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Lee Melillo

Dunham Literary, Inc.

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Lee Melillo

Dunham Literary, Inc.

Website:
www.dunhamlit.com
AALA Member:
Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:

Fiction

Commercial
Contemporary
Fantasy
  • Fantasy, Contemporary/Urban
  • Fantasy, Magical Realism
Historical
Horror
LGBTQ+
Literary Fiction
Mystery
New Adult
Romance
  • Romance, Contemporary
  • Romance, Historical
  • Romance, Paranormal
  • Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Young Adult
  • Young Adult, Contemporary
  • Young Adult, Fantasy
  • Young Adult, Historical
  • Young Adult, Literary
  • Young Adult, Mystery
  • Young Adult, Paranormal
  • Young Adult, Paranormal Romance
  • Young Adult, Romance
  • Young Adult, Science Fiction

Non-Fiction

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Known Clients (current & past)
Valli Vikram
Brie Ward
Pearlyn Wong
Kathy Yamamoto
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
ohjibbs
03/08/2026 02:18 PM
Q: 2/26 Coming of Age, YA. Contemporary.

R: 3/8; "Thank you for sending your query about (title). It is good to hear from you again. Like with your previously submitted work, this project seems beautifully rendered and you have a very nice narrative voice.

Unfortunately, I don't think I'm a match for this project, as it falls outside what I am personally looking for at this time – but this is, of course, just me. Publishing is very subjective, and you deserve an unequivocally enthusiastic agent as your advocate. I may well be wrong, and you should definitely get other agents' opinions.

I thank you for the chance to consider your work, and I wish you success in finding it a home."


I had/have two stories querying at the same time after having written them out ages ago and not knowing anything about publishing and how it worked. Its nice to see they recalled the first one<3 I am taking a long break from querying while I work on a brand new story and I know I'll bring it to Lee whenever it is completed, however long that may be.
Profile Update

Patrick (Admin)
03/05/2026 10:59 PM
Profile Update: Closed to queries
Sapphire_Demoness
03/04/2026 02:34 AM
FQ: February 28th 2026

72K Adult Romantic Dramedy

Profile Update

Patrick (Admin)
02/26/2026 10:28 AM
Profile Update: Open to queries
nal1264
02/25/2026 01:11 PM
Urban Fantasy 99K
Q: 1/27/2026
Personalized polite rejection: 1/30/2026
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Last Update:
03/05/2026 - Closed to queries.
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