Currently close to general queries until Spring 2026. I have been self-employed for the last 16 years, and have enjoyed the privilege of being home to raise my kids. I have always loved books and over the years I have searched for a way to stay involved within the book world that I love so much. I have been a blogger, beta reader, and editor but when the opportunity to become a literary agent presented itself at the perfect time I jumped at the chance. It took me 37 years and countless jobs to find the right one for me and I finally figured out where I belong. My wish list includes (but is not limited to): KidLit Space- Hilarious, offbeat picture books. Looking for something new that hasn’t been done before! Books that want to be read over and over again by all ages Books that include Penguins are a plus (they are my favorite) Middle grade that is hilarious!
Things I’m NOT looking for
Princess stories Holiday stories Nothing futuristic, science fiction or fantasy No Anamorphic animals
Books I love
Click, Clack, Moo by Doreen Cronin The Day The Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. Amelia Bedelia books Adult Space Hilarious Rom-coms with a 90’s feel Epic love stories (I want to swoon along with the FMC) Women’s fiction with a romantic subplot that does not end happily Jaw-dropping Psychological Thrillers Book Club Fiction Thing I am NOT looking for Historical fiction Romantasy Sci-fi Fantasy Complex World Building Non-fiction Memoirs
Books I love
The Idea of You by Robinne Lee Bright Side by Kim Holden It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover Marrow by Tarryn Fisher The Push by Ashley Audrain Book Lovers by Emily Henry Butcher and Black Bird by Brynne Weaver
Fun facts about me
I have been married 18 years. I have 4 kids- 16, 14, 12 and a 5-year-old. I have worked from home for the last 16 years. According to some, I drink too much coffee. I beg to differ and think I drink the perfect amount… Submission Guidelines Please use to submit all queries. For special events there will be a different link provided.,,,,,, Vital Info Katie@ @LitAgentKatieM @litagentkatiem..social Linkedin Website Agent
Fiction
Bookclub, Children's, Commercial, Contemporary, Domestic Thriller, Family Saga, Middle Grade, New Adult, Picture Books, Psychological Thriller, Romance, Romcom, Thriller, Women’s Fiction
Favorite sub-genres
Adult, Adult Rom Com, Book Club, Books about books, Chick Lit, Children's, Commercial MG, Commercial Women's Fiction, Commercial YA, Commercial adult fiction, Commercial and Literary, Contemporary Romance, Contemporary YA, Crime & Thriller, Crime Fiction, Domestic Suspense, Domestic Suspense/Thriller, Female Friendships, Fiction Picture Books, Middle Grade Contemporary, Middle Grade Humor, Modern Retellings of Fairy Tales, New Adult, Picture Book, Psychological Suspense, Psychological Thrillers, Rom-com, RomCom, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Drama, Romantic Suspense, Romantic Thriller, Smart Beach Reads, Thriller, Upmarket Women's Fiction, Women's Fiction, YA Thrillers, YA rom com, beach reads, book club fiction, classic retellings, comedy, commercial middle grade, commerical women's fiction, contemporary MG, contemporary middle grade, contemporary women's fiction, domestic thrillers, friendship, read-alouds, romantic New Adult, upmarket/book club with female protagonist I’d like the next… My favorites include…
Books
The Idea of You Bright Side A Thousand Boy Kisses Marrow It Ends With US
Movies
Serendipity The Notebook The Blind Side Bridesmaids Pretty Women Dirty Dancing
TV Shows
New Girl Yellowstone Friends Seal Team Virgin River Younger Ted Lasso The Rookie