Adult and YA commercial genre fiction, particularly thriller, horror, mystery/suspense, urban fantasy, western, paranormal romance, and middle grade submissions with a special interest in informative non-fiction for the middle grade audience.
Picture Books, Memoir, Fairies, Outer Space, Poetry, Religion.
Paige Broadbent is an Associate Literary Agent with The Purcell Agency, based in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. Her primary focus is Adult Commercial Genre Fiction, with an emphasis on Thriller, Horror, and Mystery/Suspense novels. She is also interested in YA across these genres, Paranormal Romance, and Middle Grade literature with a special interest in Informative Non-Fiction.
Submissions exclusively via QueryManager (www.QueryManager.com/Paige_Broadbent). Each agent has specific interests listed in their bio. Paige seeks Thriller, Mystery, Horror for Adults; Action and adventure for Young Adults; Genre Fiction and Commercial Fiction. Especially interested in Canadian authors. Not interested in High Fantasy.
Last verified: March 3, 2026
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