Spring 2026 Wishlist
I AM OPEN FOR QUERIES.
Hola, friends! Growing up as a first-generation Dominican-American, I was surrounded by the vibrant culture of music, food, and family, which sparked my creativity and continues to inspire me today. I spent my childhood living on the island, immersed in folklore—sometimes spooky, sometimes humorous, often magical. Throughout my life, I have lived in various countries, met extraordinary people, heard inspiring stories, seen incredible sights, and want others to experience them too. That is why my fiction interests are so varied and why I value non-fiction that educates and empowers. I am actively seeking LATINX and BIPOC authors/stories.
Fun facts about me
My day starts after I have applied winged tips and color to my lips. I have a very lazy senior “assistant” who occasionally shows up during my Zoom calls, asking for head rubs. My mother was the 14th of 16 children, and my father was the oldest of 9. I have an incredibly big (and loving) family! I once lived in Italy teaching English, so Tuscany will always hold a special place in my heart. I enjoy a good puzzle—whether it’s a mystery novel, a true crime documentary, or a jigsaw. I hope to become a polyglot someday. I am an advocate for the March of Dimes and the Alzheimer’s Association. I participate in multiple DEI committees. Submission Guidelines I am currently open for queries. Submit them directly here: Please do not send unsolicited inquiries to my email. Please include a query letter, synopsis, and your first ten pages. I aim to respond within 6-8 weeks, but can work more quickly depending on the circumstances. Please note: I cannot offer personalized feedback due to the high volume of submissions. Guidelines & Details Vital Info rita@ Website Agent
Fiction
BIPOC Crime Fiction, BIPOC Literature, BIPOC Mystery, BIPOC Thriller, Bookclub, Caribbean Literature, Commercial, Contemporary, East Asian Literature, Family Saga, Fantasy, Folklore, General, Gothic, Historical, Horror, LGBTQ, Literary, Magical Realism, Mystery, New Adult, Psychological Thriller, Romance, Thriller, Upmarket Speculative, Women’s Fiction
Non-Fiction
Biography, Cookbooks, Cultural criticism, Current Events, Feminism and women\'s issues, History, LGBTQ, Tarot/Astrology, Travel, Wellness, Witches/Witchcraft
Favorite sub-genres
1800s+ historical, Adult, Adult Horror, Adult Rom Com, Adult Romantasy, African Diaspora, African Fantasy, Asian American Literature, Asian Diaspora, BIPOC, BIPOC Fantasy, BIPOC Horror, BIPOC Mystery, Book Club, Caribbean Literature, Category Romance, Chick Lit, Classic retellings with BIPOC characters, Commercial Women's Fiction, Commercial adult fiction, Commercial and Literary, Contemporary Culture, Contemporary Fantasy, Contemporary Romance, Cultural Criticism, Diverse Protagonists, Diversity, East Asian Literature, Epic Fantasy, Fairytale Retellings, Family Drama, Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, Female Friendships, Feminism, Folklore, Gothic, Gothic Horror, High-Concept Literary Commercial Fiction, Historical (as long as the period is of consequence), Historical Fantasy, Historical Fantasy; Fantasy Grounded In Reality, Historical Fiction, Historical RomCom, Historical Women's Fiction, Historical mysteries, History, Immigrant Experiences, Immigrant Voices, LGBTQ Romance, LGBTQ+, LGBTQ+ rom coms, Latine Diaspora, Latinx Fantasy, Latinx Horror, Latinx stories, Layered Rom-Coms and Comedy of Manners with a cultural component, Literary Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Literary Horror, Literary Thriller, Magic, Magic Realism, Magical Realism, Modern Retellings of Fairy Tales, Multicultural, Multicultural Romance, Multicultural and Diverse Thriller and Mystery, Multigenerational, Multiple POV, Multiple Timelines, Mythic, Mythic Horror, Mythology, New Adult, POC, Psychological Horror, Psychological Suspense, Psychological Thrillers, Regency Romance, Retellings, Rom-com, RomCom, Romance, R