Upmarket fiction with dark humor, gripping narratives, strong commercial hooks, family dynamics, mother-daughter stories, and nuanced female perspectives. Also looking for upmarket thrillers with unique twists and select rom-coms with distinctive set-ups.
WWII historical fiction, sci-fi, anything to do with the CIA/FBI (i.e no spy thrillers).
Lily Dolin joined Sterling Lord Literistic in 2025 after five years at UTA. She represents clients in both fiction and nonfiction, with a particular focus on literary and upmarket fiction featuring dark humor, strong voices, and complex female perspectives. She is drawn to gripping narratives with commercial hooks, family dynamics, and stories that challenge readers.
Submissions should be emailed to [email protected] Please include: - The word "Query" in the subject line - A brief synopsis - Your bio - The first fifteen (15) pages from your novel or book proposal Unfortunately, due to the volume of submissions, I am only able to respond to queries if interested.
Last verified: March 25, 2026
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