Ms. Esty Loveing-Downes
Howland Literary
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Changed agencies. Formerly with Arthouse Literary
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
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
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.
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!
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
91K Literary Historical
wmwood4
06/26/2025 01:26 PM
Q: 6/12/25 81K Literary/Romance
R: 6/26/25 kind, standard rejection.
R: 6/26/25 kind, standard rejection.
KNILMRDS
06/26/2025 12:07 PM
Q; 6/12/25 68k histroical fiction
R: 6/26/25 "Thank you so much for sending XXX 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."
R: 6/26/25 "Thank you so much for sending XXX 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."
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 07/02/2025 - Closed to queries.
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