Ismita Hussain

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 💚

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 don’t think fiction is a lesser truth. I think it’s the bravest one. We tell stories not to escape life—but to survive it."

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I’m thrilled to announce that I am now represented by @agentismita.bsky.social at @greatdoglit.bsky.social !! Ismita’s enthusiasm for my dark YA thriller blew me away, and I’m so excited to start working with her on making this novel the best it can be!

Hi Kiralee, you're welcome to query me!

From Hayan Charara's book These Trees, Those Leaves, This Flower, That Fruit: bookshop.org/a/862/978157...

#books #poetry #writing

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 O’Connor, Cormac McCarthy, Oscar Wilde, and Tom Perrotta. More here: greatdogliterary.com/our-people

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

#MSWL anything that can comp to:
- Little Children
- The Goldfinch
- The Corrections
- Salt Fat Acid Heat
- White Noise

#MSWL: anything set in the day trading/finance world (bonus points if it is in the GameStop/Robinhood era)

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

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

My non-fiction #MSWL includes:
- Niche history
- Pop Culture
- Sports (esp. football or soccer related)

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

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...

#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...

Wohoo!! Well-deserved and so nice to see Lauren's work recognized.

I will admit I've signed off with Go Birds to a few work emails...

What a great resource for writers! Would love to be added :)

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!

Can't wait for this!! Writers, I'll be participating so keep an eye out 😇

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...