Ms. Molly O'Neill
Root Literary
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General
Molly O'Neill
Root Literary
New York, NY
- Website:
- rootliterary.com
- Blog/Other:
- www.mollyoneillbooks.com/
- Twitter (X):
- @molly_oneill
- AALA Member:
- Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:
Fiction
Graphic Novel
Middle Grade
• Middle Grade, Contemporary
• Middle Grade, Fantasy
• Middle Grade, Historical
• Middle Grade, Horror
• Middle Grade, Literary
• Middle Grade, Mystery
• Middle Grade, Science Fiction
Picture Book
• Picture Book, Author/Illustrator
• Picture Book, Illustrator
Young Adult
• Young Adult, Contemporary
• Young Adult, Fantasy
• Young Adult, Historical
• Young Adult, Horror
• Young Adult, Literary
• Young Adult, Mystery
• Young Adult, Romance
• Young Adult, Science Fiction
• Young Adult, Speculative
• Young Adult, Thriller/Suspense
Non-Fiction
Juvenile/Graphic
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Known Clients (current & past)
Rii Abrego
Temre Beltz
Temmer Beltz
Chan Chau
Ellen T. Crenshaw
Kristen Dickson
Emily Dove
Sophia Glock
Aubrey Hartman
Emma Hunsinger
Bee Johnson
Rob Justus
Anita Shah Kapadia
Emmy Kastner
Lynne Kelly
Adib Khorram
Kristen R. Lee
Jaimie Macgibbon
Natalie Nelson
Faith Pray
K.J. Reilly
Veronica Roth
Joy Hwang Ruiz
Blythe Russo
Sarah Sax
John Schu
John Schumacher
Colby Sharp
Jane Solomon
Todd Sturgell
Lorian Tu
Peter Wartman
Sam Wedelich
Author Comments
Comments by authors about this agent.
jtrobertson
09/26/2023 10:18 AM
Query Submission: 8/13/2023
Form Rejection: 9/24/2023
42 days
YA Sci-Fi, 90k words
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Dear <Name>,
Thank you for sharing <Title>. I deeply respect the time and effort that artists and writers put into their creative work and querying processes, but unfortunately, I will not be requesting further materials or offering representation. I wish you all the best as you continue forward.
Kind regards,
Molly O'Neill
Root Literary
Form Rejection: 9/24/2023
42 days
YA Sci-Fi, 90k words
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Dear <Name>,
Thank you for sharing <Title>. I deeply respect the time and effort that artists and writers put into their creative work and querying processes, but unfortunately, I will not be requesting further materials or offering representation. I wish you all the best as you continue forward.
Kind regards,
Molly O'Neill
Root Literary
Profile Update
Patrick (Admin)
09/23/2023 07:37 AM
Profile Update: Genres updated.
sqthomas
09/20/2023 03:01 PM
Q - 9/18/23
FR - 9/19/23
Polite Form Rejection, prompt and appreciated.
104K YA Portal Fantasy
FR - 9/19/23
Polite Form Rejection, prompt and appreciated.
104K YA Portal Fantasy
KT5245
09/16/2023 09:23 AM
Form rejection after seven weeks:
Thank you for sharing X. I deeply respect the time and effort that artists and writers put into their creative work and querying processes, but unfortunately, I will not be requesting further materials or offering representation. I wish you all the best as you continue forward.
Kind regards,
Molly O'Neill
Root Literary
Thank you for sharing X. I deeply respect the time and effort that artists and writers put into their creative work and querying processes, but unfortunately, I will not be requesting further materials or offering representation. I wish you all the best as you continue forward.
Kind regards,
Molly O'Neill
Root Literary
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Profile History
- Last Update:
- 09/23/2023 - Genres updated.
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Nudge with offer of rep: 11/1
Passed on to Samantha Fabien 11/3
97k YA LGBTQ+ Fantasy