Diverse and underrepresented authors, marginalized voices, unique narratives, strong main characters/ensembles, smart and engaging stories in various genres including nonfiction, memoir, science fiction, fantasy, con/heist, detective novels, young adult, middle grade, graphic novels, and biographies.
Roseanne Wells is a literary agent at Lucinda Literary Agency representing adult fiction and nonfiction, as well as children's books across multiple genres. She specializes in diverse voices, marginalized stories, and works that blend genres, with particular interest in science fiction, fantasy, heist stories, memoir, narrative nonfiction, and middle grade and young adult literature with strong character voices.
How to submit: Please submit a one-page query letter and the first 20 pages of your manuscript or full book proposal through querymanager.com/roseannewells. Picture book authors should send one manuscript; I may request more if I'm interested. You will receive an automatic message once you submit. I only accept email queries, and any queries sent by regular mail will not be considered.
Last verified: March 4, 2026
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