Suzie Townsend
Vice President & Literary Agent · New Leaf Literary & Media
US
Unclaimed — compiled from public sourcesAbout
Literary agent at New Leaf since its founding. Represents all brands of children's and adult fiction, especially women's fiction, speculative fiction, and stories touched by romanticism; on the children's side, select YA and MG. Drawn to strong characters and voice-driven stories that break out of genre tropes.
Wishlist — looking for
- ·All brands of children's and adult fiction, especially women's fiction, speculative fiction, and anything touched by romanticism. On the children's side, select YA and MG. Looks for strong characters and voice-driven stories that break out of typical genre tropes.
Query method
QueryManager
Submission requirements
Query one New Leaf agent at a time via QueryManager. Only query for fiction once the manuscript is complete, or for nonfiction once the proposal is complete. Include category in the subject line and up to five double-spaced sample pages in the body of the email — no attachments unless specifically requested.
Response expectations
Auto-response confirms receipt; agents only respond further if interested. No follow-ups on requested material before eight weeks.