Andie Smith is an Associate Agent at Creative Media Agency and a member of the AALA. She has previously served as a writer and editor for several local newspapers and magazines in Central Florida and is the Founder of Sun & Spines Editorial, where she offers a variety of editing services for authors. When she’s not agenting, Andie is spending time with her husband and two kitties or hanging out at Disney World. Andie is currently open to Children’s and Fiction genres noted below. As an autoimmune advocate, Andie would love to see stories with MC’s embracing life through all disabilities, from those that are more obvious to invisible ones.
What Andie is looking for in
Fiction
Fantasy/Romantasy: immersive and adventurous, dark captivating stories like FROM BLOOD AND ASH or filled with humor and tension like ASSISTANT TO THE VILLAIN Romance: fake dating, second chance, rom-coms that carry strong messages and heartful HEAs Speculative: magical or mystical twists on the real world, stories that make you think about every piece of the puzzle and drive an emotional connection like THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY Science Fiction: grounded, near-future discoveries with genre threads of mystery, suspense, or romance, emphasis on climate/sustainability (no space operas)
Young Adult
Eco-Fiction: in today’s world ( not dystopian), teens battling climate change or actively searching to save a species from extinction Contemporary: relatable, everyday situations teens go through. Heartfelt, underlying messages or overall just a fun and feel-good read. Romance plot or self-discovery/coming-of-age. Would love to see a strong theater rom-com! Thriller: edge of your seat who dunnit murder mystery, the vibes of Cruel Summer and ONE OF US IS LYING, new settings and immersive experiences like LIARLAND and SILENT SISTER Fantasy: cozy, fairy tale retellings, underrated stories like TREASURE PLANET and THE SWAN PRINCESS Science Fiction: grounded scientific mysteries, emphasis on climate/sustainability, twists on technology, cyberpunk like COLDWIRE (no space operas)
Middle Grade
Mystery: Nancy Drew for young readers, ensemble cast, found family, discoveries and treasure Contemporary: coming of age, family-oriented, struggles with friendships, feelings, finding our place in the world, school competitions Fantasy: fresh and diverse takes on mythology or cultural stories Science Fiction: grounded scientific mysteries/discoveries, playful use of technology, kids preparing for the future (no space operas)
Picture Books
Authors, author/illustrators, and author/illustrator teams Cozy or campy stories that feel like a warm hug Whimsy, delightful humor Important/heavy topics touched on lightly, hope at the end of the tunnel Nature/science/STEM!! Sweet and sentient Diverse voices, underrepresented cultures, invisible disabilities
Andie doesn’t represent
Nonfiction Poetry Historical fiction Horror
Not a fit for
Space operas Heavy religious elements Vampires or paranormal Fae Pirates/ships/water settings Potty humor AI or VR as a character or plot (setting is ok) Animal POVs (except in picture books) Cults and/or strong military themes Andie tends to shy away from stories with on-the-page cheating, abuse, rape, and reference to self-harm and/or suicide (off-page references ok). Please indicate any content warnings in your query letter.
Fun facts about me
I am a proud cat mom and lover of all things Disney. I could eat Asian food every night for the rest of my life and be perfectly content. The Vampire Diaries is my comfort show. My favorite season is Christmas–yes, Christmas is considered a season in my house. Submission Guidelines Please submit your query via. I look forward to hearing from you! Guidelines & Details Vital Info @andiesmithbooks @andiesmithbooks..social Website Agent, Associate Literary Agent
Favorite sub-genres
#Dis, #ownvoices, Adult, BIPOC, Cross-genre, LGBTQIA, Mental Health, New Adult, POC, Picture Book, STEM, Sustainability, You