Transportive fiction with a specific cultural backdrop and personal narrative focus, often dark or darkly humorous, that explores age-old issues of the heart, relationships, dysfunctional families, and coming of age in a fresh way. Also seeks smart contemporary novels and voicey memoirs on topics like social justice, cultural criticism, music and pop culture, poetry, elevated true crime, and personal essays exploring race, class, and identity.
Meredith Miller is a literary agent at United Talent Agency with over a decade of experience in global publishing. She began her career in foreign rights at Trident Media Group before being headhunted to start the foreign rights program at UTA in 2017, where she later pivoted to primary agenting. She represents an eclectic mix of bestselling, award-winning, and critically acclaimed authors of adult fiction and nonfiction.
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