V. is currently open to queries through April 22, 2026. V. Ruiz is a lesbian, Mexican-American agent, editor, and author, who aspires to make publishing more equitable by working as an advocate for their authors. With nearly ten years of editing experience across literary and commercial genres, they consider themselves an editorial and career agent. V. wants to work with authors who are eager to work on multiple projects and who are open to editorial guidance and feedback. Recently, they worked as an acquisitions editor and project manager with Row House Publishing (distributed by Simon and Schuster) for over three years. V. is always eager to hear from voices who have been systemically underrepresented in publishing. They also hold an MFA in creative writing. They have worked on over 25 titles as an editor. Aside from editing, they have previously ghostwritten nonfiction and fiction titles (over 15) in topics ranging from finance to small town romance. V. navigates neurodiversity as a self-realized autistic person raising an autistic teen. They also have OCD and always love hearing from authors that write about the vast facets of neurodiversity. When V. isn’t writing or reading, they are studying astrology, playing video games, or trekking across the world to scream their heart out at a concert. V. Ruiz recently joined D4EO Literary Agency.
Fun facts about me
I didn’t get my passport until I was in my 30’s and now I really enjoy traveling even if it’s for a short trip or just for a concert. My writing path began in poetry so I have a deep love for other poets turned novelists. I’m a huge homebody and love playing video games, crafting, and cooking. I cook a LOT and absolutely love experimenting with new recipes but I’m terrible at sticking to the instructions. I’m also a parent to a book-addicted teen. Submission Guidelines Please send all submissions through Query Tracker. (V. is currently closed to queries and hopes to reopen by early May). For updated query timelines and the most up to date wishlist, please visit my website. Current query timeline: Reviewing queries from early February. If your query was sent in January 2026, and you have not heard back, it is still being reviewed more closely. You’re welcome to nudge if your query is from January 2026. If you have a partial or full request, please anticipate hearing back within 120 days.
For Picture Books (Fiction and Nonfiction)
Please send a query letter, a one paragraph pitch, information about your identity if you feel so inclined, and information on any manuscripts you’re working on. Please upload the full manuscript.
For Fiction (YA and Adult)
Please send a query letter, a one paragraph pitch, information about your identity if you feel so inclined, and information on any manuscripts you’re working on. Please upload an attachment with the first 10 pages.
For Nonfiction
Please send a full proposal with a query letter, a one paragraph pitch, information about your identity if you feel so inclined, and information on any manuscripts you’re working on.
Content Warnings
Please use the space in Query Tracker to inform me of any content warnings for violence against women and children. Picture Books I am officially open to picture book queries!
Things I am looking for
Magical realism/speculative bend. Whimsical. Multi-lingual and multi-cultural. Books and stories that highlight culture. Stories that help children understand new and big emotional concepts. Characters that are bold, witty, and funny. Retellings and reimaginings of folk tales, myths. Or folklore inspired.
What I generally do not like
Stories where the MC is anything other than a human. I’m a hard sell on rhyming. Historical focused on US history. Unless it is highlighting supressed history. Fiction (Adult and Teens) Please know I actively seek out stories with diverse casts and MCs. I know “diverse” is a broad word. For me, I tend to prioritize working on projects with Queer MCs, w