Send a Query to Sarah Kelleher at The Seymour Agency

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Hello! First things first, I so appreciate you thinking of me while on your publishing journey to find the perfect agent.

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As a former professional book spotter (aka book scout), I specifically keep an eye open for books that will make a splash both in the US and international publishing markets, as well as for book-to-film. I look forward to finding new stories & adventures, with authors from a multitude of backgrounds and experiences, all of whom are passionate storytellers! I am focused on authors who write Adult, New Adult & Young Fiction. Please check out my Instagram to see my current wishlist. 

Some of my favorite (non-client) reads, and in no particular order, include: THE PRISON HEALER by Lynette Noni (epic dark survival romance), THE CRIMSON MOTH by Kristen Ciccarelli (the BEST cat and mouse dynamic), CARAVAL by Stephanie Garber (I love a labyrinth...I blame David Bowie), ALCHEMISED by SenLinYu (I'm all about good fanfic), PSYCHO SHIFTERS by Jasmine Mas (all the juicy why choose and unhinged alphas), LEGACY OF GODS by Rina Kent (great college setting and singable morally grey characters), BOYFRIEND MATERIAL by Alexis Hall (great banter), BUTCHER & BLACKBIRD by Brynne Weaver (what was missing from Dexter IMO), THE RED QUEEN by Victoria Aveyard (love triangles need to make a come back), CEMETERY BOYS by Aiden Thomas (great world building and genre mashup), DAGGERMOUTH by H.M. Wolfe (the dystopian read we all needed), RED CITY by Marie Lu (magical spin on mafia), DUNGEON CRAWER CARL by Matt Dinniman (the hardest I have laughed in a while), THE DARK LORD'S GUIDE TO DATING (AND OTHER WAR CRIMES) by Tiffany Hunt (great blend of humor and fantasy), THE EYES ARE THE BEST PART by Monika Kim (frightening in the best possible way), THE ESCAPE GAME by Marissa Meyer & Tamara Moss (you feel like you are playing alongside the characters), AUGUSTA PINE DOES NOT EXIST by Emily Lloyd-Jones (epic and complex action adventure).

When it comes to movies & tv, it's most important to note upfront that I LOVE the Fast & Furious franchise. This admission always makes my friends scratch their heads, but I love the found family, big & diverse cast of characters, the car chases, and all the heists. I'm dying to know what comes next on Severance; where do Mark & Helly go now!!! I'm loving Margo's Got Money Troubles (Elle Fanning can do no wrong, and I also love her in The Great). Andor is a perfect sci-fi epic, while still feeling grounded and accessible. And Wednesday speaks to my inner teen and I love all the guest stars. What I really want (but doesn't exist...yet) is a mafia romance series - a show and book (think BRIDGERTON but with organized crime and men in suits!).

To learn more about me and the Seymour Agency, please see the below links. A quick note: I do like to stay open to surprises, so if your story falls under one of the genres I'm looking for, even if it doesn't specifically show up in my wishlist, I still encourage you to consider submitting!

https://theseymouragency.com/

https://theseymouragency.com/agents/sarah-kelleher/

https://www.instagram.com/thesarahkelleher/

I respond to all queries via QM as quickly as I can. I look forward to reviewing your work!

All best,

Sarah 

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