Commercial and upmarket fiction with a high concept pitch, focusing on characters haunted by secrets or objects, women in power, unhinged women, female rage, unreliable narrators, family sagas, friendship dynamics, and joyful narratives exploring underrepresented groups. Also seeking nonfiction books that challenge cultural understanding, offer incisive commentary, and explore socio-economic structures.
Political/espionage mysteries or thrillers, true crime, spirituality, trauma-heavy books centering wars/civil conflicts, books featuring physical/sexual child abuse, mafia romance, heavy world-building speculative fiction.
A literary agent with The Caldwell Agency representing fiction and non-fiction for adults. Nour is drawn to character-driven stories, particularly those featuring women in power, unreliable narrators, and diverse narratives. They seek both commercial and upmarket fiction alongside narrative and prescriptive nonfiction with fresh perspectives on culture, business, health, and personal narratives.
Please visit my website noursallam.com for submission guidelines. I aim to respond to all queries, even if it's a pass, within 8-10 weeks.
Last verified: March 14, 2026
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