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Saritza Hernández

Andrea Brown Literary Agency

United States

Open to Queriesquery_managerAAR Member
Submission GuidelinesWebsite
Manuscript Wish List (MSWL)

Looking For

Romance, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Gothic Tales and Horror, Cozy mysteries, Upmarket Commercial Fiction, Food/Drink books, Narrative Nonfiction in Adult Fiction; All genres in YA and MG Fiction with a particular interest in science fiction and romance.

Themes & Elements

atmospheric haunted talesvisceral storiesimmersive family sagasgenre-bending fiction

Tone & Style

grippingchokehold

Comp Titles

THE BETWITCHING by Silvia Moreno-GarciaTHE POSSESSION OF ALBA DIAZ by Isabel CañasHOUSE OF BONE AND RAIN by Gabino IglesiasTHE GRAND PALOMA RESORT by Cleyvis NateraANITA DE MONTE LAUGHS LAST by Xochitl GonzalezTHIS IS THE ONLY KINGDOM by Jaquira Diaz
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About

A self-proclaimed geek and passionate advocate for amplifying queer and BIPOC voices, Saritza has represented bestselling and award-winning authors and illustrators of commercial fiction and nonfiction for over 15 years. Her love of great storytelling and commitment to traditionally underserved communities drive her work in the publishing industry. She enjoys fresh voices in MG, YA, and adult genre fiction with a particular focus on diverse audiences.

Submission Guidelines
Format: query_manager
Submission Page: https://QueryManager.com/Saritza
Guidelines:

Saritza prefers that you submit the 1-2 page synopsis and the first 5 pages of your manuscript via QueryManager. Please note: Queries received via email are deleted without response. Saritza will be open to queries for the first two (2) weeks of every month and only accepting work from creators who identify with, or are members of, an underrepresented group or global majority.

Notable Clients
  • Kennedy Ryan
  • Jasmine Guillory
  • Mia Sosa
  • Adriana Herrera
  • Emily Henry
  • Evan Winter
  • Andy Weir
  • Pierce Brown
  • N.K. Jemisin
  • Sangu Mandanna
  • Becky Chambers
  • Nnedi Okorafor
  • Analeigh Sbrana
  • Silvia Moreno-Garcia
  • Isabel Cañas
  • Gabino Iglesias
  • Rachel Eckstrom Courage
  • Jesse Q. Sutanto
  • Gloria Chao
  • Cleyvis Natera
  • Xochitl Gonzalez
  • Jaquira Diaz
  • Illyanna Maisonet
  • Samin Nosrat
  • Imani Perry
  • Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodríguez
  • Donna Barba Higuera
  • Kwame Mbalia
  • Phil Stamper
  • Erin Entrada Kelly
  • Abby Jimenez
  • TJ Klune
  • Eliot Schrefer
  • Malinda Lo
  • Leigh Bardugo
  • Casey McQuiston
  • Alyssa Cole
  • Beverly Jenkins
  • Louangie Bou-Montes
  • Kyle Casey Chu
  • Andrew W. Shaffer
  • Mayra Cuevas
  • Diana Castillo
  • April Daniels
  • Tara Lain
  • Tricia Lynne
  • Jen Bailey
Notable Sales
  • Can't Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan
  • Flirting Lessons by Jasmine Guillory
  • When Javi Dumped Mari by Mia Sosa
  • A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke by Adriana Herrera
  • Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
  • The Betwitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
  • The Possession of Alba Diaz by Isabel Cañas
  • House of Bone and Rain by Gabino Iglesias
  • YA: Louangie Bou-Montes's COLD BLOWS THE WIND to Kortney Nash at Godwin Books (spring 2026)
  • Illustrator: Kyle Casey Chu and Andrew W. Shaffer’s WHAT KIND OF QUEEN? illustrated by Cindy Lozito to Sara Sproull at Abrams Children's (spring 2026)
  • PB: Mayra Cuevas's WE'RE GOING ON A PARRANDA! illustrated by Monica Paola Rodriguez to Paula Wiseman Books (fall 2025)
  • PB: Mayra Cuevas's MY ABUELA IS A BRUJA illustrated by Lorena Alvarez Gomez to Knopf Children's (auction)
  • YA: Louangie Bou-Montes's COLD BLOWS THE WIND to Godwin Books (spring 2026)
  • PB: Mayra Cuevas's WE'RE GOING ON A PARRANDA! to Paula Wiseman Books (fall 2025)
  • PB: Mayra Cuevas's MY ABUELA IS A BRUJA to Knopf Children's
  • Protective Instinct by Tricia Lynne (2021)
  • Does My Body Offend You? by Mayra Cuevas & Marie Marquardt (2022)
  • Unexpecting by Jen Bailey (2022)
  • Dreadnought by April Daniels (Lambda Literary Finalist, 2017 NYPL Book of the Year)

Social

Bluesky@litagentsaritzaFacebook@LitAgentSaritzaLinkedIn@saritzahernandezTwitter / X@@LitAgentSaritzaInstagram

Sources

MSWL ProfilePersonal Website

Audience

AdultMiddle GradePicture BooksYoung Adult

Genres

Literary Fiction
Upmarket Fiction
Commercial Fiction
Family Saga
Romance
Fantasy
Science Fiction
Horror
Gothic Horror

Focus Areas

BIPOCunderrepresented communitiesLGBTQglobal majority

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