DeFiore and Company

How to query DeFiore and Company— every agent here in one place, with what each is looking for, whether they’re open to queries, and how to submit. Always confirm an agent’s live submission page before you send.

15 agents13 open to queries7 in-depth profiles
AudiencesFictionYoung AdultChildren'sMiddle GradeDiverse FictionNarrative Nonfiction
Based inNew York City, US

How to submit to DeFiore and Company

How to submitBy email
Other agentsYou may query more than one — tell them
ResponseAims to respond within 4 weeks; no reply within 6 weeks likely means a pass.
Open now13 of 15 agents
What to send
  • query letter with a brief summary
  • why you're writing it and your credentials
  • first 5 pages (fiction)
  • You may query multiple DeFiore agents at once — but tell them.
  • Use subject 'OFFER RECEIVED' if another offer comes in.
  • No screenplays, teleplays, or stage plays.
Full guidelines on DeFiore and Company’s site →

Submission rules change — confirm on the agency’s page (linked) and the individual agent’s page below before you send.

Agents at DeFiore and Company

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Rebecca StraussIn-depth
Open to queries

Rebecca Strauss is an agent at DeFiore and Co. and focuses on literary and commercial fiction, women’s fiction, fantasy, science fiction, romance,…

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Reiko DavisIn-depth
Open to queries

Authors should follow my query guidelines on my agent page on DeFiore’s website.I want to see a query letter, author bio, and the first twenty…

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Tamara KawarIn-depth
Open to queries

I’m building a diverse list of authors and illustrators. Generally, I’m drawn to stories with strong emotional cores and character arcs, and ones…

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Tanusri PrasannaIn-depth
Open to queries

Submissions should be emailed to tpsubmissions@ Vital Info @tanusriprasanna Website Agent Fiction: Children's, Middle Grade, Picture Books, Young…

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Ashley CollomIn-depth
Status unverified

Originally from Texas, Ashley is a graduate from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She began her career in publishing at Writers House, and…

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Cassie HanjianIn-depth
Status unverified

I’m always looking for compelling prescriptive nonfiction with new or counterintuitive ideas that will help improve readers’ lives for the better.…