Stella B. James
Igor Belogolovsky
Jen Fier Jasinski
Wendy Fry
Melinda Gong
Ryan Harbuck
Maria Kim
Melanie Pierce
Hannah Reese
Arianna Sidiqui
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
Sunshine227
02/08/2026 05:46 PM
FQ: 1/10/26
100k Contemporary Romance
Rejected 2/8/26
100k Contemporary Romance
Rejected 2/8/26
Huzai
02/08/2026 05:10 PM
Q: 1/2
YA Fantasy 96k
FR: 2/9
YA Fantasy 96k
FR: 2/9
parkabee
02/08/2026 03:04 PM
1/16/2026: 60K YA romance
2/8/2026: Polite rejection @ 23 days
Dear _____,
Thank you so much for sending [TITLE] for review. 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.
Though I'm sorry I won't be able to offer representation at this time, I wish you the very best on your publishing journey.
All the best,
Esty Loveing-Downes
Howland Literary Agent
2/8/2026: Polite rejection @ 23 days
Dear _____,
Thank you so much for sending [TITLE] for review. 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.
Though I'm sorry I won't be able to offer representation at this time, I wish you the very best on your publishing journey.
All the best,
Esty Loveing-Downes
Howland Literary Agent
Christopher_Loop
01/27/2026 04:31 PM
Q: 12/08/2025
FR 1/27/2026. Same form rejection as others.
81.6k upmarket fiction
FR 1/27/2026. Same form rejection as others.
81.6k upmarket fiction
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 01/18/2026 - Closed to queries.
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Queried: 1/13/26
Rejected: 2/8/26