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Lee Melillo
Dunham Literary, Inc.
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Query Methods
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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Author Comments
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aletheamoss
02/01/2026 05:02 PM
Q: 1/31/25
R: 2/1/26
Dear [Name],
Thank you for sending your query about [TITLE]. I appreciate you reaching out and enjoyed reviewing your query package materials.
Unfortunately, I don't think I'm a match for this project, as I'm not certain about my ability to sell this manuscript to take it on 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.
Sincerely,
Lee Melillo
R: 2/1/26
Dear [Name],
Thank you for sending your query about [TITLE]. I appreciate you reaching out and enjoyed reviewing your query package materials.
Unfortunately, I don't think I'm a match for this project, as I'm not certain about my ability to sell this manuscript to take it on 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.
Sincerely,
Lee Melillo
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
01/31/2026 10:59 PM
Profile Update: Closed to queries
marilynvcondelee
01/31/2026 08:55 AM
Query: 1/29/26
Rejection: 1/30/26 It was a kind note that was encouraging, said my project was "meaningul and moving" but she didn't think she was a match. She said I "should definitely get other agents opinions"
Rejection: 1/30/26 It was a kind note that was encouraging, said my project was "meaningul and moving" but she didn't think she was a match. She said I "should definitely get other agents opinions"
ohjibbs
01/28/2026 04:47 PM
Q: 1/21; 52k new adult lgbtq romance
R: 1/22; quick turn down.
R: 1/22; quick turn down.
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 01/31/2026 - Closed to queries.
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Q: 1/27/2026
Personalized polite rejection: 1/30/2026