Contemporary Romance which is lighter in tone, has a sense of humor and a premise that is out of the box. Diverse characters welcome. Strong opening chapter, wonderfully engaging characters, unexpected twists and turns, and a very satisfying ending. No projects over 100k words.
A graduate of Clarion University of Pennsylvania with a degree in English and writing concentration, Melissa began her career as an editor with Harlequin Enterprises. She joined The Knight Agency in 2008 and has over two decades of experience in the publishing industry, fostering clients to national prominence including a recent Newbery Honor.
Query via QueryManager form. No projects over 100k words. Do not query multiple TKA agents simultaneously.
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