Unusual structures, cross-genre elements, strong worldbuilding, and twisty narratives in mysteries & thrillers, romance, fantasy, scifi, and literary/upmarket genres.
No YA, MG, picture books, chapter books; no fantasy with teenage protagonist or child narrator; no evil AI or AI in general.
Jennifer Udden is a literary agent at Laura Dail Literary Agency who represents adult fiction across multiple genres including mysteries, thrillers, romance, fantasy, science fiction, and literary fiction. She is an avid reader of fanfiction and is interested in authors making the transition from platforms like AO3 to traditional publishing.
LDLA only accepts submissions through Query Manager. Any submission emailed directly to work email without a prearranged referral will be deleted. Submissions must include: query letter, synopsis, and first ten pages of novel, pasted into the form.
Last verified: March 31, 2026
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