Category: WilWrite26 Fantasy

  • Patrick Swenson

    Patrick Swenson

    Patrick Swenson is the author of The Ultra Long Goodbye, the 3rd book in the Union of Worlds trilogy. He’s the author of the dark fantasy Rain Music, the editor and publisher of Fairwood Press (www.fairwoodpress.com), and a graduate of Clarion West. He’s sold short fiction to Unavowed, Grimoire, Unfettered III, Unbound II, Gunfight on Europa Station, Seasons Between Us, The Muddy Goose Guide to the Weird Northwest, and others. He’s the director of the Rainforest Writers Village, a retreat in the PNW (rainforestwriters.com). He taught high school for 39 years and now spends his work time on the press and writing.

    Find out more at www.patrickswenson.net and www.fairwoodpress.com

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  • Keir Alekseii

    Keir Alekseii

    Keir is an associate agent with Azantian Literary. As a neurodivergent, queer person of color, they are invested in discovering engaging work with similar representation, and passionate about creating space for voices not often recognized.

    Learn more here: https://www.azantianlitagency.com/about-us/keir-alekseii

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  • T.S. Ferguson

    T.S. Ferguson

    Before joining Azantian Literary Agency, T.S. Ferguson worked for 16 years as an editor for some of the top children’s and teen book publishers in the business, including Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Harlequin Teen/Inkyard Press, and JIMMY Patterson Books. He has worked with New York Times bestselling and award-winning authors such as Sherman Alexie, Sara Zarr, Suzanne Selfors, Pseudonymous Bosch, Robin Talley, Hillary Monahan (writing as Eva Darrows), and Adi Alsaid.

    He is currently seeking: middle grade, young adult, graphic novels, and adult genre fiction (particularly fantasy and horror).

    Learn more here: https://www.azantianlitagency.com/about-us/t.s.-ferguson

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  • Sarah N. Fisk

    Sarah N. Fisk

    Sarah N. Fisk is a literary agent at the Tobias Literary Agency, representing MG, YA, and most genre fiction and select nonfiction. Sarah is a former mechanical engineer who made the switch to publishing in 2011. They have worked in the publishing industry as an editorial assistant, author’s assistant, publicist, and art director. Sarah is a former Pitch Wars mentor, board member, and Agent Liaison. They host the podcast Queries, Qualms, & Quirks and are one of the founding members of Disability in Publishing.

    Find out more at https://manuscriptwishlist.com/mswl-post/sarah-n-fisk/

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  • Kathryn Willms

    Kathryn Willms

    Kathryn Willms is a literary agent at The Rights Factory. In nonfiction, she loves working on big-idea projects rooted in the writer’s expertise that teach us something new or change the way we see ourselves and the world. In fiction, she is currently looking for cozy fantasy and women’s fiction that is warm, hopeful, character-driven, and emotionally satisfying. An experienced freelance editor, Kathryn has extensive experience in the education sector and has also worked as a journalist, hybrid publisher, and marketing consultant.

    Seeking work in these genres: Romance, Fantasy, Non-Fiction, General Fiction, Literary Fiction

    Learn more here: https://www.therightsfactory.com/Agents/kathryn-willms

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  • Anjanette Barr

    Anjanette Barr

    Anjanette Barr is a literary agent at Dunham Literary, representing authors and illustrators across all genres and age categories. She lives in beautiful Juneau, Alaska.

    Seeking work in these genres: Romance, SF, Fantasy, YA, Historical Fiction, Non-Fiction, Memoir, Middle Grade, General Fiction, Literary Fiction

    Find out more at https://www.dunhamlit.com

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