Uplifting, substantive contemporary fiction that is both engaging and honest. Smart vacation fiction exploring career and friendships beyond typical settings. Suspense fiction with fresh angles on tropes, especially featuring underrepresented protagonists. Romance/romcom with distinctive characters and actual stakes. Workplace novels inspired by shows like The Good Wife / The Good Fight. Compelling narrative nonfiction from marginalized voices on topics such as grief, friendship, chosen childlessness, and pop culture.
Rarely takes speculative fiction unless really in love with project.
Sharon Pelletier joined Dystel, Goderich & Bourret in 2013 after working in editorial at small presses and as a B&N bookseller. She was named senior agent in 2021 and vice president in 2024. Her list includes upmarket fiction of all sorts, from smart, complex women's fiction to unexpected suspense fiction and romance, as well as compelling narrative nonfiction.
Submissions should be emailed to https://QueryManager.com/SharonPelletier Please only query me by Query Manager: https://QueryManager.com/SharonPelletier Please allow 8 weeks before following up on queries, and two months before following up on requested manuscripts (unless of course you've received an offer of representation on a MS I've requested – in that case, congrats and please do let me know asap!). See the DG&B website for answers to many submission FAQs.
Last verified: March 13, 2026
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