It's a long road for writers from manuscript to published book, and that's true for agents too! So it's been extra special recently to get a bunch of agent copies for my authors. Proud of all of their hard work, and making space on my bookshelves for many more π
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The Truth in the Telling: Metabolizing Addiction and Trauma Through Fiction
Award-winning author Jessica Guerrieri discusses the appeal and benefit of writing and reading fiction that deals with addiction and trauma.
What a bold and truthful piece of writing by Jessica Guerrieiri, who's represented by my colleague @agentismita.bsky.social.
"I donβt think fiction is a lesser truth. I think itβs the bravest one. We tell stories not to escape lifeβbut to survive it."
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Iβm thrilled to announce that I am now represented by @agentismita.bsky.social at @greatdoglit.bsky.social !! Ismitaβs enthusiasm for my dark YA thriller blew me away, and Iβm so excited to start working with her on making this novel the best it can be!
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Hi Kiralee, you're welcome to query me!
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From Hayan Charara's book These Trees, Those Leaves, This Flower, That Fruit: bookshop.org/a/862/978157...
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Great Dog Literary
Today's agent? Ismita Hussain. She's looking for literary fiction, health-related non-fiction, YA, and short story collections. Some of her favorite authors are Flannery OβConnor, Cormac McCarthy, Oscar Wilde, and Tom Perrotta. More here: greatdogliterary.com/our-people
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IBIS has received a starred review from Publishers Weekly! "Evoking the themes of Ovid, the language of Toni Morrison, and the genre-blending of Octavia Butler, Haynes scales the heights of his ambition. This soaring work is not to be missed." www.publishersweekly.com/9781419772771
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#MSWL anything that can comp to:
- Little Children
- The Goldfinch
- The Corrections
- Salt Fat Acid Heat
- White Noise
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#MSWL: anything set in the day trading/finance world (bonus points if it is in the GameStop/Robinhood era)
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And finally, a YA #MSWL:
- Commercial YA
- A novel that is NOT set in a high school
- A heist book
- A humorous novel-in-verse
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My cookbook #MSWL:
Good food photography is a must. I want practical recipes that can be done well by an average home cook, but looks *almost* to beautiful to eat. Hyper-specific/ingredient-focused cookbooks will also get my attention
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My non-fiction #MSWL includes:
- Niche history
- Pop Culture
- Sports (esp. football or soccer related)
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Here goes an adult fiction #MSWL:
- Book Club/Upmarket fiction with elevated prose
- Literary Fiction with a commercial hook
Bonus Points:
- Smart social commentary
- Humor
- Elements of genre fiction
- Southern US or Italian settings
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Ismita Hussain, Literary Agent
Literary Agent Representing
Literary Fiction, Nonfiction & YA
Not sure if my #MSWL matches your manuscript? Take a look at the clients/books I rep, and a detailed wishlist on my website: ismitahussain.com/manuscript-w...
12.02.2025 16:27 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Query Ismita Hussain at Great Dog Literary
#MSWL day & #Questpit are finally here! So excited to see the writing community here. I'll be posting my wishlist by genre and perusing your pitches, but if I miss you and you think we'd make a good team, query me! I strive to always respond within 2 weeks: ismitahussain.com/manuscript-w...
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Wohoo!! Well-deserved and so nice to see Lauren's work recognized.
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I will admit I've signed off with Go Birds to a few work emails...
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What a great resource for writers! Would love to be added :)
20.01.2025 23:15 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Hi friend! Finally made my way over here, and so nice to see this resource! Would love to be added to the starter pack too!
20.01.2025 23:13 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Can't wait for this!! Writers, I'll be participating so keep an eye out π
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Ismita Hussain, Literary Agent
Literary Agent Representing
Literary Fiction, Nonfiction & YA
Hello Bluesky! I've finally moved over here, and also updated my manuscript wishlist: ismitahussain.com/manuscript-w...
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