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Ms. Jeanne De Vita

Martin-Newens Literary Management

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Jeanne De Vita

Martin-Newens Literary Management

Seattle, WA
Website:
www.martinlit.com
AALA Member:
No
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:

Fiction

Commercial
Contemporary
Fantasy
  • Fantasy, Contemporary/Urban
Historical
Horror
LGBTQ+
Mystery
Romance
  • Romance, Contemporary
  • Romance, Fantasy
  • Romance, Paranormal
  • Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Science Fiction
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket

Non-Fiction

True Adventure/Crime
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Author Comments
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megthesupernova
06/13/2026 11:21 AM
Full Request as of 12/31/25
Form Rejection on 6/13/26

I find rejecting via confusing form rejection that made it sound like you hadn't read any part of the submission after six months rather ridiculous.
mharr016
06/12/2026 05:16 PM
YA Fantasy. 95k
Queried through in-person meeting at Sacramento Writer's Workshop on 4/10/2026. She immediately requested partial submission through separate form.
Partial submission submitted on: 4/17/2026



LoveTheOutdoors
06/09/2026 07:00 AM
90K Romance: Suspense/Thriller. Queried on 6/7. Polite form rejection on 6/8. Disappointed, but as always, appreciate a quick rejection over a no response.
BelleAmore
06/08/2026 06:14 PM
Live pitched at in-person workshop in Los Angeles where my materials were requested.
Submitted query on 5/28

Sapphic Contemporary Romance: 77k
ThomasCovington
05/31/2026 12:23 PM
Queried 05/24/2026
Fantasy 117k
No reply as of yet.
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Profile History
Last Update:
05/07/2026 - Agency name changed. Formerly Martin Literary Management.
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