Ms. Carrie Pestritto
Laura Dail Literary Agency, Inc.
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General
Carrie Pestritto
Laura Dail Literary Agency, Inc.
30 Vandam Street, Suite 5A
New York, NY 10013
- Website:
- www.ldlainc.com
- Twitter (X):
- @carriepestritto
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Chick Lit
Commercial
Contemporary
Fantasy
• Fantasy, Magical Realism
Historical
LGBTQ+
Middle Grade
• Middle Grade, Contemporary
• Middle Grade, Fantasy
• Middle Grade, Mystery
Mystery
New Adult
Romance
• Romance, Comedy
• Romance, Contemporary
• Romance, Historical
• Romance, Paranormal
• Romance, Thriller/Suspense
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Women's Fiction
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Mystery
• Young Adult, Romance
Non-Fiction
Biography
History
Journalism
Memoir
Narrative
True Adventure/Crime
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Known Clients (current & past)
Shauna Barnes
Susan Blumberg-Kason
Dorcas Cheng-Tozun
Mara Fitzgerald
Katherine Fleet
Tracy C. Gold
Kim Graff
Sara Joiner
Kalyn Josephson
Kristin Lenz
Meghan Masterson
J.A. McLachlan
Rachel Mork
Jeff O'Handley
Donna Scott
Beth Ellyn Summer
Emma Theriault
Betsy Thorpe
Nicole Trivilas
J.B. Turner
Scott Young
Brian Zepka
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
KathyGrant
02/20/2025 04:29 PM
Query: 30 Jan 25
Polite Form Rejection: 20 Feb 25
Rom-com 92K
Polite Form Rejection: 20 Feb 25
Rom-com 92K
schalaislost
02/18/2025 07:36 AM
Query: 2/18/25
66K Paranormal romance
66K Paranormal romance
aleishamarina
02/16/2025 04:13 AM
Queried: 23 January 2025
Declined: 13 February 2025
YA Science Fantasy, 97k word count
Declined: 13 February 2025
YA Science Fantasy, 97k word count
Maldeth
02/13/2025 06:24 PM
Q: 1/24/25
R: 2/13/25
R: 2/13/25
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 01/07/2025 - Open to queries. Genres updated.
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nudged with offer: 2/21/2025
MG fantasy 43k