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Gemma Paynter
Associate Agent · P.S. Literary Agency
CA
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Associate agent at P.S. Literary Agency, acquiring adult fiction and nonfiction that subvert expectations.
Wishlist — looking for
- ·Especially interested in folktale-inspired horror and fantasy, gothic mystery and romance, fantasies featuring mundane magic, puzzle-driven mysteries, and cozy stories that feel hopeful yet grounded. Has a soft spot for 'weird girl' literary fiction, unreliable narrators, and true rom-coms. In nonfiction: pop culture, pop science, fashion, design, literary commentary, and the history of subcultures and counterculture.
Query method
Submission requirements
Email query@psliterary.com with a three-paragraph query (intro, overview, bio) and, for adult fiction, the first ten pages pasted into the email body. No attachments. Query only one PSLA agent at a time.
Response expectations
Normally 4-6 weeks if interested; heavy volume can extend this.