Character-driven fantasy, horror exploring identity and trauma, genre crossovers with fresh perspectives, queer fiction with strong prose, romance and mystery for younger readers, SFF with romantic elements, nonfiction on nerdy topics, queer history, sustainability through an intersectional lens.
Picture books, chapter books, MG books; Self-help or business nonfiction; Dark romance; Mysteries and thrillers with police protagonists or love interests.
Rebecca Podos is a literary agent at Neighborhood Literary who represents character-driven fiction across YA and adult categories, with particular expertise in fantasy, horror, romance, and genre crossovers. She also selectively represents nonfiction focused on nerdy topics, queer history, and sustainability.
I only accept queries through the Query Manager system. Please be prepared to include a query letter and the first three chapters of your manuscript: https://queryme.online/BeccaPodos
Last verified: March 29, 2026
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